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Joomla
Open-source PHP CMS for building websites and applications
Joomla is a free, open-source content management system built on PHP that enables users to create websites and powerful online applications with multilingual support.
Overview
Build Websites with Flexibility and Power
Joomla! CMS is a mature, community-driven content management system that empowers developers, agencies, and organizations to build sophisticated websites and web applications. Written in PHP and supporting MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL databases, Joomla provides a robust foundation for projects ranging from simple blogs to complex enterprise portals.
Developer-Friendly Architecture
The platform offers a modular architecture with extension support, PSR-4 autoloading, and modern development workflows using Composer and npm. Developers can clone the repository, set up a local environment, and contribute to the codebase or build custom extensions. The active community maintains comprehensive documentation for both developers and web designers.
Multilingual and Scalable
Joomla excels at multilingual website management and scales to meet diverse deployment needs. Distributed under the GNU GPL v2+ license, it's backed by Open Source Matters, Inc. and thousands of contributors worldwide. Whether you're building a corporate site, community portal, or e-commerce platform, Joomla provides the tools and flexibility to bring your vision to life.
Highlights
Multilingual website support built into core functionality
Extensible architecture with modular components and plugins
Supports MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL databases
Active community with comprehensive developer documentation
Pros
- Mature platform with nearly two decades of development
- Strong multilingual capabilities without third-party plugins
- Large ecosystem of extensions and templates
- Well-documented codebase with active contributor community
Considerations
- Steeper learning curve compared to simpler CMS platforms
- Requires PHP, Composer, and Node.js knowledge for development
- Source repository not installable out-of-the-box
- Cache management needed when adding or removing extensions
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Fit guide
Great for
- Multilingual websites requiring native language support
- Agencies building custom solutions for diverse clients
- Developers comfortable with PHP and modern tooling
- Organizations needing extensible, community-backed CMS
Not ideal when
- Users seeking no-code or visual-only website builders
- Projects requiring bleeding-edge JavaScript frameworks
- Teams without PHP development experience
- Simple blogs where lighter platforms suffice
How teams use it
Corporate Multilingual Portal
Deploy a single CMS instance serving content in multiple languages with centralized management and localized user experiences
Community-Driven Website
Build membership sites with user registration, forums, and content contribution workflows using Joomla's access control system
Agency Client Projects
Leverage extensions and custom components to rapidly deliver tailored websites while maintaining a consistent development framework
Educational Institution Site
Manage complex content hierarchies, course catalogs, and departmental microsites within a unified platform
Tech snapshot
PHP90%
JavaScript7%
SCSS2%
HTML1%
Vue1%
CSS1%
Frequently asked questions
Can I install Joomla directly from the GitHub repository?
No, the repository contains source code requiring build steps. Download installable packages from downloads.joomla.org for production use or developer.joomla.org for nightly builds.
What technical requirements does Joomla have?
Joomla requires a web server with PHP (CLI version for development), and either MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL. Development also requires Composer, Node.js, and Git.
Is Joomla suitable for multilingual websites?
Yes, Joomla includes native multilingual support in its core, allowing you to manage content in multiple languages without additional plugins.
What license does Joomla use?
Joomla is distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later (GPL-2.0+), making it free and open-source software.
How do I set up a local development environment?
Clone the repository, checkout the development branch, run 'composer install' and 'npm ci' to install dependencies. Full instructions are available in the Joomla documentation.
Project at a glance
Active- Stars
- 5,024
- Watchers
- 5,024
- Forks
- 3,765
LicenseGPL-2.0
Repo age14 years old
Last commityesterday
Primary languagePHP
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