Joomla 3
Joomla 3 has reached end of life: how to protect the sites still running it
Joomla 3 hasn’t had security fixes since August 2023, yet thousands of sites still run it. Migrating takes time: meanwhile those sites need watching more closely than any other.
The problem
An unpatched site is a site to watch.
Every vulnerability found in Joomla 3 after its end of life stays open for good. Attackers know it, and look for exactly these sites.
They also tend to run on old PHP versions, where many modern tools don’t work.
How it works
A plugin made for Joomla 3.
- 1
Install the Joomla 3 plugin
A dedicated system plugin for Joomla 3.9 and 3.10, compatible with PHP 7.1.
- 2
Full watch
Core integrity with checksums built from the official packages, new super users, suspicious files, known vulnerabilities.
- 3
Backups and a migration plan
Regular encrypted backups and a clear pointer to the version to migrate to.
In detail
Everything possible until you migrate.
- Joomla 3.9 and 3.10, even on PHP 7.1
- End-of-life warning with the recommended upgrade path
- Core integrity, including files left by earlier versions
- Encrypted, incremental backups so you can roll back at any time
- The warning can be ignored for sites you’ve knowingly decided not to migrate yet
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Joomla 3 still supported?
No: Joomla 3 hasn’t received security fixes since August 2023. It’s worth planning a migration to Joomla 5 or 6.
Does the plugin work on PHP 7.1?
Yes, the Joomla 3 plugin is written to run on PHP 7.1, encrypted backups included.
Related features
Goes well with
Try it on your clients’ sites.
During the beta we welcome agencies in small groups and set up the first sites together.