Joomla Update

If you don't want to deal with the Joomla update process and risk your website, we will professionally update your site's CMS to the latest version of Joomla 5 or 6. As a result, you will receive an improved site running on the current version of Joomla 6 and utilizing compatible third-party extensions.

Why update Joomla?

New Features

Joomla 6 is the latest major version of the CMS, expanding its functionality with every update. For example, Joomla 6 includes all the best from Joomla 3 and 4, and the minor versions of Joomla 4 brought features like Workflows, Keyboard Shortcuts, Guided Tours, and many other capabilities that are not and will never be present in the previous versions of Joomla 1, 2, and 3.

No issues with extensions

The current version of Joomla 4/5 sets new standards for third-party extension developers, for whom it makes no sense to maintain their extensions for outdated versions of Joomla 1, 2, and 3. In other words, without updating the CMS to the current version on your website, you will not be able to use new extensions and update existing ones.

Improved Admin Panel

The latest version of Joomla has an easy-to-use control panel that applies the latest usability trends for websites and allows you to customize your interface for specific needs.

Regular Improvements

Patches are regularly released for the latest major version of Joomla, resolving various functional bugs and flaws, as well as bringing improvements to the existing core functionality.

Reliable Hack Protection

Supported major versions of Joomla 4 and 5 receive regular updates that fix bugs and security loopholes, whereas outdated versions do not receive updates and can become vulnerable to attackers.

Maximum Performance

The current version of Joomla 5 applies the latest advancements in web technologies: PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, etc., thereby providing the website with maximum performance and flexibility in its settings.

Update Options

From Joomla 1/2 to Joomla 4/5/6

The most problematic option; essentially, this is a manual rebuild of the site for the new CMS version, which will take a lot of time.

From Joomla 3 to Joomla 4/5/6

This migration is not as labor-intensive, but requires the right approach, otherwise you can simply lose the website.

From Joomla 4/5/6 to current version

This update is carried out in a few clicks from the site's admin panel, but even in this case, problems may arise if the applied third-party extensions turn out to be incompatible with the new version of Joomla.

How to update it yourself?

If this is a patch installation, for example, a Joomla update from 4.2.9 to 4.3.0, it is done in a few clicks from the control panel, but even in this case, you should make a backup of the site.

If migration from a previous minor version to the current one is expected, for example, an update from Joomla 3 to 4, then you must follow a clear algorithm, during which many unforeseen difficulties often arise, individual for each project.

If you are not confident in your abilities, then, to avoid wasting effort, money, and nerves from the possible loss of the site or its functionality, you can use our service by filling out a request.

How much does it cost to update Joomla?

The cost of the service starts from $ 200 and depends on many factors affecting the total amount of work, including:

If this is Joomla 3, then it is necessary to prepare the site for migration to Joomla 4. If the site runs on Joomla 1 or 2, then, most likely, it will be faster to create a new site based on the old one, since migration to Joomla 3 can be extremely difficult, and all extensions used on the site will need to be replaced.

If the old active extensions turn out to be incompatible with the new Joomla, then we have to install and configure alternative extensions. We have licenses for many highly demanded paid extensions, which you won't have to pay for separately.

List of our licenses

The paid extensions listed below will be updated on your website under our licenses.
The annual license cost is shown, but you won't have to pay for them — we cover the cost!

Many extensions from developer Regular Labs are often essential to use, including:

Advanced Module Manager - €59 per year
Greatly extends Joomla's module management capabilities, allowing you to display modules based on a wide variety of conditions and exclusions.
DB Replacer - €59 per year
Allows you to replace content in the database directly from the admin panel, speeding up certain tasks by tens or even hundreds of times!
Cache Cleaner - €36 per year
Lets you clear Joomla's cache with one click, and also set up automatic cache cleaning.
ReReplacer - €59 per year
Allows you to create content replacement rules on your site pages anywhere on those pages, for example, using custom shortcodes.
Modals - €59 per year
Allows you to display any content in modal windows.

How is the service provided?

We update websites to the latest version of Joomla using a reliable, proven scheme that eliminates any risks.

Site Diagnostics

We will review all third-party extensions used on the site to determine the scope of work. The need to replace the template and create a new design will be determined.

Creating a Website Backup

First of all, the site will be updated on a separate site, which is a backup copy of the live site. Your current site will always be in working condition.

Creating a Test Site

It is on this test site, not the live one, that all work will be carried out until the update is successfully completed.

Preparation for Migration to Joomla 4

If the current version is Joomla 3, then first it is necessary to:

update the CMS version to the latest in the current branch Joomla 3.10.12,
update all active extensions to the latest versions,
remove unused extensions and those incompatible with Joomla 4+,
bring the server into compliance with Joomla 4 requirements (apply new versions of PHP and MySQL).

Migration to Joomla 4

After preparation, migration will be carried out. This process can fail due to various errors that we will have to fix and repeat the migration process until its successful completion.

Update to Joomla 6

After a successful migration to Joomla 4, we will update the site to Joomla 6.

Replacement of Incompatible Extensions

We will have to install and configure alternative versions of active but incompatible extensions with new versions of Joomla.

Creation and Application of Design

If a design change is needed, we will create and agree on a new design with you, after which it will be applied to the updated site.

Testing and Approval by the Customer

Testing the functionality of the updated version of the site on the test domain, bringing its state to approval by the client.

Applying the Update on the Live Domain

Only after your approval will the updated site be deployed on the live domain.