Zoho CRM's Old User Interface is set to retire - Deadline and What to Expect

Zoho CRM's Old User Interface is set to retire - Deadline and What to Expect

Hello Everyone,

We are nearing the completion of enabling the Next Gen UI for users as announced in this post. The Next Gen UI introduces CRM For everyone with an improved workspace experience housing features like Teamspaces, Team Modules, enhanced views, Connected records, Connected workflows, and more collaboration tools.

Now, we are here to announce that we've planned to sunset the older UI version of CRM on July 15, 2026. This post gives a detail view of how we plan to approach this.

Quick Summary of What we've done so far

Zoho CRM's Next Gen UI was rolled out to users in three phases based on org size with all users now in the Next Gen UI and an option to revert to the old UI if required.
  1. Phase 1 : Small standalone orgs and bundle accounts below 50 users
  2. Phase 2 : All orgs with below 50 users
  3. Phase 3 : Large orgs with more than 50 users
Read on to get the details of how the old UI will be removed and what you can do for a smooth transition for customers.

When will Zoho CRM's old UI be removed?

Zoho CRM's old UI will be removed after July 15, 2026 in two phases :
  1. Free, Standard and Professional : 15 July to 17 July
  1. Enterprise, Ultimate and Bundles : 21 July to 24 July

After that date, all users will be automatically moved to the Next Gen UI. You don't have to wait, you can make the switch at any time before then, and we recommend doing so early so you have time to get comfortable with the new experience.

What your users will see

We'll keep you informed along the way with in-product banners. Here's what to expect:
  1. Sunset announcement banner : From the last week of May, all users will see a banner in the old UI letting them know about the July 15 sunset date.

  2. Reminder banners : We've planned to show some reminder banners that is set to appear between May 26 and July 13, both in the old UI and the Next Gen UI.

  3. Reminder in the Switch-back pop-up : If users switch back to the old UI after landing on the Next Gen UI, they'll see a confirmation pop-up that also mentions the sunset date.

  4. Final banner : Users who are moved to the Next Gen UI after July 15 will see the below banner to help them get started.

For Zoho One users, your banner will look like :


For CRMPlus users, your banner will look like :


What you should do

You don't need to do anything for the switch to happen because it's automatic. But here's what we'd suggest to make the transition as smooth as possible for you :
  1. Switch your org to the Next Gen UI early : This gives you and your team time to explore the new interface before the deadline.

  2. Refer to our resources : Take a look at the resource section below to learn more about CRM For Everyone and the Nextgen UI.

  3. Reach out if you need help : If you have questions or want guidance, contact us at support@zohocrm.com.

What's new in the Next Gen UI

Here's a quick overview of what you will gain when you move over:
  1. Teamspaces : A dedicated space for each team to manage their own modules
  2. Team Module : Create modules for your team to manage their own processes.
  3. Module views : View your module data in Split, Grid, Chart and Timeline views for better visualization.
  4. Connected records and Connected workflows : Link records across modules and automate actions across teams.
  5. Zoho Projects integration with CRM Teamspace :Bring projects directly into your Teamspace to track execution and collaborate on tasks alongside your CRM records.
  6. Interactions tab : Get a single consolidated view of all customer touchpoints.
  7. Dark mode : A comfortable viewing experience for extended use in low-light environments.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will get back to you at the earliest.

Best Regards,
Serena Woolridge

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