payload Releases

Added an LLM eval suite for Payload conventions, stabilized read replica support for Postgres, and improved storage adapter reliability. It also fixes various bugs related to auth, caching, and Next.js compatibility.

Apr 1, 2026

Added a `disableUnique` property to slug fields for better multi-tenant support and fixed database query issues in MongoDB and Postgres. It also updates storage adapters and Next.js templates.

Mar 20, 2026

This patch release addresses text field validation issues, improves cookie authentication validation, and fixes various UI bugs like stale data modals and block clipboard paste errors.

Mar 16, 2026

Upgraded the Lexical rich text editor from 0.35.0 to 0.41.0 and separated block icon configuration. It also adds i18n translations for modular dashboards and improves German translations.

Mar 4, 2026

Introduced a TypeScript plugin for import paths, stabilized the trash feature with granular delete access control, and added configurable widget fields to dashboards. The MCP plugin also moved out of beta.

Feb 27, 2026

This release introduces significant features including custom ID support in db.create, MCP plugin migration to mcp-handler, and Local API depth consistency. It also includes numerous bug fixes across plugins and UI components.

Feb 18, 2026

Bug fix release addressing issues with admin thumbnails, file uploads, CSP headers, and various UI components.

Feb 11, 2026

Minor release with import/export limits feature and various bug fixes including Next.js version support updates.

Feb 9, 2026

Feature release adding navigation component slots and improved Next.js server function context handling, plus performance improvements.

Feb 5, 2026

Major feature release with access override in hooks, strictDraftTypes enforcement, custom UnpublishButton, R2 multipart uploads, and UI improvements.

Jan 30, 2026

Added full support for Next.js 16, SQLite Write-Ahead Logging (WAL) mode, and a predefined migration for `blocksAsJSON`. It also exposes requestHandler to live preview hooks.

Jan 23, 2026

Added experimental `localizeStatus` for per-locale unpublishing functionality and depth parameter support for MCP tools. It also fixes various bugs in MongoDB, Ecommerce, and UI components.

Jan 16, 2026

A minor bug fix release that removes a debug console.log statement from the Form component to clean up the UI.

Jan 13, 2026

This release introduces advanced job queue concurrency controls, strict TypeScript types for drafts, and major updates to the import/export and e-commerce plugins.

Jan 13, 2026

Enhances the REST API with multi-column sorting and expands rich text capabilities, while fixing critical S3 upload security issues.

Jan 5, 2026

Introduces modular dashboard widgets and AI development resources, alongside fixes for multi-tenant and upload security.

Dec 19, 2025

A maintenance release focusing on route matching and admin URL formatting to ensure compatibility with Next.js routing configurations.

Dec 15, 2025

Addresses a critical security vulnerability (CVE) in Next.js and fixes several UI and lexical block issues.

Dec 14, 2025

A security release addressing high-severity Denial of Service and Source Code Exposure vulnerabilities affecting React 19 and Next.js.

Dec 11, 2025

Fixes cross-platform path resolution and improves error handling for Next.js server functions.

Dec 10, 2025