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Time to future-proof your website: Umbraco 8 and 10 are nearing End of Life

Is your business ready for the necessary changes?

With the End of Life (EOL) for both Umbraco 8 and Umbraco 10 approaching in 2025, many companies are facing a critical decision: Should they upgrade their current solution, migrate to a completely new platform, or risk remaining on unstable ground with an outdated version? We explore what EOL means for you and what your business's options are for the future. 

What does "End of Life" mean?

When a software version reaches its End of Life, the developers behind it will no longer provide updates or technical support. For Umbraco 8 and 10, this means no more security updates, bug fixes, or improvements. In other words, continuing with a version after its EOL makes the system vulnerable to security breaches and technical errors that will no longer be addressed. 

When will it happen?

Umbraco 8 will reach its End of Life on February 24, 2025, and Umbraco 10 will follow on June 16, 2025. These dates may seem far off, but it's crucial to start planning now, as migration processes can take time and resources. 

If you choose to stay on Umbraco 8 or 10 after EOL, you face several significant risks:

  1. Security breaches

    Without security updates, your system may become vulnerable to hacks and exploits.

  2. Compliance issues

    For companies in regulated industries, using an outdated platform may mean you no longer comply with regulations.

  3. Operational disruptions

    Future browser or software updates may create incompatibility with outdated Umbraco backend functions.

  4. No support

    In case of errors, you will no longer be able to get help from the official Umbraco support team.

  5. No new features

    If you stay on Umbraco 8 or 10, you'll miss out on new features and performance optimizations available in newer versions.

My solution is built in Umbraco 8 or 10. What should I do now?

It's time to consider your options for the future. Every company is unique, but these are the two main paths you can take: 

1. Migrate to a newer version: 

If your site is built in Umbraco 10, upgrading to a newer version, such as Umbraco 13, might be an obvious option. This version has long-term support, ensuring that you won’t need to go through another major upgrade anytime soon. Additionally, version 13 includes new features like the Block Grid Editor for more flexible content management, as well as support for WebP images for faster page loading. 

  

2. New solution: 

If your site is built on Umbraco 8, it may sometimes make more sense to build a completely new solution from scratch rather than migrating. Migrating from Umbraco 8 to newer versions can be both technically complex and expensive, especially if your current solution already faces certain challenges or is more complex. The transition from version 8 to 9 introduced major changes in the underlying technology, making direct migration difficult. A new site will also benefit from the many upgrades in design and performance Umbraco has developed in newer versions. 

The third option is to purchase Extended Long Term Support (XLTS) for Umbraco 8 if you need more time to plan your transition. However, in many cases, this will just delay the inevitable. 

Let us help you!

At Kruso, we are ready to help you find the best solution, whether it’s a migration or a new platform. Let’s start with a Health Check to get an overview of your current Umbraco solution and plan for your company’s digital future.  

We understand that every business has different needs, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. At Kruso, we take a pragmatic approach and tailor our recommendations based on a thorough Health Check. 

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