The primary reason to upgrade is that Umbraco 17 is a Long-Term Support (LTS) release, designed for stability, security, and long-term reliability. It introduces significant performance and usability improvements, a fully optimised back office for content editors, and a modern architecture built on Microsoft .NET 10. Umbraco 17 represents a major platform evolution, offering a future-proof foundation for organisations looking to improve scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability. Keeping your platform up to date ensures you continue receiving updates, reduces security risks, and helps maintain compliance. Delaying an upgrade can lead to unsupported systems that are more difficult—and costly—to maintain over time.
Umbraco 17 is a big step forward. While some features appeared in versions 14–16, this release brings everything together in a stable, long-term (LTS) platform. • A rebuilt back office Faster, more accessible, and designed to scale using modern technology • Better performance for large sites Improved caching and a modern architecture mean quicker start-up times and smoother experiences • Flexible multilingual editing Translate only what you need at block level—no more duplicating entire pages • Stronger content workflows Multiple drafts, smarter scheduling, and clearer editorial processes • Form testing made simple Preview and test forms directly in the CMS • Early AI capabilities Support for AI-driven workflows via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) • More flexible search options Integrates with tools like Azure Cognitive Search and ElasticSearch • Modern architecture & scalability Full load balancing (including the backoffice) and HybridCache for high-performance environments
There maybe a brief window of downtime. We aim to minimize it by planning the migration carefully, scheduling it during off-peak hours.
Yes — we migrate all of your content, media files, and custom features (e.g. plugins, extensions, APIs). However, some very old or highly customized code might need some manual adjustments.
We offer post-migration support, performance optimization, and security enhancements. We can help with ongoing maintenance too.
Migration cost will depend on your website size, complexity, any customizations, and additional services. We’ll provide a tailored estimate after assessing your website.