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We’re excited to announce a major milestone for the JomSocial community: JomSocial 5.0.0 is now available, delivering full compatibility with Joomla 6 and PHP 8.3.

This release also includes refactoring across both backend and frontend areas to ensure a smooth upgrade path and long-term stability.

Even better: all JomSocial themes and templates are also fully compatible with Joomla 6, so you can upgrade with confidence while keeping your current look and feel intact.

If you’re planning a Joomla 6 migration (or already running Joomla 6), this update is the recommended foundation for a secure, modern, and future-ready community website.

JomSocial 5.0.0 update - Joomla 6 and PHP 8.3 compatibility


What’s new in JomSocial 5.0.0

Version 5.0.0 focuses on Joomla 6 readiness with a full review of deprecated APIs and legacy calls, plus key improvements to installation, configuration, and media workflows. Below is the full changelog:

Version 5.0.0 changelog

  • Update for Joomla 6 compatibility
  • Refactored deprecated backend methods and legacy code
  • Resolved installation and configuration issues
  • Replaced deprecated frontend methods and legacy calls
  • Refactored photo upload workflow to comply with Joomla 6 APIs
  • Fixed: Incorrect return value for hash in pro/dev version
  • Fixed: JavaScript error in Terms & Conditions popup

JomSocial Themes – Joomla 6 ready

All JomSocial themes have been reviewed and updated to ensure full compatibility with Joomla 6 and PHP 8.3. You can safely upgrade your Joomla core while keeping your community design consistent and stable.

JomSocial Templates – Joomla 6 ready

In addition to themes, all official JomSocial templates are now fully compatible with Joomla 6. These templates work seamlessly with JomSocial 5.0.0 and help you customize layouts without breaking core functionality.


Download JomSocial 5.0.0

Get the latest packages:

Download JomSocial 5.0.0 Download Themes Download Templates


Upgrade instructions

  1. Backup first: Create a full site backup (files + database) before making changes.
  2. Update Joomla & PHP: Ensure your environment is running Joomla 6 and PHP 8.3 (or upgrade in a staging site first).
  3. Install JomSocial 5.0.0: Download the package and install it via Joomla Extension Manager.
  4. Update themes/templates: If you use JomSocial themes or templates, download the Joomla 6 compatible versions and apply them as needed.
  5. Verify site functionality: Test registration, activity stream, photos, user profiles, and key workflows.

Tip: If your site includes heavy customizations or template overrides, we recommend testing in a staging environment first to ensure a seamless transition.


Need help upgrading to Joomla 6?

If you’re planning to migrate your site to Joomla 6 and want a smooth, risk-free upgrade, our Joomla 6 Migration Service can help.

Explore Joomla 6 Migration

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Hi guys,

Guru Pro 6.3.0 is now ready to download.

This update brings full Joomla 6 compatibility, improved PHP 8.x support, and a set of important bug fixes to ensure a stable and future-proof LMS experience.

Guru Pro is a powerful Joomla LMS extension for building online courses, universities, and training platforms that generate revenue. Version 6.3.0 ensures your LMS is fully aligned with the latest Joomla standards.

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Hi everyone,

Another Joomla update is here. We’re releasing a new batch of JoomlArt templates updated for Joomla 6.0.1 and Joomla 5.4, ensuring continued compatibility, stability, and performance with the latest Joomla versions.

All templates in this release are built on the latest T4 Framework and fully tested with Joomla 6.0.1 and Joomla 5.4.

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Hi everyone,

The Joomla 6 upgrade continues! We’re excited to announce another large batch of Joomla 6–ready template updates, further expanding our compatibility coverage across the JoomlArt portfolio.

All templates below are now fully compatible with Joomla 6 (and also support Joomla 5.4 / Joomla 4), ensuring smooth upgrades and long-term stability for your sites.

