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We're pleased to announce the release of T4 Page Builder 2.3.0 — a security-focused update that strengthens the protection of contact and subscription forms while improving administrator notification emails.

If you use T4 Page Builder on a public Joomla website, especially one with contact or subscription forms enabled, we strongly recommend upgrading to the latest version.

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July kept the momentum going. We launched three brand-new templates, brought built-in Dark Mode to 10 more, and shipped something genuinely new: Joomla MCP - a way to run your Joomla site by simply talking to an AI assistant. Here's the full recap.

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new templates launched
10
more got Dark Mode
23
templates with Dark Mode so far

Three new templates launched

Three releases in a single month - two for software and technology brands, one for travel. All three are built on the T4 Framework, ready for Joomla 6, and ship with dark and light styles from day one.

JoomlArt July 2026 recap - 3 new templates, Dark Mode for 10 more and Joomla MCP

JA Stratum - SaaS & startups

A clean, product-focused template for SaaS, startups, cloud platforms and technology products. The homepage is built the way software landing pages actually work: hero, dashboard preview, platform features, statistics, pricing, testimonials, FAQ and conversion-focused calls to action.

  • Integrations - present your product ecosystem and connected tools
  • Pricing - clear, structured plan comparison
  • Changelog - keep users up to date with product releases
  • Solutions - map your product to different use cases

JA Nexora - AI & developer platforms

Purpose-built for AI platforms, developer tools, cloud infrastructure and technology startups. Where Stratum speaks to software businesses broadly, Nexora is tuned for technical audiences - with app dashboard previews, platform capabilities, performance metrics, and dedicated Solutions layouts for developers, engineering teams and platform teams.

  • Technical blog layouts for engineering posts, product news and tutorials
  • Pricing, Integrations and Changelog pages included
  • Consistent dark and light styles across cards, dashboards and CTA blocks

JA Voyara - travel agencies & tour operators

The journeys you plan are unforgettable - your website should be too. JA Voyara brings a warm, editorial, magazine-style design to travel agencies, tour operators and independent travel planners.

  • Destination & journey listings - card layouts with location, duration, travel style, ratings and pricing
  • Travel stories - full-width photography, author info, tags and related articles
  • A flexible pricing page - package cards, feature comparison, FAQs and testimonials

Dark Mode reached 10 more templates

The roll-out that started in June carried straight through July, across two waves. Each of these templates now includes a one-click sun / moon toggle, automatic detection of the visitor's system preference, and a remembered choice for returning visitors - while your existing light design stays exactly the same.

Templates updated with Dark Mode in July

That takes the running total to 23 templates with built-in Dark Mode since the roll-out began. Switching it on is a single template update - your content and settings stay exactly where they are. Prefer light only? Leave it: light mode remains the default and untouched.

Joomla MCP: manage your site by talking to an AI

The biggest new thing in July wasn't a template. Joomla MCP connects your Joomla site to an AI assistant - Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini - so you can handle everyday website work in plain language instead of clicking through administrator screens.

Ask it to publish an article, tidy up categories, find a piece of content or check what changed, and it does the work against your real site.

How it works

  • Nothing is installed on your website - it uses Joomla's own built-in web services
  • You stay in control - permissions follow your existing Joomla user, and you can revoke access at any time
  • Set-up takes about five minutes - enable the built-in features, create a personal access key, connect your assistant
  • Works with Joomla 4, 5 and 6

In case you missed it: GeoReport

It landed just days before our June recap went out, so it deserves a second mention. GeoReport measures your website's AI visibility - whether ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity can find, trust and cite your site - and gives you the exact fixes.

It crawls your site and rolls everything into a single GEO Health Score built from four benchmarks: Search Alignment, Layout, Readability and Credibility. You get severity-ranked issues with step-by-step fixes, a side-by-side comparison across the four AI models, and a Chrome extension to audit any page - even a competitor's.

Your active JoomlArt subscription is already active on GeoReport - just sign in with your JoomlArt account, there's no separate account to create. Run a free GEO audit →

Why this matters

June was about catching up with where the platform is going - Dark Mode and Joomla 6. July was about what you build on top of it: three new templates for the industries asking for them, a Dark Mode library that now covers 23 designs, and two products that change how you work on your site rather than how it looks.

The simplest way to get all of it? A JoomlArt membership. One plan unlocks every template above, the full T4 toolkit, and everything we ship next.

Get every template with one membership

All 200+ templates, the full T4 toolkit, and every update we ship next.

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Three launches, ten Dark Mode updates and a new way to run your site - not a bad month. See you in the August recap.
— The JoomlArt Team

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The journeys you plan are unforgettable - your website should be too. Meet JA Voyara, our elegant new Joomla template made for travel agencies, tour operators and travel planners.

