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Telerik UI for WPF

Roadmap


Coming in 2026?

Our upcoming roadmap will bring new components, AI-related features and enhancements, and performance improvements designed to help you build modern, high-performing applications. 

We’re committed to regular product updates and shaping Telerik UI for WPF with your feedback. Explore what’s coming next and help us deliver the tools you need for exceptional WPF development. 

Telerik UI for WPF

Chat UI / (Conversational UI) Revamp

New feature
We will be redesigning the Chat component with extended capabilities, including advanced message formatting and multimedia support. This update will enable richer, more engaging conversational experiences for both human-to-human and AI-driven interactions. 

 

Smart DataGrid Features

New feature
We plan on adding smarter ways to interact with DataGrid. This will allow performing actions like sorting, filtering, and grouping through intuitive prompts and commands, making data manipulation faster and more natural than ever before. 

 

End of Support for .NET 8 & 9

Improvement

Microsoft will end support for .NET 8 and .NET 9 in November 2026. In alignment with this lifecycle, we will discontinue support for the Telerik UI for WPF distributions targeting these versions. While the current .NET 8/9 distributions are compatible with .NET 10, we will introduce a dedicated .NET 10 distribution once .NET 8 and .NET 9 reach end of support to ensure continued reliability and long‑term stability.

This transition enables developers to move forward with .NET 10 or later and benefit from ongoing platform enhancements, performance improvements, and security updates. By November 2026, we will also provide full support for the official .NET 11 release.

 

AI Coding Assistant

Improvement
Building on the AI Coding Assistant introduced earlier, we will deliver smarter, faster, and more reliable code generation. Expect enhanced context understanding, better integration with MCP-enabled editors, and improved support for complex UI scenarios – helping you accelerate development with less manual effort. 

 

Multiple Components Enhancements

New feature
We will continue refining existing components based on your feedback, focusing on the most requested features and usability improvements. Expect enhancements across controls like Spreadsheet, GridView, RichTextBox, and more – ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience throughout the suite. 

Legacy Themes Discontinued for New Controls

Improvement

Beginning with the Q2 2026 releases, we will discontinue support for several legacy themes for newly introduced WPF controls, including Expression Dark, Windows 7, Transparent, Vista, Summer, Office Silver, and Office Blue. This change enables us to concentrate on delivering modern, refined UI experiences that align with today’s design standards. Support for existing controls that rely on these themes will remain unchanged, ensuring smooth continuity for current applications.

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