Smarter Sharing and Better File Insight in Concrete CMS 9.4.0

Smarter Sharing and Better File Insight in Concrete CMS 9.4.0


May 15, 2025
by jessicadunbar

Concrete CMS 9.4.0 isn't just about visual improvements—it also delivers powerful new tools that make your content more discoverable, measurable, and socially connected.

In this post, we’re taking a closer look at three new features that enhance content sharing, file management, and social integration:

  • Built-in Open Graph support
  • A new Total File Downloads column in the File Manager
  • Bluesky added to supported Social Links

These updates make life easier for content editors, marketers, and site managers who need more control over how their content appears across platforms and how it's being used.

Open Graph Support Comes to the Core

One of the most significant enhancements in 9.4.0 is the addition of native Open Graph tag support. Open Graph tags control how your content appears when shared on social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Slack, Discord, and others.

To find settings for Open Graph Navigate to: System & Settings → Social & Sharing → Open Graph

Now Open Graph is built directly into the CMS and can be configured from the Dashboard.

You can now define Open Graph tag values using attributes from your pages. This makes it easy to pull in consistent, dynamic content without duplicating fields or managing separate metadata.

From the new Open Graph Dashboard page, you can set:

  • og:type – Default is "website"
  • og:title – Typically the page title
  • og:description – A short description or teaser
  • og:thumbnail – A preview image for link previews
  • fb:app_id – Facebook App ID for analytics or integrations
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    Open Graph Settings

    This is the Open Graph settings page in the Dashboard. All default fields are shown: og:type, og:title, og:description, og:thumbnail, and fb:app_id. Ideal for illustrating the new configuration interface.

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    Meta Title or Page Title Chooser

    This screenshot displays the Open Graph settings dropdown for selecting which title field should populate the og:title tag. The user can choose between core properties such as Page Title or Meta Title, giving control over whether the Open Graph title reflects the standard page name or a more SEO-optimized meta title.

Track Engagement with Total File Downloads

Also new in 9.4.0 is the option to display Total File Downloads in the File Manager. To find the number of downloads for an asset: Go to the Dashboard → Files→ File Manager

This feature gives you a quick way to track the performance and popularity of downloaded assets like:

  • White papers
  • Product sheets
  • Instruction manuals
  • Brochures
  • Application forms
  • Images

This added column gives editors and site managers more insight into how content is performing without needing to dig into logs or external analytics.

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    File Manager
    Standard view of the File Manager with default columns like Name, Type, Date Modified, and Size. This image serves as a baseline, before the new Downloads column is added.

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    Advanced Search Download Settings

    The Advanced Search panel in the File Manager with the “Customize Results” tab open. A pink arrow highlights the new Downloads checkbox, which can be toggled on to display the Downloads column in search results and default views.

     

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    File Manager Showing Downloads

    The new Downloads column is active. A specific file, “Jess and Jackie.jpg,” is highlighted to show that it has been downloaded 3 times. This demonstrates the usefulness of download tracking for editors monitoring file engagement.

Bluesky Now Supported in Social Links

In 9.4.0, Concrete CMS expands support for modern platforms by adding Bluesky to the Social Links block. Now you can easily link to your Bluesky profile alongside Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more.

How to Add Bluesky

  1. Edit any block using the Social Links feature
  2. Click “Add” and select Bluesky
  3. Enter your Bluesky profile URL

Your Bluesky link will now appear wherever your Social Links block is used.

Bluesky

These Features Are Available Now

All of these updates are included in Concrete CMS 9.4.0 and the follow-up patch 9.4.1.

Combine them with other new features like dark mode, auto-refreshing Boards, smarter background tasks, and new Atomik theme skins to bring even more power and flexibility to your site.

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