Umbraco

🚨 [Breaking change]: Serverside generated preview URLs

Umbraco 17 introduces a new method for generating preview URLs through IUrlProvider implementations, replacing the previous internal and external preview URL generation methods. This change addresses the removal of SendingContentNotification in V14 and supports the demand for external previews. Custom URL providers must adapt to this new structure.

📰 uProfile September 2025 - Paul Seal

Paul Seal, Technical Lead at ClerksWell and long-time Umbraco MVP, has significantly contributed to the Umbraco community through tutorials and helpful packages. His journey began over 12 years ago, evolving from a newcomer to a mentor. Paul emphasizes community engagement, sharing knowledge, and learning from mistakes in his teaching approach.

📰 Introducing the Autumn Contribution Challenge 2025

Sebastiaan Janssen announces the Autumn Contribution Challenge, encouraging year-round contributions to the Umbraco community. Participants can submit code samples, blog posts, and ideas to enhance a new community website's "Developer" section. The initiative fosters collaboration, visibility, and learning, culminating in a site launch that showcases contributors' work.

👀 Umbraco Forms Subscription Licensing Details Released

📺 A Climate of Truth - Sustainability & How Enterprises Can Take Action with Umbraco

Umbraco HQ's webinar on digital sustainability, featuring Mike Berners-Lee, stresses the urgent need for businesses to tackle climate change. The discussion highlights integrating sustainability into web projects, linking it to performance and user experience, and showcases successful case studies that emphasize carbon savings and the importance of measurement and transparency.

📺 Webinar: The Truth About Security In Open Source CMS – For Enterprise Leaders

Umbraco HQ hosts a panel discussion with experts Emma Burstow, Chris Osterhout, and Zoja Antuchevič on open source software security. They address misconceptions, stressing community involvement, transparency, and effective implementation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of education in procurement, a collaborative approach to risk management, and balancing developer freedom with security measures.

📚 Load Balancing and Azure (September 9th 2025)

Sep 09, 2025 - North America - EUR 1250.00

📺 Case Study: Renault x Umbraco

Renault Group UK, with Umbraco and dotcraft, modernized its digital platforms, boosting e-commerce and service experiences. The upgrade drove a 200% order increase, 300% revenue growth, and a 2.2pp conversion uplift through a flexible commerce solution.

📚 Load Balancing and Azure

Sep 02, 2025 - Europe - EUR 1250.00

💬 The Release Candidate for Umbraco 16.2 is out

📰 Effective A/B Testing (Part 4)

Niels Christian Laursen emphasizes the importance of timing in A/B testing, highlighting the pitfalls of stopping tests too early or running them too long. They advocate for setting clear sample sizes and durations beforehand to avoid biases and ensure reliable results. The article concludes by promoting Umbraco Engage as a tool for smarter testing.

📺 Umbraco Codegarden 2025 YouTube Playlist

Missed Codegarden 2025 or want a refresher? Dive into the complete playlist of recorded sessions on YouTube—keynotes, deep dives, and community highlights. Binge the best talks, learn new tricks, and catch every moment you couldn’t attend, all in one place.

⚠️ [Breaking change]: Services refactoring from Umbraco 18

The Umbraco service layer is set for a significant refactor to standardize practices, transitioning to asynchronous methods, GUID identifiers, and the Attempt pattern for write operations. This change, anticipated in the 18 to 21 release cycle, will introduce breaking changes, necessitating updates for users to ensure compatibility.

📰 uProfile August 2025 - UMBRAAD

UMBRAAD is a virtual event organized by the Umbraco community to promote web accessibility, coinciding with Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The initiative, driven by passionate volunteers, aims to educate and inspire developers and digital leaders. Sessions from the event are available on YouTube, showcasing valuable insights on creating inclusive digital experiences.

📰 Effective A/B Testing (Part 3)

Niels Christian Laursen emphasizes the importance of mindset in A/B testing, arguing that a focus on meaningful improvement rather than mere activity leads to better results. By prioritizing significant tests, selecting impactful ideas, and avoiding excessive caution, teams can enhance their testing programs and achieve greater conversion rates.

🚨 Security Advisory, July 29, 2025: Security Patches are now available

Umbraco versions 13.0.0 to 16.1.0 are affected by a vulnerability in the Content Delivery API, allowing unauthorized access to cached content without a valid API key. Patches are available for the latest minor versions, and Umbraco Cloud sites will be automatically updated. Users are advised to upgrade to supported versions for security.

📺 Aftermovie Umbraco Business Summit 2025

The Umbraco Business Summit 2025 aftermovie highlights dynamic, non‑PowerPoint sessions including live case‑studies, interviews, and networking. Topics covered include Umbraco’s roadmap, GEO findability, agency insights, and actionable ideas for businesses.

💬 Version 16 of Umbraco Engage is available now

💬 Features for the Umbraco Community YouTube channel wanted

📰 What Lithuania Can Teach Us About Enterprise Cybersecurity

Zoja Antuchevič discusses Lithuania's proactive approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing its national priority and community involvement. The country has developed a robust framework integrating government, private sector, and international partnerships, establishing itself as a model for Europe. Lithuania's collaborative efforts enhance regional resilience against evolving cyber threats, showcasing the importance of shared responsibility.