Umbraco 8 Has Reached End-of-Life. What Now?

As of February 24, 2025, Umbraco 8 has officially reached its End-of-Life (EOL), meaning it no longer receives security patches, updates, or official support. While you can technically continue to use Umbraco 8, it exposes your website to security vulnerabilities, compliance risks, and potential operational instability. To ensure your site remains secure, compliant, and fully supported, it's strongly recommended to upgrade to a current Long-Term Support (LTS) version like Umbraco 10 or 13.

What Are Your Options?

When facing Umbraco 8's End of Life, you essentially have three choices:

• Upgrade to a newer, long-term supported version like Umbraco 10 or 13.
• Migrate to a different platform if your business has outgrown Umbraco
• Stay on the current platform and accept the risks (not recommended) 

Most organizations will benefit from moving to a newer version of Umbraco, which offers a longer support window, improved performance, and compatibility with modern technologies. Whether your website is large or small, we'll help you choose the right path based on your goals and internal resources.

Why Upgrade to Newer Versions of Umbraco

Upgrading to a modern version of Umbraco doesn’t just maintain your site’s health, it opens the door to a host of new capabilities. Let's face it, Umbraco 8 was released in 2019... what feels like a lifetime ago. With enhanced performance, simplified editing tools, support for .NET 6+, and long-term support from Umbraco HQ, you're investing in a future-ready platform that’s built to scale and evolve with your business. These versions are more secure, easier to maintain, and positioned for long-term success.

Why Partner With Lightburn?

Lightburn combines 10+ years of Umbraco expertise with a people-first approach, so your upgrade feels less like a disruption and more like an opportunity. From technical audits to seamless migrations, we guide you every step of the way with clear plans, collaborative workflows, and zero jargon.