JA Voyara brings your destinations, curated journeys and travel stories together in a warm, magazine-style design that feels premium the moment a visitor arrives. Immersive homepage layouts put your featured trips, destination highlights and traveller reviews front and center. Card-based destination listings surface location, duration, travel style, ratings and pricing at a glance, while spacious editorial travel stories - complete with full-width photography and author details - turn inspiration into bookings. A clear, flexible pricing page presents your tour packages, planning services or memberships with feature comparisons, FAQs and testimonials, and beautifully designed light and dark modes keep it all looking refined, day or night. Built on the T4 Framework and running on Joomla 6, it's responsive, fast, and ready to customize - no coding required.

JA Voyara - elegant travel agency Joomla template homepage layouts

  • Best for Travel & Tourism
  • T4 Framework
  • Joomla 6
  • Light & Dark modes

A warm, editorial style that sells the journey

JA Voyara brings destinations, curated journeys and authentic travel stories together in a refined, magazine-style design. It's built to make a memorable first impression - and to turn browsers into bookings - without you needing to write a single line of code.

Everything a travel website needs

Beautiful destination & journey listings

Present your tours through elegant card layouts that highlight location, duration, travel style, ratings, pricing and featured trips - so visitors find the right experience at a glance.

Travel stories & editorial content

Turn inspiration into bookings with a dedicated experiences section and spacious travel-story layouts - full-width photography, author info, topic tags and related articles that keep readers engaged.

A clear, flexible pricing page

Show your packages, planning services or memberships with attractive pricing cards, feature comparisons, FAQs and testimonials - making it easy for travellers to choose and book.

Beautiful light & dark modes

A warm palette, refined typography and balanced contrast keep your premium travel look consistent in both light and dark styles - comfortable to browse in any environment.

JA Voyara is built on the T4 Framework and runs on Joomla 6 - responsive, fast, and simple to customize with a visual layout builder. All standard Joomla pages come fully styled, too.

Who it's for

  • Travel agencies & tour operators that want a website as polished as their trips
  • Independent travel planners building trust with a professional online presence
  • Experience-led tourism brands that tell stories and sell curated journeys

Get JA Voyara

JA Voyara is available now and included with any JoomlArt membership - one plan unlocks Voyara, all 200+ templates, and everything we release next. Plans start from just $89, with a 100% money-back guarantee.

Give your travel brand a stunning new website

JA Voyara + 200+ templates, one simple membership.

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Ready to inspire your next traveller? Start with JA Voyara.
— The JoomlArt Team

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The Dark Mode roll-out isn't slowing down. Four more templates - across four very different industries - now ship with a built-in light / dark toggle.

Newly updated with Dark Mode

Each of these templates now includes a one-click sun / moon toggle, automatic detection of the visitor's system preference, and a remembered choice for returning visitors - while your existing light design stays exactly the same.

4 more Joomla templates get Dark Mode

  • JA Vital - medical, hospital & healthcare
  • JA Sport - sports teams & football / soccer clubs
  • JA Coach - coaching, online courses & LMS
  • JA Resort - hotel & resort booking (Solidres)

All four are built on the T4 Framework and are Joomla 6 ready. Turning on Dark Mode is a simple template update - your content and settings stay in place.

Why Dark Mode?

A dark option is now something visitors expect. It's easier on the eyes in low light, gives your site a more modern, premium feel, and lets each visitor choose the experience they prefer - all without changing your site's structure.

How to update

  1. Download the latest package for your template from your JoomlArt account.
  2. Install the update over your current template.
  3. Open your site and click the sun / moon toggle in the header to preview Dark Mode.

Prefer light only? Leave it - light mode remains the default and untouched. Every one of these updates is included with a JoomlArt membership, along with all 200+ templates and everything we ship next.

More Dark Mode templates are on the way - stay tuned.
— The JoomlArt Team

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Welcome to a new era of advertising excellence with Ad Agency Pro – your go-to Joomla extension for robust advertising solutions. In our latest update, we're thrilled to introduce features that make your advertising experience smoother and more powerful than ever before.

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Introducing Guru Pro 6.2.0, a significant update designed to enrich your Learning Management System (LMS) experience. Packed with compatibility for Joomla 5, PHP 8.2, and a series of improvements

This powerful Joomla LMS extension is designed to help you generate revenue and create engaging online courses.

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Hi guys,

Embracing the Next Chapter with Joomla 5 Updates! We're thrilled to unveil the latest wave of enhancements, as over 25+ of our Joomla templates have undergone seamless upgrades to embrace the cutting-edge Joomla 5. These updates not only introduce a rejuvenated visual appeal but also leverage the robust capabilities of Joomla 5, elevating your websites to unprecedented levels of performance, security, and customization. Join us as we delve into the future of web excellence!

