Joomla!® Ecommerce

Unlock eCommerce Potential with Joomla

Revibe Digital harnesses Joomla’s potent functionality to craft dynamic, user-friendly online stores. We offer end-to-end services including SEO, web development, and hosting to bolster your online presence.

Experience Versatile Joomla Ecommerce Solutions

Joomla, a globally favored CMS, empowers eCommerce with diverse plugins. Hikashop serves businesses needing a robust eCommerce suite, while Eshop is a lightweight, user-friendly option for startups and smaller ventures. Alternatively, J2 Store offers a flexible and feature-rich solution fitting businesses of all scales.

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Joomla, Shopify, or Woocommerce: Which is Best?

Choosing an ecommerce platform can be challenging, with popular options like Joomla, Shopify, and Woocommerce each offering unique benefits.

Joomla is perfect for those who want a platform that’s easy to use and customise. Shopify is a good choice for those who want a user-friendly platform with a wealth of features. Woocommerce is ideal for those who want a customisable platform with robust features.

Ultimately, the best choice depends on your specific needs. If you want an easy-to-use platform with a plethora of features, Shopify is a good choice. If you’re after a customisable platform with a wealth of features, Woocommerce is the way to go. If you want a platform that’s easy to use and customise, Joomla is your best bet.

Seamless Ecommerce Site Migration to Joomla or WordPress

Are you considering moving your ecommerce store from Joomla to WordPress, or vice versa? Revibe Digital is here to help! We offer seamless transfer services between the two platforms, allowing you to continue doing business with minimal interruption. We handle everything, from website development and hosting to digital marketing and SEO. Contact us today to learn more!

Alternative eCommerce Solutions

Looking for alternative eCommerce solutions? We’ve got you covered. At Revibe Digital, we offer a wide range of ecommerce solutions tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re looking for a simple online store or a complex ecommerce platform, we have the expertise and resources to make it happen.

Commonly Asked Joomla Questions

We understand that you might have questions about Joomla and its capabilities. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you understand Joomla better. From its release date to its security features, we’ve got all the information you need to make an informed decision about using Joomla for your website.
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Commonly Asked Joomla Questions

Joomla 5 was officially released on 17 October 2023. It introduced performance enhancements, accessibility improvements, and modernised code standards while maintaining a smooth upgrade path from Joomla 4.

Joomla 6 is anticipated sometime in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on community development milestones. No exact date has been confirmed.

Joomla 4 support ends in October 2025. Joomla 5 will be supported until at least October 2027.

Joomla is a powerful and flexible open-source CMS used for building websites, intranets, and complex web applications. It supports multilingual content, access control levels, and thousands of extensions, making it suitable for small business sites, eCommerce platforms, government portals, and enterprise websites.

Modern and lightweight in Joomla 5 with PHP 8.2+ support and improved accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA).
Flexible and scalable for developers and business owners alike.
Strong security model with built-in 2FA, ACL, and active community support.
No license fees — Joomla remains completely free and open source.
Native multilingual support and strong SEO features out-of-the-box.

Joomla core software is free to download and use. However, costs apply for domain, hosting, custom development, and premium extensions.

A typical Joomla site in NZ can range from $2,000 to $15,000+ depending on design and functionality. Ongoing maintenance is recommended.

Hourly rates for Joomla specialists in New Zealand usually range from $120 to $250 NZD per hour.

Yes, Joomla remains one of the most secure CMS platforms available. With regular security releases, a dedicated Joomla Security Strike Team (JSST), and support for security extensions like Admin Tools Pro, it is well suited for handling sensitive data.

Security is still dependent on hosting quality, regular updates, and administrator practices.

WordPress dominates market share and is great for beginners, but Joomla offers more flexibility and granular control for developers or users needing ACL, multilingual, or complex layouts out-of-the-box.

In 2025, Joomla is ideal for structured sites needing modular content control. WordPress remains a strong option for blogs or marketing sites where plugins handle most features.

As of 2025, Joomla powers around 1.5–1.8% of all websites globally, which equates to approximately 3–5 million active sites.

Joomla has been downloaded over 130 million times and continues to be actively developed and supported.

In New Zealand, it's estimated that over 3,000 active business websites still use Joomla CMS — particularly in sectors needing custom content workflows.