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@soumya-grandhi

🧹 What has been changed

• [6.1] update script browserlist:update by @tecpromotion in #46903
• [6.1] Bugfix - Filteroptions Category List padding CSS by @coolcat-creations in #47207
• [6.1] Fix TinyMCE editor not respecting width and height settings by @RickR2H in #46438
• [6.1] Improve Multilanguage::getSiteHomePages() by @Denitz in #41507
• [6.1] fix failing joomla update (postgresql) by @heelc29 in #47230
• [6.1] Workflow Graph Translate "From Any" by @brianteeman in #47234
• [6.1] Workflow Graph shortcuts by @brianteeman in #47233
• [6.1] workflow graph clean joomla dialog by @heelc29 in #47275
• [6.1] New Media Fields use by @brianteeman in #47279
• [6.1] com_finder unused factory by @brianteeman in #47280
• [6.1] Update deleted files and folders in script.php for the upcoming 6.1.0-beta2 by @richard67 in #47289

🧑‍💻 Test contributions

Thank you to all the testers who help us maintain high quality standards and deliver a robust product.

@alikon (1), @bembelimen (1), @brianteeman (1), @chaitali-tekdi (1), @chmst (1), @ChrisHoefliger (1), @crommie (1), @drankwiler (1), @exlemor (2), @Fedik (1), @hans2103 (1), @heelc29 (2), @idefax (1), @kkbiswal (1), @komalm (1), @Kostelano (1), @krishnagandhicode (1), @tecpromotion (3), @TLWebdesign (1), @VaishnaviSidral (1), @vijayholve (1), @viocassel (1), @webgras (2)

👀 Release information

• 💁 23+ contributors
• 🧰 45+ Pull Requests has been merged
• ⬆️ New migration guide
• 📖 New developer documentation
• 🌎 Release page
• 👀 Full Changelog

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💆 New Contributors

• @e4e5Ke2 made their first contribution in #46787
• @itsnewtjam made their first contribution in #45978

🧹 What has been changed

• [6.1] fix webauthn attestation support by @heelc29 in #45708
• [6.1] Feature Module associations by @rdeutz in #46671
• [6.1] Refactor SiteApplication language detection by @joomdonation in #46549
• [6.1] Subform: add order-changed event by @Fedik in #46093
• [6.1] Add the possibility to show unpublished articles in mod_articles by @drmenzelit in #45990
• [6.1] Passwort reset request: fix legend by @chmst in #46454
• [6.1] Use AdminModel save for category saving by @bembelimen in #46631
• [6.1] Deprecate OPTGROUP handling in HTMLHelper select.options by @HLeithner in #46737
• [6.1] code cleanup by @janschoenherr in #46770
• [6.1] Same alias behavior for webservices by @alikon in #46144
• [6.1] Tinymcelang by @brianteeman in #46777
• [6.1] Versions for Modules by @rdeutz in #46772
• [6.1] Provide #__extensions.custom_data for components, menus, modules and template styles by @Denitz in #46622
• [6.1] Add fido.jwt to path for all CI jobs using the composer cache - fix failing CI 2nd try by @richard67 in #46855
• [6.1] Email templates: make tags case insensitive by @e4e5Ke2 in #46787
• [6.1] Menu item : add inline help button by @conseilgouz in #46762
• [6.1] CMSPlugin: use Lazy Object feature by @Fedik in #45062
• [6.1] Deploy_version by @brianteeman in #46867
• [6.1] Support class and additional attribute for optgroup by @HLeithner in #46739
• [6.1] Implementation of graphical workflow editor feature by @Dileepadari in #46021
• [6.1] Code cleanup (render modules in order of appearance) by @janschoenherr in #46861
• [6.1] TinyMCE add/edit/remove abbr element [a11y] by @brianteeman in #46820
• [6.1] Minor performance improvement for System - Language Filter plugin by @joomdonation in #46812
• [6.1] MailTemplate: Allow to read existing template data by @Fedik in #46711
• [6.1] Refactor CMSApplication getTemplate logic by @joomdonation in #46551
• [6.1] Reactor MVC FormController class by @joomdonation in #46537
• [6.1] Batch Copy & Move tags by @beni71 in #46501
• [6.1] Allow the module updater to automatically delete obsolete files by @Bakual in #46474
• [6.1] [webservices] Implement schema.org data integration by @alikon in #46524
• [6.1] UX Improvement Show language override status and quick-create missing overrides by @coolcat-creations in #46559
• [6.1] Add file types for media custom field plugin. by @sergeytolkachyov in #45013
• [6.1] Move fido file to it's own cache by @laoneo in #46875
• [6.1] Guide not docs by @brianteeman in #46786
• [6.1] Echo result of onAfterDisplay event by @janschoenherr in #46771
• [6.1] Lazyload all plugins except compat plugin by @HLeithner in #46862
• [6.1][webservices] add filter state to banners endpoint by @alikon in #46656
• [6.1] code style trim trailing spaces by @brianteeman in #46877
• [6.1] fix webauth phpstan issues by @heelc29 in #46735
• [6.1] change three links from docs to guide by @tecpromotion in #46882
• [6.1] Child templates extend language instead of override by @dgrammatiko in #46353
• [6.1] Complimentary to #46353 by @dgrammatiko in #46755
• [6.1] Add title attribute to links in actionlog messages by @chmst in #46883
• [6.1] Complete Action Log title attributes (Users & Extensions) by @krishnagandhicode in #46884
• [6.1] Add workflow stage filter to articles endpoint by @itsnewtjam in #45978
• [6.1] Update deleted files in script.php for the upcoming 6.1.0-beta1 by @richard67 in #46890

