--- title: "This Month in TYPO3: January, 2025 [Issue #21]" url: "https://news.typo3.com/article/this-month-in-typo3-january-2025-issue-21" description: "Welcome to the January 2025 edition of our TYPO3 roundup! With the new year in full swing, we’re seeing important security releases, fresh community milestones, and strategic updates from the TYPO3 Association and TYPO3 Company." 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: January, 2025 [Issue #21] - [Product Updates & Roadmap](https://news.typo3.com/article/category/product-updates-roadmap) This Month in TYPO3: January, 2025 \[Issue #21\] ================================================ 04 February 2025 ![](https://news.typo3.com/fileadmin/_processed_/6/6/csm_This-Month-In-TYPO3-Monthly-update-jan25_d1202fe0a2.webp) Welcome to the January 2025 edition of our TYPO3 roundup! With the new year in full swing, we’re seeing important security releases, fresh community milestones, and strategic updates from the TYPO3 Association and TYPO3 Company. - ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/95f96580f8fd091e8208063da542b3b6.png)[Sanjay Chauhan](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/sanjay-chauhan) Of special note is the Roadmap for TYPO3 v14, which outlines high-level objectives and strategic goals shaping TYPO3’s future. Stay ahead by checking out the [roadmap here](https://typo3.org/article/roadmap-for-typo3-v14-the-high-level-objectives-and-strategic-goals). **TYPO3 Core Highlights** ------------------------- Making a secure start to 2025, TYPO3 has released essential patches and enhancements to safeguard your sites and promote ongoing innovation. ### **Security and Maintenance Releases** Stay ahead of vulnerabilities, improve performance, and ensure a stable experience for you and your users. - Explore the latest security release (13.4.3 and 12.4.25) - [Strengthen ELTS installations](https://typo3.com/blog/typo3-9549-10448-and-11542-elts-released) - Refine performance in 13.4.4 and 12.4.26 - [Additional ELTS fixes](https://typo3.com/blog/typo3-9550-10449-and-11543-elts-released) ### **Celebrating All TYPO3 Contributors** The TYPO3 community thrives on the hard work and passion of coders and non-coders alike, who create, test, and refine our CMS. Their ongoing efforts ensure that TYPO3 remains powerful and flexible. [Check out the hats tipped to our contributors in January 2025](https://typo3.com/blog/january-2025-developer-appreciation-day-dad) **Insights From the TYPO3 Association and TYPO3 Company** --------------------------------------------------------- **TYPO3 v14 Roadmap: What’s Next?** *By Rachel Foucard* A look at high-level plans guiding TYPO3’s evolution toward its next major release. Get the roadmap details **A Year of Growth: TYPO3’s Biggest Moments** *By Joeline Bersch* TYPO3’s 2024 retrospective showcases major achievements and new beginnings shaping the platform’s future. [Read the reflection](https://typo3.com/blog/reflecting-on-2024-a-year-of-milestones-growth-and-community-1) **How GSB 11 Is Transforming German Government With Open Source** *By Panagiotis Semitekolos* Discover how TYPO3 is fueling transparent and efficient digital services in governmental environments. [Dive into the modernization process](https://typo3.com/blog/gsb-11-open-source-cms-modernizing-german-government) **TYPO3 Documentation Team: A Year in Review** *By Beatrice Finocchiaro* Review key documentation enhancements and see what’s planned to further improve resources for users. Check out the team’s report **Got an Idea? Submit Your TYPO3 Budget Proposal for Q2/2025** *By Ingo Schmitt* Your ideas can drive TYPO3’s next big leaps. Submit community-backed proposals to shape upcoming priorities. Submit your budget ideas **TYPO3 CMS: Your Beginner’s Guide** *By Tom Warwick* A practical entry point for newcomers wanting to harness TYPO3’s advanced features with minimal hassle. [Begin your TYPO3 journey](https://typo3.com/blog/getting-started-with-typo3-cms) **Upcoming TYPO3 