> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.xibosignage.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.xibosignage.com/changelog/readme.md). # Changelog {% updates format="short" %} {% update date="2026-07-29" %} ## Xibo CMS 4.5.0 **Xibo 4.5 is our biggest visual refresh to date - a completely modernised interface with quality of life improvements.** For years, the single most consistent piece of feedback from our community has been that the Xibo interface was starting to show its age. v4.5 is our answer. We've rebuilt the CMS front end on a modern foundation, giving you a cleaner, faster, more intuitive experience across the areas you use most - navigation, reporting, media management and scheduling - without changing how any of your existing content, layouts or displays behave. Everything you know still works exactly as it did; it simply looks and feels better. If you're upgrading from 4.4, there's nothing you need to relearn. Your layouts, schedules, displays and permissions all carry over untouched.
> **The codename for this release is Neujmin. 25D/Neujmin is a periodic comet discovered on 24th February 1916 and not observed since 1927 - 99 years and counting. We promised ourselves a new interface before Neujmin was next seen. Given the comet remains lost, we’d like it on record that we made it with time to spare.** ### What's changed? #### 🆕 New * **Background media uploads**: Historically, uploading large files to the CMS led to waiting times and not being able to use the CMS during upload. We have introduced the agility to drag and drop files directly into the page, and they upload in the background so you’re not stuck waiting * **Media gallery view toggle**: Locating the right media can often be difficult when using only the grid view, especially if you have a lot of items! Now you can switch between views to find and manage media faster - you can find the toggle on the top right of the grid * **Time connected report**: The time connected report in v4.4 can be difficult to get a strong overview of your network’s health. We have reimagined the report, making it simpler to understand, with improved data filtering * **Improved navigation**: 4.5 introduces clearer navigation between pages, such as menuboards. We have included breadcrumbs to show page hierarchy and allow you to go back to where you need to be * **Mobile friendly**: By introducing an industry leading framework, the design of the CMS is responsive to ensure that you can use Xibo on the go from your mobile and tablet devices - we are continuing to improve this as time goes on #### ✨ Improved * **A fully refreshed interface**: A modern, consistent look and feel across the entire CMS, built in React and Tailwind CSS, for improved responsiveness and performance * **Clearer navigation**: Streamlined menus and page layouts to make everyday tasks quicker to reach * **Folders**: Re-imagined folder structure to simply find and organise your data * **Reporting**: Improved the interface for how reports work, specifically the time connected report. The SSP connector report is now part of the All Reports page * **Right-click to delete calendar events**: Remove a scheduled event directly from the calendar by right-clicking it ### Additional information
🐛 Fixes v4.5 introduces multiple fixes and enhancements from v4.4, which can be found on the [GitHub release](https://github.com/xibosignage/xibo-cms/releases/tag/4.5.0).
🆙 Upgrades The one thing to be aware of is the upgrade itself. Because 4.5 is a substantial visual change, we've deliberately put it in your hands rather than rolling it out automatically - so you choose when your team sees the new interface, rather than having it appear mid-session. * **Cloud Hosted customers**: auto-upgrades are disabled for this release. To move to 4.5, log in to [My Account](https://account.xibosignage.com/login) and upgrade your instance manually with one click. * **Self-hosted customers:** Update your docker-compose file to the release-4.5.0 tag, then pull and redeploy. The theme volume will no longer be mounted. If you have a white label, you should follow our new instructions [here](https://docs.xibosignage.com/kb/white-label-application/applying-a-white-label-to-the-cms#applying-white-label-themes). Instructions for installation/upgrade can be [found here](https://xibosignage.com/install-upgrade).
💥 Breaking changes **No content, configuration or player changes are required - your existing layouts, schedules, displays and permissions all continue to work without modification.** However, there are some things that have been removed from v4.5: * Horizontal nav bar * Custom connectors, custom reports, custom twig views, custom display profiles * Report Fault page * Status dashboard clickable charts * Audience reporting connector
🤝 Compatibility * **CMS version:** Xibo CMS 4.5 * **Player app requirements:** this version of the CMS does not have any new player app requirements compared to v4.4. We recommend using player software of the same version as your CMS. The latest versions are [found here](https://xibosignage.com/downloads). * **Browser support:** browser compatibility is the same as with v4.4 * **Themes & branding**: The /web/theme directory is removed. Default branding is now handled via the new /library/brand directory Please note: webOS and Tizen players require v3 R308 and above to function with a v4 CMS.
🔗 Download & Links * **CMS downloads** * Docker: [Linux](https://xibosignage.com/api/downloads/963) / [Windows](https://xibosignage.com/api/downloads/964) * [Apache/Nqinx](https://xibosignage.com/api/downloads/961) / [WAMP/IIS](https://xibosignage.com/api/downloads/962) * **All our** [**latest downloads**](https://xibosignage.com/downloads) * **GitHub** [**release**](https://github.com/xibosignage/xibo-cms/releases/tag/4.5.0) * [**Xibo Documentation**](https://docs.xibosignage.com)
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