🧑‍💻 Test contributions

Thank you to all the testers who help us maintain high quality standards and deliver a robust product.

@465645 (1), @brianteeman (3), @ceford (8), @chaitali-tekdi (3), @ChrisHoefliger (1), @crimle (3), @dautrich (1), @Denitz (1), @drankwiler (1), @drmenzelit (1), @Elfangor93 (1), @exlemor (16), @gioacchino54 (2), @gug2 (1), @hamby (1), @hans2103 (1), @HLeithner (2), @idefax (3), @imrohitkodam (1), @KishoriBKarale (1), @kkbiswal (1), @komalm (2), @Kostelano (2), @krishnagandhicode (2), @laoneo (1), @lemuelvdm (3), @manojLondhe (1), @mariantanase (1), @mortezahonar (2), @muhme (2), @nadjak77 (2), @paternax (1), @pranotiTechjoomla (1), @Rajat-1804 (2), @Razzo1987 (4), @rbuelund (2), @rdeutz (1), @rinka88 (1), @sergeytolkachyov (1), @Simran2525-eng (1), @tecpromotion (7), @ThomasFinnern (1), @TLWebdesign (1), @torstenhoppe (1), @VaishnaviSidral (3), @vijayholve (2), @Vineet7875 (1), @viocassel (1), @web-eau-net (1), @webgras (3), @webnet-assmann (1)

👀 Release information

• 💁 27+ contributors
• 🧰 20+ Pull Requests has been merged
• ⬆️ New migration guide
• 📖 New developer documentation
• 🌎 Release page
• 👀 Full Changelog

