Joomla 5.2.0 and Joomla 4.4.9 Released

Joomla 5.2.0 and Joomla 4.4.9 Released

Let's celebrate! The Joomla project is thrilled to announce the release of Joomla 5.2 along with Joomla 4.4.9. This new minor version of Joomla 5.2 brings exciting improvements, making it easier for everyone – from developers to content creators – to build and manage their websites.

What's new in Joomla 5.2?

Here's a quick look at the powerful new features that Joomla 5.2 brings to the table:

Guided Tour Enhancements

With Joomla 5.2, a "What's New" guided tour automatically starts after you update, making it easier to discover all the latest improvements in a seamless and user-friendly way. This feature can also be customized for your own needs.
PR #43966 | Learn more in the documentation

Multilingual Menu Management

No more duplicating menus for each language! Joomla 5.2 simplifies multilingual site management by allowing multiple homepages to be added to a single menu.
PR #43862 | Documentation here

New Articles Module

The brand-new Articles Module gives you more flexibility in displaying your content. Filter articles by category and tailor the display according to your needs – all with a more intuitive interface!
PR #43738 | Documentation here

Customizable Email Templates

Give your emails a professional touch by customizing HTML templates directly from the Joomla admin panel. Personalize your email layouts, add logos, and ensure all communications are on-brand.
PR #43829 | Learn more here

Create Categories Directly in Menus

Creating categories in Joomla has never been this easy. You can now save categories directly within menus, giving you a faster and more intuitive workflow.
PR #43840 | Documentation here

Conditional Fields for Forms

Take control of your forms with conditional field display based on global settings. This feature lets you show or hide fields dynamically depending on the configurations, adding more flexibility to your forms.
PR #43842 | Learn more in the documentation

CSS Class Selector in TinyMCE

Style your links more easily with Joomla 5.2's new CSS class selector in TinyMCE. No need to manually edit the HTML – just choose your class and go!
PR #43260 | Documentation here

Improved Password Security

Joomla 5.2 now supports a wider range of special characters for passwords, making your site even more secure.
PR #43484 | Learn more about password security

Developer Features and Optimizations

Joomla 5.2 also brings several improvements aimed at developers and site performance:

SEO and SEF URL Improvements

Strict routing and improved SEF URL options reduce duplicate content and unnecessary redirects, boosting your site's SEO.
PR #43432 | Learn about SEO Improvements

Event Classes for Plugins

Developers will appreciate the introduction of event classes, which make plugin development more modular and easier to manage.
PR #43639 | Learn how to use event classes

Improved Media Manager

The media manager now auto-selects the most recent upload, making it faster to manage and embed media in your articles.
PR #43823 | Learn more

Optimized Image Thumbnails

Joomla 5.2 also brings better image thumbnail compression, helping your site load faster while saving storage space.
PR #43282

PHP 8.4 Support

Full compatibility with PHP 8.4 ensures better performance and security as hosting environments upgrade to newer PHP versions.
PR #43323

Better Task Management

The scheduled tasks screen now warns administrators if a task fails to execute, helping you keep track of your cron jobs.
PR #43491

Joomla 4.4.9

Note: Joomla 4.4.9 is now available, bringing the latest bug fixes. This release marks the end of bug fix updates for Joomla 4.4. Going forward, only security updates will be provided for this version.

Click or press here for full release information.

It's extremely important to keep your Joomla installation, and extensions up to date to minimise the risk of your site being compromised, you should also check that you are not using vulnerable extensions by visiting Joomla! Vulnerable Extensions List.

Many site owners are totally unaware of the status of their Joomla websites, databases, and hosting environments, the potential risks of being compromised, and the implications of private personal data held. Also many site owners are paying extortionate hosting fees for below standard services running on out of date and insecure hosting environments. 


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