Current TYPO3 Versions
TYPO3 Versions with Official Long Term Support
TYPO3 Long Term Support (LTS) versions come out-of-the-box with 3 years of official support, so you don't have to worry about maintenance and security updates during this period. Marketing Factory always builds new customer projects on the basis of the latest TYPO3 LTS version: At this time, this list includes the following versions.
TYPO3 Version 13.4 LTS – Focus on Usability and Performance
In October 2024, the latest TYPO3 version 13.4 LTS (Long Term Support) was released under the claim “Ride the Wave.”
Long Term Support means that this version is actively maintained and regularly updated by the TYPO3 community. These updates include both functional improvements and important security patches. The regular maintenance phase runs until December 31, 2027.
After that, an Extended Long Term Support (ELTS) period can be purchased for an additional three years, which means: official support for TYPO3 v13 will finally end on December 31, 2030.
What’s new in TYPO3 v13 LTS?
TYPO3 v13 continues the ongoing modernization of the system. The backend has been further refined to deliver a cleaner, faster, and more accessible user experience. New features include a right-to-left interface for languages such as Arabic and Hebrew, as well as a Dark Mode for the TYPO3 backend.
Numerous core optimizations further improve the system’s overall performance.
With PHP 8.2 as the new minimum requirement, TYPO3 v13 benefits from modern language features and significantly enhanced runtime performance – a clear step toward greater efficiency and long-term sustainability.
The page tree is a central element of the TYPO3 backend and typically reflects a website’s navigation structure. In version 13, it has been re-implemented as a reactive page tree, offering smoother rendering, native drag-and-drop functionality, optimized API endpoints, and the use of local browser storage for improved performance and usability.
Editors can now use the TYPO3 backend in right-to-left (RTL) languages such as Arabic, Hebrew, Kurdish (Sorani), Persian (Farsi), Urdu, Kashmiri, and Pashto. This enhancement facilitates international collaboration in global organizations and enables local language versions of a website to be created more efficiently with the help of native speakers.
With the new Dark Mode, the TYPO3 backend introduces a modern, high-contrast interface that not only looks stylish but also reduces eye strain. This is especially important when working in low-light environments. Editors can customize their experience and choose whether the system automatically switches between light and dark themes based on the time of day or personal preference.
TYPO3 now natively supports modern image formats such as WebP and AVIF — delivering better performance while maintaining excellent image quality.
In addition, SVG graphics can now be cropped directly in the backend or via Fluid ViewHelpers. TYPO3 processes these images natively as SVG files instead of converting them to PNG or JPG, saving storage space and ensuring crisp, high-quality visuals on all devices.
With Site Sets, TYPO3 introduces a modern concept for managing website configurations. All relevant settings are bundled in a single, centralized set that can be easily extended or reused. This is making multi-domain projects more structured and efficient. A new, intuitive backend interface allows editors and developers to adjust, override, and apply default settings across projects with ease.
TYPO3 Version 12.4 LTS – Focus on Security and Usability
TYPO3 version 12.4 with Long-Term Support (LTS) was launched in April 2023 with the slogan "Here To Save The Day". Long-Term Support means that this version will be further developed by the TYPO3 community and regularly updated. These updates will include technical enhancements and security patches. The regular maintenance phase will run until April 30, 2026.
After this period, Long-Term Support will be offered for version 12.3 LTS, which can be extended for up to 3 years – this will end on April 30, 2029.
What's new in version 12.4 LTS?
Once again, the user interface of the TYPO3 backend has been modernized in many places and designed to be more intuitive. It also introduces new features for improved security of users and the system.
With PHP 8.1 as the new minimum requirement for TYPO3 v12, not only new possibilities in development are available. The current PHP versions also significantly increase the performance of TYPO3.
In the file list, your editors can now quickly and conveniently switch between a list and a tile view. The new tile view offers significantly larger preview images and a clearer presentation by dispensing with technical details.
In addition, you can now drag and drop files and folders in the file list to other folders.
The search functionality in the backend is now displayed in a separate window (modal). Here, the search results are displayed as soon as you enter the search term. The results are grouped by type and can also be filtered.
Depending on the record type, you can open the results for editing, display them in the list view or view them in the frontend.
TYPO3 now has configurable password policies for both backend and frontend users. By default, at least 8 characters with at least one digit, one capital letter and one special character are required.
Not only can these guidelines be customized, but they can also be supplemented with custom rules - for example, with a password blacklist.
The HTTP header Content-Security-Policy (CSP) can protect your website visitors from Cross-Site Scripting and Data Injection attacks. The web browser will only load the content (e.g. scripts) defined in the CSP. All other content from potentially unsafe sources is effectively blocked.
TYPO3 v12 includes a flexible policy builder for this purpose, both for the basic configuration of the CSP and to modify it through extensions when required. Besides the frontend of your website(s), the TYPO3 backend is also protected by a CSP. Violations of any CSP are listed in a new backend module where they can be reviewed.
TYPO3 now offers a unified solution for incoming and outgoing webhooks. This simplifies communication with third-party systems. A simple practical example: when the contents of an external product database are imported into TYPO3 and output, the relevant caches in TYPO3 can be automatically flushed when changes are made in the external system.