Update Joomla Fediverse

Overview

Update Joomla Fediverse to pick up bug fixes, compatibility improvements, and new publishing or administration features without rebuilding the site from scratch. A normal package update keeps the extension current while preserving the existing setup so the site can keep publishing and processing activity with less disruption.

You usually need this procedure when a new package version is available or when support guidance asks you to move to a newer release. The safest workflow is to back up the site first, install the new package through Joomla’s normal extension manager, and then confirm the Fediverse dashboard, tasks, and paid-plan status still look correct.

Before you begin

You need administrator access to the Joomla backend.
Download the new package archive, for example pkg_fediverse-x.y.z.zip.
Back up the Joomla site before applying the update.
If the site uses Pro configuration transfer or webhooks, note the current dashboard state so you can verify it after the update.

Steps

Sign in to the Joomla administrator backend.
Open System -> Install -> Extensions.
Upload the new Joomla Fediverse package archive.
- Package file - Select the new pkg_fediverse-x.y.z.zip archive. Joomla uses the package update to replace the shipped component, plugins, and modules with the newer version.
Wait for Joomla to finish the package update.
Open Components -> Fediverse.
Review the dashboard modules and status tiles.
Open System -> Scheduled Tasks and confirm the Fediverse tasks are still present and enabled as intended.
If the site uses a paid plan, confirm the dashboard badge still shows the correct plan.

Check your result

Joomla shows a successful installation or update message for the package.
Components -> Fediverse still opens normally after the update.
The dashboard still shows the expected statistics and status tiles.
Scheduled tasks and paid-plan features remain available.

Troubleshooting

The package update succeeds, but the dashboard looks incomplete

Likely cause: One or more core plugins are disabled or the update did not refresh all extensions cleanly.
Solution: Recheck the installed Fediverse extensions, enable the required plugins again if needed, and run the diagnostics tiles from the dashboard.

Paid features disappear after the update

Likely cause: The license key is still present, but the installation needs to be rebound or revalidated.
Solution: Confirm the dashboard plan badge first. If it fell back to Free, follow Recover a Paid License After Moving the Site.

Scheduled activity stops after the update

Likely cause: The scheduler tasks were disabled, removed, or need review after the update.
Solution: Open System -> Scheduled Tasks, confirm the Fediverse tasks still exist, and re-enable them if needed.