🚀 Download information

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🧹 What has been changed

• [6.0] Update framework HTTP package by @SniperSister in #46639
• [6.0] Broken articles table in backend - Add missing quotation mark by @drmenzelit in #46635
• [6.0] Composer update paragonie/sodium_compat to v1.24.0 to fix composer audit warnings by @richard67 in #46660
• [6.0] NPM audit fix security vulnerabilities in development dependencies 2026-01-10 by @richard67 in #46663
• [6.0] fix HTML helper grid.id with custom form selector by @heelc29 in #46672
• [6.0] Language cache error handling improvement by @joomdonation in #46545
• [6.0] Remove use of deprecated dispatcher from the plugin constructor by @heelc29 in #46682
• [6.0] NPM audit fix low severity security vulnerability by updating diff from 8.0.2 to 8.0.3 by @richard67 in #46713
• [6.0] Composer update algo26-matthias/idna-convert to v4.2.1 (87bfcab) by @heelc29 in #46725
• [6.0] Fix PHP 8.5 null access on array deprecation warning by @HLeithner in #46733
• [6.0] Prevent error if ListView does not have filter form by @joomdonation in #46689
• [6.0] NPM audit fix one moderate severity security vulnerability by @richard67 in #46759
• [6.0] Adapter should have in install routine always the current manifest by @laoneo in #46760
• [6.0] Cassiopeia extended font size validation by @brianteeman in #46781
• [6.0] Pass default User-Agent header for for http requests by @joomdonation in #46553
• [6.0] NPM update indirect development dependencies to fix 19 security vulnerabilities by @richard67 in #46826
• [6.0] Multilingual: Fix language passed via lang variable is ignored by @joomdonation in #46810
• [6.0] Update deleted files and folders in script.php for the upcoming 6.0.3 release by @richard67 in #46831
• [6.0] Composer update 3 development dependencies to fix audit warnings 2026-02-03 by @richard67 in #46822
• [6.0] correct URL for non-admin users with the email template: Content: New Article Submitted by @alikon in #46519

Full Changelog: 6.0.2...6.0.3

🧑‍💻 Test contributions

Thank you to all the testers who help us maintain high quality standards and deliver a robust product.

@brianteeman, @ceford, @ChrisHoefliger, @ChristineWk, @cyrez, @dautrich, @degobbis, @exlemor, @Fedik, @hamby, @heelc29, @kkbiswal, @Kostelano, @krishnagandhicode, @mariantanase, @muhme, @PranavAgarkar07, @rbuelund, @tecpromotion, @vishalchincholi1

👀 Release information

• 💁 30+ contributors
• 🧰 20+ Pull Requests has been merged
• ⬆️ New migration guide
• 📖 New developer documentation
• 👀 Full Changelog

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🧹 What has been changed

• [6.0] Update framework HTTP package by @SniperSister in #46639
• [6.0] Broken articles table in backend - Add missing quotation mark by @drmenzelit in #46635
• [6.0] Composer update paragonie/sodium_compat to v1.24.0 to fix composer audit warnings by @richard67 in #46660
• [6.0] NPM audit fix security vulnerabilities in development dependencies 2026-01-10 by @richard67 in #46663
• [6.0] fix HTML helper grid.id with custom form selector by @heelc29 in #46672
• [6.0] Language cache error handling improvement by @joomdonation in #46545
• [6.0] Remove use of deprecated dispatcher from the plugin constructor by @heelc29 in #46682
• [6.0] NPM audit fix low severity security vulnerability by updating diff from 8.0.2 to 8.0.3 by @richard67 in #46713
• [6.0] Composer update algo26-matthias/idna-convert to v4.2.1 (87bfcab) by @heelc29 in #46725
• [6.0] Fix PHP 8.5 null access on array deprecation warning by @HLeithner in #46733
• [6.0] Prevent error if ListView does not have filter form by @joomdonation in #46689
• [6.0] NPM audit fix one moderate severity security vulnerability by @richard67 in #46759
• [6.0] Adapter should have in install routine always the current manifest by @laoneo in #46760
• [6.0] Cassiopeia extended font size validation by @brianteeman in #46781
• [6.0] Pass default User-Agent header for for http requests by @joomdonation in #46553
• [6.0] NPM update indirect development dependencies to fix 19 security vulnerabilities by @richard67 in #46826
• [6.0] Multilingual: Fix language passed via lang variable is ignored by @joomdonation in #46810
• [6.0] Update deleted files and folders in script.php for the upcoming 6.0.3 release by @richard67 in #46831
• [6.0] Composer update 3 development dependencies to fix audit warnings 2026-02-03 by @richard67 in #46822
• [6.0] correct URL for non-admin users with the email template: Content: New Article Submitted by @alikon in #46519

Full Changelog: 6.0.2...6.0.3-rc1

🧑‍💻 Test contributions

Thank you to all the testers who help us maintain high quality standards and deliver a robust product.

