FilamentPHP v4 is here. Faster. Smarter. More powerful.
Why it matters for devs and content creators:
- Better performance means less wait time.
- Tailwind CSS v4 brings cleaner themes and faster builds.
- MFA adds security without complexity.
- Nested resources and client-side scripts cut boilerplate.
- Custom-data tables, rich editing, bulk actions—all built-in.
What’s New in Filament v4
1. Blazing Fast Performance
Tables render 2–3× faster. Fewer Blade views. Less HTML. Your app feels snappy.
2. Tailwind CSS v4 & Dynamic Colors
Responsive, modern design system. Theming uses OKLCH color model — more accurate, more vivid.
3. Built-In Multi-Factor Authentication
Out-of-the-box support for TOTP (like Google Authenticator) and email codes. Extra security, zero fuss.
4. Nested Resources
URLs and breadcrumbs reflect resource hierarchy. Organize content like Lessons inside Courses with ease.
5. Rich New Form Fields
TipTap editor, sliders, code editor, table repeater—all new. TipTap supports custom blocks, merge tags, and private image uploads.
6. Client-Side JS Helpers & Partial Rendering
Cut the trips to the server. Use hiddenJs() and afterStateUpdatedJs() to hide or update UI instantly.
Partial rendering updates just what changes.
7. Tables Backed by Custom Data
No Eloquent model? No problem. Use arrays or APIs. Tables still support search, sort, pagination, and actions.
8. Bulk Actions, Upgraded
Improve authorization per record. Notify users with success/failure counts grouped by reason. Backend chunking boosts speed.
9. Unified Actions Across UI
One namespace for all actions. One import. More reusability across tables, forms, and infolists.
10. Refined Docs & DX Improvements
More examples. Cross-references. Cleaner structure. Docs are easier to navigate.
11. Extra Developer Tools
Enums with IDE hints (like Heroicon), FilamentTimezone, ISO formatting, and form state retention when creating multiple records.
Release and Upgrade
Released August 12, 2025 — officially stable.
Installation and migration from v3 → v4 is smooth. Upgrade scripts handle most of the work.
Developers on Reddit report:
“Upgrade tool helps a lot... biggest thing was upgrading to Tailwind 4.”
“Some plugins not ready yet—give authors time.”
Why Filament v4 Wins for CMS Builders
Because building admin panels should be easy:
- Fast development, fast performance — UI-heavy pages now respond in a flash.
- Fewer surprises — Client-side JS, improved docs, and powerful form tools mean less debugging.
- Modern, accessible UI — With Tailwind v4, nested structure, better accessibility, and theming controls, interfaces look and work better.
- Secure by default — MFA baked in—no plugin, no hustle.
If you're building admin panels, dashboards, user portals—or even custom CMS features—Filament v4 lowers the friction dramatically.
Quick Feature Summary
- Performance: Tables render 2–3× faster; fewer Blade views.
- Tailwind v4: OKLCH color model, faster builds.
- MFA: Out-of-box support with TOTP + email codes.
- Nested Resources: Logical URLs, better content hierarchy.
- New Fields: TipTap editor, sliders, code editor, repeaters.
- Client-Side Helpers:
hiddenJs(),afterStateUpdatedJs(), partial rendering. - Custom Data Tables: Support arrays, APIs—no Eloquent needed.
- Bulk Actions: Per-record auth, error grouping, chunk processing.
- Unified Actions: One namespace for all UI actions.
- Developer Tools: Heroicon enums, timezone setter, ISO formats.
- Docs: Cleaner structure, more examples, better cross-reference.
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