Joomla! Turns 20: Celebrating Two Decades of Open Source, Innovation and Community

SILICON VALLEY, Calif. - Aug. 23, 2025 - PRLog -- Since its inception in 2005, Joomla has become a powerful and flexible CMS trusted by developers, integrators, designers, and agencies worldwide to build everything from simple blogs to complex enterprise applications.

To mark this milestone, Joomla is hosting a global celebration featuring a series of virtual events.

A Tribute to the Volunteers Behind the Code

At the heart of Joomla's success lies its global network of passionate volunteers — from core developers and testers to documentation writers, designers, translators, moderators, and event organizers.

For 20 years, this community-powered model has driven every major release, secured the platform, and fostered a culture of openness and mentorship. J

This anniversary is a tribute to all the contributors — past and present — who have given their time, skill, and energy to make Joomla what it is today. Thank you for your code, your commitment, and your community spirit.

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters

The 20th Anniversary celebrations would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, hosting partners, technology providers, and community supporters.

We especially thank those who have stood by Joomla not only during this celebration but throughout the years. Your support ensures Joomla remains free, secure, and available to all.

Join the Celebration. Build the Future.

Joomla's 20th anniversary is more than a birthday — it's a global call to action for developers, IT professionals, and agencies who believe in open-source innovation, security, and scalability. The goal? To honor Joomla's legacy, share cutting-edge developments, and inspire the next generation of contributors, developers, and digital architects who believe in the open web.

A Platform Evolved: From Mambo to Joomla 6

Joomla has continually evolved with modern development standards — and this anniversary is a chance to retrace the technical journey:

Tech Talks: Sessions for Developers & Professionals

From August 17–23 (releasing through November), a curated series of developer-focused presentations will go live. Topics include:

Accessibility as Core Architecture
Workflow Automation
Powerful API Integration
TUF & Secure Automated Core Updates
AI and CMS Intelligence: Explore current projects on integrating AI features responsibly into Joomla
Next-Level SEO with Joomla
Extension & Template Showcase

20th Anniversary Shop
joomla-shop.fourthwall.com

Joomla Community Magazine: Special Anniversary Edition

Pizza, Bugs & Fun – Developer Sprint
The week concludes with a 24-hour global contributor event:
PizzaBugsFun.com
Whether you're fixing bugs, testing patches, or mentoring newcomers

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