Gantry 5.6 has been released #3371
Replies: 3 comments 10 replies
-
|
First of all, I want to thank everyone who worked on the new version of Gantry 5.6. Many of the sites I've built are still based on Rockettheme templates. A proven and simple method to migrate a site with a Rockettheme template to a new Gantry 6 site with a new template (i.e., Helium) would be truly wonderful. Thanks again. Ettore |
Beta Was this translation helpful? Give feedback.
-
|
@equenda Thanks for the thoughtful feedback and for highlighting this need — it's spot on and exactly the kind of real-world use case that helps drive improvements. We’ve been actively exploring ways to make migrations from older RocketTheme/Gantry templates to Gantry 6 + Helium smoother and more reliable. The goal is a structured approach that preserves as much of the original design/layout as possible — particle mappings, overrides, custom configs, etc. — without requiring a full rebuild. We’re still gathering input and testing different scenarios to get it right, so community examples like yours are incredibly valuable. If you’re open to it, could you share a little more about your current setup? Things like:
No need to post sensitive details publicly — feel free to DM or email if that’s easier. The more concrete examples we have, the better we can shape this migration path to actually solve the pain points people are facing. Appreciate you keeping the conversation going — it’s feedback like this that keeps Gantry useful for folks still running those solid older sites! |
Beta Was this translation helpful? Give feedback.
-
|
Starting to do some testing of Gantry 5.6.0. On update, we get a warning that the extension doesn't provide a checksum for validation. Not a huge deal but thought you should know about it.
|
Beta Was this translation helpful? Give feedback.

Uh oh!
There was an error while loading. Please reload this page.
Uh oh!
There was an error while loading. Please reload this page.
-
Gantry 5.6.0 has been released!
(February 24, 2026)
Hey Gantry community,
After a quieter period focused on behind-the-scenes work, we're excited to announce the immediate availability of Gantry 5.6.0 — our first major compatibility and stability update under Tiger12.
Key Highlights in 5.6.0
$typesevents) and page assignment issues.Download links and platform packages are now live on:
Full details in the CHANGELOG.md (or check the platform-specific changelogs in your package).
Quick Notes on Recent Activity
We've been heads-down prioritizing these big compatibility lifts (Joomla 5 was a heavy lift!), which is why public updates slowed after last fall. With 5.6.0 out the door, expect more frequent communication—GitHub discussions, gantry.org/blog posts, and progress notes.
Looking Ahead
Thanks for your patience and continued support. If you're upgrading, please test in a staging environment first (especially Joomla 5 migrations). Report any issues here or in the issue tracker—we're actively watching and merging backlog PRs now.
What do you think of 5.6.0? Any feedback, upgrade stories, or priorities for the next updates? Drop them below!
— Gene Teigland (@gteigland)
Tiger12
Beta Was this translation helpful? Give feedback.
All reactions