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Try Joomla 6.1 online, free
Joomla 6.1 is the latest major release of Joomla. Spin up a clean copy online in one click to explore it, test your extensions and templates, and check your site before you upgrade, without installing anything.
What you can do with a Joomla 6.1 test site
Test an extension or plugin
Install any extension or plugin on a clean Joomla and confirm it works before it touches your live site.
Test an update or new version
Spin up Joomla 6.1 or 5.4 and rehearse an update, or confirm your site works on a newer release, with nothing at risk.
Evaluate a template
Try a new template or theme on a fresh install to see how it really looks and behaves.
Reproduce a client bug
Recreate an issue on a clean Joomla sandbox to isolate whether it is an extension, the template or the config.
Learn or demo Joomla
Explore the Joomla administrator or run a quick online demo, with no XAMPP, MAMP or local install.
Try a different PHP version
Run the same Joomla on another PHP version to catch compatibility issues before you upgrade your host.
Trial a risky change safely
Test a config change, patch or third-party tweak on a disposable site instead of your live one.
Prototype a site idea
Mock up menus, content or a site structure as a quick throwaway prototype, with nothing to clean up.
Joomla 6.1, your way
Choose Joomla 6.1 and a PHP version it supports when you create the site. Every install is isolated in its own container and disappears after 4 hours, so you can experiment freely. It is the fastest way to get a free Joomla test site without touching a local server. Need to check a specific add-on? See how to test a Joomla extension on a clean install.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to try Joomla 6.1?
Yes. Spin up a Joomla 6.1 test site for free, with no hosting and no long signup.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Joomla 6.1 runs in your browser. There is no download, no XAMPP or MAMP, and no server to configure.
Can I test my extensions on Joomla 6.1?
Yes. Upload any extension, template or package and test it against a clean Joomla 6.1 install.
Can I check my site before upgrading from 5.4?
Yes. Spin up Joomla 6.1 to see how your extensions and templates behave, or start a 5.4 site and rehearse the update, before you touch your live site.
How long does the test site last?
Every test site lasts 4 hours, then it cleans itself up automatically.
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