Bilingual Indian sites
Hindi and English versions of each page linked through core language associations, with a language switcher module.
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Joomla Hosting India
Quick answer
Joomla hosting is a Linux web account with the PHP and database versions Joomla needs. Joomla 6 is the current release and requires PHP 8.3 or newer plus MySQL 8.0.13+. WebJi® runs it on shared plans from ₹299 a month before 18% GST, suited to bilingual, member-only and multi-editor sites.
For organisations, schools and agencies building or maintaining Joomla sites that need multilingual content, access levels or a clean upgrade path to Joomla 6.
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What is Joomla hosting, and which Joomla version should you run?
Joomla hosting is a Linux web account with the PHP version, database and file permissions Joomla needs; in November 2026 that means Joomla 6, the current release line (6.2), on PHP 8.3 or newer. Joomla 5.4 is now the legacy line, Joomla 4 reached end of life in October 2025 and Joomla 3 in August 2023, so a new build should start on 6.
At WebJi® Joomla runs on the standard Linux shared plans rather than a separate product. The panel on those plans is ControlPanel.Systems; if your team works only in cPanel, the cPanel hosting tiers carry the same Joomla stack under cPanel/WHM.
Who should choose Joomla over WordPress or Drupal?
Joomla fits sites that need several languages, member-only areas or fine-grained editor permissions out of the box, without stacking plugins. Multilingual content with language associations, user groups with access levels, and content workflows are all part of the Joomla core.
Associations and clubs
Member-only articles and downloads controlled by Joomla’s access levels instead of a paid membership plugin.
Schools and institutes
Separate editor groups for departments, each allowed to publish only in its own categories.
Agencies maintaining legacy sites
Clients already on Joomla 3, 4 or 5 who need an upgrade path rather than a rebuild.
For a simple blog or WooCommerce shop, WordPress hosting is usually the easier choice; for very large structured-content sites, compare Drupal hosting. The Joomla vs Drupal comparison covers admin and extension differences.
Joomla 6 server requirements
Joomla 6 enforces PHP 8.3.0 as the minimum and recommends PHP 8.4, with MySQL 8.0.13+, MariaDB 10.4+ or PostgreSQL 12+. The figures below come from the Joomla project’s technical requirements page; WebJi® shared plans let you choose the PHP version per site, so select 8.3 before installing.
| Software | Absolute minimum | Supported | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHP | 8.3.0 | 8.3.0 | 8.4 |
| MySQL | 8.0.13 | 8.0.13 | 8.4 |
| MariaDB | 10.4 | 10.6 | 12.0 |
| PostgreSQL | 12.0 | 14.0 | 17.6 |
| Apache | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
- Required PHP modules: json, simplexml, dom, zlib, gd and one of mysqlnd, pdo_mysql or pdo_pgsql; mbstring is recommended.
- Memory limit: at least 256 MB.
- SEO URLs: Apache mod_rewrite, then rename htaccess.txt to .htaccess.
- Permissions: the installer stops if configuration.php, tmp or logs are not writable, so fix permissions first.
Joomla hosting plans and prices in INR
Joomla hosting starts at ₹299 a month on Webji Launch, with Webji Turbo at ₹399 and Webji Scale at ₹699, all before 18% GST. Longer terms lower the monthly figure: Launch is ₹2,868 billed once for one year (₹239 a month) or ₹6,804 for three years (₹189 a month).
Webji Launch
Personal sites & blogs — start here
₹299/mo
₹299 billed monthly, cancel anytime
- 20 GB NVMe storage
- 1 website · 10 email accounts
- Global CDN
- ControlPanel.Systems + free SSL
- Optimised PHP + Load balancing
- One-click WordPress deploy
Webji Turbo
Business sites that need headroom
₹399/mo
₹399 billed monthly, cancel anytime
- Unlimited NVMe storage
- 1 website · unlimited emails
- Global CDN
- ControlPanel.Systems + free SSL
- Optimised PHP + Load balancing
- Priority resource pool
Webji Scale
Agencies & multi-site builders
₹699/mo
₹699 billed monthly, cancel anytime
- Unlimited NVMe storage
- Unlimited domains & emails
- Global CDN
- ControlPanel.Systems + free SSL
- Optimised PHP + Load balancing
- Most CPU & concurrent processes
18% GST added at checkout · every order button opens billing.webji.in · prices checked 14 November 2026.
| Joomla site | Typical load | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Club or brochure site | Under 10,000 visits a month | Webji Launch |
| Business site with blog and email | 10,000 to 50,000 visits | Webji Turbo |
| Community portal or directory | 50,000+ visits and many extensions | Webji Scale |
| Agency account with several client sites | Several installs on one panel | Webji Scale or a VPS |
The upgrade signal is practical: if saving an article in the administrator takes several seconds, or pages slow during a campaign, move up a tier. A Joomla site that outgrows shared hosting moves to a Linux VPS without changing the CMS.
What a Joomla hosting plan does and does not include
The plan covers the server, PHP, database, free SSL, email on your domain and DNS; template design, paid extensions and custom components are separate project quotes. The support desk can install Joomla for you or set up a staging subdomain for extension tests.
- Included: NVMe storage, free SSL, Global CDN, mailboxes per the plan card, per-site PHP selection.
- Turn on yourself: Joomla’s System – Page Cache plugin and the scheduled-tasks cron.
- Not included: template work, commercial extensions and their licences, custom component code.
How to move or upgrade an existing Joomla site
Move first, upgrade second: restore an Akeeba backup on a staging URL, confirm it works, switch DNS, and only then run the Joomla 5-to-6 update. Doing both at once makes it impossible to tell whether a fault came from the new server or the new version.
- Run a full Akeeba Backup on the old host and download the archive with kickstart.php.
- Upload both to the new account and run the restore, letting it rewrite configuration.php.
- Test menus, forms and extensions on the staging URL.
- Lower DNS TTL to 300 seconds, point the domain, and raise TTL after 48 hours.
- Use Joomla Update’s pre-update check to see which extensions are ready for Joomla 6 before you upgrade.
The website migration service handles steps two and three, free when approved and subject to terms, for one site per account; multi-site moves are scoped first.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Joomla 5 still safe to host?
Joomla 5.4 is the legacy line, so it still sits on the project’s documentation list, but new features go into Joomla 6. Keep a Joomla 5 site patched and plan the move to 6 once your template and extensions declare compatibility.
Why does my Joomla 6 install refuse to start?
The most common cause is PHP below 8.3.0, which Joomla 6 enforces as its absolute minimum. Switch the site to PHP 8.3 in the panel, then check that configuration.php, tmp and logs are writable before running the installer again.
Can one Joomla site serve Hindi and English pages?
Yes. Install the Hindi language pack, enable the Language Filter plugin and create content for each language, then link translations through associations. Visitors switch with the core language module, and no paid extension is required.
Do I need a VPS for a Joomla portal?
Not under about 50,000 visits a month unless the site runs heavy extensions or a large directory. Move to a VPS when pages queue at peak, the administrator slows down, or you need root access for custom services.
Can I host Joomla on PostgreSQL at WebJi®?
Joomla supports PostgreSQL, but the shared plans are built around MySQL, which almost every Joomla extension is tested on. If PostgreSQL is a hard requirement, ask support@webji.services for a VPS quote before ordering.
Joomla requirements checked against manual.joomla.org on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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