Template Compatibility Repair and Upgrade Service

Who this service is for

• Agencies that need a specialist to modernise older templates for current Joomla or WordPress versions.
• Site owners who want to keep their existing look and feel while fixing technical issues.
• Teams inheriting legacy sites that break on PHP 8.2 or on newer Joomla or WordPress releases.
• Providers who prefer a fixed scope upgrade instead of a full redesign project.

We only work with templates where you or your client hold a valid licence. We do not resell, redistribute or supply commercial templates. Our work is limited to compatibility and code adaptation on your licensed copy.

What we do in a template compatibility upgrade

The goal is simple: keep the design, fix the code. We take your licensed template and adjust it to behave correctly on modern platforms.

• Update template code so it works with Joomla 5.4 or Joomla 6 without backward compatibility plugins.
• Review and refit template overrides for components such as catalog, blog and cart views.
• Align layout markup with current Bootstrap and JavaScript usage where relevant.
• Remove or replace deprecated functions that break on PHP 8.2 or higher.
• Clean up overrides that duplicate core output or cause layout or styling conflicts.
• Verify that key flows such as listing pages, detail pages and checkout or forms render correctly.
• Test the upgraded template in a staging environment before any change goes live.

For WordPress themes we apply the same approach: update theme files and child theme overrides so that they run reliably on WordPress 6 and current PHP versions.

Supported template types

• Commercial Joomla templates from clubs and marketplaces, where you hold valid licences.
• Custom Joomla templates built for older versions that need to run on Joomla 5.4 or Joomla 6.
• WordPress themes that require cleanup for WordPress 6 and PHP 8.2 or newer.
• Templates with component overrides such as catalog, cart and blog views that need a safe refit.

We do not replace the creative work of the original template developer. Our focus is on compatibility, stability and maintainability for the platform you are using now.

How the upgrade process works

1. Intake and licence confirmation - you confirm that you or your client have a valid template or theme licence and provide access to the installation or template package.
2. Staging copy and backup - we create or receive a staging copy of the site and take a full backup before any changes.
3. Technical review - we inspect overrides, layout files, JavaScript, CSS and PHP usage to identify issues that affect the target CMS and PHP version.
4. Compatibility refit - we adjust template files and overrides so that they comply with the newer core, paying attention to key pages such as lists, details and checkout or forms.
5. Testing and sign off - we test the staging site with the upgraded template and share a short checklist. Once approved, we schedule deployment to live with a rollback plan.

Template upgrade pricing

Pricing depends on complexity, number of overrides and the age of the template. The figures below are starting points so agencies and site owners can plan budgets. Final pricing is confirmed after a quick review of your site or template package.

Templates with very heavy custom code, multi language complexity or deep third party integrations can be quoted individually. Agencies that bring multiple templates or sites can request a per template discount for batch work.

Licensing and intellectual property

We require proof that you or your client hold valid licences for any commercial templates or themes we work on. We do not resell, redistribute or provide copies of those templates to any third party. All changes are applied only to your licensed environment or staging copy.

Our work products are limited to compatibility changes, configuration and supporting code that makes the template behave correctly on the chosen CMS and PHP versions.

Request a compatibility upgrade for your template

To start an upgrade, send us the following:

• CMS in use and target version, for example Joomla 6 or WordPress 6.
• Current PHP version if you know it.
• A short description of where the template is breaking, such as checkout, category pages or layout issues.
• Confirmation that you or your client own a valid template or theme licence.

We will review the details, confirm if a fixed price upgrade is possible, and send a written proposal with scope, price and expected turnaround time.

Request a template compatibility upgrade