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🚀 Horilla v2.0.0 in Development: Exciting Features Await!
Discussed in https://github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla/discussions/749
Originally posted by horilla-opensource May 19, 2025
🚀 Sneak Peek: Horilla v2.0.0 is Coming Soon with a Seamless Upgrade! 🎉
Hello, Horilla Community!
We’re thrilled to share that Horilla v2.0.0, a major update to our open-source HR Management System built with Django, is in the final stages and will be released in the coming weeks! This release introduces powerful enhancements to make Horilla more flexible, feature-rich, and user-friendly, all while ensuring a straightforward migration for existing users. With 376 stars, 288 forks, and a vibrant global community, we’re excited to bring you this milestone and want your feedback before the launch!
Here’s what’s coming in Horilla v2.0.0, with a seamless upgrade process and detailed documentation to guide you:
🌟 Major Changes in Horilla v2.0.0
1. Class-Based Views for Enhanced Flexibility
We’re transitioning from function-based views to class-based views in Django, unlocking new levels of modularity and customization:
- Modularity: Build and extend modules with cleaner, reusable code.
- Flexibility: Simplify maintenance and integration for developers.
- Customizability: Tailor Horilla to your organization’s workflows with ease. This shift empowers developers to create custom features faster and streamlines contributions. For details on how class-based views work in Horilla v2.0.0, including code examples and implementation, check out our technical documentation. Developers with custom modules may need minor updates to align with class-based views—our upcoming migration guide will make this easy!
2. Powerful New Modules to Transform HR
Horilla v2.0.0 introduces a suite of new modules to streamline HR processes and integrate with modern tools:
- Dedicated Reporting Module: Generate customizable, data-driven HR reports for smarter decisions.
- WhatsApp Flows Integration: Automate employee notifications and engagement via WhatsApp.
- LinkedIn Integration: Simplify recruitment with seamless job postings and candidate sourcing.
- Google Meet Integration: Manage virtual interviews and meetings within Horilla.
- And More: Enhanced performance tracking, leave management, and compliance tools. Which module are you most excited about? Share your thoughts or suggest new integrations below!
3. A Stunning New UI (Arriving Soon After Launch)
Get ready for a modern, intuitive user interface that will redefine the Horilla experience! The new UI will roll out shortly after v2.0.0, designed for HR professionals and employees alike. We’ll share sneak peeks and beta testing opportunities, so stay tuned!
Here is the glimpse of how the Horilla UI is going to look like.
🛠️ Seamless Migration: No Model Changes!
Great news: Horilla v2.0.0 involves no model changes to existing modules, meaning no database schema updates are required for current functionality. The migration will be direct and hassle-free:
- Upgrade Steps: Pull the latest code, run
python manage.py migrate(for new module schemas), collect static files, and restart your server. - Custom Code: If you’ve customized Horilla with function-based views, you’ll need to adapt to class-based views. Our class-based view documentation provides detailed guidance. This smooth transition lets you dive into v2.0.0’s new features with minimal effort.
📅 What to Expect
- Release Timeline: We’re finalizing v2.0.0 for release in the coming months. Follow this Discussion and our roadmap for updates.
- Beta Testing: We’re exploring a beta program to gather early feedback. Interested? Let us know in the comments!
- Documentation: The class-based view documentation is live, with a migration guide and updated developer docs coming soon.
🤝 Get Involved
Your feedback will shape Horilla v2.0.0! Here’s how you can help:
- Share Feedback: Review the class-based view docs and share your thoughts on the transition, new modules, or UI ideas.
- Contribute: Want to help with the UI, modules, or docs? See our contributing guidelines and submit pull requests.
- Spread the Word: Star the repository, share this announcement, or blog about Horilla’s upcoming release.
🙌 Thank You!
Horilla thrives because of our passionate community. We’re excited to bring you v2.0.0 and can’t wait to hear your feedback as we approach the release.
Stay tuned, and let’s make HR management smarter, together!
The Horilla Team
www.horilla.com | GitHub | Documentation
Discussion Prompt: Which v2.0.0 feature excites you most? Have questions about class-based views or new modules? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
I believe this also includes using upcoming css based UI which can be easily modified for white labeling as discussed in #658 .
@horilla-opensource and team, you're absolutely rocking it....great job! keep up the fantastic work. As we move forward, let’s also prioritize addressing the current bugs.
I believe this also includes using upcoming css based UI which can be easily modified for white labeling as discussed in #658 .
Yes, we are moving with Tailwind CSS which allows much more flexibility with the customisations.
With Regards, Team Horilla
That's Amazing also I hope we focus on Mobile App as well
Yes, we are also working on the updates of mobile app UI/UX 😉.
With Regards, Team Horilla
@horilla-opensource and team, you're absolutely rocking it....great job! keep up the fantastic work. As we move forward, let’s also prioritize addressing the current bugs.
Yes, we have prioritized the current bugs to be addressed first with the latest updates.
With Regards, Team Horilla
Great thanks for your efforts my notes is very simple RTL direction with chosen RTL languages support and for the mobile to support Arabic.
