Joomla
| Joomla | |
|---|---|
| Status | 🤝 Community |
| Type | CMS / Web Application Framework |
| License | GNU General Public License v2 |
| Language | PHP |
| Database | |
| Latest Version | |
| Release Date | |
| Website | Official Site |
| GitHub | Repository |
Joomla is a free and open-source content management system written in PHP.
Overview
Joomla was created in August 2005. It occupies a unique position in the CMS landscape — more flexible and powerful than a pure blogging platform, yet more accessible than a full enterprise framework. It is popular for community portals, social networking sites, and complex corporate websites.
Key Features
- Joomla API Framework — Full API built into the core for headless use
- Access Control List (ACL) — Highly granular permission system
- Multilingual Support — Built-in multi-language content support
- Extension Architecture — Components, Modules, and Plugins
Installation
Joomla can be installed by downloading the official release package and uploading it to a standard web server with PHP and a database. A web-based wizard guides you through the setup process.
API Reference
Joomla 4 and newer versions ship with a built-in API, allowing external applications to interface with Joomla content, users, and menus programmatically.
Pricing
Joomla is completely free and open source.
Pros & Cons
| ✅ Pros | ❌ Cons |
|---|---|
| Excellent ACL (access control) system | Steeper learning curve than some alternatives |
| Multilingual out of the box | Smaller extension ecosystem than WordPress |
| Built-in API capabilities | Some older extensions are unmaintained |