Joomla celebrates its 18th anniversary today, marking two years since Joomla 4's release and the official end of support for Joomla 3 by the volunteer community.
A deep sense of gratitude is extended to everyone who contributed to Joomla 3, a platform that has been pivotal for many businesses.
If your site still runs on Joomla 3, you'll notice an administrator alert urging you to migrate to Joomla 4. This migration is crucial as the community's focus has shifted towards newer versions, with Joomla 5 on the horizon.
The notice reads: "Support for Joomla 3.10 has ended. Please migrate to Joomla 4 as soon as possible."
We strongly recommend that all Joomla 3 users upgrade to Joomla 4, as the community’s efforts are now focused on the latest version. Joomla 5 is also on the way, promising even greater stability, speed, security, and functionality.
However, we understand that some users may need to delay migrating due to mission-critical extensions or extensive customizations that make the process more challenging.
Tobias Zulauf has been instrumental in providing volunteer support for Joomla 3.10, and as his tenure as release manager concludes, a heartfelt tribute to his contributions has been featured in the community magazine.
For those needing extended support for Joomla 3.x, Open Source Matters issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in February 2023. David Jardin detailed the solution in last month’s community magazine, outlining how it will be implemented.
You can read the tribute to Tobias and more about the extended support here
Striking the right balance is challenging. On one hand, our goal is to encourage as many sites as possible to upgrade to the latest version of Joomla. On the other hand, we want to ensure that those who are unable to upgrade still receive support. By actively promoting migration while also offering a commercial safety net for those who need it, we achieve the best of both worlds.
For information about Extended Long Term Support (eLTS), please visit their website at: https://elts.joomla.org