Joomla 6.0.1 released

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Joomla 6.0.1 was released, together with Joomla 5.4.1. These are bugfix releases for the Joomla 5.x and 6.x series.

Bug fixes and improvements in Joomla 6.0.1

Some improvements include:

• Fix so the default menu layout keeps submenus open when the page loads.
• Correct default values for module position and currency.
• Apply security fixes from an NPM audit for indirect development dependencies.
• Update the extended template creation date, which incorrectly showed 2017.
• Improve handling of PHP settings shown as enabled or disabled.
• Update system information for Joomla 6 compatibility.
• Fix z-index issue in the choices dropdown.
• Improve TinyMCE to support dark mode.
• Fix display of featured articles when “All Categories” is selected.
• Prepare for future deprecations by setting the next major version to 7.0.
• Optimise versionable behaviour checks.
• Fix article version history on the frontend.
• Allow featured articles to be ordered regardless of their category.
• Update deleted files in script.php for the 6.0.1 release.
• Update joomla/test to remove PHP 8.5 deprecation warnings.
• Update joomla/http to remove PHP 8.5 deprecation warnings.
• Remove unused phpmailer language string.
• Add dummy “chosen” asset to the compatibility plugin.
• Fix saving of content history on PostgreSQL.
• Fix general version history issues.
• Clean up README.md by removing outdated notes.
• Fix deprecated warning for the “note” custom field.
• Add tag lookup details to show tag names instead of just tag IDs.
• Fix DELETE endpoints so they return 404 for missing resources.

A full list of changes is available in the 6.0.1 milestone on GitHub.

Upgrading to Joomla 6 made simple

If you are already using Joomla 5.4, moving to Joomla 6.0 is a normal upgrade and not a migration. In most cases it is quick, safe, and easy to complete, and most extensions will keep working because of the compatibility plugin.

Still, it is important to prepare well. We advise you to test the upgrade on a local or staging site first before updating your live website. This helps avoid problems and keeps your site running without interruptions.

Need help updating or migrating to Joomla 6.0? Contact us!