Upgrading Your Umbraco CMS

Worry-free and safe umbraco upgrade

We regularly help our or new customers upgrade their Umbraco CMS. We have a lot of experience in migrating various websites and their associated databases. Is your website developed in an Umbraco version lower than 11? Then it is important to take action.

Why is an upgrade important?

It's not only nice to be able to use the latest features of Umbraco. You are therefore completely up to date with the latest safety updates. Security updates are made within each version, but if you do not change versions, that is the level.

What is the latest version of Umbraco?

The next version of Umbraco is version 15 and will be released soon on November 14, 2024. This is a version with short term support from Umbraco.

Umbraco 15 provides important updates to streamline development, especially for larger content-driven sites. With a new rich text editor UI, client credential support, and enhancements such as HybridCache and block-level variants, this release is focused on improving performance and flexibility.

The next version with long-term support is Umbraco Version 17 and will be released on November 27, 2025.

On December 14, 2023, Umbraco released version 13.
Many sites still run on lower versions of Umbraco.
The end of Umbraco 7 has come to an end.

For Umbraco 8, the end is also almost in sight and it is wise to get advice.

Tip - Check which Umbraco version your website is running on!

End of life Umbraco versions 7, 8, 9 and 11?

The Umbraco development team will no longer provide further support on sites running Umbraco 7 from September 30, 2023. There will be no more minor releases or patch releases. This means that they no longer develop, do no maintenance and no longer fix bugs. But more importantly, stop doing security updates.

In order not to run into unnecessary problems with your website, it is wise to upgrade your website. The chance of being hacked or of bugs occurring is increasing. Umbraco has already reached version 13, so it's no strange step to upgrade to this version now.

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Upgrade or new website?

Do you need an Umbraco upgrade? Then that is also a good time to think about the future of your website. What kind of investment will bring you what? For example, you can upgrade now, but you want to add new functionalities in six months, for example. Then it can sometimes also be worthwhile to set up the site from scratch.

Our Approach

Hoe we werken van idee tot resultaat?

Een goed idee is pas echt waardevol als het uitgroeit tot een resultaat waar je trots op bent. Daarom werken we niet zomaar “aan” projecten, maar samen met jou, stap voor stap. Van het scherpstellen van je doelen tot het bouwen en laten groeien van oplossingen die impact maken.

Strategie & Ontdekking

Alles begint met luisteren en scherpstellen. Samen onderzoeken we jouw ambities, uitdagingen en doelgroep, zodat we precies weten waar we naartoe werken. Dit fundament zorgt ervoor dat elke volgende stap gericht en doordacht is.

Ontwerp & Validatie

We vertalen inzichten naar slimme en aantrekkelijke concepten. Door te testen en te valideren met echte gebruikers, zorgen we dat het ontwerp niet alleen mooi is, maar ook werkt in de praktijk.

Bouwen & Lanceren

Met een solide plan en gevalideerd ontwerp zetten we alles om in een werkend product. Geen eindeloze trajecten, maar pragmatisch bouwen en samen toewerken naar een lancering waar je blij van wordt.

Optimalisatie & Groei

Na de lancering gaan we samen verder. Meten en verbeteren met jouw doelen in het vizier. Zo zorgen we dat jouw oplossing niet stil blijft staan, maar continu groeit en beter wordt.

Umbraco Platinum Partner

More than 15 years of experience with the Umbraco CMS

Xuntos is your Umbraco certified developer. This is because we are an official Umbraco Platinum Partner. This means that we can count on direct support from the Umbraco developers themselves, so that we can always switch quickly and deliver the very best quality.

We use Umbraco Cloud Hosting based on Microsoft Azure. Umbraco Cloud is a solid and secure platform. Every day, there are backups and automatic maintenance takes place. This saves us time and budget on maintaining the environment.

Collaborating on your Umbraco Upgrade?

We denken graag met je mee hoe jouw organisatie digitaal kan versnellen.Ben je nieuwsgierig naar het Umbraco CMS of wil je verder optimaliseren vraag het onze Umbraco expert en plan een gratis vrijblijvende demo.

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Toelichting

Frequently asked questions about Umbraco

We'd love to help you. If you have a question about our services, please contact us for an informal conversation.

Why should I upgrade my Umbraco website?

An upgrade provides better performance, more safety and new functionalities. Older versions of Umbraco will no longer be supported in the long run, which increases security risks. With an upgrade, your website remains future-proof and secure.

Will my content be retained during an Umbraco upgrade?

Yes. At Xuntos, we ensure that content, media and users are transferred securely. We always carry out a test migration first to make sure everything is coming along correctly, so that no data is lost.

How long does an Umbraco upgrade take?

The duration depends on the complexity of your website. A small website can be upgraded within a few days, while larger platforms with custom modules and links take more time. We always make a clear plan and time estimation beforehand.

What makes Xuntos a specialist in Umbraco?

Xuntos is an Umbraco Platinum Partner, which means that we belong to the highest category of Umbraco experts. Our developers are certified specialists, work with Umbraco on a daily basis and have experience with implementations, migrations and customized solutions for various organizations.