OPNsense 25.7.6 Release Overview – What’s New and How to Upgrade

OPNsense 25.7.6 has just been released, bringing another round of improvements and refinements to the popular open-source firewall and routing platform. In this update, we take a look at what’s changed, highlight some of the key enhancements, and demonstrate the upgrade process from 25.7.5 to 25.7.6.

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In this video, we go over the release notes, highlight what’s changed, and perform the live upgrade from 25.7.5 to 25.7.6.

Key Improvements in OPNsense 25.7.6

The latest release focuses on stability and usability, with updates to several core components:

• Suricata updated to version 8, offering improved performance and security capabilities.

• Package Manager v2 introduced, resolving the need for multiple checks when performing system updates.

• General stability improvements and minor fixes across the system to ensure smoother day-to-day operation.

These changes continue OPNsense’s commitment to providing a robust and secure platform for network management.

Final Thoughts

This release may not introduce major new features, but it reinforces the platform’s reliability and long-term maintainability. Upgrading to 25.7.6 is straightforward, and as always, we recommend backing up your configuration before applying updates.

At Sheridan Computers, we continue to test and deploy OPNsense across a range of environments, from small businesses to enterprise networks. If you’d like assistance with OPNsense installation, configuration, or maintenance, feel free to get in touch with our team.