Telerik UI for Silverlight is Retiring

Learn about Telerik UI for Silverlight discontinuation, end user options and alternatives.

Why is Telerik UI for Silverlight Being Retired?

Empowering development teams to deliver modern-looking solutions in less time requires a periodical revision of Progress Developer Tools offerings. It goes both ways – adding new products to meet evolving business needs and retiring products that have served their purpose. Investing our efforts in the right direction ensures you get the most up-to-date solutions to build engaging UI and elevate user experience.

What Does Telerik UI for Silverlight
Discontinuation Mean?

Starting December 1, 2023, Progress Software discontinues Telerik UI for Silverlight future purchases. Providing technical support and shipping critical fixes will continue for a year until December 1, 2024. Effective December 1, 2024, Telerik UI for Silverlight will no longer be offered as part of Progress Developer Tools portfolio.

To continue building engaging and highly functional digital experiences on modern frameworks, you can switch to Telerik and Kendo UI alternatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the deprecation date for Telerik UI for Silverlight?

The deprecation date for Telerik UI for Silverlight is December 1, 2023. To ensure a smooth transition we will continue to provide technical support and critical fixes until December 1, 2024.
2. What led to the decision to deprecate Telerik UI for Silverlight?

Our decision to deprecate Telerik UI for Silverlight is driven by the evolution of technology and industry standards. We want to focus our resources on providing the best support for modern platforms and technologies.
3. What does the deprecation mean for current Telerik UI for Silverlight users?

When a product reaches the end of life, it means we will no longer release updates or security patches (the Microsoft Silverlight framework reached its end of life on October 12, 2021). While you can continue to use it, we strongly recommend considering a transition to a supported platform for long-term compatibility and security.
4. I have purchased a Telerik DevCraft bundle. What changes should I expect?

Effective December 1, 2023, any new Telerik DevCraft license will no longer include Telerik UI for Silverlight. To ensure a smooth transition, we will continue providing support and critical fixes for all active clients for one year until December 1, 2024.
5. Will my current Telerik UI for Silverlight applications continue to work after the deprecation date?

Yes, your existing applications will continue to work pending compliance with the supported browsers, framework versions and other factors. The last officially released package will remain available until December 1, 2024, in Your Account -> Downloads section. However, without ongoing updates and security patches, there may be increased risks in the long run. We encourage planning a transition to a supported technology stack.
6. What resources and support will be available after the deprecation date?

Technical support through our standard channels (tickets, forums, documentation, knowledge base) will remain available until December 1, 2024. We recommend considering an upgrade or migration to a supported product for ongoing support.
7. What are my migration options if I want to continue using Telerik controls in web applications?

We recommend migrating to a supported technology stack. Explore Telerik and Kendo UI for other platforms like ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, React or other modern web frameworks. Migration resources may be available to assist in the transition.
8. Who should I contact in terms of additional questions?

If you have any additional questions not covered on this page, do not hesitate to contact us or reach out to your Account Manager.