Umbraco 8 will reach End-of-Life on February 24, 2025, with no further support. Users must decide between upgrading to Umbraco 13, supported until December 2026, or waiting for Umbraco 17, releasing November 27, 2025. Key considerations include project complexity, third-party dependencies, and potential breaking changes.
As Umbraco 8 approaches its End of Life in February 2025, Marc Love emphasizes the importance of upgrading to uSkinned Site Builder version 6, compatible with Umbraco 13 (LTS). This upgrade ensures ongoing support, security, and access to new features, enhancing website performance and safeguarding against vulnerabilities.