RocketTheme, one of the most well-known template providers for Joomla, has announced it will permanently shut down on June 30, 2025.
If you’ve ever used one of their popular themes or rely on the Gantry framework, this change affects you directly.
But what’s really happening? Why are they leaving Joomla behind?
What will happen to the old templates and support?
And most importantly — what should you do next?
You’ll find all the answers below, explained in a simple, question-and-answer format.
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Why did RocketTheme shut down?
Has RocketTheme officially closed?
Yes, RocketTheme announced it will officially close on June 30, 2025. Until then, they’re still selling their Joomla, WordPress, and Grav templates—now with a 50% discount.
Why did they stop supporting Joomla?
They had already shown signs of slowly stepping away:
- No new templates or extensions in recent years
- Community forums left unanswered
- Many users felt abandoned
These issues led many to believe RocketTheme had lost interest in Joomla—something now confirmed.
Are the old products still available?
Yes, until the end of June 2025. You can still buy and download templates, extensions, and RocketLaunchers at a 50% discount.
After that, the site and all support services will go offline.
What is RocketTheme doing now?
Are there updated versions for Joomla 5?
Yes. In May 2025, RocketTheme released 15 RocketLaunchers compatible with Joomla 5.5.1. But these were more of a maintenance effort—not a sign of returning to full development.
Will they release new templates?
No. There are no signs that new products will be released. RocketTheme is simply closing out its final phase.
What about Gantry 5?
Is Gantry 5 also ending?
No.
Gantry 5 is an open-source framework licensed under MIT/GPL and not dependent on RocketTheme’s business.
It’s still active and maintained by the community.
Will it continue to get updates?
Yes.
Developers have already confirmed that Gantry 5.5.20 is in the works, and there’s strong interest in keeping the project alive.
How does this affect the Joomla community?
Is this a big loss for Joomla users?
Yes, in several ways:
- Fewer high-quality templates for Joomla 4 and 5
- Some users may move to other platforms like WordPress
- Greater reliance on third-party developers and template providers
Are there reliable alternatives?
Yes. Some trusted Joomla template providers include:
- JoomShaper
- YOOtheme
- Astroid Framework
- TemplateMonster (with quality control)
And of course, there’s still Gantry 5, which continues with community support.
What should you do now?
Do you use a RocketTheme template?
Make sure to download anything you need before June 30, 2025. After that date, the site and access to files will be gone for good.
Want to stay with Joomla?
If yes, consider moving to a different trusted template provider or even rebuild your site using Joomla 5 or another CMS, depending on your needs
Joomla’s community is still active. With the right moves, you can continue your site’s future with stability and flexibility.