@brianteeman, @ceford, @ChrisHoefliger, @ChristineWk, @cyrez, @dautrich, @degobbis, @exlemor, @Fedik, @hamby, @heelc29, @kkbiswal, @Kostelano, @krishnagandhicode, @mariantanase, @muhme, @PranavAgarkar07, @rbuelund, @tecpromotion, @vishalchincholi1

👀 Release information

• 💁 51+ contributors
• 🧰 57+ Pull Requests has been merged
• ⬆️ New migration guide
• 📖 New developer documentation
• 🌎 Release page
• 👀 Full Changelog

🚀 Download information

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💆 New Contributors

• @henrikdalgaard made their first contribution in #46569
• @Shauryan0207 made their first contribution in #46608
• @sathwikre made their first contribution in #46765
• @krishnagandhicode made their first contribution in #46833

🧹 What has been changed

• [5.4] Comment Typo by @brianteeman in #46613
• [5.4] Warning in Tags link without Itemid by @Denitz in #46588
• [5.4] Skip anchor references in css versioning build script by @LadySolveig in #46609
• [5.4] Fix: mod_breadcrumbs duplicates Home link in multilanguage by @stefanoel in #46581
• [5.4] Hide help on admin menu by @brianteeman in #46620
• [5.4] Update framework HTTP package by @SniperSister in #46638
• [5.4] Accept user input in image class. by @chmst in #46619
• [5.4] Fix CLI installation exit code when PHP version requirement not met by @Razzo1987 in #46625
• [5.4] Add legacy label to mod_articles_archived by @drmenzelit in #46626
• [5.4] Fix 500 error in Smart Search with specific search query by @Denitz in #46586
• [5.4] Tightened regex searching for menu items to prevent duplicate edit link icons #46567 by @henrikdalgaard in #46569
• [5.4] Update type=UserGroupList in xml to align all lowercase type for usergrouplist by @TLWebdesign in #46650
• [5.4] Fix: Parent menu items missing when creating menu item via 'save to menu' by @hiteshm0 in #46621
• [5.4] Composer update paragonie/sodium_compat to v1.24.0 to fix composer audit warnings by @richard67 in #46659
• [5.4] NPM audit fix security vulnerabilities in development dependencies 2026-01-10 by @richard67 in #46662
• [5.4] Comment typo by @heelc29 in #46673
• [5.4] Remove 'layouts' folder and add presets by @brianteeman in #46677
• [5.4] Fix: Parent menu items missing when creating menu item via 'save to menu' v2 by @heelc29 in #46681
• [5.4] Fix OptionsRule validation to support groupedlist fields by @Shauryan0207 in #46608
• [5.4] fix case mod_articles manifest by @heelc29 in #46674
• [5.4] Revert Mailer improvements by @TLWebdesign in #46693
• [5.4] Fix metis-menu-error when clicking outside the dropdown by @chmst in #46669
