Happy New Year, Concrete CMS enthusiasts! 🎉 We’re already diving headfirst into 2025, and we’ve got a lot to share about recent developments, ongoing projects, and some exciting community contributions. Let’s get right to it!
Concrete 9.3.9 Released
Last week, we rolled out the 9.3.9 maintenance release. While it’s not a game-changing update, it includes some quality-of-life improvements that make it worth your time. Here are the highlights:
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Dashboard Enhancements: Now, you can Command+Click or Ctrl+Click in dashboard search interfaces (like file manager or page search) to open results in a new tab. It’s a small change, but one that will save time when you’re working on multiple items.
Concrete CMS Version 10: What to Expect
The next major milestone, Concrete CMS Version 10, is in the works, although there’s no official release timeline just yet. Here's what we're focusing on:
- Quality of Life Improvements: Closing out lingering bugs and polishing up features that need extra attention.
- PHP 8 Compatibility: The new version will require PHP 8.x, with better error handling and smoother transitions for add-ons.
- CKEditor Replacement: CKEditor’s licensing changes have prompted us to explore alternatives. While CKEditor 4 will stick around temporarily, we’re working toward an extendable editor model that balances usability and functionality.
Get Your Concrete CMS Swag!
You asked, and we listened. The Concrete CMS swag store is back! Check out the Marketplace landing page for a link to our Bonfire store, where you can grab tees, mugs, and more to show your Concrete pride.
Site Spotlight
This month, we’re highlighting a stunning site by Lemon Brain Glarner Pensionskasse. Featuring modern aesthetics, intuitive navigation, and rich functionality, it’s a testament to what’s possible with Concrete CMS.
Marketplace Updates
Our partners and developers continue to deliver. This month, we’re excited to feature:
PHP Debug Bar
Location Finder
Link Theme
Portfolio
Appointments
Simple Cookie Banner
Parent Link
Simple Buttons
Stucco
Looking Ahead
With so much happening in the community, now’s the perfect time to get involved. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or an enthusiast, there’s always room to contribute. Report bugs, improve documentation, or build something amazing for the Marketplace.
Let’s make 2025 the best year yet for Concrete CMS! See you in February for the next round-up.