Joomla 4 Support Ends Soon – Move to Joomla 5 Before It’s Too Late
For over 20 years, Joomla has been a reliable content management system for thousands of developers, business owners, and organizations. Today, it continues to power 3% of all websites worldwide– proof of its staying power and rock-solid foundation.
Like any software, this CMS has undergone several updates over the years. And by October 17, 2025, Joomla 4 will officially lose support. If your site is still running on Joomla 4, now is the time to upgrade to Joomla 5.
Joomla in a Nutshell
It all began with Mambo – an open-source content management system (CMS) that quickly drew popularity after its launch in 2001. When copyright disputes split Mambo’s development team, a group of developers said goodbye to the project and built their own CMS. They called it Joomla, a Swahili word meaning “all together.”
Over the years, Joomla has set itself apart with its advanced user management and access control that allowed administrators to create detailed user roles and permissions. It’s the perfect choice for beginners because of its user-friendly interface; for experienced developers, it’s the flexibility for everything between personal blogs and enterprise sites. Through multi-language support, Joomla can also create extensions that can be easily translated and used in different languages.
The Evolution of Joomla
Here’s how each version of Joomla has brought new improvements throughout the years:
- Joomla 1.0: The very first version of Joomla was primarily a rebranding of Mambo.
- Joomla 1.5: Released three years after the original version, introduced a new architecture for the software and front-end content management feature.
- Joomla 2.5: Launched in 2012, it introduced one-click updates, multi-language capabilities, batch content processing, and enhanced template and module management.
- Joomla 3.x: Introduced in 2013, included a new mobile-friendly design, improved search functionality and support for more advanced content types.
- Joomla 4: Was released in 2021, nearly nine years after 3.x; a major overhaul that included a complete redesign of the administration interface, a new Media Manager, and an enhanced workflow system for content creation.
- Joomla 5: Builds on Joomla 4’s foundation —faster performance, stronger security, and modern PHP compatibility.
The continuous development of Joomla and its features is why it remains one of the most trusted CMS today. But with the support ending for Joomla 4, upgrading to Joomla 5 is the only choice you have.
Why it’s time to say goodbye to Joomla 4
Support for Joomla 4 ends on October 17, 2025. Without security updates, bug fixes, or maintenance, your site is at risk of being hacked, broken, or taken offline. Don’t forget the compliance, SEO, and other compatibility issues you may come across with plugins, modules, and security tools. The longer you wait, migration becomes more complicated and costly.
So, What Does That Leave Us With?
For almost two decades, Joomla has adapted to the changing needs of the web across the globe. But with Joomla 4 reaching its end-of-life, holding on to it is no longer safe. Upgrading to Joomla 5 will keep your site secure, fully supported, and ready to accommodate future improvements and updates.
How Can I Get Started With a Quote?
At IDL, we’ve helped businesses and brands across North America build, manage, and upgrade their Joomla-powered websites. As the leading Joomla specialists in the region, we’re here to make your transition to Version 5 seamless, secure, and stress-free.
Here’s how to begin:
- Provide us with your site domain.
- We may require temporary admin login credentials.
- We’ll provide a no-obligation free estimate.
- We’ll issue a deposit invoice and get started, keeping you updated on all steps of the upgrade process.
- Completion time can be as little as 2 weeks.
- Every project comes with our standard 60-day warranty.
Joomla 4 to Joomla 5 Upgrade Process
Upgrading may sound overwhelming, but we’ve made it simple. Here’s a step-by-step look at how we’ll guide your site from Joomla 4 to Joomla 5.
- We set up a Staging site copy of your live site. Note: We never upgrade the live site directly.
- Core Joomla and all addons are upgraded. If any addon is not Joomla 5-ready, we’ll recommend alternatives.
- We complete 3 full rounds of quality checks, comparing your Joomla 4 and Joomla 5 sites side-by-side.
- We’ll then ask you for review and sign off.
- On approval, your new Joomla 5 will go live, with database synchronization if needed.
- Your old Joomla 4 site will be accessible for 1 month, blocked from search engine access.
- 60-day warranty ensures you are covered for any upgrade-related issue at no additional cost.
Don’t Wait Until October 17th
Time is running out. When Joomla 4 loses support next month, your outdated website becomes an easy target for hacks, crashes, and costly downtime. Move fast and lock in your Joomla 5 upgrade with IDL. Contact us today for your free Joomla 5 upgrade consultation.
