SYSTEM STATUS: RELEASED & MAINTAINED

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.

6.1
CURRENT MINOR: CODENAME "NYOTA"
Latest build6.1.3
Released18 AUG 2026
Min. PHP8.3
Install base150M+
Sponsored slot: AD-04336×280 / responsive
MODULE INDEX

What shipped in 6.x

01 TO 06
01

Proof-of-Work CAPTCHA

Privacy-friendly, accessible spam protection built in. No account or third-party API required.

02

Visual Workflow Editor

An interactive diagram for designing and managing content publication workflows.

03

Media Custom Fields

Native audio, video, and document fields render as proper HTML5 media or document links.

04

Automatic Core Updates

Core updates apply automatically via The Update Framework, so fewer sites run unpatched.

05

Extended Versioning

Version history now covers custom fields, tags, and categories in addition to articles.

06

Module Versioning

Modules gain version tracking and multilingual associations, alongside TinyMCE 8 and abbreviation support.

SPEC SHEET

Server requirements

6.x SERIES
PHP
8.3 minimum
Series
Joomla 6.0 to 6.1.3
Editor
TinyMCE 8.0.1
Default template
Cassiopeia (extended child templates)
BUILD LOG

Release timeline

5 ENTRIES
18 AUG 2026
6.1.3

Security & bugfix release

Maintenance update alongside the parallel 5.4.8 release.

07 JUL 2026
6.1.2

Security & bugfix release

Maintenance update alongside the parallel 5.4.7 release.

26 MAY 2026
6.1.1

Security & bugfix release

Maintenance update alongside the parallel 5.4.6 release.

14 APR 2026
6.1

"Nyota" minor release

Proof-of-Work CAPTCHA, Visual Workflow Editor, and media custom fields land.

EARLY 2026
6.0

Joomla 6.0 launch

Automatic core updates, extended versioning, and the PHP 8.3 baseline.

READ ME

Frequently asked questions

3 ENTRIES

Is Joomla 6 out?

Yes. Joomla 6.0 has been released and is currently on version 6.1.3, part of the 6.1 "Nyota" minor release line.

What PHP version does Joomla 6 need?

Joomla 6.x requires PHP 8.3 or later.

Is joomla6.com the official Joomla website?

No. This is an independent, unofficial tracker page. The official Joomla 6 release page is at 6.joomla.org (opens in a new tab).
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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)