Umbraco Roadmap

Umbraco doesn’t stand still. Neither should your platform.

How Umbraco releases work

Umbraco product releases are on a fixed, predictable cadence. Minor updates every six weeks. Patch releases as soon as fixes are ready. Major versions – twice a year.

Every fourth major version is designated Long-Term Support (LTS), aligned with the LTS release of the underlying .NET framework. That means a new LTS every two years; a stable, supported anchor point your organisation can plan around with confidence.

Know where it’s heading. Plan accordingly.

Find out more about Umbraco’s release cadence.

Umbraco 17: the next LTS

Umbraco 17 is the next long-term supported release. For organisations on Umbraco 13 (the previous LTS) it's the natural destination. But the distance between the two is significant.

The architectural and framework changes since Umbraco 13 are substantial. This isn't a routine version bump. It's a deliberate evolution of the platform, and it deserves a deliberate approach.

Find out more about Umbraco 17

Rain can help you plan your upgrade

Umbraco 13 support runs until the end of 2026. That sounds comfortable. The longer you leave it, the less time you have to plan properly. A well-structured upgrade keeps your team in control, your content intact, and your platform performing. A last-minute migration under deadline pressure rarely does. If you're on any version from Umbraco 8 to Umbraco 13 the question isn't whether to upgrade. It's when, and how.

FAQs

How often is a major Umbraco release?

There are two releases per year. However, if you’re on an LTS version a new upgrade is released every two years.

What does the ‘Support’ phase cover?

Umbraco fix bugs, regressions, and security issues. Fixing regression issues on the last three minor releases, adding compatibility patches and provide relevant security advisories and updates.

What does the ‘Security’ phase cover?

After the support phase, only security issues are fixed. The security phase lasts for three months and is extended to one year for LTS-majors.

Can I extend my long-term support?

Yes, extended long-term support is available for all LTS versions from Umbraco 10 onwards.

What is the difference between major, minor and patch upgrades?

Major: can include breaking/incompatible API changes and dependencies Minor: added functionality/features in a backward-compatible manner Patch: backward-compatible and regression bug fixes