Joomla 6.0.1 Bugfix Release: Security, Stability, and Improvements

The Joomla! Project has officially announced the availability of the Joomla 6.0.1 Bugfix Release. This update is part of the 6.x series and continues to uphold Joomla's high standards in accessible web design, focusing on inclusiveness, simplicity, and security.

If you are currently running Joomla 6.0.0, this update addresses several issues reported by the community and introduces necessary improvements to ensure your website runs smoothly.

What's New in Joomla 6.0.1?

This Joomla 6.0.1 Bugfix Release brings a variety of fixes ranging from user interface adjustments to backend logic optimizations. Below are the key highlights of what has been shipped with this version:

User Interface and Templating Fixes

• Menu Layout: Fixed the default menu layout so that submenus stay open correctly on page load.
• TinyMCE: Improvements to the TinyMCE editor specifically for Dark Mode users.
• Dropdowns: Resolved z-index issues on choices dropdowns to prevent display overlaps.
• Article Display: Fixed the display of featured articles when "All Categories" is selected.

System and Logic Improvements

• PHP 8.5 Compatibility: Updated joomla/test and joomla/http packages via Composer to 4.0.1 to address deprecation warnings (specifically regarding reflection setAccessible() and curl_close()).
• Versioning: Fixed article version history in the frontend and resolved issues with saving content history on PostgreSQL databases.
• Security: Performed an NPM audit to fix security vulnerabilities in indirect development dependencies.
• API: Fixed DELETE endpoints to correctly return a 404 status for non-existent resources.

Technical Adjustments

For developers and site integrators, several technical files and behaviors have been updated:

• Optimised checks in plg_behaviour_versionable.
• Added "chosen" dummy asset to the plg_behaviour_compat6 asset.
• Updated deleted files in script.php for the release.
• Fixed the default values for position and currency.

How to Update to Joomla 6.0.1

Upgrading to the Joomla 6.0.1 Bugfix Release is straightforward. If you are already on Joomla 6.x, this is a standard update, not a migration.

Automated Updates

If you have enabled Joomla! Core Automated Updates, your site may have already updated from 6.0.0 to 6.0.1 automatically. Super Users will receive an email notification regarding the update status.

Manual Update

If you have disabled automated updates, you can start the update process manually via the backend.

Important Note:
Before performing any update, we strongly advise you to create a full backup of your website (files and database).

For a clean install or manual package upload, you can find the files here:

Download Joomla 6.0.1

Known Issues

For a complete list of known issues and detailed documentation regarding this specific release, please verify the Version 6.0.1 FAQ in the official documentation. You can also view the full list of changes on GitHub:

View Full Change Log on GitHub

Thank you to the dozens of volunteers and contributors who dedicated thousands of hours to make the Joomla 6.0.1 Bugfix Release possible!