Events** ------------------------- **7 February 2025: E-Commerce Kohlfahrt** A unique event mixing e-commerce best practices with traditional German Kohlfahrt festivities. [More details](https://typo3.org/event/20250207-e-commerce-kohlfahrt) **12 February 2025: TYPO3 Marketing Team Sprint** Collaborate with marketing experts and develop strategies to boost TYPO3’s global reach. [Register now](https://typo3.org/event/20250212-typo3-marketing-team-sprint) **13 February 2025: Webcamp Venlo** An annual gathering for TYPO3 developers and enthusiasts to share insights and forge new partnerships. [Join Webcamp Venlo](https://typo3.org/event/20250213-webcamp-venlo) **15 March 2025: T3Board** Engage with community leaders to influence TYPO3’s roadmap while enjoying a relaxed environment. [Learn more](https://typo3.org/event/20250315-t3board) **15 March 2025: CloudFest Hackathon** Brainstorm and build cloud-ready solutions in a high-energy hackathon setting. [Hackathon info](https://typo3.org/event/20250315-cloudfest-hackathon) **20 March 2025: TYPO3 Camp Mitteldeutschland** A weekend of networking, workshops, and knowledge-sharing among TYPO3 fans. [Get the camp details](https://typo3.org/event/20250320-typo3-camp-mitteldeutschland) **TYPO3 Community and Ecosystem Insights** ------------------------------------------ **FOSDEM 2024: Chatting With Oliver Bartsch About Open Source** *By Mathias Bolt Lesniak* A journey to FOSDEM (conference hosts more than 5000 developers) on behalf of TYPO3, recounted by Oliver Bartsch. Full interview **Content Blocks & TYPO3 v13 LTS: Now Maintained by FriendsOfTYPO3** *By André Kraus* A strategic move enhancing collaboration and fueling rapid innovation on content blocks. See the details **Why In-Person TYPO3 Events Matter: A Talk With Marc Thiele** *By Kendall Litton* Marc explains why face-to-face connections remain vital in driving TYPO3’s open-source spirit. [Hear Marc’s perspective](https://typo3.com/blog/the-importance-of-community-and-in-person-events-with-marc-thiele) **From Symfony to TYPO3: Documentation Search Frontend** *By Mathias Bolt Lesniak* When the much-improved functionality at docs.typo3.org was implemented, it still missed a nice-looking frontend. Read more **Thinking of Switching CMS? Here’s Your Ultimate Migration Guide** *By Panagiotis Semitekolos* Plan and execute seamless transitions to TYPO3 or another CMS platform. [Learn more](https://typo3.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-cms-migration) **How AI Can Give Your Business a Competitive Edge** *By Panagiotis Semitekolos* Gain insights into adopting AI for robust, future-ready TYPO3 solutions. [Read more](https://typo3.com/blog/how-to-leverage-ai-in-a-competitive-business-world) **TYPO3 v13 Migration Guide for Developers** *By Sanjay Chauhan* From planning to deployment, a thorough guide on upgrading projects to TYPO3 v13. [Follow the migration steps](https://t3planet.de/en/blog/typo3-v13-migration-guide/) **Share Your TYPO3 Story and Get Recognized!** ---------------------------------------------- Your projects, events, and personal contributions are the lifeblood of TYPO3’s open-source community. By sharing your successes and lessons learned, you help others take inspiration and fuel further growth. Let’s celebrate your journey and keep the TYPO3 spirit thriving! [Submit Your Story](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Y5PTlJydJxQy6qRWflB8lWMuNWizCRFwbnlmegigWSI/) **Appreciate Contributors of the Month** ---------------------------------------- Thank you to everyone who helped make January 2024 a TYPO3 milestone. Your dedication, whether through code, documentation, or community leadership, propels TYPO3 to new heights. Keep pushing boundaries, and let’s continue building a strong open-source foundation together! ![](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) Additional contributors ----------------------- - Publisher - ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/d2606120ccc43c7846fe40337be2bc1e.png)Mathias Bolt Lesniak