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Upgrade to Umbraco V17, the newest LTS release

The web moves fast, .NET keeps evolving, and Umbraco 17 brings everything up to speed. It's faster, more stable, and built on modern .NET. Plus, it's an LTS release, meaning you get support and updates for years without needing another big upgrade.

What's better for content editors in Umbraco V17?

Your content team will notice the difference immediately. Happier editors = better content = less support tickets to IT.

1. It's just faster

Everything loads quicker. Saving content, switching pages, uploading media - all snappier. No more waiting around for the interface to catch up.

2. Media handling is improved

Working with images and files is less annoying. Better previews, faster uploads, easier organization. The media picker actually makes sense now.

3. Less clicking around

Common tasks take fewer steps. The interface guides you better. New team members get up to speed faster because it's more intuitive.

4. RTE improvements

Formatting content, adding links, embedding stuff - all more reliable. It just works better and gives editors more control without getting technical.

5. Better content organization

Finding pages, managing content trees, doing bulk operations - all smoother. The search actually finds things.

6. Multi-language sites

If you run multiple languages, managing translations got easier. You can see what needs translating and switch between languages without confusion.

Technical improvements

For the developers and technical folks.

Modern .NET

Built on current .NET framework. This means better performance, ongoing security updates, and compatibility with modern development tools. You're not stuck on old tech.

Actually faster

Pages load quicker with optimized rendering and caching. Database queries are more efficient with less server load. Scales better to handle more traffic and larger sites. Uses less memory with better resource management.

Security improvements

Regular security updates, modern authentication options, protection against common attacks. Old Umbraco versions become security risks eventually.

Better for developers

Cleaner APIs that make more sense, Better documentation (finally!), Easier debugging when things break, Works well with modern IDEs and tools

Deployment improvements

Moving code between dev, staging, and production is more reliable. CI/CD integration works properly. Less "it works on my machine" problems.

Future-proof

As web tech evolves, Umbraco 17 can keep up. Built on modern architecture that adapts to new standards. You won't need a complete rebuild in a few years.

Why migrate now?

Support and security matter. Old versions become risks. Umbraco V17 is faster (Google likes that = better SEO). Lower long-term costs. Easier integrations with AI, cloud, modern tools. You won't need another major upgrade for years.

We migrate sites to Umbraco 17 regularly. Here's what to expect.

Migration from older versions

  • Review & plan

    Check your current version, custom features, integrations. Map what needs updating.

  • Setup V17 environment

    Get the new version running with your content

  • Update custom code

    Migrate any custom features, packages, integrations

  • Test thoroughly

    Make sure everything works before going live

  • Go live & support

    Switch over with minimal downtime, We stick around post-launch.

Common questions

The practical answers you need.

1. How long does V17 get support?

Several years. That's what LTS means. Covered for security and bug fixes until 28 November 2028.

2. Can we stay on our current version?

Sure, but older versions become security risks when support ends.

3. Will our custom stuff work?

Needs updating. We review and migrate properly.

4. What happens to our content during migration?

Nothing gets lost. We migrate all your content, media, and structure to V17. Everything transfers over safely.

5. What if something breaks?

We test thoroughly. Issues are rare. Rollback plans exist.

6. Do we have to redesign?

Nope. You can keep the current design, or update certain parts if you want a small improvement.