Updating Helix Ultimate to v2.2.x
Joomla 4, 5, 6
Updated 4 Sep 2026
2 min read
Before making any changes, always create a full backup of your website, including both files and the database. This ensures that you can restore your site if anything goes wrong during the process.
Before updating, ensure that the update is compatible with your Joomla! installation.
You are strongly advised to back up your site's files (at least the template and plugins folders) before beginning the update process. Your hosting company may create regular backups, but it's better to rely on your own resources.
You are strongly advised to back up your site's files (at least the template and plugins folders) before beginning the update process. Your hosting company may create regular backups, but it's better to rely on your own resources.
Update Helix Ultimate to the Latest Version
Ensure you are using the latest version of Helix Ultimate before upgrading to Joomla 6.
- The most recent compatible version is v2.2.10+.
You can update Helix Ultimate by following the usual process.
- Do not use Helix Ultimate v2.2.x for old Joomla versions, including J3.x series. For old Joomla 3.x security updates are on GitHub: https://github.com/JoomShaper/helix-ultimate/releases/tag/j3-security-v1.0.2
Disable “Behaviour - Backward Compatibility” Plugin
Joomla 6 requires this plugin to be disabled for Helix Ultimate to function properly.
- Go to System > Plugins.
- Search for "Behaviour - Backward Compatibility".
- Unpublish or disable the plugin.
Verify Compatibility
Once Helix Ultimate is updated, and the plugin is disabled:
- Clear Joomla (5/6) cache, especially if you are using JCH Optimize or a similar "Speed up" extension.
- Refresh or clear the browser cache.
- Check your site’s frontend to ensure everything displays correctly. It's always recommended to check the site on two different browsers.
- Verify that Helix Ultimate’s features (layout builder, menu, blog layout, etc.) work as expected.
Final Check
- Confirm your site is running Helix Ultimate v2.2.x.
- Ensure no error messages or layout issues appear.
- Optionally, check the browser console for any compatibility warnings. Or use Debug mode from Global Configuration.
Your Helix Ultimate template should now be fully updated and compatible with Joomla 6.