• [5.4] Composer update algo26-matthias/idna-convert to v3.2.1 by @heelc29 in #46724
• [5.4] Archive not found error message by @brianteeman in #46726
• [5.4] - Prepend root url to schema images by @travisrisner in #46306
• [5.4] Extension variable in AssociationExtensionHelper is string by @laoneo in #46741
• [5.4] Clean cache for merged PR by @rdeutz in #46684
• [5.4][webservices] GET users/levels/id with non-existing ID by @alikon in #46742
• [5.4][PHP8.5] Using null as the key parameter for array_key_exists() is deprecated by @heelc29 in #46736
• [5.4] Outline selected rows in debug Profile timeline by @Denitz in #46623
• [5.4] mod_articles image by @brianteeman in #46598
• [5.4] Fix btn in alert messages by @bembelimen in #46752
• [5.4] com_templates zip archive by @brianteeman in #46716
• [5.4] NPM audit fix one low and one moderate severity security vulnerability by @richard67 in #46758
• [5.4] Allow PATCH /api/users/id without the need to specify 'groups' in the payload by @OctavianC in #46750
• [5.4] Add integration test for checking extensions updates by @alikon in #46754
• [5.4] Fix fonts URL by @dgrammatiko in #46757
• [5.4] Fix undefined array key "language" in sef plugin by @richard67 in #45959
• [5.4] Fix WebAssetRegistry to work with redefined administrator folder by @Fedik in #44980
• [5.4] Mysql installation Error Message by @brianteeman in #46794
• [5.4][cli] untranslated text by @alikon in #46753
• update PR-PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE by @max123kl in #46803
• [5.4] Allow PATCH /api/users/{super-user-id} by @OctavianC in #46768
• [5.4] Fix missing names quotes and wrong casing of column alias in libraries/src/Table/Nested.php by @richard67 in #45848
• [5.4]Joomla.form.field xml code style by @brianteeman in #46809
• [5.4] Exclude Symfony HTTP client test folders from release packages by @sathwikre in #46765
• [5.4] Composer update 3 development dependencies to fix audit warnings 2026-02-03 by @richard67 in #46821
• [5.4] NPM update indirect development dependencies to fix 19 security vulnerabilities by @richard67 in #46825
• [5.4] add unit tests for form rules by @heelc29 in #46723
• [5.4] Fix removing the installation folder on Windows by @HLeithner in #46584
• [5.4] Update deleted files and folders in script.php for the upcoming 5.4.3 release by @richard67 in #46830
• [5.4] Checkin with default value in task by @laoneo in #46694
• [5.4] Fix duplicate getLayoutData execution in mod_tags_popular by @sathwikre in #46827
• [5.4] Fix null user check in ActionLogPlugin to prevent PHP warnings by @Shauryan0207 in https://github.com/joomla/joo...

