Umbraco Upgrade Guide
The complete guide to upgrading your Umbraco website - with tips from our expert team of Umbraco MVP's.
Platinum Rated Umbraco Experts.
When it’s time to move on from an outdated or end-of-life version of Umbraco, we’re here to guide the way. At Reading Room, we help organisations transition smoothly to modern, supported versions of Umbraco, unlocking new features, performance gains, and long-term stability.
Whether you’re on Umbraco 7, 8, or somewhere in between, we’ll use our custom migration tool to help plan, rebuild and enhance, making sure your new platform is accessible, future-ready, and aligned with your organisational goals.
Why upgrade to the latest version?
Major Security Improvements
The latest recommended version of Umbraco benefits from the latest security protocols and updates, ensuring that your website is protected against emerging threats. By upgrading, you can benefit from:
Improved Performance & Experience
Build on the latest recommended version of .NET core, Umbraco versions 10+ have been significantly optimised for performance, allowing you to benefit from:
Future-proofed Digital Platform
Umbraco LTS versions are built with long-term sustainability in mind. By upgrading, you're aligning your website with the future direction of the platform, allowing you to benefit from:
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- What's new in the latest versions
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- Beyond the upgrade - whats next?
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Why choose Reading Room?
Our global team of platinum-rated Umbraco experts are proud to offer a bespoke upgrade experience.
100+ + Successful Projects
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Our Clients
Don't just take our word for it, hundreds of organisations trust us with their website projects - from rebuilds to ongoing maintenance.
"The Reading Room team continues to exceed our expectations. They were instrumental in our digital transformation and have provided unparalleled insight."
Ben Dickens, Head of Technology, UK Coaching
Frequently Asked Questions
Every upgrade project is unique, with varying needs, challenges and processes. We start by ensuring we have a deep understanding of your sites unique features, and we then develop a jargon-free project plan accordingly. An upgrade can range from 1 week, to a few months, but we will be transparent on timelines from the start.
As each project is different, the time and effort taken to complete each project also varies. All quotes include a detailed service breakdown, and include a clear fixed price.
No problem - end-of-life versions can still be upgraded! Even if you are on an earlier version of Umbraco (<8) we are able to upgrade you to a supported version.
When upgrading from an end-of-life version, we recommend upgrading to version 13 (out of 15), as a minimum. This ensures your site can benefit from all the latest features, and will remain supported for a beneficial period of time. At the start of the process we will make a justified recommendation as to whether version 13, 14, or 15 is best for your needs.
Whilst your site will remain functional for now, you will no longer recieve any security updates and patches, therefore putting your site at significant risk of breaches. To ensure compliance, it is crucial to operate your site on an up-to-date and supported Umbraco version.
We offer a range of personalised retainer and maintenance services, to ensure your site remains protected and supported - 24/7. Our dedicated team of Umbraco experts are on-hand to explore your options.