At ThePixel.dev, we’re proud to build with and contribute to Joomla — and this win is a great moment to celebrate the strength and evolution of the Joomla community.

What Are the 20i FOSS Awards?

The Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) Awards, organized by UK-based hosting company 20i, celebrate the very best in open-source software — as voted by the community.

Each year, users nominate and vote for their favorite tools across categories like CMS, eCommerce, DevOps, Design, Hosting, and more. The awards highlight software that is not only free but also fosters innovation, transparency, and collaboration.

In the CMS category, Joomla was up against big names like WordPress and Backdrop CMS — making this win even more meaningful.

20i FOSS Awards

Why Joomla Deserves the Spotlight

Joomla has come a long way since its initial release in 2005. Today, with the recent launch of Joomla 5 and the upcoming Joomla 6 on the horizon, it continues to:

  • Embrace modern PHP and Bootstrap standards
  • Lead in accessibility and security improvements
  • Offer unmatched flexibility with extensions and templates
  • Support a truly global multilingual experience

Whether you're a developer, designer, or site owner, Joomla strikes a powerful balance between customization and stability — perfect for building anything from small business sites to complex platforms.

What This Means for the Community

This award is a nod to every contributor, tester, extension developer, and agency who believes in open-source values and continues to support Joomla.

It’s also a reminder that Joomla isn’t just “still around” — it’s growing, improving, and making waves in the modern CMS landscape.

What’s Next for Joomla?

With Joomla 6 already in alpha and exciting new features like improved workflows, custom fields enhancements, and modernized UI/UX, the roadmap ahead looks promising.

Stay tuned — we’ll continue to publish updates, migration tips, and dev insights right here at thepixel.dev/blog.

Want to migrate to Joomla 5 or prepare for Joomla 6?

We can help. Contact us for Joomla upgrade support, custom template development, or full-site builds.

Congratulations to the Joomla Community!

This win is your win. Here's to an even more exciting future for open-source CMS development.