How do I replace JFactory::getUser() on Joomla 4 or 6?

Factory::getUser() is deprecated. The current user lives on the application. Use $app->getIdentity() or UserFactoryInterface. Replace getUser() with getIdentity() for the current user. To load another user by id, use the user factory.

Why does Factory::getUser() break after migrating from Joomla 3?

Factory::getUser() is deprecated. The current user lives on the application. People notice: deprecation getUser.

JFACTORY-GETUSER-001

JFactory::getUser()

Factory::getUser()

Factory::getUser() is deprecated. The current user lives on the application.

JFactory::getUser() → $app->getIdentity() or UserFactoryInterface

Dies at Joomla 5 → 6J3: Works nativelyJ4: Deprecated — do not shipJ6: Deprecated — do not shipBC plugin: not applicablePatch possible — review itJoomla API

What you will see

Factory::getUser is deprecated

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deprecation getUser

Replace this code

Swap JFactory::getUser() for $app->getIdentity() or UserFactoryInterface.

Joomla 3

Remove or stop calling this

$user = JFactory::getUser();

Joomla 4 / 6

Use this instead

$user = Factory::getApplication()->getIdentity();

How to fix it

1Replace getUser() with getIdentity() for the current user.
2To load another user by id, use the user factory.

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