Umbraco 17 Release Candidate: What It Means for Your Website
Umbraco has officially released the Umbraco 17 Release Candidate, marking the final stage before the full launch on November 27.
This version will be the next Long-Term Support (LTS) release meaning extended stability, regular updates, and long-term reliability for businesses using Umbraco as their content management system (CMS).
As an Umbraco-based web agency, One Tech Nepal is always focused on building secure, high-performing, and scalable websites for our clients.
Here’s what’s new in simple terms and why it matters for your business :
1. Load Balancing for the Backoffice
Previously, load balancing was only available for the front end.
Now, Umbraco 17 allows backoffice load balancing, which means multiple servers can share the workload.
This is a huge advantage for larger editorial teams or businesses managing high-traffic websites — offering more stability, faster response times, and better scalability.
2. Performance & Cache Improvements
Umbraco 17 includes improved internal caching and background processing, making the platform more efficient.
This means faster load times, smoother updates, and overall better website performance.
3. Consistent Date Handling
All system dates are now stored in UTC format.
In simpler terms, this helps prevent time-zone errors during publishing and scheduling — a small but impactful change that improves accuracy and consistency across your website.
4. Enhanced Backoffice Experience
Umbraco continues to refine its user interface to make content editing easier and more intuitive.
Cleaner layouts and content structure
Better visibility of publishing states
Restored Umbraco news dashboard with quick access to resources
It’s now more editor-friendly, helping content teams work faster with fewer clicks.
5. Built on .NET 10
Umbraco 17 runs on Microsoft’s latest .NET 10 framework, making it faster, more secure, and ready for future development needs.
This upgrade also ensures improved compatibility with modern tools and integrations.
Why This Update Matters
For businesses using Umbraco 13 or older versions, upgrading to Umbraco 17 means:
Better website performance
Long-term support and stability
Easier team collaboration
Enhanced data consistency and accuracy
It’s a strong foundation for scaling your website and ensuring long-term digital growth.
How We Can Help
At One Tech Nepal, we specialize in Umbraco website development, migration, and upgrade services.
Our team ensures a smooth transition to newer versions while keeping your website optimized for performance, SEO, and security.
If you’re planning to upgrade or want to learn more about what Umbraco 17 means for your business, feel free to reach out to us - we’re happy to guide you through every step.
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