Søren Kottal launches the Image Hotspot package version 17.0.0 which addresses previous issues, including block editor support and a race condition fix. It introduces a new versioning scheme for clarity, enhances UI components, and adds localization in 29 languages. The update simplifies installation and improves usability, leveraging AI for efficient localization.
uSkinned Site Builder 7.0.0 is now available, fully supporting Umbraco 17.4 and featuring a modernized backoffice, improved editor tools, and dark mode compatibility. This significant upgrade enhances user experience with new functionalities like the uSkinned Page Editor and Block Grid support, while ensuring existing content remains intact during migration.
Joe Glombek discusses the challenges of icon selection in Umbraco development, leading to the creation of Umbicosaurus, a custom icon picker that categorized icons and improved search functionality. Although development ceased in 2022, the project's contributions were integrated into Umbraco 17, enhancing the user experience with better keyword management and fuzzy searching.
OC.PowerSort 17.2.0, released in April 2026, introduces recurring schedules for automated content sorting in Umbraco, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual tasks. This version supports various recurrence patterns, smart occurrence management, and maintains backward compatibility with previous versions. It aims to streamline content management workflows for diverse use cases.
Owain Williams announces the release of OC.PowerSort, a complex package developed with Harrie Mayhem, designed for intuitive content ordering management via a dedicated dashboard. Features include scheduling sort orders and manual arrangement. Future enhancements are planned, including recurring scheduled orders. Full documentation and demonstration videos are available on GitHub and YouTube.
Umbraco 17, built on .NET 10, marks a significant advancement in the ecosystem, focusing on stability, performance, and an improved backoffice experience. This Long-Term Support release, available until Q4 2028, introduces better memory handling, a new Dark theme, and a streamlined upgrade path for developers.
Anjumolbabu introduces UmbracoTreeHandler, a package for Umbraco v13 that enhances content and media visibility management by allowing restrictions based on User Groups. This tool features a custom property editor for dynamic group selection, enabling tailored access and editing experiences, thus improving editorial workflows in multi-role CMS environments.