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Avada 8 Progress Update

Following April’s Roadmap Progress Update, we are excited to share that we’re kicking off the Avada 8 sandbox testing phase this month—and to support it, we’re launching a dedicated Discord server for selected early testers. If you signed up for testing and are invited, you’ll receive an invite to the Discord group via the email associated with your My Avada account. From there, testers will get early access to the sandbox environment as soon as it becomes available.

Avada 8 Sandbox

This Discord space will be the central hub for Avada 8 discussion during this phase. It’s where you can ask questions, report issues, and share feedback directly with our team. We’ll be actively monitoring the conversation (It will not be a live chat environment) and collecting insights that will be featured in next month’s progress update post.

Why the Sandbox?

The sandbox is an early testing ground designed to bring our user community into the development process. By gathering feedback now—while some of the larger features of Avada 8 are still in the planning or early development stages—we can make sure the final product aligns closely with the needs of modern web designers and developers.

This is more than just bug testing—it’s a chance to help shape the future of Avada’s live building experience. Once the sandbox phase concludes, we’ll use the feedback to guide our next development sprint as we move toward the full beta.

Avada 7.12 Has Been released

While all eyes are on version 8, we continue improving the current Avada experience. If you haven’t already, take a look at the new features added in Avada 7.12. Also, keep an eye out for version 7.12.1, a minor maintenance release with a few refinements and fixes coming soon.

Avada New Features

Discover What’s new for Avada for this release and enhance your web design workflow! Also, check out the Avada Changelog for more detailed information.

FAQs

It is too early in the development process to give an exact ETA for Avada 8. Before release, we will have a public Beta and full launch announcements. 8 Will be the next major update; however, in the meantime, more maintenance releases will be pushed out.

Building a new website with Avada should not be contingent on an upcoming version. Get started today!

When the Avada 8 sandbox alpha starts, it will be a controlled testing environment with select power users. Here’s how it will work:
  • We will prioritize users with multiple licenses or a strong history of engagement with Avada. If you have signed up already, don’t worry – we have your application and will process these when the sandbox is ready.
  • These users will get hands-on access to the new live builder experience to try out the builder process on a page designed by our design team.
  • They’ll be able to provide direct feedback and ask questions about the development.
  • This phase will be time-limited, after which we will return to development until we’re ready for a full beta.
To be clear, this is not the full beta—instead, it’s an early look at the new building experience and workflow. We appreciate our users’ patience and can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on.

TL; DR

Avada is opening its Avada 8 sandbox this month, inviting selected testers (via Discord) to explore early features, report issues, and shape development before beta. The Discord server will serve as the feedback hub, with insights appearing in next month’s progress update. Meanwhile, Avada 7.12 is live, and a 7.12.1 maintenance patch is on the way.

Stay tuned for more updates, and if you’ve been invited for sandbox testing, we’ll see you on Discord!

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