Release date: 27 January 2026.
JCE 2.9.98 is a bug fix for this excellent content editor extension for the Joomla! CMS.
The developer reports this "update brings a set of practical improvements aimed at streamlining everyday workflows in the Image Manager".
This version is compatible with the Joomla! 5 and 6 Series and PHP 8.4 and 8.5.
The Backward Compatibility plugin does not need to be enabled to use it with Joomla! 5+
Read more: JCE Content Editor Release Notes
Heads Up
Don't be put off by Security Releases. They show the developer is actively developing their extension.
The extension to worry about is the one which is not in active development.
JCE 2.9.52 was a Security Fix
In its Release Notes for JCE 2.9.52, the developer stated that it included:
- a fix for a mutation cross-site scripting (mXSS) vulnerability via our friends at Tinymce.
Read more: Announcement by JCE Developer of 2.9.52 Security Fix
JCE 2.9.51 was a Security Fix
In its Release Notes for JCE 2.9.51, the developer stated that it included:
- improved validation of plugin requests to prevent potential Local File Inclusion exploits.
Read more: Announcement by JCE Developer of 2.9.51 Security Fix
Useful JCE Content Editor Information
JCE Resource Requirements
Before using JCE we recommend you check out the developer's web page detailing server requirements and more for the best experience using their excellent extension.
Video Tutorials
Visit the following link to make use of some really useful video tutorials at the developer's website.
JCE Developer recommends enabling IMagick PHP Extension
Reason: to improve performance when using the JCE Content Editor with images.
Read the developer's tutorial at the link below.
Quote:
"Image processing on your server is usually done by one of two PHP extensions - GD2 or IMagick. The latter is preferred, as it is more efficient, consumes less memory and is therefore better at processing large images. GD2 will always remove EXIF data from a resized image, regardless of the Remove EXIF Data option. You can check if IMagick is available on your site in System -> System Information -> PHP Information. Speak to your host if you do not see it listed." Source: JCE.
Meet the man behind JCE: Ryan Demmer
June 2024 edition of the Joomla! Community Magazine (JCM) includes a really engaging article with Ryan Demmer, developer of the JCE Content Editor.
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