👀 Release information

• 💁 51+ contributors
• 🧰 57+ Pull Requests has been merged
• ⬆️ New migration guide
• 📖 New developer documentation
• 👀 Full Changelog

🚀 Download information

🔥 Installation Packages

Additional and a second source of checksums can be found at our official download page. If you need further information on how to validate a release package please visit our documentation.

✒️ Upgrade Packages

Additional and a second source of checksums can be found at our official download page. If you need further information on how to validate a release package please visit our documentation.

💆 New Contributors

• @henrikdalgaard made their first contribution in #46569
• @Shauryan0207 made their first contribution in #46608
• @sathwikre made their first contribution in #46765
• @krishnagandhicode made their first contribution in #46833

🧹 What has been changed

• [5.4] Comment Typo by @brianteeman in #46613
• [5.4] Warning in Tags link without Itemid by @Denitz in #46588
• [5.4] Skip anchor references in css versioning build script by @LadySolveig in #46609
• [5.4] Fix: mod_breadcrumbs duplicates Home link in multilanguage by @stefanoel in #46581
• [5.4] Hide help on admin menu by @brianteeman in #46620
• [5.4] Update framework HTTP package by @SniperSister in #46638
• [5.4] Accept user input in image class. by @chmst in #46619
• [5.4] Fix CLI installation exit code when PHP version requirement not met by @Razzo1987 in #46625
• [5.4] Add legacy label to mod_articles_archived by @drmenzelit in #46626
• [5.4] Fix 500 error in Smart Search with specific search query by @Denitz in #46586
• [5.4] Tightened regex searching for menu items to prevent duplicate edit link icons #46567 by @henrikdalgaard in #46569
• [5.4] Update type=UserGroupList in xml to align all lowercase type for usergrouplist by @TLWebdesign in #46650
• [5.4] Fix: Parent menu items missing when creating menu item via 'save to menu' by @hiteshm0 in #46621
• [5.4] Composer update paragonie/sodium_compat to v1.24.0 to fix composer audit warnings by @richard67 in #46659
• [5.4] NPM audit fix security vulnerabilities in development dependencies 2026-01-10 by @richard67 in #46662
• [5.4] Comment typo by @heelc29 in #46673
• [5.4] Remove 'layouts' folder and add presets by @brianteeman in #46677
• [5.4] Fix: Parent menu items missing when creating menu item via 'save to menu' v2 by @heelc29 in #46681
• [5.4] Fix OptionsRule validation to support groupedlist fields by @Shauryan0207 in #46608
• [5.4] fix case mod_articles manifest by @heelc29 in #46674
• [5.4] Revert Mailer improvements by @TLWebdesign in #46693
• [5.4] Fix metis-menu-error when clicking outside the dropdown by @chmst in #46669
• [5.4] Composer update algo26-matthias/idna-convert to v3.2.1 by @heelc29 in #46724
• [5.4] Archive not found error message by @brianteeman in #46726
• [5.4] - Prepend root url to schema images by @travisrisner in #46306
• [5.4] Extension variable in AssociationExtensionHelper is string by @laoneo in #46741
• [5.4] Clean cache for merged PR by @rdeutz in #46684
• [5.4][webservices] GET users/levels/id with non-existing ID by @alikon in #46742
• [5.4][PHP8.5] Using null as the key parameter for array_key_exists() is deprecated by @heelc29 in #46736
• [5.4] Outline selected rows in debug Profile timeline by @Denitz in #46623
• [5.4] mod_articles image by @brianteeman in #46598
• [5.4] Fix btn in alert messages by @bembelimen in #46752
• [5.4] com_templates zip archive by @brianteeman in #46716
• [5.4] NPM audit fix one low and one moderate severity security vulnerability by @richard67 in #46758
• [5.4] Allow PATCH /api/users/id without the need to specify 'groups' in the payload by @OctavianC in #46750
• [5.4] Add integration test for checking extensions updates by @alikon in #46754
• [5.4] Fix fonts URL by @dgrammatiko in #46757
• [5.4] Fix undefined array key "language" in sef plugin by @richard67 in #45959
• [5.4] Fix WebAssetRegistry to work with redefined administrator folder by @Fedik in #44980
• [5.4] Mysql installation Error Message by @brianteeman in #46794
• [5.4][cli] untranslated text by @alikon in #46753
• update PR-PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE by @max123kl in #46803
• [5.4] Allow PATCH /api/users/{super-user-id} by @OctavianC in #46768
• [5.4] Fix missing names quotes and wrong casing of column alias in libraries/src/Table/Nested.php by @richard67 in #45848
• [5.4]Joomla.form.field xml code style by @brianteeman in #46809
• [5.4] Exclude Symfony HTTP client test folders from release packages by @sathwikre in #46765
• [5.4] Composer update 3 development dependencies to fix audit warnings 2026-02-03 by @richard67 in #46821
• [5.4] NPM update indirect development dependencies to fix 19 security vulnerabilities by @richard67 in #46825
• [5.4] add unit tests for form rules by @heelc29 in #46723
• [5.4] Fix removing the installation folder on Windows by @HLeithner in #46584
• [5.4] Update deleted files and folders in script.php for the upcoming 5.4.3 release by @richard67 in #46830
• [5.4] Checkin with default value in task by @laoneo in #46694
• [5.4] Fix duplicate getLayoutData execution in mod_tags_popular by @sathwikre in #46827
• [5.4] Fix null user check in ActionLogPlugin to prevent PHP warnings by @Shauryan0207 in #46599
• [5.4] Check if page title element exists in table column script by @laoneo in #46776
• [5.4] Fix crash in Calendar field with invalid d...

