CMS Research: Joomla

Name of CMS

Joomla

History

Joomla launched in 2005 as a fork of the Mambo CMS project. It quickly grew into a major open-source CMS known for balancing flexibility and ease of use, supported by a large international community of developers and designers.

Requirements

Joomla requires a web server (Apache, Nginx, or IIS), PHP 8+, and a MySQL or MariaDB database. Like Drupal, most hosting providers offer simple Joomla installation options.

Hosted / Self-hosted

Joomla is typically self-hosted, though third-party companies provide Joomla-specific managed hosting environments.

Cost

The Joomla core is free and open-source. Costs depend on hosting, template purchases, and any paid extensions needed for advanced functionality.

User Base

Joomla is used on millions of websites, from small businesses to nonprofits. It remains a reliable middle ground between simplicity (like WordPress) and advanced control (like Drupal).