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Hi everyone,

New updates for Joomla 6 are here. We’re happy to announce a new batch of JoomlArt templates fully updated and tested for Joomla 6.0.2, bringing improved stability, compatibility, and long-term reliability for your Joomla websites.

All templates in this release are built on the latest T4 Framework and carefully tested with Joomla 6.0.2 to ensure smooth upgrades and consistent performance.

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We’re excited to announce a major milestone for the JomSocial community: JomSocial 5.0.0 is now available, delivering full compatibility with Joomla 6 and PHP 8.3.

This release also includes refactoring across both backend and frontend areas to ensure a smooth upgrade path and long-term stability.

Even better: all JomSocial themes and templates are also fully compatible with Joomla 6, so you can upgrade with confidence while keeping your current look and feel intact.

If you’re planning a Joomla 6 migration (or already running Joomla 6), this update is the recommended foundation for a secure, modern, and future-ready community website.

JomSocial 5.0.0 update - Joomla 6 and PHP 8.3 compatibility


What’s new in JomSocial 5.0.0

Version 5.0.0 focuses on Joomla 6 readiness with a full review of deprecated APIs and legacy calls, plus key improvements to installation, configuration, and media workflows. Below is the full changelog:

Version 5.0.0 changelog

  • Update for Joomla 6 compatibility
  • Refactored deprecated backend methods and legacy code
  • Resolved installation and configuration issues
  • Replaced deprecated frontend methods and legacy calls
  • Refactored photo upload workflow to comply with Joomla 6 APIs
  • Fixed: Incorrect return value for hash in pro/dev version
  • Fixed: JavaScript error in Terms & Conditions popup

JomSocial Themes – Joomla 6 ready

All JomSocial themes have been reviewed and updated to ensure full compatibility with Joomla 6 and PHP 8.3. You can safely upgrade your Joomla core while keeping your community design consistent and stable.

JomSocial Templates – Joomla 6 ready

In addition to themes, all official JomSocial templates are now fully compatible with Joomla 6. These templates work seamlessly with JomSocial 5.0.0 and help you customize layouts without breaking core functionality.


Download JomSocial 5.0.0

Get the latest packages:

Download JomSocial 5.0.0 Download Themes Download Templates


Upgrade instructions

  1. Backup first: Create a full site backup (files + database) before making changes.
  2. Update Joomla & PHP: Ensure your environment is running Joomla 6 and PHP 8.3 (or upgrade in a staging site first).
  3. Install JomSocial 5.0.0: Download the package and install it via Joomla Extension Manager.
  4. Update themes/templates: If you use JomSocial themes or templates, download the Joomla 6 compatible versions and apply them as needed.
  5. Verify site functionality: Test registration, activity stream, photos, user profiles, and key workflows.

Tip: If your site includes heavy customizations or template overrides, we recommend testing in a staging environment first to ensure a seamless transition.


Need help upgrading to Joomla 6?

If you’re planning to migrate your site to Joomla 6 and want a smooth, risk-free upgrade, our Joomla 6 Migration Service can help.

Explore Joomla 6 Migration

Details

Hi guys,

Guru Pro 6.3.0 is now ready to download.

This update brings full Joomla 6 compatibility, improved PHP 8.x support, and a set of important bug fixes to ensure a stable and future-proof LMS experience.

Guru Pro is a powerful Joomla LMS extension for building online courses, universities, and training platforms that generate revenue. Version 6.3.0 ensures your LMS is fully aligned with the latest Joomla standards.

Details

Hi everyone,

Another Joomla update is here. We’re releasing a new batch of JoomlArt templates updated for Joomla 6.0.1 and Joomla 5.4, ensuring continued compatibility, stability, and performance with the latest Joomla versions.

All templates in this release are built on the latest T4 Framework and fully tested with Joomla 6.0.1 and Joomla 5.4.

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Hi everyone,

The Joomla 6 upgrade continues! We’re excited to announce another large batch of Joomla 6–ready template updates, further expanding our compatibility coverage across the JoomlArt portfolio.

