Joomla 5.3.0 Released

Joomla 5.3.0 Released

The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the release of Joomla 5.3, the latest minor version in the Joomla 5 series.

This release focuses on thoughtful improvements that refine the CMS experience. From better file organization and task logging to enhanced email handling and accessibility, Joomla 5.3 helps administrators and developers work more efficiently while keeping your website modern, secure, and future-ready.

What's new in Joomla 5.3?

Here are some of the highlights included in this release:

  • HTML Email Templates – Enhanced
    The email template view now has access to template parameters, allowing better customization of outgoing messages.
    PR #44896 | Documentation here

  • Improved Media File Management
    A new files folder has been added in the Media Manager, helping to organize non-image files (PDFs, documents, etc.) separately from images.
    PR #43532 | Documentation here

  • Scheduled Tasks – Execution History
    The Scheduler now logs a full execution history, making it easier to monitor automated tasks and troubleshoot issues.
    PR #43532 | Documentation here

  • "Read More" Link Options
    A new setting allows site administrators to show or hide the article title in "Read More" links.
    PR #43457

  • Improved Accessibility
    Icons in the Contact component are now fully accessible via screen readers, improving the experience for all users.
    PR #44523

  • Improved Routing
    Better handling of tag aliases, SEF URLs, and detection of tainted URLs make your site's links more consistent and SEO-friendly.
    PR #44515, PR #44477, PR #43992

  • Modern Plugin Events
    Joomla continues its transition to typed event classes in core plugins, improving code readability and IDE support.
    PR #43426, PR #43637

  • WebAsset API Encouraged
    Legacy HTMLHelper::script() and HTMLHelper::stylesheet() methods are deprecated in favor of the WebAsset API.
    PR #43396

  • PHP 8.4 Compatibility
    Joomla 5.3 includes important changes to ensure compatibility with PHP 8.4, helping your site stay ahead of future updates.
    PR #45257, PR #45255


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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