Joomla Cms

github.com/joomla/joomla-cms Web Development Open-source projectOpen source

Manage websites with Joomla, an open-source content management system.

github.com/joomla/joomla-cms
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About Joomla Cms

Joomla! is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) used to build websites and web applications. It requires a web server with PHP and one of MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL, and is distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later. The GitHub repository hosts the source code for Joomla! 5.x. Installable stable and nightly build packages are available from the official Joomla downloads site, not directly from this repository. The project accepts community contributions including bug reports, feature requests, code pull requests, and translation submissions.

Key features

  • Builds websites and powerful online applications
  • Supports multilingual content management
  • Runs on PHP with MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL
  • Free open-source software under GNU GPL v2 or later
  • Accepts community contributions via public processes
  • Provides separate stable and nightly installable packages
Best for: Developers, site administrators, and organizations seeking a free, open-source CMS to build and manage websites or web applications.
Good for
  • Free open-source software distributed under GNU GPL v2 or later
  • Community-driven development with clear public contribution processes
  • Offers both stable and nightly installable packages separate from the source repository
Watch out for
  • The source repository is not installable out of the box for end users
  • Local development setup from source requires PHP CLI, Composer, Node.js, and Git
  • The repository contains 5.x development branch code, not pre-built stable release packages

Joomla Cms at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Joomla Cms FAQ

Can I install Joomla directly from this GitHub repository?
No, installable stable and nightly packages are available from the official Joomla downloads site.
What server software is required to run Joomla?
A web server with PHP and one of MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL.
How can I contribute to the Joomla CMS project?
You can report bugs, submit pull requests, or provide translations via the project's public channels.
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