All templates below are now fully compatible with Joomla 6 (and also support Joomla 5.4 / Joomla 4), ensuring smooth upgrades and long-term stability for your sites.

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Hi everyone,

We’re keeping the Joomla 6 momentum going! 🚀 Following our earlier compatibility releases, today we’re excited to announce a new batch of updates for Joomla 6 and Joomla 5.4. This release covers templates built on both the T4 Framework and T3 Framework, as well as a set of Gavick templates – all now ready for the latest Joomla versions.

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Hi everyone,

We’re continuing our Joomla 6 upgrade rollout! Following the release of Joomla 6 Stable and our first batch of compatible templates, today we’re excited to announce that 15 more JoomlArt templates are now fully ready for Joomla 6.

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Hi everyone,

The Joomla 6 journey continues! The Joomla team has officially released Joomla 6.0 Release Candidate, bringing us one step closer to the stable release. This version includes all planned features and marks the final testing phase before Joomla 6 becomes officially available.

At JoomlArt, we’re fully committed to keeping your websites secure, compatible, and ready for the future. Today, we’re proud to announce that we’ve released updates for our key frameworks to support Joomla 6 RC.

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Hey,

We're thrilled to bring you another exciting update—31 fresh Joomla templates are now fully compatible with Joomla 5.3.3! This upgrade isn’t just about compatibility—it’s about empowering your websites with improved performance, security, and modern PHP support.

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Hey,

We’re excited to share that 30 more Joomla templates are now fully compatible with Joomla 5.3.3! These updates ensure smoother performance, enhanced security, and full support for PHP 8.2/8.3. Each template also comes with the latest T4 Framework improvements—keeping your Joomla websites modern, reliable, and future-ready.

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Hey,

We’re back with another massive update — 30 Joomla templates are now fully compatible with Joomla 5.3.3! These updates bring improved security, modern PHP 8.2/8.3 support, and the latest T4 Framework enhancements to keep your Joomla sites faster, more stable, and future-ready.

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Hi everyone,

Joomla 6 is getting closer! The Joomla team has just released Joomla 6.0 Beta 1, marking the feature freeze stage. This means we now have a clear picture of what’s coming in Joomla 6, and it’s time to prepare your websites.

At JoomlArt, we’ve already started working on updates for our frameworks, templates, and extensions. Here’s an overview of our upgrade plan.

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Hi there,

We’re back with more template updates! This week, 32 Joomla templates have been updated to work smoothly with Joomla 5.3.2.

These updates bring better performance, security, and compatibility — so your websites stay fast, safe, and up to date.

Check out what’s new below.

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Hey,

We’re back with another big round of updates—21 more Joomla templates from JoomlArt are now fully compatible with Joomla 5.3.2. These updates ensure top-tier performance, enhanced PHP 8.3 support, and the latest improvements in our T4 Framework. Let’s dive into what’s new!

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Dear JoomlArt Community,

At JoomlArt, we’ve always believed that the best ideas come from you—our users.

Over the past month since we launched JoomlArt One, we’ve been listening closely. Your feedback has been clear: some of you want simpler access to just our templates—without the extras. Others want more flexibility in how you choose your plan. So, we took your words to heart.

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Hey,

More good news from the JoomlArt team! We’ve just rolled out updates for 20 more Joomla templates, now fully compatible with Joomla 5.3.2. These updates ensure your sites stay fast, secure, and optimized for the latest PHP versions—all powered by the upgraded T4 Framework.

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Hi,

Joomla 6 is coming—and we’re getting ready.

At JoomlArt, we’ve started preparing our frameworks, templates, and extensions to fully support Joomla 6. This update is part of our long-term commitment to helping our users stay secure, fast, and compatible with the latest Joomla innovations.

Below is a clear overview of our upgrade roadmap across the JoomlArt network.

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