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Statamic 6 is Coming — What to Expect from the Next Major Release

Statamic 6 is almost here. From a modern Vue 3-powered control panel to Antlers Components and new security features — here’s what’s coming and why it matters.

Daniel Plomp

14 Oct 2025 — 3 min read

The calm before the release

The Statamic team has been quietly crafting something special. With version 6 on the horizon, the CMS is gearing up for its most significant update since v3 — a blend of fresh design, modern developer tooling, and a renewed focus on performance and usability.

Statamic has always stood out for combining Laravel’s elegance with a content-first approach. Now, version 6 aims to push that philosophy even further — refining what works, modernizing what doesn’t, and preparing for the future of content management.

A refreshed Control Panel built with Vue 3

One of the biggest shifts is under the hood: the control panel is being rebuilt with Vue 3 and Inertia.js.
This means faster loading, smoother transitions, and a foundation that’s easier to extend with custom add-ons.

The new interface feels cleaner, sharper, and more accessible. Expect a dark mode, command palette, and instant field loading — all focused on helping editors move through content creation faster.

Developers can also look forward to more flexibility when extending the CP, thanks to new APIs and a modular architecture that plays nicely with Laravel.

Better developer experience

Statamic 6 introduces several improvements aimed squarely at developers:

Antlers Components for reusable, composable templates
Simplified blueprint inheritance and more predictable field handling
A smoother build process and updated CLI tools
Improved developer feedback and debugging output

These small but meaningful upgrades make day-to-day development faster, cleaner, and less repetitive.
As one early tester put it:

“Statamic 6 feels like it was designed for developers who live inside Laravel.”

Performance and caching upgrades

Speed has always been one of Statamic’s strongest features, and version 6 takes it up a notch.
You can expect:

Faster Stache indexing
Smarter caching for collections and global content
Lower memory usage on large sites
Better multi-site performance and synchronization

For large-scale projects, these refinements can shave precious seconds off build times and make the backend noticeably snappier.

Security and authentication

Security gets a boost, too.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is now part of the core, bringing built-in protection without relying on third-party add-ons.
There are also updates to session handling (with Laravel Sanctum integration expected) and more granular role-based permissions for teams with complex workflows.

Add-ons and ecosystem updates

The move to Vue 3 means some add-ons will need updates, especially those with custom control panel interfaces.
However, Statamic’s core team is ensuring a smooth transition — and the Marketplace will highlight compatibility as the release approaches.

Developers can already explore the new Control Panel API, which opens up more powerful ways to build and distribute add-ons in the Statamic 6 ecosystem.

Roadmap and release timeline

Statamic 6 is expected to arrive in early 2026, with public betas likely to appear before the end of the year.
Version 5 will continue to receive support for a while, following Statamic’s official release and support policy.

If you’re curious, you can already start exploring the 6.x branch on GitHub — just be aware that it’s still in active development.

What it means for you

For developers, Statamic 6 means a more modern stack, better tooling, and a cleaner foundation for building custom experiences.
For content editors, it means a faster, more intuitive control panel that gets out of the way and lets them focus on what matters: content.
And for agencies, it means a stronger, future-proof CMS to build on for years to come.

Final thoughts

Statamic 6 isn’t just another upgrade — it’s a statement of intent.
A commitment to modern web development, long-term stability, and a better everyday experience for everyone who builds or edits with it.

If you’ve been holding off on adopting Statamic, this upcoming release might just be the best time to jump in.