Viviana

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

Tim

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

Dmitry

Joomla is turning 20, and it’s a time-tested tool. Over the past few years, I’ve been delighted to see the system actively evolving, updating, and becoming more user-friendly and technologically advanced. I’m truly happy to be part of this journey.

Dmitry Goncharov
Author of video courses on Joomla, online stores with JoomShopping, and Joomla extension reviews

Vadim

Truthfully, Joomla is under immense pressure from the times, especially now, as we stand at a turning point that will greatly impact the web and everything related to it. I hope Joomla can adapt to these changing realities and offer its users something new while staying relevant for many years to come.

Vadim Kunitsyn
Owner and head of IT company Softmus, as well as Joomline and the Joomla community chat. One of the organisers of JoomlaDay Russia

Alexander

Joomla is turning 20. I want to thank the entire Joomla community for contributing to open-source software. May it catch trends, grow with them, and surge ahead.

Alexander Kurteev
Co-founder SchoolMaster. Author Joomla video tutorials and full courses on Joomla.center

Vladimir

Joomla remains a reliable tool - just as fresh and in-demand as it was 20 years ago when it first appeared. I feel this every day in my work.

Congratulations to the Joomla community on this anniversary! Thanks to the developers, designers, testers, and all the enthusiasts whose passion and professionalism have made Joomla a world-class platform.

Vladimir Eliseev
Head of RadicalMart, creator of Radical Form, Joomla developer

Richard

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

Anja

Thank you Joomla, for defining a very large part of my professional career.

Thank you for bringing me opportunities: to learn, to share knowledge, to make mistakes and learn from them, to rise above myself so often I've lost count, and to be part of a community so awesome it scared the living daylights out of me 🙃.

Many have said it already: Joomla is a living thing that wouldn't be there without this weird, magnificent, ever changing group of people who raised it and keep dedicating their time to it. 

Happy Birthday to us 💚🧡💙❤️

Anja de Crom

Olivier

Happy birthday, Joomla! We've come a long way, and you helped me build websites that my friends and family could update themselves! I grew up with you, and we've gotten pretty close over the years. My best to you, my friend, I can't wait to ride the next chapters with you.

Olivier Buisard

Vitaly

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

Dmitry

Congratulating Joomla on its 20th anniversary is like celebrating an old, reliable friend who’s been through fire, water, and dozens of releases.

Joomla isn’t just a CMS. It’s a community, an open-source idea, a platform built on freedom, flexibility, and accessibility from the start. Over 20 years, it has survived the web’s rapid evolution, countless tech shifts, and changing trends - yet remained true to itself and its users.

For me, Joomla isn’t just a tool - it’s part of my life. It’s a way to share knowledge, create useful and beautiful things, and connect with amazing people. Thanks to Joomla, I’ve contributed to global initiatives and the project’s growth.

Dmitry Rekun
Participant J and Beyond, co-founder joomla.stackexchange.com, contributor Joomla Issue Tracker, author of Joomla development articles and translations, member NorrNext development team, and moderator community chat

René

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

Emmanuel

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

Cyril

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

Shayne

Amazes me that something I helped start from behind a crappy old 56k modem is still kicking goals 20 years later. Joomla changed my life both professionally, and personally with all the friends I have made over the years.

Here’s to another fantastic 20 years of Joomla!

Shayne
Taken from Joomla's Facebook page

Claudia

Joomla, for 15 years I have spent more time with you than with my human family. You have always been loyal to me, and our relationship has produced many Joomla children. Some of our children are now 15 years old and have made many developmental steps from 1.5 to 5.3 and continue to have good prospects.

I greatly appreciate your reliability, security, accessibility and innovation, and I hope we will continue on this journey together for another 20 years.

Claudia Weber-Lenck

Vladimir

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

Dan

Happy 20th Birthday Joomla. I'd like to say Cheers, because Cheers is a place where everybody knows your name, and in the Joomla Community that should be the case as well.

Dan Atrill

Angie

H: Joomla is a helpful platform for creating and managing web content efficiently
A: Joomla is accessible
P: Joomla is powerful
P: Joomla is a platform for building applications
Y: Joomla is youthful and vibrant 

B: Joomla is  bespoke 
I: Joomla is intuitive
R: Joomla is robust
T: Joomla is a tool that empowers users 
H: Joomla is highly customisable 
D: Joomla is dynamic 
A: Joomla is adaptable
Y: Joomla  is yours

Angie Radtke 

Alexey

In today’s fast-paced tech world, 20 years is borderline ancient - worthy of respect and admiration for a tool that has "lived" this long and continues to evolve. May this not be the last milestone on this challenging journey.

