Joomla 6 is live.
Here's the read-out.
An independent tracker for the Joomla 6 release cycle: current version, what shipped, system requirements, and a link to the official project page.
What shipped in 6.x
Proof-of-Work CAPTCHA
Privacy-friendly, accessible spam protection built in. No account or third-party API required.
Visual Workflow Editor
An interactive diagram for designing and managing content publication workflows.
Media Custom Fields
Native audio, video, and document fields render as proper HTML5 media or document links.
Automatic Core Updates
Core updates apply automatically via The Update Framework, so fewer sites run unpatched.
Extended Versioning
Version history now covers custom fields, tags, and categories in addition to articles.
Module Versioning
Modules gain version tracking and multilingual associations, alongside TinyMCE 8 and abbreviation support.
Server requirements
Release timeline
Security & bugfix release
Maintenance update alongside the parallel 5.4.8 release.
Security & bugfix release
Maintenance update alongside the parallel 5.4.7 release.
Security & bugfix release
Maintenance update alongside the parallel 5.4.6 release.
"Nyota" minor release
Proof-of-Work CAPTCHA, Visual Workflow Editor, and media custom fields land.
Joomla 6.0 launch
Automatic core updates, extended versioning, and the PHP 8.3 baseline.
Frequently asked questions
Is Joomla 6 out?
What PHP version does Joomla 6 need?
Is joomla6.com the official Joomla website?
Ready to run Joomla 6?
Release notes, downloads, and the upgrade path all live on the official Joomla site.
Visit 6.joomla.org (opens in a new tab)