Joomla 3 - How to override jQuery with newer version?

Question

In Joomla 3.x jQuery is coming by default with Joomla, but the version is a bit outdated (v.1.8.3) and I have a script that needs a newer version.

What can I do?

Answer 1

In your template you can also override the jQuery file.

Like this:

JOOMLA_ROOT/templates/YOURTEMPLATE/js/jui/jquery.min.js

Where jquery.min.js is a newer version of jQuery.

That way Joomla will load your file and not the default version when using JHtml::_('jquery.framework');

Caution: Test well, so that you don't have other issues with the newer jQuery version.

Credits: Thanks Michael.

Answer 2

If you are not satisfied with the @Lodder's method you could try this below. I think it caters your requirement. You are able to control your jQuery & jQuery UI versions.

http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/core-enhancements/performance/jquery-scripts/18327