--- title: "This Month in TYPO3: August 2025 [Issue #28]" url: "https://news.typo3.com/article/this-month-in-typo3-august-2025-issue-28" description: August saw an open call for Q4 community-budget ideas, a milestone localization update welcoming new language teams, and a heartfelt tribute to Symfony’s Ryan Weaver. It’s a month to propose bold initiatives, amplify global voices, and appreciate mentors who shaped our craft. image: "https://news.typo3.com/_assets/d1e01514e4c4a5b3147940fa2ec50682/Images/og-image-news.jpg" date: 2026-06-11 modified: 2026-06-11 categories: - "Product Updates & Roadmap" --- # This Month in TYPO3: August 2025 [Issue #28] - [Product Updates & Roadmap](https://news.typo3.com/article/category/product-updates-roadmap) This Month in TYPO3: August 2025 \[Issue #28\] ============================================== 07 September 2025 ![](https://news.typo3.com/fileadmin/_processed_/a/e/csm_This-Month-In-TYPO3-august-2025_03733231dd.webp) August saw an open call for Q4 community-budget ideas, a milestone localization update welcoming new language teams, and a heartfelt tribute to Symfony’s Ryan Weaver. It’s a month to propose bold initiatives, amplify global voices, and appreciate mentors who shaped our craft. - ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/95f96580f8fd091e8208063da542b3b6.png)[Sanjay Chauhan](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/sanjay-chauhan) Two steady core releases and a fresh ELTS keep sites safe, while committee updates and DMEXCO previews show TYPO3’s outreach muscle. September’s calendar is packed — sprints, camps, and University Days — so polish proposals, invite translators, and plan your next contribution together with the community. Security and maintenance releases --------------------------------- **TYPO3 13.4.16 & 12.4.35** — maintenance releases published Release notes **TYPO3 13.4.17 & 12.4.36** — maintenance releases published. Full changelog **ELTS 9, 10, and 11** — Extended support patches tighten session handling, update dependencies, and sustain older LTS projects confidently. [Details](https://typo3.com/blog/typo3-9554-10453-and-11547-elts-released) Celebrating all TYPO3 contributors ---------------------------------- See who reviewed, translated, tested, and shipped; these quiet heroes turn draft ideas into production reality. [Read recap](https://typo3.com/blog/coders-corner-august-2025) Insights from the TYPO3 Association and TYPO3 Company ----------------------------------------------------- - **Call for community budget ideas Q4/2025** — Pitch tools, docs, and outreach concepts before the deadline and help steer next quarter’s priorities. Submission article - **Community Expansion Committee update** — Mentorship, meetups, and regional outreach accelerated contributor pipelines across new markets and time zones. Activity report - **Q2/2025 budget results** — Delivered Rector rules, onboarding resources, and event templates that reduce friction for teams adopting TYPO3. Results summary - **Localization Team milestone** — New language contributors joined and string coverage rose again, improving accessibility and editor confidence worldwide. Team update - **DMEXCO 2025 preview** — Five compelling reasons why marketers should meet TYPO3 in Cologne to explore omnichannel content and open-source ROI. [Event teaser](https://typo3.com/blog/dmexco-2025-five-reasons-to-be-excited) Upcoming TYPO3 events --------------------- - **8 September** — [Community Sprint Q3, Düsseldorf](https://news.typo3.com/event/20250908-typo3-community-sprint-q3-2025) - **12 September** — [DrupalCamp Ruhr](https://news.typo3.com/event/20250912-drupalcamp-ruhr) - **12–14 September** — [TYPO3 Camp Munich](https://news.typo3.com/event/20250912-typo3-camp-munich) - **16–17 September** — [TYPO3 University Days](https://news.typo3.com/event/20250916-typo3-university-days-2025) - **17–18 September** — [DMEXCO](https://news.typo3.com/event/20250917-dmexco) - **30 September** — [Smart Country Convention](https://news.typo3.com/event/20250930-smart-country-convention) - **6–7 October** — [TYPO3 Camp London](https://news.typo3.com/event/20251006-typo3-camp-london) TYPO3 Community and Ecosystem Insights -------------------------------------- - **Content Blocks international exchange** — Major feature releases and workshops align efforts for faster adoption. Read article - **Bringing Czech to TYPO3** — A translator’s journey shows how one language team can spark regional participation and growth. Journey story - **TYPO3 v14 October code sprint** — Contributors will focus on on building amazing new features for the next release. [Sprint sign-up](https://news.typo3.com/event/20251027-typo3-v14-code-sprint) - **Remembering Ryan Weaver** — Lina Wolf honors Ryan’s mentorship and the bridges he built between Symfony and TYPO3. Tribute - **Editor resources for v13** — Tutorials demystify workspaces, reusable content, and media workflows for efficient, confident editing. [Editor guides](https://typo3.com/blog/typo3-v13-editors-resources) - **Rector-powered upgrades** — Automate refactors, modernize code, and speed LTS transitions with TYPO3 Rector best practices. [Upgrade guide](https://t3planet.de/en/blog/typo3-rector-upgrade/) Share Your TYPO3 Story and Get Recognized ----------------------------------------- Built a multilingual portal, mentored first-time contributors, or shipped an innovative extension? Inspire peers and earn a spotlight in a future issue. [Submit story](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL6CAGcR7Vtj9YNWg0Wo4_52xY9bXLNldZ8X1y8jEcMZqMjQ/viewform) Appreciation of the Month ------------------------- To every reviewer trimming legacy code, every translator adding new strings, and every organizer coordinating venues and sponsors — thank you. Your dedication powers stable releases, inclusive documentation, and vibrant meetups. TYPO3 thrives because you share skills, welcome newcomers, and keep our open-source spirit bright. ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/b84690108d71330fe38a0efc8ecd8232.png) About the Author [Sanjay Chauhan](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/sanjay-chauhan) [More posts by this author](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/sanjay-chauhan)