Gantry 5.6.2 Released

We're excited to announce Gantry 5.6.2, a focused compatibility update that brings official support for the latest major versions of WordPress and Joomla.

This release ensures Gantry continues to work seamlessly with the newest CMS platforms while maintaining strong PHP version support.

What's New in 5.6.2

WordPress

• Added full compatibility with WordPress 7
• Highest supported WordPress major version: 7.x
• Minimum PHP version for WordPress packages: 8.1.0
• Maximum supported PHP version: 8.4.x

Joomla

• Added full compatibility with Joomla 6
• Highest supported Joomla major version: 6.x
• Minimum PHP version for Joomla packages: 8.1.0
• Maximum supported PHP version: 8.4.x

Why This Matters

Keeping pace with core CMS releases is essential for stability, security, and access to the latest features. Whether you're building new sites or maintaining existing ones, Gantry 5.6.2 lets you confidently upgrade to WordPress 7 or Joomla 6 without compatibility concerns.

The expanded PHP support (up to 8.4.x) also gives you flexibility to use modern PHP versions for better performance and future-proofing.

Changelog

Gantry 5.6.2 – June 3, 2026

WordPress

• Added compatibility with WordPress 7
• Highest supported: WordPress 7.x
• PHP requirements: 8.1.0 – 8.4.x

Joomla

• Added compatibility with Joomla 6
• Highest supported: Joomla 6.x
• PHP requirements: 8.1.0 – 8.4.x

Download & Update

You can download Gantry 5.6.2 right now from the official Downloads page or update directly through your CMS administrator panel (where available).

Note: As always, we strongly recommend backing up your site before updating.

Full package-specific changelogs are included with each download.

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