What are the main benefits of using Joomla?

Native multilingual support, fine-grained ACL, custom fields and workflows, solid SEO building blocks, Web Services for hybrid builds, and GPL licensing without a core seat tax.

Is Joomla still used in 2026?

Yes. W3Techs still measures it at roughly 1.7% of known CMS sites and 1.1% of all websites as of September 2026.

Is Joomla better than WordPress?

Not universally. Joomla is often better for multilingual and ACL-heavy sites. WordPress is often better for marketing sites that need maximum plugins and freelancers. See Joomla vs WordPress .

What is the latest Joomla version?

Joomla 6.1.3 is the current 6.x stable as of the 18 August 2026 security release, with 5.4.8 on the 5.x line. Verify on downloads.joomla.org .

Why do so many Joomla sites still run version 3?

Upgrades need extension readiness, budget, and testing. W3Techs’ September 2026 mix shows 52.6% of detected Joomla sites still on version 3. That is debt, not a feature.

Does low market share mean Joomla is dying?

Low share means a smaller mainstream funnel. The project still ships modern majors, security releases, and GitHub activity into 2026. Fit matters more than podium finishes.

When should I avoid Joomla?

Avoid it when your team only knows WordPress plugins, when you need commodity WooCommerce depth, or when nobody will maintain upgrades.

Can Infyways help evaluate or build on Joomla?

Yes. Start with Joomla development , Joomla upgrade , or CMS development .

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Benefits of Using Joomla in 2026: Features, Stats, and Proof

Evidence-based benefits of Joomla in 2026: W3Techs market share, version-mix charts, multilingual and ACL strengths, and when WordPress is still the better pick.

Abhilash Sahoo

Sep 6, 202611 min read

Benefits of Using Joomla in 2026: Features, Stats, and Proof

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Abhilash Sahoo

Abhilash Sahoo, with over 16 years of experience, is Founder & CEO of Infyways Solutions. He builds web platforms and eCommerce on Joomla, WordPress, Shopify, Magento, and OpenCart, plus modern stacks like Next.js, React, Node.js, and Python, with AI agents, automation, and headless CMS when products need to scale.

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