Upgrade your old Joomla website without losing what matters.
We migrate outdated Joomla websites to a modern supported version while preserving content, users, important URLs and essential business functionality.
An outdated Joomla website becomes a business risk.
Old Joomla installations may continue to display pages for years, but unsupported software gradually becomes harder to host, maintain and protect. New PHP versions break old extensions, security updates stop, and the website becomes increasingly vulnerable.
A professional upgrade is not simply a version change. The template, extensions, database, menus, users, URLs and custom functionality all need to be reviewed and migrated safely.
Security exposure
Unsupported Joomla versions and extensions no longer receive reliable security fixes.
PHP incompatibility
Legacy code can fail after hosting providers remove old PHP versions.
Extension failure
Old components, modules and plugins may no longer work or be available.
Poor user experience
Outdated templates are often slow, difficult to use and not properly mobile-friendly.
A full website modernisation, not a blind update
We adapt the scope to the current website, but a typical Joomla upgrade project includes the following technical and content-preservation tasks.
Technical audit
Joomla, PHP, database, template, extensions, hosting and security condition are reviewed.
Full website backup
Files and database are copied before any migration or compatibility work begins.
Content migration
Articles, categories, menus, users, media and other important data are preserved.
Extension replacement
Unsupported components and plugins are upgraded, replaced or rebuilt where necessary.
Template modernisation
The existing design is adapted when possible, or a new responsive appearance can be created.
SEO and URL review
Important URLs, metadata and redirects are checked to reduce ranking and traffic loss.
Security hardening
Known vulnerabilities, unsafe extensions and access settings are addressed before launch.
Performance tuning
Caching, database configuration, images and loading behaviour are reviewed and improved.
Even Joomla 1.5 and 2.5 websites can often be rescued.
Very old installations rarely support a direct upgrade. They normally require a staged migration, database conversion and manual replacement of obsolete extensions or templates.
When automatic migration is not possible, we can extract and rebuild content manually or through custom database processes, depending on the project.
Ask about a legacy migration →source: Joomla 1.5 / 2.5 / 3.x
database: inspect_and_convert
content: preserve_articles_categories_users
extensions: upgrade_replace_or_rebuild
template: responsive_modernisation
seo: preserve_urls_and_redirects
target: current_supported_joomla
status: ready_for_staging
The live website remains online while we work
We perform the migration on a separate development copy. You can review the upgraded website before it replaces the current live version.
Free initial assessment
You send us the website URL and a short description. We review the visible technical condition.
Detailed audit and quote
We identify the current Joomla version, extensions, template, PHP requirements and migration risks.
Backup and staging setup
A complete copy is created in a separate development environment.
Migration and modernisation
Content, users and functionality are transferred while incompatible parts are replaced.
Testing and client review
We test the frontend, administration, forms, links, SEO URLs and important functions.
Final launch
The approved website is deployed with minimal downtime and post-launch checks.
Different starting points require different migration paths
Legacy reconstruction
Usually requires staged database migration, extension replacement and a new responsive template.
- Database conversion
- Manual compatibility work
- Template replacement
Structured migration
Extensions and template must be checked carefully before moving through supported upgrade stages.
- Extension compatibility audit
- PHP upgrade preparation
- SEO and URL review
Modern version upgrade
Usually more direct, but templates, plugins and hosting requirements still need validation.
- Pre-update compatibility check
- Database and extension updates
- Testing and security review
Experienced migration work with direct European support
Complex Joomla migrations require development, database, design, hosting and security knowledge. We combine these skills in one project instead of treating the upgrade as a simple automated task.
Joomla upgrade questions
Can every old Joomla website be upgraded?
Will my content and users be preserved?
Can the current design be retained?
Will the website lose its Google rankings?
How long does a Joomla upgrade take?
Can you also update VirtueMart websites?
Send us your Joomla website and we will assess the safest migration path.
Include the website URL, current Joomla version if known, and any important functionality that must be retained. The initial assessment is free and without obligation.
We usually respond within one business day.
Request a free assessment →