Joomla vs WordPress: Which CMS Should You Choose?

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Joomla

Joomla’s Joomla Extensions Directory and WordPress’s Plugin Directory differ in their offerings. The Joomla Extensions Directory focuses on providing extensions specifically for Joomla, including plugins, modules, components, and templates. It caters directly to the Joomla community and offers a diverse range of extensions developed and tested specifically for Joomla websites.

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WordPress

In terms of security, both Joomla and WordPress prioritize the protection of their users’ websites. However, due to its popularity, WordPress websites can be more vulnerable to attacks if proper security measures are not taken.A number of plugins are available for WordPress Security which can be used to decrease the chances of getting hacked.Both CMS platforms regularly release updates and security patches to address vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of keeping your CMS and plugins/themes up to date.According to the Hacked Website Threat Report – 2022 50.58% of all CMS applications were outdated at the point of infection.The data revealed that WordPress accounts for 96.2% of infections in 2022. Joomla (1.9%) followed in second place, with Magento (0.7%) taking third.

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