👀 Release information

• 💁 17+ contributors
• 🧰 25+ Pull Requests has been merged
• ⬆️ New migration guide
• 📖 New developer documentation
• 🌎 Release page
• 👀 Full Changelog

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🧹 What has been changed

• [6.1] delete the unnecessary file build xml by @tecpromotion in #46611
• [6.1] tinymce and sa11y updates by @brianteeman in #46600
• [6.1] make media action crop aspect ratio configurable by @hans2103 in #46421
• [6.1] Adding date filtering to popular articles module ( admin ) by @hiteshm0 in #46605
• [6.1] Fix log format configurations by @muhme in #46422
• [6.1] remove featured article menu item by @alikon in #46225
• [6.1] Allow to force or never force MFA for superusers by @zero-24 in #46248
• [6.1] UX feature: Filter by Author (Include/Exclude/Current User) option for Category List by @coolcat-creations in #46539
• [6.1] [CLI] enable or disable extension command by @alikon in #43977
• [6.1] Re-ordering of tabs and fields in frontend by @chmst in #45081
• [6.1] simplify class usage by @Denitz in #41986
• [6.1] Replace all Factory::getSession() usages by @Hackwar in #45869
• [6.1] Fix language usage in SiteMenu class to use the internal value by @bembelimen in #46603
• [6.1] Fix $language default parameter by @janschoenherr in #44575
• [6.1] Remove default empty string param in addControlField() by @Denitz in #46381
• [6.1] Subform Grid layout, an alternative for unresponsive Table layout by @Fedik in #42347
• [6.1] Update version in composer.json so they fit to the updates previously made with PR 46646 by @richard67 in #46661
• [6.1] Composer update friendsofphp/php-cs-fixer and php-debugbar/php-debugbar by @tecpromotion in #46664
• [6.1] Remove use of deprecated dispatcher from the plugin constructor by @heelc29 in #46683
• [6.1] Composer update web-token/jwt-library by @tecpromotion in #46697
• [6.1] update npm packages by @tecpromotion in #46699
• [6.1] Add email to authentication response object by @nordmograph in #46691
• [6.1] Fix SiteMenu class to use correct language by @Fedik in #46710
• [6.1] Update deleted files in script.php for the upcoming 6.1.0-alpha3 by @richard67 in #46712
• [6.1] Composer update algo26-matthias/idna-convert and phpstan/phpstan by @tecpromotion in #46728

🧑‍💻 Test contributions

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@alikon (2), @Bodge-IT (1), @brianteeman (1), @ceford (1), @dautrich (1), @degobbis (1), @exlemor (2), @Fedik (1), @hans2103 (1), @HLeithner (1), @LadySolveig (2), @muhme (2), @obuisard (2), @Quy (1), @rdeutz (1), @RickR2H (1), @rinka88 (1), @tecpromotion (8)

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• 💁 9+ contributors
• 🧰 11+ Pull Requests has been merged
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• 👀 Full Changelog

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💆 New Contributors

• @samuelagus made their first contribution in #46047

🧹 What has been changed

• [6.1] Add filter featured to content admin menuitem articles by @chmst in #46252
• [6.1] Meaningful uninstall message by @brianteeman in #46277
• [6.1] Replace meaningless element div by element output by @hans2103 in #46227
• [6.1] Sort Module Logged-in Users by Datetime by @samuelagus in #46047
• [6.1] User Action Log Emails IP Address by @brianteeman in #45991
• [6.1] Remove useless empty () check # by @joomdonation in #45039
• [6.1] Add proof-of-work captcha by @SniperSister in #46514
• [6.1] Action Log notification mail translate ip_address in case collecting ips is disabled by @HLeithner in #46511
• [6.1] add composer scripts for cs check and add excludes to php-cs-fixer config by @LadySolveig in #44498
• [6.1] NPM audit fix security vulnerabilities and update other dependencies 2025-12-19 by @richard67 in #46592
• [6.1] Add "nocache" as version option to webasset manager by @HLeithner in #46379