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Hi guys,

We're back with another batch of Joomla 5 product updates with 15+ more of our Joomla templates now seamlessly upgraded to Joomla 5. These updates not only bring a fresh aesthetic but also harness the power of Joomla 5 to elevate your websites to new standards of performance, security, and customization.

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Hi guys,

Today, we present a diverse collection of 18 more Joomla templates updated for Joomla 5. These newly unveiled templates stand as a testament to our dedication in catering to the ever-growing needs and aspirations of our web development community.

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Hi,

At JoomlArt, we've always been committed to delivering high-quality Joomla products that empower your websites. We understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest technology to ensure optimal performance, security, and accessibility. That's why we're thrilled to share our plan to update all our active products to Joomla 5, the latest long-term support version that promises to be faster, more accessible, more secure, and highly extendable.

In this blog post, we'll take you through our journey of preparing our products for Joomla 5 and give you insights into the exciting features and roadmap of Joomla 5.

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Joomla 5 is the latest evolution of the beloved content management system, and it comes with a host of exciting improvements and enhancements. The primary goal with the new version is to build upon the strengths of Joomla 4.x and elevate your web experience to new heights. In a nutshell, Joomla 5 is all about making Joomla Fast, Accessible, Secure, Extendable, and Yours.

Joomla 5 new features

Core Updates in Joomla 5

  • Performance: Faster load times to keep your visitors engaged.
  • Accessibility: Inclusive design for all users, regardless of abilities.
  • Security: Enhanced protection against online threats.
  • Extensibility: A vibrant ecosystem of extensions and templates.
  • Customization: Tailor your website to your unique vision.

In this blog post, we'll dive into the key features of Joomla 5, grouped into categories for easy understanding.

Performance and Technology Upgrades

PHP 8.2 and MySQL 8.0.11+

Joomla 5 embraces the latest technologies by adding support for PHP 8.2 and ensuring compatibility with MySQL 8.0.11+. These updates not only enhance performance but also make your Joomla 5 website more secure and future-proof.

PHP 8.2 and MySQL 8.0.11+

Codebase Cleanup and Optimization

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality products and ensuring a smooth transition to Joomla 5, we are dedicating efforts to codebase cleanup and optimization. This process aims to enhance the performance, security, and maintainability of our products while ensuring compatibility with the latest Joomla version.

Codebase Cleanup and Optimization

Here's what you can expect from our codebase cleanup and optimization initiative:

  • Improved Performance
  • Enhanced Security
  • Maintainability and Compatibility

Developer-Focused Features

Backward Compatibility - Behavioral Plugin

We understand that transitioning to the latest Joomla version, Joomla 5, can sometimes pose challenges due to changes in the platform. To make this transition smoother for you, we have introduced a Behavioral Plugin.

What does this mean for you?

  • For Upgrades: If you are upgrading from a previous Joomla version (prior to 5.0), the Behavioral Plugin will be automatically activated. This ensures that your existing extensions and configurations continue to work seamlessly with Joomla 5.
  • For New Joomla! 5 Installations: If you are starting fresh with Joomla 5, the Behavioral Plugin may be disabled by default. You can choose to enable it if you have extensions that require backward compatibility support.
  • Version Compatibility: Depending on the extensions you use, you may need to specify the required backward compatibility version (for example, 4.0). This indicates that your extensions rely on the backward-compatible polyfills based on Joomla 4.0 version and need the Behavioral Plugin in Joomla 5.

This feature is designed to make your Joomla 5 experience as smooth as possible, ensuring that your extensions and configurations remain functional during the upgrade process.

Backward Compatibility - Behavioral Plugin Joomla 5

Passwordless Authentication with Passkeys

In Joomla 5, we've introduced an advanced method of authentication known as "Passkey." This feature enables passwordless authentication for your Joomla website, enhancing security and convenience.

Here's what you need to know:

  • HTTPS Requirement: To access the Passkey features, your site must be accessed over HTTPS. This ensures a secure connection between your browser and the website.
  • Certificate Authority: To register and use passkeys for login, your website must have a valid SSL certificate signed by a trusted Certificate Authority. This ensures the highest level of security and trustworthiness for your users' credentials.

With Passkey, you can enjoy a passwordless and secure authentication experience on your Joomla website, offering a more convenient and reliable way to access your site.

Passwordless Authentication with Passkeys Joomla 5

User Experience Enhancements

Dark Mode for Administrator

In Joomla 5, your Joomla administration experience is even more versatile. Now, if you're using dark mode on your device, the administrator template will automatically adapt to match your preference.