When is this latest version expected to be released? Is there a clear schedule?
Great thanks for your efforts my notes is very simple RTL direction with chosen RTL languages support and for the mobile to support Arabic.
Hi @aqabeel , We have it in our queue and will be updated in the upcoming releases. Stay Tuned....
With Regards, Team Horilla
When is this latest version expected to be released? Is there a clear schedule?
Hi @w-e-n-z ,
Yes, please expect the beta version of Horilla 2.0 to be released on 25th of June.
With Regards, Team Horilla
When is this latest version expected to be released? Is there a clear schedule?
Hi @w-e-n-z ,
Yes, please expect the beta version of Horilla 2.0 to be released on 25th of June.
With Regards, Team Horilla
Hi everyone,
We want to provide an important update regarding the Horilla v2.0 release that was originally announced for June 25th.
We sincerely apologize for the delay in delivering v2.0 as promised. Our development team has encountered some unexpected technical challenges and development obstacles that require additional time to resolve properly. Rather than rushing a release that doesn't meet our quality standards, we've made the decision to extend the development timeline.
New Timeline: We now expect to release Horilla v2.0 within the next week. We're working diligently to resolve the remaining technical issues and ensure a stable, high-quality release for our community.
What's happening: Our team is actively addressing the technical obstacles that emerged during final testing We're committed to maintaining the quality and reliability you expect from Horilla All major features planned for v2.0 remain on track
We understand that many of you have been eagerly awaiting this release, and we deeply appreciate your patience and continued support. The extra time will allow us to deliver a more robust and polished version that better serves our community's needs.
We'll keep you updated on our progress and will announce the official release date as soon as we have confirmed resolution of the current technical issues.
Thank you for your understanding and for being part of the Horilla community.
Best regards, Team Horilla
Hello Horilla team, I hope this message finds you well. We are eager to see how this innovative application continues to evolve. As a community, is there anything we can do to help you reach your goal? Thank you very much for the effort and dedication you’ve invested in the project.
Hi @Weiman-ICB,
Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support — it truly means a lot to the entire Horilla team!
We’re in the final phase of wrapping up Horilla v2.0.0 and your encouragement gives us an extra boost to push through. Right now, the best way the community can help is by:
- Testing the beta once it’s released and sharing any feedback or bugs you encounter
- Reviewing and contributing to documentation or UI suggestions
- Spreading the word about Horilla to others in the open-source and HR tech space
If you're interested in contributing in any specific area (e.g. mobile UI, translations, module testing), feel free to open a discussion or reach out via GitHub Issues — we’d love to collaborate!
Thanks again for being part of this journey. Together, we’re making open-source HR smarter and stronger.
With appreciation, Team Horilla
@horilla-opensource
Hi, is there any update on the highly anticipated version 2.0 update?
Hi Everyone,
We sincerely apologize for the delay in releasing Horilla 2.0. Due to some unprecedented issues that arose during development, we've had to push back our original timeline.
Our team is working diligently to resolve these challenges and ensure we deliver a stable, high-quality release. We understand the anticipation around v2.0 and appreciate your patience during this time.
We'll be sharing an updated release timeline very soon. In the meantime, you can track our progress on the dev/v2.0 branch to see the latest developments. The development version of 2.0 can also be experienced at https://dev.horilla.com
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
With Regards, Team Horilla
Loving the Horilla project! A feature that would be a huge workflow improvement for us is an accommodation module. Being able to manage employee housing, room allocations, and bed vacancies within rooms directly within the HRMS would be fantastic. It would really help streamline everything! @horilla-opensource
Hi @divyeshvadher-sec ,
Thank you for the detailed feature proposal
This is a very relevant use case, and we agree that an Employee Accommodation Management Module would add real value for organizations with on-site staff housing.
Since Horilla is an open-source project, you are very welcome to contribute directly by developing the accommodation module — we’d be happy to review and merge it. At the same time, we’ll also add this module to our roadmap so that it becomes part of Horilla’s long-term direction.
Looking forward to your contributions and ideas!
Best Regards, Team Horilla
Is 2.0 going to be released soon?
Yes, the beta is going to released by end of this week.
Hi All,
Apologies for keeping you all wait long for the version 2 of Horilla.
We're excited to announce the beta release of Horilla v2.0 .
You can find the beta code of 2.0 at release/v2.0.0-beta.
Do checkout the system and share us your thoughts and feedback.
With Regards, Team Horilla
I install horilla but i m unable to calculate overtime. Can anyone help me?
Hi @kami686-ra ,
Overtime calculations in Horilla are handled automatically based on the employee’s assigned shift and shift schedule for each weekday. Once an employee completes the minimum working hours defined in their shift, any additional hours worked are automatically recorded as overtime.
If you haven’t set up shifts and schedules yet, please follow the steps explained in this blog: 👉 Employee Shift Management in Horilla
Once your shifts and schedules are properly configured, the overtime calculation will work automatically.
Best regards, Team Horilla