With Umbraco 8 reaching End of Life soon, upgrade to uSkinned Site Builder version 6, compatible with Umbraco 13 (LTS).
As the End of Life (EOL) for Umbraco CMS version 8 approaches in February 2025, it's crucial for users to prepare and upgrade to the latest supported versions. This is especially important for those using uSkinned Site Builder for Umbraco 8, as it ensures continued support, security updates, and access to new features.
Upgrading to the Latest Versions
For Current uSkinned Site Builder Users
If you are using uSkinned Site Builder for Umbraco 8, you can seamlessly upgrade to the latest release, which is compatible with Umbraco 13. The latest version of uSkinned Site Builder is version 6, and we have a comprehensive guide to assist you through the upgrade process, ensuring it is straightforward and minimally disruptive. Upgrading involves a few simple steps and provides numerous benefits, including enhanced performance, new features, and extended support.
Why Upgrade to Umbraco 13?
Umbraco 13 is the current Long-Term Support (LTS) version, offering stability and support until the release of Umbraco 17. Upgrading to Umbraco 13 and uSkinned Site Builder version 6 ensures that your website remains secure and benefits from the latest enhancements and technology. These updates include better image formatting, improved accessibility features, enhanced front-end performance, and lots more.
Benefits for All Users
Even if you are running uSkinned Site Builder for Umbraco versions 9, 10, 11, or 12, upgrading to the latest LTS version is highly recommended. This proactive step will safeguard your website against potential security vulnerabilities associated with older versions and provide access to the latest features and improvements.
Compatibility
With every major release of Umbraco CMS, we release a major version of uSkinned Site Builder.
| Umbraco versions | uSkinned Site Builder versions |
|---|---|
| Umbraco 8 | uSkinned Site Builder 1 |
| Umbraco 9 | uSkinned Site Builder 2 |
| Umbraco 10 (LTS) | uSkinned Site Builder 3 |
| Umbraco 11 | uSkinned Site Builder 4 |
| Umbraco 12 | uSkinned Site Builder 5 |
| Umbraco 13 (LTS) | uSkinned Site Builder 6 |
For more information, please read our changelog.
For New Users
The Perfect Time to Start with uSkinned Site Builder
If you are not currently using uSkinned Site Builder, now is the ideal time to make the switch. The latest version of uSkinned Site Builder is fully compatible with Umbraco 13, and our newly released Starter Kit add-ons are designed to help you get started quickly. These Starter Kits are fully compatible with both uSkinned Site Builder 6 and Umbraco 13, providing a robust foundation to build your website efficiently.
Easy to Upgrade or Get Started
Existing Users
Follow our detailed upgrade guide to transition to the latest version of uSkinned Site Builder and Umbraco 13.
New Users
Free Trial
Sign up for a free trial of uSkinned Site Builder, explore our Visual Designer for customising your site, and take advantage of built-in eCommerce and third-party integrations.
Hosted uSkinned Website
Get started in an instance and sign up for a Hosted uSkinned Website. There is no need to purchase a domain license for Site Builder when you choose uSkinned Hosting — everything you'll need is available in one simple, monthly subscription.
Install
Use our quick installation guide to get uSkinned Site Builder running with Umbraco 13 on your local, self-hosted or cloud environment.
Final Thoughts
The EOL for Umbraco 8 underscores the importance of upgrading to ensure your website remains secure and fully supported. With the latest version of uSkinned Site Builder, you can enjoy a seamless and powerful web-building experience on the stable platform of Umbraco 13. Whether you're an existing user or new to uSkinned, upgrading or starting fresh has never been easier or more beneficial.
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Paul Daly
I am a co-founder and the Creative Lead at uSkinned. It's my responsibility to lead the design and frontend coding efforts for all of our products as well as across each team, including Marketing, Branding, Content and Support.