My Redmine 2026 Mid-Year Update

We will be upgrading the software provided in our Redmine cloud service, My Redmine Global Edition, from RedMica 4.0 to 4.1.

RedMica is a Redmine-compatible software developed by Far End Technologies.

RedMica 4.1 includes all features of Redmine 6.1.2, which was released on March 16, 2026 (Central European Time), along with several enhancements planned for upcoming Redmine releases, including Redmine 7.0.

RedMica 4.0 release

Upgrade Schedule

RedMica 4.1 will be rolled out sequentially starting in June 2026. The specific implementation date will vary for each contract (each My Redmine environment).

Service Downtime for Upgrade

  • We plan to upgrade sometime in June 2026.
  • Service will be stoppped or be very slow during the upgrade.
  • We will announce the upgrade date by email.

Upgrade Details

We will upgrade to RedMica 4.1, which was released on May 8, 2026.

Main New Features of RedMica 4.1

  • Redesign the header with a navigation bar and lighter visual weight
  • In-browser Preview for Office and LibreOffice Documents
  • In-browser PDF Preview
  • AVIF images support
  • Add support for pasting spreadsheet tables as CommonMark/Textile tables in wiki textareas
  • Add setting to choose users/groups order in assignee dropdown
  • “Users by group” display option for assignee drop-down
  • Name Field Order Follows Display Settings
  • Change “Delete” to “Remove” for Non-destructive Actions
  • Align issue previous/next link styling with pagination buttons
  • Improve RTL layout support by replacing physical CSS properties with logical ones in core CSS files
  • Export all Wiki pages as ZIP archive
  • CSV export of project memberships
  • Auto-watch for Issues Assigned to Me
  • Add a mail notification option for watched objects only
  • Default due date for new issues with configurable offset from today
  • Improve workflow update performance
  • Allow h:mm time span format input in the hours filter of TimeEntryQuery

Plugin Improvements

  • UI Extension

We introduce these new features and improvements in My Redmine 2026 Mid-Year Update (RedMica 4.1 Support).

FAQ

  • Can I continue to use my existing data?

    Yes, your data and settings will be carried over after this upgrade.

    However, please note that any customizations made with the View Customize plugin (Administration -> View customize) may not function as expected after the upgrade. Any code independently added by the customer is not covered by our support, so we ask that you make any necessary corrections yourself.

  • Will the appearance or usability change?

    While there will be no major changes to usability or the user interface, there will be minor changes due to new features.

  • Are there any procedures required for the upgrade?

    No procedures or work are required from the customer.

  • Will there be any additional charges?

    There are no additional charges, as the cost of the upgrade is included in your monthly fee.

  • What are the “My Redmine Mid-Year Update” and “My Redmine New Year Update”?

    My Redmine conducts updates twice a year, typically around June–July and December–January. These updates include RedMica version upgrades as well as plugin and theme updates. These bi-annual updates are referred to as follows:

    • Conducted around June–July: My Redmine Mid-Year Update
    • Conducted around December–January: My Redmine New Year Update


    These designations have been in use since November 2025.