Why do you need to upgrade?

Umbraco versions 7, 8, 9 and 11 are officially ‘end of life’ meaning the version no longer receives updates – or crucially, security patching - from Umbraco HQ.

Whatever version your Umbraco site is running, learn how to plan your updates and make sure you benefit from the latest features, security and performance updates.

There are several reasons why businesses and organisations may choose to upgrade Umbraco:

1. New features and functionality

Upgrading to a newer version of Umbraco can provide access to new features and functionality that were not available in previous versions. This can help businesses to improve their website or web application and provide a better user experience for their customers.

2. Security

Upgrading Umbraco can help to improve the security of a website or web application, as newer versions often include security updates and patches that address known vulnerabilities.

3. Bug fixes

Upgrading Umbraco can help to fix any bugs or issues that may have been present in previous versions. This can help to improve the performance and reliability of a website or web application.

4. Support

Upgrading Umbraco can ensure that a website or web application is supported by the Umbraco community and that any issues or problems can be addressed quickly and effectively.

5. Compatibility

Upgrading Umbraco can help to ensure that a website or web application is compatible with the latest technologies and web standards. This can help to improve the overall performance and user experience of a website or web application.

 

Overall, upgrading Umbraco can help businesses and organisations to improve their website or web application, enhance security, and ensure compatibility with the latest technologies and web standards.

Here are the current active releases of Umbraco CMS:

Version Release date End of life (EOL)
Umbraco 7 November 2013 September 2023
Umbraco 8 February 2019 24 February 2025
Umbraco 9 September 2021 December 2022
Umbraco 10 June 2022 16 June 2025
Umbraco 11 December 2022 1 December 2023
Umbraco 12 June 2023 29 June 2024
Umbraco 13 xxxx 2023 xx June xxxx
Umbraco 14 xxxx 2023 xx June xxxx

 

Read more on the Umbraco website, or reach out to us today to see how we can help. Each of these releases brought new features, functionality, and improvements to the Umbraco CMS. It's worth noting that there were also many minor releases and patches for each major version of Umbraco, which addressed bugs and security issues and provided other improvements.

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