This week Sebastiaan and Lotte from the Umbraco Developer Relations take a look at the Release Candidate for Umbraco 16.2 which introduces UFM JavaScript-like expressions, enhancing labels and block customization with logic, filters, and native JS-like syntax. The release modernizes the back office, improves editor experiences, and encourages testing before full release in two weeks.
Umbraco 16 is a focused release enhancing the editing and developer experience, serving as a precursor to Umbraco 17 LTS. Key features include a new customizable Rich Text Editor, property-level permissions, and improved backoffice accessibility. This version aims to streamline upgrades and provide a solid foundation for future projects.
Unboxing Umbraco 16 showcases the new CMS improvements: a modern Tiptap-powered rich‑text editor, property‑level permissions, rearrangeable fields, enhanced UI accessibility, and smoother upgrades—solidifying a polished and flexible editing experience
Umbraco 16 introduces incremental improvements, including the exclusive use of the Tiptap rich text editor, property-level permissions, and content segment support. This release focuses on enhancing the editor experience and expanding extension points, while ensuring a straightforward upgrade process. The public release is scheduled for June 12, 2025.
Umbraco has released patches for versions 10.0.0 - 10.8.8 and 13.0.0 - 13.7.0, as well as 14.0.0 - 14.3.2 and 15.0.0 - 15.2.2, to address high-severity vulnerabilities related to the ImageSharp dependency. Users are advised to update to the latest minor versions for optimal security.