RocketTheme has announced it is closing. Let's talk about what that means for your Joomla site.
00:00 – RocketTheme Closing: Insights from Tim Davis & MySites.Guru
01:04 – Official Statement from RocketTheme
01:52 – Honoring Founder Andy Miller
02:16 – 20 Years of RocketTheme: Community Thanks
02:45 – Future of RocketTheme & Gantry
03:02 – Could RocketTheme Make a Comeback?
03:51 – Comparing Past Joomla Project Shutdowns
04:30 – Joomla 5 Template Support Timeline
04:57 – Best Alternative: Template Creator CK
05:26 – Final Thoughts & Contact Info
✅ Summary
📢 Major Announcement
RocketTheme officially closing on June 30; this video outlines the impact for Joomla users.
🎙 Tim Davis & Channel Intro
Brief intro to Tim and the video’s educational purpose, including channel sponsorship by MySites.Guru.
📃 RocketTheme’s Official Statement
Reading the announcement and confirming no further development or support will continue past June.
🙏 Acknowledging Andy Miller
Recognizing the founder’s role in shaping Joomla and Gantry, and expressing gratitude.
🕰 Reflecting on a 20-Year Legacy
Tribute to RocketTheme’s design innovation and long-standing contribution to the Joomla ecosystem.
🔮 Will RocketTheme Return?
Unlikely. Tim shares thoughts on revival possibilities and relates this to past discontinued Joomla projects.
📆 Joomla 5 Support Timeline
Clarifying that RocketTheme templates will remain compatible for now, including with Joomla 5 (limited support window).
🔁 Migration Path Forward
Strong recommendation to migrate to Template Creator CK as a robust, actively maintained alternative.
⚙ Other Template Options
Encouragement to explore flexible, forward-compatible frameworks and builders outside of RocketTheme.
📬 Closing Notes & Help
Final thoughts, reminder not to panic, and an invitation to connect with Tim for support or ideas.
Please send any feedback or bug reports or queries to;
Contact Tim Davis ►
Joomla Training Cohort ► https://cybersalt.com/jtc
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