The top 5 TYPO3 highlights from TYPO3 Newsletter July 2025

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08/14/2025 | Estimated reading time : min.

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There were a few articles in my last newsletter that received a lot of attention. Today I'll show you the 5 most clicked links and briefly summarize what they are about. Let's go!

1. status labels in the page tree: the most important information always visible

With TYPO3 13 there is an exciting new feature: You can now display important status information directly in the page tree! The AfterPageTreeItemsPreparedEvent allows you to modify the PageTree and extend it with colored labels or status icons. This allows you to see at a glance whether a page is SEO-optimized or whether translations are missing. Perfect for enforcing best practices in your TYPO3 projects without setting hard limits.

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2. learn TYPO3: Why old methods slow you down

Do you know this? At TYPO3 meetups, everyone talks about site sets and content blocks while you wonder what they're even talking about. This article shows why you're becoming increasingly inefficient with old TYPO3 methods. While it takes you two hours to create a custom content type, someone else can do it in 20 minutes with content blocks. It's time to update your knowledge - otherwise you'll go from expert to dinosaur.

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3rd Components Have Landed in Fluid

Big news for TYPO3 developers: Fluid 4.3 brings Components! These reusable, HTML-like tags are based on Fluid templates and work without PHP code. They enable a modern, component-based workflow that makes your frontend work more modular and maintainable. The components also improve collaboration between frontend and backend developers through clear integration APIs - a real game changer for your TYPO3 projects!

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4th TYPO3 updates and GDPR: Why "running after all" becomes expensive

The sentence "The website is running" can be expensive! The GDPR makes TYPO3 updates a legal obligation, as it requires the "state of the art" for data security. Those who operate outdated systems with known security vulnerabilities risk fines of up to 20 million euros or 4% of their annual turnover. As an agency or freelancer, you bear responsibility - inform your customers and document your advice in writing.

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5th Embracing Standardization to Enable More TYPO3 Websites

TYPO3 traditionally shines on large, complex projects - but what about smaller budgets? This article shows how standardization can help make TYPO3 websites cost-effective for smaller projects. Using ready-made components such as themes and content elements can save time, which can then be invested in creative aspects. The example of the TYPO3 website builder "toujou" demonstrates how standardization and accessibility can be considered together.

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Conclusion

From new core features to component-based templates and GDPR requirements - these five articles show just how lively the TYPO3 world is. Whether you're a developer, editor or project manager, it's worth staying on the ball!

Do you have questions about any of the topics? Feel free to write me a comment.

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[Translate to English:] Wolfgang Wagner, TYPO3 Experte und Trainer

Hi, I'm Wolfgang.

I have been working with TYPO3 since 2006. Not in theory, but in real projects with real deadlines. I've probably had the problems you're having three times already.

At some point, I started putting my knowledge into video courses. Not because I like being in front of the camera, but because I kept hearing the same questions over and over again. There are now hundreds of videos. Every single one was the result of a specific question from a specific project.

What makes me different from a YouTube tutorial: I not only know the solution, but also the context. Why something works. When it doesn't work. And which mistakes you can avoid because I've already made them.

As a member of the TYPO3 Education Committee, I make sure that the certification exams are kept up to date. What is tested there flows directly into my courses.