XWiki is an open-source enterprise wiki platform designed for structured knowledge management and collaboration. It was created in France and has evolved into a powerful wiki system with advanced features.
2006 – XWiki Founded
XWiki was founded by Ludovic Dubost in France, with the goal of creating a next-generation wiki platform.
2007 – XWiki 1.0 Released
The first stable version of XWiki was released with basic wiki functionality.
2008 – XWiki Enterprise
XWiki Enterprise was introduced, targeting business and organizational use cases.
2010 – Structured Data
Structured data capabilities were added, enabling applications within the wiki.
2014 – XWiki 6.0 with New UI
A completely redesigned user interface was introduced.
2017 – XWiki 9.0 with Enhanced Editor
The WYSIWYG editor was significantly improved for better user experience.
2020 – XWiki 12.0
Enhanced security features and improved performance were added.
2024 – XWiki 16.0
Java 17+ requirement, enhanced collaboration features.
2026 – XWiki 18.1.0
Current version (February 2026) with enhanced knowledge management capabilities.
| Era | Key Technology |
|---|---|
| 2006-2010 | Java, basic wiki features |
| 2011-2015 | Structured data, applications |
| 2016-2020 | Modern UI, enhanced editor |
| 2021-2026 | Java 17+, security, collaboration |