404 Error Page 1.0.2 fixes error page layouts in Joomla. When a 404 error occurs within a component, the plugin applies the selected Joomla menu item’s settings, rebuilds breadcrumbs and uses the template style and modules assigned to that menu item. The Joomla error page no longer inherits the original page’s title, author and date display settings.
Update Log 1.0.28 for Joomla introduces an SEF links setting for reports, enabled by default. Aliases are generated automatically using the update-report-ID pattern, for example update-report-125. You can enter a custom alias on the report editing page, with uniqueness validation. To use search engine friendly URLs, enable SEF in Joomla's Global Configuration.
Joomla 6.2.0, code-named Mwezi, was officially released on 13 October 2026. This scheduled feature release introduces new tools for editors and administrators, improves TinyMCE integration, expands options for articles, categories and modules, and adds OAuth2 support for outgoing email.
On 8 October 2026, Balbooa released Gridbox 2.20.4.0. The new version fixes two security vulnerabilities: cross-site request forgery during language package installation and insufficient path validation in the image preview feature.
We have updated our selection of free templates for Joomla 6 and 5. The guide covers 13 options for business websites, blogs, portfolios and one-page sites, with current specifications, screenshots, demos and download links. Each entry explains compatibility, its framework and Quickstart availability. We also highlight the limitations of free editions and offer recommendations to help you choose a template for your project.
On October 7, 2026, the developer of the popular website performance extension JCH Optimize released a major security update. Version 9.4.0 addressed six high-severity vulnerabilities, including cross-site scripting, an unsafe publicly accessible Page Cache endpoint, missing permission checks in administrator tasks, and an open redirect.
A new English guide explains how to log in to the Joomla administrator panel, find the main sections, choose an interface language and log out safely.
Based on the updated Russian guide, it covers Joomla access permissions, multi-factor authentication and common login problems. Screenshots illustrate the modern Joomla panel, with explanations of the differences between Joomla 3, 4, 5 and 6.
The guide helps new Joomla users get started and recognise when they need the site administrator's help.
Our new English-language guide explains how to remove index.php from Joomla URLs. Learn how Search Engine Friendly URLs and Use URL Rewriting work together and which server settings your website needs.
The new gueide explains how to enable previews, add tp=1 to a page URL and inspect the positions rendered by a template.
