Concrete CMS Weekly Roundup

Concrete CMS Weekly Roundup


May 8, 2024
by jessicadunbar

Stay updated with the latest Concrete CMS news! This week's roundup covers the removal of version 8 extensions, the release of CMS 9.2.9 and 8.5.17, and showcases an impressive website built with Concrete.

Version 8 Extensions to be Removed from the Marketplace

Concrete CMS has announced that as of May 15, 2024, version 8 extensions will no longer be supported or sold through their marketplace. Users with v8 sites should ensure all add-ons and theme upgrades are applied as soon as possible to avoid any disruption.

Link: Version 8 Extensions to be Removed from the Marketplace


Announcing CMS 9.2.9 and 8.5.17 Release

Summary: The latest releases of Concrete CMS, versions 9.2.9 and 8.5.17, bring numerous enhancements and bug fixes designed to improve user experience and functionality. Key updates include increased file upload limits, notification improvements, and various bug fixes such as resolving dashboard permissions issues and correcting errors in the calendar block.

Key Enhancements:

  • Notifications: Added interface notifications about the new marketplace coming in version 9.3.0.
  • File Uploads: Increased the drag-and-drop file upload limit to 4GB.
  • System Help: Removed “concrete5” from system help messages.

Key Bug Fixes:

  • Dashboard Permissions: Fixed icons for users without permissions.
  • Page List Filtering: Addressed filtering issues post version 9.2.2.
  • Multisite Form Submission: Corrected form submission errors on multisite setups.
  • Calendar Block: Fixed errors in lightbox mode with certain themes.
  • Email Validation: Resolved issues with user email validation prompts.

Link: Announcing CMS 9.2.9 and 8.5.17 Release


Nealps.com is Built with Concrete!

Summary: Nealps.com, an impressive website built using Concrete CMS, showcases the capabilities and versatility of Concrete for building robust and visually appealing web projects.

Link: Nealps.com

Developer: Myriad

Stay tuned for more updates and remember to keep your Concrete CMS sites updated to take advantage of the latest features and improvements!