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@alikon, @basd82, @bembelimen, @brianteeman, @ceford, @ChristineWk, @cyrez, @exlemor, @Fedik, @HLeithner, @JeroenMoolenschot, @tecpromotion

👀 Release information

• 💁 14+ contributors
• 🧰 11+ Pull Requests has been merged
• ⬆️ New migration guide
• 📖 New developer documentation
• 🌎 Release page
• 👀 Full Changelog

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🧹 What has been changed

• [6.0] NPM audit fix security vulnerabilities in indirect development dependencies 2025-11-26 by @richard67 in #46503
• [6.0] Fix menu toggle startlevel handling by @LadySolveig in #46484
• [6.0] Fix deprecated message in messages - my settings by @chmst in #46475
• [6.0] Fix emailToPunycode() throws "Prohibited input U+0000005C" by @janschoenherr in #46450
• [6.0] Cassiopeia Extended - Use hover color for btn-primary by @drmenzelit in #46279
• [6.0] language keys of Cassiopeia Extended template (in frontend) translated by @alikon in #46518
• [6.0] Prevent error when cache of language file broken by @joomdonation in #46541
• [6.0] Fix tinyMCE dark mode by @dgrammatiko in #46543
• [6.0] NPM audit fix security vulnerabilities in indirect development dependencies 2025-12-13 by @richard67 in #46572
• [6.0] Fix deep submenu display by @bembelimen in #46550
• [6.0] NPM audit fix security vulnerabilities in development dependencies 2025-12-19 by @richard67 in #46591

🧑‍💻 Test contributions

Thank you to all the testers who help us maintain high quality standards and deliver a robust product:

@ahotzler, @alikon, @bembelimen, @brianteeman, @chmst, @ChristineWk, @CMS-Manufaktur, @dautrich, @exlemor, @Kostelano, @michaelmaass, @muhme, @tecpromotion, @woluweb

Full Changelog: 6.0.1...6.0.2

⚠️ Known Issues

Update (16 January 2026): Known issue “Mailer setSender() does not work”. For details and a workaround, see: https://manual.joomla.org/migrations/54-60/known-issues/6.0.2/

👀 Release information

• 💁 14+ contributors
• 🧰 11+ Pull Requests has been merged
• ⬆️ New migration guide
• 📖 New developer documentation
• 👀 Full Changelog

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🔥 Installation Packages

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🧹 What has been changed

• [6.0] NPM audit fix security vulnerabilities in indirect development dependencies 2025-11-26 by @richard67 in #46503
• [6.0] Fix menu toggle startlevel handling by @LadySolveig in #46484
• [6.0] Fix deprecated message in messages - my settings by @chmst in #46475
• [6.0] Fix emailToPunycode() throws "Prohibited input U+0000005C" by @janschoenherr in #46450
• [6.0] Cassiopeia Extended - Use hover color for btn-primary by @drmenzelit in #46279
• [6.0] language keys of Cassiopeia Extended template (in frontend) translated by @alikon in #46518
• [6.0] Prevent error when cache of language file broken by @joomdonation in #46541
• [6.0] Fix tinyMCE dark mode by @dgrammatiko in #46543
• [6.0] NPM audit fix security vulnerabilities in indirect development dependencies 2025-12-13 by @richard67 in #46572
• [6.0] Fix deep submenu display by @bembelimen in #46550
• [6.0] NPM audit fix security vulnerabilities in development dependencies 2025-12-19 by @richard67 in #46591

🧑‍💻 Test contributions

Thank you to all the testers who help us maintain high quality standards and deliver a robust product.

@ahotzler, @alikon, @bembelimen, @brianteeman, @chmst, @ChristineWk, @CMS-Manufaktur, @dautrich, @exlemor, @Kostelano, @michaelmaass, @muhme, @tecpromotion, @woluweb

Full Changelog: 6.0.1...6.0.2-rc1