Release date: 7 March 2024.
OSMap 5.0.17 is a bug fix release for this useful site map extension.
The latest release of OSMap by developer Joomlashack is compatible with Joomla! 4 and PHP 8.2.
Use of the OSMap extension with Joomla! 5 requires that the Backward Compatibility Plugin is enabled.
Read more: OSMap Release Notes.
Read more: Joomlashack is ready for Joomla! 5.
The Backward Compatibility Plugin is enabled by default in the Joomla! 5 CMS.
Purpose: to enable Third Party Extensions which are not yet compatible with the Joomla! 5 CMS to continue to function after you update your website from an earlier Joomla! version.
If you disable the plugin the OSMap site map extension will not work with your website.
When the Backward Compatibility Plugin is enabled then your website's performance will be adversely affected.
What should you do?
We consider the options in our related Joomla! User Guide article at the following link.
The developer states on their website that they will "provide support until at least August 2024".
Back up before updating any 3rd party Joomla! extension
Any update can break your website.
Perform a FULL backup of your website (database and files) before installing any update.
Read more: How to back up your website.
Read more: How to manage 3rd party extensions.
Make Joomla! CMS Security your #1 Priority
We offer Joomla! coaching, help and support to businesses and organisations across Cheshire, Manchester, Merseyside, North West England & the UK.
Call 0161 818 8228 for Joomla! CMS Help & Support
Contact us for Joomla! CMS Help & Support
Use DuckDuckGo® when you search the web