Announcing the deprecation of classic edit mode
ArcGIS Hub classic edit mode will retire in June 2026. This deprecation impacts ArcGIS Hub users who have opted out of workspaces. Customers already using workspaces will not notice the change. If you’re a Hub user who has opted out of workspaces, continue reading to learn more about upcoming changes.
ArcGIS Hub, ArcGIS Hub Premium, and ArcGIS Enterprise Sites supported classic edit mode for Hub management. Workspaces became the default experience in June 2025. Classic edit mode is replaced by workspaces—the improved management experience in Hub. Workspaces modernizes and streamlines the Hub management experience and adds value through new functionality.
Below are details of the deprecation, which may be subject to change:
- ArcGIS Online – The ArcGIS Hub June 2026 release is the last version to include classic edit mode, replaced by workspaces.
- ArcGIS Enterprise – Enterprise Sites 11.5 is the last version to include classic edit mode. It is replaced by workspaces in Enterprise 12.0. Refer to the ArcGIS Enterprise product lifecycle.
Upon retirement, users who have previously opted out of workspaces will be automatically opted in and classic edit mode will no longer be available.
What is the recommended transition and next step?
Transition to Hub workspaces
Opt-in to workspaces and start using it today.
- A site’s connected pages, previously managed through Hub database connections, are now connected to sites through standard group sharing when the page item is shared with groups in the site catalog. Page migration is recommended for previously configured site-page connections, though the classic database connections will continue to be supported until further notice. Learn more
- Migrate to using events in workspaces. Events previously created in classic edit mode do not work in workspaces and can no longer be accessed. In the layout editor, the classic featured event card and classic upcoming events card are removed. Use the new gallery card for adding events created in workspaces to the page layout.
- It is recommended to upgrade your catalog to unlock advanced functionality, such as new catalog configurability.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits?
ArcGIS Hub workspaces provide a modern management experience that unlocks more configurability than ever. Hub Premium enhances collaboration and engagement, and adds additional new capabilities such as Hub assistant (beta).
Behind the scenes, technology upgrades ensure that your Hub infrastructure remains modern, secure, and performant for years to come.
When is the last release of classic edit mode?
The roadmap for Hub classic edit mode retirement is June 2026. Upon retirement, users who have previously opted out of workspaces will be automatically opted in and classic edit mode will no longer be available.
What to expect next with workspaces?
Here are just a few of the things we are working on:
- More advanced configurability
- More consistent user experience when picking content in various workflows
- Events enhancements – ArcGIS Hub Premium users have more to love when creating and managing event details, viewing events, and adding events to their layouts.
Recently released:
- My workspace overview – puts recent Hub content at your fingertips to view, manage, and edit layouts
- Send messages – ArcGIS Hub Premium now includes a Members workspace where administrators can view all organization members and send email messages to selected users directly within the app
- Configurable catalogs in ArcGIS Hub: A powerful way to organize your content with configurable content catalogs, default collections, and appearance. Learn more.
Conclusion
We value your continued partnership and appreciate your trust in Esri products. We look forward to serving you in the coming year and beyond and thank you for your continued use of ArcGIS Hub.
Additional resources
- Find out what’s new and learn best practices on the ArcGIS Blog
- Visit the ArcGIS Hub Esri Community
- Attend Hub webinars
- View presentations, demos, and how-to videos on our ArcGIS Hub playlists
- Sign up for the ArcGIS Hub e-newsletter
- Follow us on X @ArcGISHub
- Visit the ArcGIS Hub Gallery to explore examples from the community
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