First Look at Joomla 4.3.0 Alpha 1 is available and we're going to take a first look at it in this live stream.
00:00:00 - Intro & Sponsors
00:02:21 - Joomla 4.3 Alpha Installation
00:14:19 - New Features Deep Dive
00:44:20 - User Experience & Security
01:03:28 - Media & Accessibility
01:18:23 - Community Q&A & Extensions Spotlight
01:25:05 - Final Thoughts & New Year Wishes
Summary
✅ 1. Joomla 4.3 Alpha Setup & Installation
Tim walks through downloading and manually installing Joomla 4.3 Alpha One, including subdomain creation, database setup, and PHP version adjustments (from 7.4 to 8.0).
✅ 2. Tag System Enhancements
The new tag system allows using the same alias under different parent tags, improving content categorization and SEO flexibility.
✅ 3. Admin Menu Filtering Upgrade
Parent-based menu filtering now functions similarly to the front-end menu system, making backend navigation more intuitive for site admins.
✅ 4. URL Menu Items as Module Bases
New support for selecting URL menu items as base references in modules helps in building dynamic layouts without linking to real content.
✅ 5. RTL Support & Visual Improvements
Right-to-Left language support gets a boost with updated Bootstrap compatibility, enhancing accessibility and internationalization.
✅ 6. Developer Tools: Character Counters & Template Override View
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Character counters now appear in input fields (e.g., registration forms).
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Side-by-side template override comparisons help developers edit more confidently.
✅ 7. Command-Line Installation & Router Enhancements
Joomla now supports full CLI-based installations, streamlining deployment.
Also, the Tags Router has been improved for cleaner multi-tag URLs.
✅ 8. Media & File Improvements
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Support for modern formats: AVIF and WebP images
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Better file naming support (e.g.,
file.min.css) -
Improved database prefix handling during reinstallation or backup
✅ 9. Extension Spotlight
Several useful extensions were featured for Joomla 4 users:
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FLM File Manager – Media manager with TinyMCE integration
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Modify Date – Allows date changes on articles without database access
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WebCraft Registration Validation – Adds OTP-based validation for user sign-ups
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Tabs & Accordions (by Regular Labs) – Updated for Joomla 4 for enhanced content presentation
✅ 10. Community Q&A, Feedback & Outlook
Tim answers live viewer questions (including from Olivier, Joomla 4.3 lead), highlighting feedback on TinyMCE limitations and the future of article image wrapping. The stream ends with thanks, holiday wishes, and a look forward to future videos.
Please send any feedback or bug reports or queries to;
Contact Tim Davis ►
Joomla Training Cohort ► https://cybersalt.com/jtc
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