Craft CMS 5.8

Vienna, July 1, 2025

Craft CMS is living up to its reputation as a flexible and modern content management system with the release of version 5.8. This update is more than just a routine refresh — it’s a true power upgrade for anyone looking to manage content more intelligently, consistently, and efficiently. We've summarized the key highlights for you.

Reusable Content Blocks – Structure Like a Pro

With the new “Content Blocks” field type, you can now define field layouts that serve as reusable building blocks within other layouts (e.g., for entries or categories). This not only promotes consistency in the structure of complex pages but also significantly reduces the time required for initial setup and ongoing maintenance.

Generated Fields – Get More Out of Your Data

The new “Generated Fields” feature lets you use Twig templates to create additional, dynamic field values for elements. While these fields aren’t stored in the database, they behave just like regular custom fields within the system: they can be displayed in the control panel and accessed via the API (templates, GraphQL). It’s perfect for automatically generating recurring information or combining data from other fields.

Matrix Fields: Better Organization with Groups, Search, and Global Controls

If you work with complex Matrix fields, you’re going to love this update. The improvements bring significantly more clarity and control:

Group Block Types: Individual block types within a Matrix field can now be organized into logical groups.
Built-in Search: When there are five or more block types, a search function automatically appears, helping you quickly find the right block.
Global Expand/Collapse: All blocks within a field can now be expanded or collapsed globally with a single click.

Pure Convenience: Inline Search and Quick Entry Creation

Everyday editorial work just got faster:

In relational fields (e.g., Entries, Assets) limited to a single source, selections can now be made directly within the field using inline search—no need for a separate modal window.
Entries fields linked to only one section source now support inline creation of new entries, without having to leave the current context.

More Smart Improvements

Element Indexes: Table view headers (e.g., for entries) can now be collapsed to save space.
Link Field: The field now accepts URLs without a top-level domain (TLD) and displays link labels without a trailing slash.
Accessibility: Image editing is now fully accessible via keyboard and screen reader.
UI Previews: Button, dropdown, and radio button previews in the Form Builder have been improved.

For Admins and Developers

Permissions: New granular permissions now allow for precise control over entry deletion on a per-site basis.
GraphQL: New options and events give developers greater flexibility for custom solutions.
Performance: General performance improvements and bug fixes round out the update.

Conclusion

Craft CMS 5.8 makes working with content and structure even more flexible, efficient, and user-friendly. The new features hit the mark for both editors and developers, once again proving why Craft CMS remains a leader in the headless and hybrid CMS space.

Curious to see Craft CMS 5.8 in action? We’re happy to help you find the best setup — just get in touch to learn more!

Official release notes on GitHub >