As usual, this release includes all changes from version 5.3.53. In addition, Contao 5.7.16 improves the back end experience after failed form submissions by reliably scrolling to the first validation error.
Changelog of the fixed issues in Contao 5.7.16:
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#10546
Add
aria-describedbyto the back end tooltips ( zoglo ) - #10501 Re-add the base URL field for feeds ( fritzmg )
- #10277 Fix the backend badge title (again) ( zoglo )
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#10529
Fix the
add_jump_targetscheck ( ReneLuecking ) - #10510 Replace the MooTools focus with the native autofocus attribute in the back end login templates ( zoglo )
- #10508 Fix scrolling to the first widget error after a failed form submission ( zoglo )
- #10509 Fix the edit preview wizard being initialized twice ( zoglo )
- #10486 Restore the ACE editor position after saving ( zoglo )
- #10485 Discard the scroll offset after the autofocus ( zoglo )
- #10487 Prevent scrolling when focusing an opened toggle receiver ( zoglo )
- #10476 Fix the backup restore command ignoring the name in non-interactive mode ( zoglo )
About Contao 5.7 LTS
The first stable version of Contao 5.7 has been released on February 18, 2026, replacing Contao 5.3 as the long term support version. As an LTS version, 5.7 will be provided with bug fixes until February 14, 2029 and security-related updates until February 14, 2030. Contao 6.3 is the next LTS version of Contao and is due to be released in February 2028, ensuring a smooth transition.
