Website Updates 2026

We've been busy updating the October CMS website and moving it to a brand new server. This includes the website, Marketplace and the update gateway that powers Composer. You should notice everything runs a little smoother and a little faster now on the latest technology.

User Submitted Content in October CMS v4.4

October CMS v4.4 is out. The headline feature: Tailor, the engine that powers your publishing, now accepts content from your visitors too - comments, contact forms, reviews - with a moderation inbox and spam protection built in. We have wanted this one for a long time.

What's New in October CMS v4.3

Eight new features land today, spanning the frontend, the backend, and developer tooling - document-style plugin forms, a spreadsheet translation editor, native view transitions, AI-aware tooling, and an official debugbar among them.

How to Use AI Coding Tools Effectively with October CMS

October CMS was built on declarative, convention-driven architecture long before AI tools existed. Now those same patterns are exactly what AI coding agents need. Learn how concepts like deep modules, tracer bullets, and test-driven AI workflows apply to your October CMS projects, and how tools like October CMS Boost give AI agents native understanding of the platform out of the box.

eCommerce for October CMS v4.2 is here!

We're excited to announce October CMS version 4.2, and this one is special. Alongside a major modernization of the frontend architecture, we're launching Meloncart, a full eCommerce platform built natively on October CMS.

Introducing Larajax in October CMS v4.1

October CMS v4.1 introduces Larajax, a standalone AJAX library for Laravel, plus the Gateway API for partner automation, template caching with the new {% cache %} tag, and multisite traffic statistics.

Localized Pricing for October CMS

A look at the new localized pricing model introduced with October CMS v4, including what's changed for existing customers and what's new in the billing system.

What's New in October CMS v4!

October CMS version 4 is here. This release focuses on stability, modern tooling, and a better experience for developers and users alike. Below are the key highlights and changes you'll find in this major update.

October CMS Celebrates 10 Years with the v3.7 Release

Today, October CMS celebrates a major milestone—our 10th anniversary! It's been a decade of growth, challenges, and incredible support from our amazing community. What began as a passion project has evolved into a platform we're proud of, thanks to your feedback and enthusiasm.