Does Joomla have a future in 2026?

Yes, as a specialist CMS for multilingual, ACL-heavy, and custom sites. It will not overtake WordPress on raw market share. It does not need to.

What is the current Joomla version in 2026?

Joomla 6.1.3 on the 6.x line, and Joomla 5.4.8 if you are still on 5.x. 5.x regular bugfix support ends 13 October 2026. Plan the move to 6.x.

Is Joomla still worth using instead of WordPress?

Use Joomla when you need core multilingual, deep permissions, and a flexible architecture. Use WordPress when publishing speed and the plugin/theme market matter more than those native tools.

Should I start a new site on Joomla 5 or Joomla 6?

Start on Joomla 6 unless an extension forces a short stay on 5.4. New projects should not begin on a line that leaves regular support in October 2026.

Did Joomla die after WordPress took the market?

No. It lost the mass-blog market. It kept the niches where core ACL and multilingual still beat a plugin stack. That is a smaller future, not a dead one.

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The Future of Joomla in 2026: Why It Still Deserves Attention

Joomla 6.1.3 is current in August 2026, and 5.4.8 is still supported. This update answers whether the CMS still deserves a new project this year.

Abhilash Sahoo

Aug 20, 20267 min read

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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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