With this feature, the Joomla 5 administrator template will seamlessly switch to a dark mode appearance when it detects your device is in dark mode. This provides a more comfortable and visually pleasing experience for users who prefer darker interfaces.

Dark Mode in Administrator Template Joomla 5

Expanded Font Selection in Cassiopeia

Joomla 5 has expanded your font choices when using the default Joomla template, Cassiopeia. Now, you can select from a variety of system fonts directly within the template.

These fonts are built into the system, so there's no reliance on external services like Google Fonts. You have the flexibility to More Fonts in Cassiopeia Joomla 5

Fontawesome 6 Integration

Stay up-to-date with the latest icons and symbols. Joomla 5 integrates Fontawesome 6, giving you access to a fresh set of icons to enhance your website's visual appeal.

Fontawesome 6 Integration in Joomla 5

Installation Progress Bar

Installing Joomla should be a transparent and straightforward process. In Joomla 5, the installation experience has been enhanced by introducing an installation progress bar. No more wondering what's happening behind the scenes!

The installation progress bar replaces the traditional spinning Joomla logo during installation. Now, users will see a clear visual indicator of the installation progress, providing greater clarity and assurance during the setup process.

Installation Progress Bar Joomla 5

Content Management Improvements and SEO

Rich Snippets Enhancement

Joomla 5 has taken a significant step in optimizing your website's visibility in search engine results. Search engines like Google utilize structured data to generate rich snippets that enhance the display of your content in search results.

Rich Snippets (schema.org Implementation) Joomla 5

Previously, Joomla had a rich snippet generation feature, but it relied on hard-coded inline microdata, making it challenging to customize from the backend. Now, with Joomla 5, this process has been simplified.

You can add and configure structured data directly from the Joomla backend using the new System plugin - Schema.org. Begin by entering your company's general details. Then, in the Schema tab for articles, choose from a variety of types such as BlogPosting, Book, Event, Vacancy, Organization, Person, or Recipe.

Rich Snippets (schema.org Implementation) Joomla 5

Depending on your selection, specific schema.org fields will be available, allowing you to provide additional information like preparation time, ingredients, and more. This structured data is intended for search engines and helps improve the visibility of your content in search results, making it more informative and engaging for users.

Rich Snippets (schema.org Implementation) Joomla 5

300 Characters for Meta Description

Improve your website's SEO with longer meta descriptions of up to 300 characters. This allows you to provide more detailed and engaging information to potential visitors.

Joomla 300 Characters for Meta Description

AVIF Support in Media Manager

Joomla 5 allows you to take advantage of the AVIF image format in the media manager. This modern image format provides better compression and image quality, improving your website's loading speed and user experience.

AVIF Support in Media Manager Joomla 5

Code Mirror 6 and TinyMCE Editor 6.7

Joomla 5 upgrades its code and text editors to Code Mirror 6 and TinyMCE Editor 6.7, enhancing the editing experience and providing more features for content creators.

Code Mirror 6 and TinyMCE Editor 6.7 in joomla 5

Align Images in TinyMCE

Editing content becomes more seamless with the ability to align images directly in the TinyMCE editor. No more manual adjustments required, saving you time and effort.

Align Images in TinyMCE Joomla 5

And more

Password Requirements Checklist

In Joomla 5, it is made to be easier than ever for users to change their passwords through the profile page on your website. Now, when you update your password, you'll see clear information about the minimum password requirements and whether your chosen password meets these criteria.

This feature ensures that your password is both secure and compliant with the necessary standards, providing you with confidence in the safety of your account while maintaining user-friendliness.

User action Logs Improvements

User action Logs Improvements Joomla 5

In Joomla 5, we've enhanced the Action Logs feature to provide more detailed insights into user activities on your website. Now, you'll find additional functions added to the action logs, including:

  • Creation of New Custom Field by a User
  • Edit of Custom Field by a User
  • User Blocking
  • User Unblocking
  • User Not Found

Improved Smart search

  • Search in Custom Fields

    Easily search and filter content by custom fields, making it simpler to find specific information within your website.

  • Photos of Contacts in Search Results

    Enhance the user experience by displaying contact photos in search results, adding a personal touch to your website.

  • Hide/Show Archived Articles in Search Results

    Tailor search results by deciding whether archived articles should be displayed or hidden, offering more control over your website's content.


With Joomla 5, you have a powerful CMS at your disposal, enriched with these exciting new features and enhancements. Whether you're a content creator, developer, or administrator, Joomla 5 offers something to make your website management experience smoother and more enjoyable. Upgrade to Joomla 5 today and explore these fantastic features for yourself!

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