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Joomla 6.2 Released: What's New and How to Upgrade from 5.4
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Joomla 6.2.0 ("Mwezi") was released on 13 October 2026 as a minor version. It improves the TinyMCE editor and Media Manager integration, adds subcategory images, generic XOAuth2 for SMTP (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace) and security flags for extension updates. Sites on Joomla 5.4 can upgrade directly: it is an upgrade, not a migration.
This post summarizes the official Joomla 6.2 announcement from the Joomla! Project and lists what to check before you upgrade from Joomla 5.4. The release includes more than 130 pull requests from volunteers worldwide.
What changed in Joomla 6.2?
| Area | What's new | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| TinyMCE editor | Media Manager picker, unified link-picker modal, Read More button, Joomla text filter used by default, TinyMCE updated | Faster editing and filtering that follows your Joomla settings |
| Articles and categories | Separate CSS class fields for the image and its figure element; subcategory images in category lists and blogs (content, contacts, newsfeeds); fix for categories showing empty when articles are scheduled for future publication | More styling control without template overrides |
| Modules | Login module options to hide the "Forgot your password?" and "Forgot your username?" links; fixed toggling of nested dropdown menus | Cleaner login forms and multi-level menus |
| Administrator | Fancy Select results show their group name; redesigned Help page aligned with the Atum template | Easier to find the right module position |
| Installation and security | More precise web installer error reports; extension releases can be flagged as security updates (severity None to Critical) | Flagged updates are highlighted in System β Update β Extensions and on the dashboard quick icon |
| Generic XOAuth2 for SMTP authentication | No stored SMTP password; relevant for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | |
| Developer tooling | Reorganized JavaScript and CSS asset pipeline with new builders, registries and watch/build commands | Mainly relevant to core and extension developers |
The complete list is on the Joomla 6.2 GitHub milestone.
How do I upgrade from Joomla 5.4 to Joomla 6.2?
- Read the Joomla 6.2 Upgrade Notes.
- Check your hosting against the technical requirements.
- Keep the
Behaviour - Backward Compatibility 6plugin enabled. According to the Joomla! Project, most extensions work with it on. - Download the Joomla 6.2.0 full package. New installs can follow the installation guide.
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Back up your files and database, and test the upgrade on a staging copy first.
FAQ
What is new in Joomla 6.2?
Joomla 6.2 is a minor release. It adds TinyMCE improvements (Media Manager picker, link picker, Read More button), subcategory images, extra Login module options, a redesigned Help page, security flags for extension updates and generic XOAuth2 for SMTP.
Can I upgrade directly from Joomla 5.4 to 6.2?
Yes. The Joomla! Project describes moving from 5.4 to 6.2 as an upgrade, not a migration. Read the upgrade notes first and check your extensions. Most work with the Behaviour - Backward Compatibility 6 plugin enabled.
Does Joomla 6.2 support Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace email?
Yes, through generic XOAuth2 for SMTP. Instead of storing the SMTP password, Joomla gets a long-lived refresh token from the mail provider and uses it to request short-lived access tokens.
How do I spot a security update for an extension?
Developers can flag a release as a security update with a severity from None to Critical. Flagged updates are highlighted in System β Update β Extensions and on the dashboard quick icon.
Where do I download Joomla 6.2?
Download the Joomla 6.2.0 full package from the official Joomla downloads site, downloads.joomla.org. The Joomla User Guide covers new installations.
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Thanh Le
Joomla Specialist & Technical Writer
Thanh Le is a Joomla expert and technical writer at Jlvextension.com, known for creating in-depth tutorials, extension reviews, and optimization guides. His work focuses on helping developers and webs
