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Written by: Anja de Crom

Is it already 20 years?

Wow, time flies... hard to imagine that 2 decades have passed since Joomla was born out of its Mambo roots... In all of those years, Joomla has continued to evolve, and empower creators, integrators, marketers, developers, and communities everywhere to share their vision with the world - all while keeping true to our open-source beginnings. This impressive milestone of 20 years is not a celebration of software, but more so of the countless people - the volunteers, developers, testers, and every day users - who have made Joomla what it is today. 

As Vice-President of Open Source Matters, I’ve had the privilege over the past 6 months to witness first-hand all of the hard work, passion, and creativity that makes this project so unique and impactful. Joomla’s story is proof that individuals can achieve anything - a real testament to the power of open source, and to the fact that 'all together' great things are possible.

I raise my glass to all those that even in the smallest way have helped make this a reality - Happy 20th anniversary, Joomla!  and may the next 20 years be even more innovative, inclusive, and inspiring - let's continue our mission to keep the web open and accessible for all.

Emmanuel Lemor

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When I first learnt about Joomla all those years ago, I was genuinely delighted to find a CMS that worked the way I wanted it to. On top of that, I’d found a community of like-minded individuals I could relate to and rely on. As we reach this momentous milestone, Joomla is still the benchmark for CMS’s and I can’t wait to see how it evolves over the next 20 years. Happy birthday Joomla!

Richard Gosler

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Happy 20th Birthday, Joomla!

I first stumbled across Joomla by accident during the pandemic. At first, it felt a bit daunting, but as I learned more, I grew to love its flexibility, power, and the global community behind it. Along the way, I’ve made wonderful friends, collaborated on exciting projects, and become part of something truly special.

I’ve seen how Joomla, free, open-source, and endlessly adaptable can power everything from simple blogs to enterprise-level websites. Here’s to 20 years of innovation, opportunity, and empowering people to create without limits, and to a future filled with even more growth, inclusivity, friendship, and inspiration. 

Louise Hawkins

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Over 20 years, Joomla has seen various stages of development - times when it lagged behind the market and times when it led the market. Now, with scheduled updates rolling out, a trend of stability and growth has emerged.

For our company, Joomla remains a core focus and has become a reliable platform for meeting our clients' business needs.

Pavel and Valentina Akimov
Peppers Digital, organisers JoomlaDay Russia 2017

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How can one say "happy birthday" to software? Really, one can’t. But one can certainly say "Happy 20th Birthday" to the wonderful community of people - past and present - who have built, nurtured, and championed Joomla over these two decades. Today, I celebrate with you, not just the code, but the friendships, collaborations, and shared experiences that make Joomla so much more than software. Thank you for the many amazing and positive ways you have impacted and blessed my life through our participation together in this vibrant community.

Here’s to the journey so far - and to the exciting chapters ahead. Happy 20th!

Tim Davis

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Happy 20th Birthday, Joomla! 🎉

For the past two decades, Joomla has been more than just a CMS - it has been a source of endless possibilities, creativity, and innovation. I have built everything from websites and mobile applications to powerful custom portals, all thanks to Joomla’s flexibility and strength.

But the true heart of Joomla lies in its community. Over the years, I have met amazing people both in the Netherlands and around the world - many of whom have become very good friends. These connections, collaborations, and shared passions are what make Joomla truly special to me.

From its early days as a strong CMS to the powerful framework it is today, Joomla has proven that open source is about more than just code - it’s about people working together to create something remarkable.

Here’s to celebrating 20 incredible years, and to the next 20 filled with innovation, friendship, and success. Keep inspiring us, Joomla! 

René Kreijveld

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What can I say... Happy anniversary! One more year, and it’ll be old enough to drink vodka legally. 😄 But seriously - this is a major milestone. This CMS has given me so much: work, projects, friends, and a community. I’m grateful to everyone who makes it better, especially the Russian-speaking community - it’s vibrant, warm, and resourceful.

I look at Joomla’s future with cautious optimism. As long as it lives, we’ll keep building great projects on it. And if a new era begins - we’ll meet it armed with the knowledge Joomla has given us.

Igor Berdichevsky
Lead Developer at RadicalMart, former member Joomline team

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A significant part of my life is inextricably linked to Joomla. My first encounter with websites was through Joomla, and my first steps in programming were with Joomla.

I believe the system is on the right development path. I’d even call 2025 a year of growing interest in Joomla. Once again, I wish health and long life to everyone involved in the system’s development - and to Joomla itself, many years of prosperity!

Vladimir Egorov
Joomla developer, developer of extensions like Honeysuckle (formerly Spamoborona), Appointment Booking TIME-TABLE FS+PRO, and J SMS Registration

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I'd like to wish a happy birthday to Joomla and to all the community of users and volunteers who make Joomla such a success.

20 years together and a bright future ahead!

Cyril Reze

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Twenty years. More than half of my life. That’s how long Joomla has been part of my journey - from my very first experiments building websites as a school project, to finding close friends around the world.

Looking back, I’m grateful for every project, every challenge, and every person I’ve met along the way. Looking ahead, I’m excited for what the next two decades will bring - new technologies, new ideas, and a community that keeps making magic happen.

Happy 20th Birthday, Joomla — here’s to the past we’ve built and the future we’ll create together! 🎉

Benjamin Trenkle

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I love Joomla. Thanks to everyone who helped, taught, and guided me in using this wonderful CMS. And huge respect to those who contributed to its creation and growth. Yes, there were bugs and mistakes, but I still fell in love with its capabilities and concept. It has given me so many opportunities.

Oleg Kasyanov
JoomlaTown, a site with guides for Joomla 1.5–3.x, author of video courses, co-owner and head of development at School-Master

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My best birthday wishes to Joomla.

May it live at least for another 20 years so I can still run my tiny little home page with it and have some interesting stuff to do in my spare time.

Richard Fath

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Happy birthday, dear Joomla! I’m so happy I found you around 2007. So many websites created, so many friends found. And an incredible development for you and for me in the last years. I wish you all the best, further improvements and a lot of new features. And I will be here to help you evolve.

Viviana Menzel

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What has always attracted me - and still does - is the community: the people, their views, and ideas. The chance to connect with like-minded individuals worldwide, to share the same wavelength and passion - that’s what drew me in 20 years ago.

It gave me invaluable experience, opportunities for self-realization, and, of course, income. In many ways, Joomla and its community shaped who I am today. Thank you to everyone who continues to develop the project - you’re doing incredible work.

Nikolay Kirsh
Lead developer Russian Joomla fork Joostina (2010–2012)

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Here’s what I’ll say: websites are just websites. But Joomla websites? That’s interesting. And the people I’ve been lucky to meet thanks to Joomla? Even more interesting!

Vitaly Kulikov
Author video tutorials

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Joomla is how I started in tech! Thank you! Love Joomla!!

Viktor
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20 years of walking side by side with a common goal: to provide help. For all the people you have enabled me to meet, thank you again and again, and may there be many more to come. Happy birthday, my old friend.

Serge Billon

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Happy anniversary Joomla! On 17 Aug, us developers celebrate you. I've been using Joomla since V1.5. The growth has been phenomenal and I am still, proudly, a Joomla developer! Exclusively!! Thank you 🎉👏

Tsc Web
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Congratulations and many thanks to everyone who contributes to the Joomla community!

Johan
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Thank you Joomla 🎈the best CMS, the best community, all the best for you 🎉

Justyna
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