Joomla 5.2.0
The last big version of Joomla was released on October 2024
Here are some details about this version from the official site about whats new and improved in this version.
Guided Tour Enhancements
With Joomla 5.2, a “What’s New” guided tour automatically starts after you update, making it easier to discover all the latest improvements in a seamless and user-friendly way. This feature can also be customized for your own needs.
Multilingual Menu Management
No more duplicating menus for each language! Joomla 5.2 simplifies multilingual site management by allowing multiple homepages to be added to a single menu.
New Articles Module
The brand-new Articles Module gives you more flexibility in displaying your content. Filter articles by category and tailor the display according to your needs – all with a more intuitive interface!
Customizable Email Templates
Give your emails a professional touch by customizing HTML templates directly from the Joomla admin panel. Personalize your email layouts, add logos, and ensure all communications are on-brand.
Create Categories Directly in Menus
Creating categories in Joomla has never been this easy. You can now save categories directly within menus, giving you a faster and more intuitive workflow.
Conditional Fields for Forms
Take control of your forms with conditional field display based on global settings. This feature lets you show or hide fields dynamically depending on the configurations, adding more flexibility to your forms.
CSS Class Selector in TinyMCE
Style your links more easily with Joomla 5.2’s new CSS class selector in TinyMCE. No need to manually edit the HTML – just choose your class and go!
Improved Password Security
Joomla 5.2 now supports a wider range of special characters for passwords, making your site even more secure.
Developer Features and Optimizations
Joomla 5.2 also brings several improvements aimed at developers and site performance:
SEO and SEF URL Improvements
Strict routing and improved SEF URL options reduce duplicate content and unnecessary redirects, boosting your site’s SEO.
Event Classes for Plugins
Developers will appreciate the introduction of event classes, which make plugin development more modular and easier to manage.
Improved Media Manager
The media manager now auto-selects the most recent upload, making it faster to manage and embed media in your articles.
Optimized Image Thumbnails
Joomla 5.2 also brings better image thumbnail compression, helping your site load faster while saving storage space.
PHP 8.4 Support
Full compatibility with PHP 8.4 ensures better performance and security as hosting environments upgrade to newer PHP versions.
Better Task Management
The scheduled tasks screen now warns administrators if a task fails to execute, helping you keep track of your cron jobs.
Download Joomla 5.2 Now!
Experience Joomla 5.2 for yourself by downloading the latest version: