This Month in TYPO3: August 2025 [Issue #28]

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

Celebrating all TYPO3 contributors

See who reviewed, translated, tested, and shipped; these quiet heroes turn draft ideas into production reality. Read recap

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
   

Upcoming TYPO3 events

• 8 September — Community Sprint Q3, Düsseldorf
   
• 12 September — DrupalCamp Ruhr
   
• 12–14 September — TYPO3 Camp Munich
   
• 16–17 September — TYPO3 University Days
   
• 17–18 September — DMEXCO
   
• 30 September — Smart Country Convention
   
• 6–7 October — 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
   
• 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
   
• Rector-powered upgrades — Automate refactors, modernize code, and speed LTS transitions with TYPO3 Rector best practices. Upgrade guide

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

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.