Celebrating 20 Years of Joomla!
On August 17th, 2025, the Joomla! Project proudly marks its 20th anniversary, a major milestone in the journey of one of the world’s most trusted and powerful open-source content management systems.
For two decades, Joomla! has empowered millions of websites, supported a vibrant global community, and championed the principles of freedom, collaboration, and innovation.
Joomla! is about people, not just software
At its heart lies a global community of passionate individuals: developers, designers, content creators, and volunteers from every corner of the world, all working together to build something greater than the sum of its code.
It’s this spirit of collaboration, inclusivity, and shared purpose that makes Joomla! more than just a content management system, it’s a movement driven by people who believe in open-source values and in making the web a better place for everyone.
Joomla! is more than just great code
Without the countless hours of dedication, creativity, and collaboration from those who wrote that code, Joomla! would have remained just an idea.
Over the past 20 years, developers from around the world have come together to write, refine, and evolve the code that powers Joomla!. Their passion and commitment have transformed a vision into a powerful platform trusted by millions. As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we proudly recognize and thank the many contributors whose tireless efforts have shaped Joomla! into what it is today.
Joomla is about community - people have even written songs about it
Joomla! is, at its core, about community. It’s the people, users, contributors, volunteers, and advocates, who have built, supported, and celebrated Joomla! over the years that make it truly special.
This vibrant, creative, and global community is what makes Joomla! more than just software. It’s a shared journey, a celebration of open-source values, and a testament to what people can achieve together.
The passion runs so deep that some have even written songs about it, turning lines of code into lyrics of appreciation.
Joomla is more than a name
Joomla! is more than just the name of a software, it’s a word with meaning, history, and heart. Derived from the Swahili word jumla, meaning "all together," Joomla! perfectly reflects the spirit of collaboration and community at its core.
Over the years, it has grown into more than a project; it has become part of people’s identities. Some have embraced it so fully that they’re even known by names like JoeJoomla!
It’s this deep connection, where software meets story, and community meets culture, that makes Joomla! truly one of a kind.