- GitHub stars
- 5,145
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Latest release
- 6.2.0-rc2
6 October 2026 - Last commit
- 2 October 2026
- Runs on
- PHP
Commits per month, last 12 months
413 commits
Replaces
Paid products Joomla! can stand in for.
How to self-host Joomla!
Joomla! runs on PHP. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Joomla! free?
Yes. Joomla! is open source under the GPL-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Joomla!?
Yes. Joomla! runs on PHP. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Joomla! replace?
People use Joomla! instead of Wix or Squarespace.
Is Joomla! still maintained?
The last change to Joomla!'s code was on 2 October 2026, with 413 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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