In a world shaped by digital experiences, Joomla is more than just software. It is a movement rooted in collaboration, community, and a shared responsibility to create a better web.
Taking Responsibility in the Digital World
As developers, designers, or content creators, we each hold responsibility to shape the digital landscape responsibly. Joomla enables meaningful use of the web by helping us build sites that inform and empower. Anja de Crom puts it well:
"Each and every minute that I invest in Joomla is a long term investment in my future – so it’s just a natural thing to do."
Joomla Magazine
Bringing Hope to Online Communities
Every Joomla site launched contributes to a more inclusive digital society. Whether it is a community portal, non-profit website, or professional blog, Joomla helps us bring connection and hope into online communities. When we help others through forums, documentation, or mentoring, we strengthen the ecosystem.
Staying Alert to the Needs of Others
An open source project thrives when contributors stay vigilant to user needs. Accessibility, maintenance, and support are critical. A Joomla advocate remarked on its ecosystem:
"One of the best parts about Joomla is the economy of high-quality, third-party extension developers … much like Joomla!"
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By supporting extensions, patches, or documentation, each community member helps maintain a strong foundation for all users.
Fighting for Inclusion and Digital Rights
Joomla’s mission is built on inclusivity — ensuring access and flexibility across languages and use cases. Its multilingual support and customizable framework make it a platform for diverse communities. Developers and users alike are committed to accessibility and fairness in the digital space.
Healing the Web Through Collective Action
Thousands contribute to Joomla in many forms, from core updates to translations to community support. A long-time user shared:
"I just stepped one up from Joomla 4 to Joomla 5 … without incident or pain. I’ve been running some of my websites since Joomla 1.5, and upgraded them every step of the way. Bravo!"
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Joomla’s growth and sustainability rely on the willingness of the community to work together and contribute where they can.
Becoming Partners in Creation
Open source is a creative journey. Joomla users help bring structure and purpose to the internet. From organizing content to building templates and extensions, each contribution is an act of creation. Contributor David Jardin explains:
"Working at Joomla brings you friends… to do my share in making the world better by providing a free solution for everybody to create wonderful websites."
Joomla Magazine
Sharing the Benefits of Open Source
Joomla is distributed under the GNU GPL license, making it free and open for everyone. This generosity ensures that powerful digital tools are accessible regardless of location, background, or budget. In return, Joomla users are encouraged to contribute back. When users give back with code, ideas, translations, or support, the whole community benefits. Community members like Tim Davis testify to its life-changing influence:
"Joomla has transformed my life by turning my content creation hobby into a full-time career … The support and encouragement I’ve received has been invaluable."
Joomla Magazine
Conclusion
Joomla is more than a content management system. It is a digital civilization built on shared values: responsibility, compassion, justice, and creativity. Whether you're launching a site, contributing code, or answering a question in a forum, you are part of something greater, you are helping to uplift a community and build a better web for everyone.