Alexey Morozov (AlekVolsk)
Developer CFI plugin, ViewLogs, BlankPage, and YtVideo plugins

Christiane

Congratulations Joomla! I found you when you were 5 years old and saw you grow and mature. I celebrate 15 years together! Our journey has truly shaped my life, you gave me friends, confidence, knowledge and fun.  

I’m excited to see what the future holds for you, looking forward to more events with your fans. I wish you success, innovation, and growth.

Christiane Maier-Stadtherr

Sergey

In IT, everything flows and changes. Twenty years is a significant age for software. Joomla unites like-minded people worldwide, and I’m glad to be part of this community. But in times of change, flexibility and responsiveness are key - I hope Joomla continues to provide the tools needed to solve problems for many more years.

I’m deeply grateful to the Joomla community for their warmth and support - it’s priceless. And of course, I wish growth and development to the community as a whole and to every individual in it!

Sergey Tolkachev
Moderator Russian Joomla community chat, Joomla core contributor, developer of over 90 extensions, author of articles and translations about Joomla, and JCM author

Igor

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

Alexander

First and foremost, I wish all Joomla developers professional growth and a little patience... We’ve reached this 20-year anniversary not at the peak of popularity, but I’m convinced that’s just a coincidence. Believe in yourselves! Believe in your abilities and in your favorite CMS!

Alexander Novikov
Joomla developer. Long-time maintainer My City extension suite for deploying full-fledged city portals on Joomla

Nikolay

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)

Johan

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

Johan
Taken from Joomla's Facebook page

Benjamin

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

Pavel & Valentina

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

Serge

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

Laura

What I once thought was simply a tool to build a website has, over the past 20 years, become so much more. Joomla has given me not just technology, but friendships, opportunities, and an incredible career.

Because of Joomla, I’ve travelled the world - Spain, Italy, Boston, Austin, Washington D.C., and of course New York City - learning, building, and connecting with amazing people who share the same passion.

The Joomla community has been my source of inspiration, collaboration, and countless smiles for two decades. I’m endlessly grateful for the knowledge, experiences, and relationships it has brought into my life.

Thank you, Joomla, for giving me everything. And thank you to the incredible Joomla! community for being the heart that makes it all possible. Here’s to the next chapter and the exciting growth still to come! 

Laura Gordon 

Justyna

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

Justyna
Taken from Joomla's Facebook page

Richard

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

Alexander

20 years is a long time, and I’m glad I’ve witnessed this journey. My professional growth is tied to Joomla, and I’ve never doubted my choice of CMS.

I love that the project is actively developing, with a clear roadmap and release schedule. I also feel I’ve contributed to its popularity and see the strength of a community always ready to help - whether you’re a beginner or a pro facing challenges in extension development.

Alexander Sudbinov
Official YOOtheme representative in Russia

SD

What an incredible milestone! Twenty years of empowering developers, designers, and dreamers to build all types of amazing websites. As a long time volunteer, I've witnessed firsthand the passion, creativity, and dedication that makes Joomla a Top CMS. Here's to 20 more years.

SD Williams 

Viktor

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

Viktor
Taken from Joomla's Facebook page

Dmitry

I use Joomla at work - our corporate website with complex multi-domain setup and client portal runs on it. I also develop various Joomla extensions to fill gaps I encounter.

As Joomla turns 20, I want to thank the Russian Joomla community members who’ve helped me grow professionally, especially: Vladimir Eliseev, Igor Berdichevsky, Artyom Vasilyev, Evgeny Sivokon, Vladimir Sergiyenko, Vadim Kunitsyn, and others I’ve collaborated with in Joomla development.

Dmitry Tsymbal
One of the developers of Quantum Manager, the Revars plugin, and other extensions

Brian

Happy 20th Birthday, Joomla!

I was there at your birth, and it was my privilege to announce your name to the world. In the past two decades, you’ve grown beyond anything we could have imagined. Through you, I’ve met and made so many friends across the globe - a community bound by passion, creativity, and collaboration.

Some of those friends are sadly no longer with us, but their contributions and spirit live on in the heart of Joomla. Here’s to the next 20 years of innovation, connection, and making the web a better place - together.

Brian Teeman
Co-founder

Tsc Web

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
Taken from Joomla's Facebook page

Louise

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

Oleg

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

Anton

I’m thrilled about this milestone - the project is alive and thriving in a competitive environment. I believe the development team made the right decision to release a new major Joomla version every two years, even if it seemed unlikely at first. This approach solves migration issues, which should no longer trouble site owners after switching to Joomla 4.

Overall, the project is progressing steadily - bugs are fixed, features are added. However, coding skills are still necessary for the best results, so I hope Joomla becomes more flexible and less demanding of specialized knowledge.

Anton Mayorov
Head of Joomla.Center, SEO specialist, web designer, HTML coder, and internet marketer