We are thrilled to announce the latest CMS release, Xibo v4.4.0. The codename for this version is “Schaumasse”.
24P/Schaumasse is a periodic comet in the Solar System. First discovered on 1st December 1911 as a 12th-magnitude object, the comet passed about 1 degree from Jupiter on 25th October 2025.
Xibo v4.4.0 introduces new functionality and enhancements, with three key updates to scheduling and one new interactive feature, designed to help you schedule content more efficiently and create more flexible interactive experiences.
The CMS now includes a new Scheduling Wizard. This provides a streamlined, step-by-step approach to scheduling content that standardises how events are created in the CMS, helping you schedule content faster and more consistently than before.
The experience of scheduling media and playlists has been improved by aligning it with the new Scheduling Wizard. You can now schedule content more quickly with fewer required steps, while still adjusting optional settings later if needed.
CMS v4.4.0 introduces improvements to the Schedule page to make it easier to view and manage scheduled events across your network.
A new Interactive Trigger called Key Press has been added, allowing you to control interactive content created in Interactive Mode in the Layout Editor. This update provides a simple way to trigger interactive content with your keyboard, without the need for a touchscreen display.
Xibo has updated its Docker configuration from MySQL 8.0 to MySQL 8.4.
Before upgrading, please make sure you have a full backup of your database. While we have taken care to ensure that existing MySQL 8.0 CMS databases upgrade smoothly, a backup is essential in case you need to roll back.
We also recommend reviewing this guide to confirm that your MySQL database user credentials are compatible with MySQL 8.4. If they are not, your CMS service may be disrupted until the issue is resolved.
v4.4.0 introduces over 40 fixes and enhancements from v4.3.1.
You can find information on downloads, installing and upgrading, players, and change logs here.
The full release notes are viewable here.
Please let us know what you think of v4.4.0.
Feel free to leave product feedback directly within the Xibo CMS. Simply click on the floating help button in the bottom right and select 'Feedback'.