On v8? It's time to upgrade
Umbraco 8 is in the "security-only" phase
On February 25th, 2025, Umbraco version 8 entered the security-only phase and stopped getting updates and security patches. If you're on Umbraco v8, you can technically still use it, but doing so can put your brand at high-risk.
The risks of not upgrading
•Security: Without ongoing security updates, Umbraco 8 is vulnerable to security threats, like hacks and data breaches.
•Compliance: Using unsupported software like Umbraco 8 may violate your company's internal policies and industry regulations.
•Innovation: Sticking with Umbraco 8 means missing out on faster performance, smoother content editing, and seamless integrations that keep your site ahead in your sector.
Your 4-step upgrade explained
Audit: A detailed audit of your current Umbraco 8 site to spot issues and areas for improvement.
Plan: A comprehensive upgrade plan that works with your time, budget and website goals.
Migration: A seamless migration to handle data transfer, template updates, and custom code adjustments so your new site functions flawlessly.
Support: Continuous Umbraco support from our Platinum Partner team to keep your site secure, up-to-date, and performing at its best.
An Umbraco upgrade success story:
How did the top 100 law firm, Russell-Cooke, benefit from an Umbraco upgrade?
A year after launch:
+125% New users
+135% Homepage visits
+263% Referral traffic
+256% Contact page visits
Success factors:
- Information Architecture (IA) workshops
- UI & UX Design
- Reduced development phase
- Front-end development
- Orama Studio, powered by Umbraco
It's not too late
Your brand deserves to thrive in a secure and modern digital landscape.
Chat with our expert upgrade team to discuss your perfect upgrade path today.