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FilamentPHP v4: The Complete Guide to All New Features

Master FilamentPHP v4's revolutionary features including Schemas, nested resources, MFA, non-model tables, TipTap editor, and massive performance improvements with 2-3x faster rendering.

FilamentPHP v4: The Complete Guide to All New Features

FilamentPHP v4 went stable on August 12, 2025, after its beta launch at Laravel Live UK on June 10. This release transforms Filament from an admin panel builder into a comprehensive application framework capable of building enterprise-grade systems.

Performance Improvements (2-3x Faster)

The headline feature is massive performance gains, especially for large tables:

Server Rendering Optimization

2-3x faster server rendering time for complex tables
Reduced Blade template overhead through optimized PHP object rendering
Fewer file loads = faster response times

Partial Component Rendering

New methods prevent expensive re-renders:

php

TextInput::make('name')
    ->live()
    ->partiallyRenderComponentsAfterStateUpdated(),

Select::make('category')
    ->live()
    ->skipRenderAfterStateUpdated(),

Schemas: Unified Component Architecture

Schemas unify forms, infolists, and prime components into a single, composable system:

php

use Filament\Schemas\Schema;
use Filament\Schemas\Components\Section;
use Filament\Forms\Components\TextInput;
use Filament\Infolists\Components\TextEntry;

public function schema(Schema $schema): Schema
{
    return $schema->components([
        Section::make('User Details')
            ->schema([
                // Mix form fields and infolist entries!
                TextInput::make('name')
                    ->required(),

                TextEntry::make('created_at')
                    ->dateTime(),

                // Prime components work too
                Actions::make([
                    Action::make('save')->submit(),
                ]),
            ]),
    ]);
}

Benefits of Schemas

Mix and Match - Combine forms, infolists, and actions in one view
Server-Driven UI - Build interfaces in PHP, no JavaScript needed
Consistent API - Same patterns across all component types

Nested Resources

The most requested feature is finally here:

bash

php artisan make:filament-resource Lesson --nested

php

// CourseResource.php
class CourseResource extends Resource
{
    public static function getNestedResources(): array
    {
        return [
            'lessons' => LessonResource::class,
        ];
    }
}

// LessonResource.php
class LessonResource extends Resource
{
    protected static bool $isNested = true;
    protected static ?string $parentResource = CourseResource::class;
}

URL structure:

/admin/courses/1/lessons/5/edit

Breadcrumbs automatically show: Courses > Laravel Basics > Lessons > Introduction

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Built-in MFA without third-party packages:

php

// In your PanelProvider
public function panel(Panel $panel): Panel
{
    return $panel
        ->mfa()
        ->mfaMethods([
            EmailMfa::class,
            TotpMfa::class, // Google Authenticator
        ]);
}

Features:

Email-based codes
TOTP apps (Google Authenticator, Authy)
Recovery codes
Remember device option

Non-Model-Backed Tables

Display any data in tables, not just Eloquent models:

php

use Filament\Tables\Table;

public function table(Table $table): Table
{
    return $table
        ->records([
            ['name' => 'John', 'role' => 'Admin', 'status' => 'Active'],
            ['name' => 'Jane', 'role' => 'Editor', 'status' => 'Active'],
            ['name' => 'Bob', 'role' => 'Viewer', 'status' => 'Inactive'],
        ])
        ->columns([
            TextColumn::make('name')->searchable(),
            TextColumn::make('role')->sortable(),
            BadgeColumn::make('status'),
        ])
        ->paginated()
        ->searchable();
}

Use cases:

API data display
Aggregated statistics
External service data
Hard-coded reference tables

TipTap Editor (Replacing Trix)

The new RichEditor uses TipTap for powerful content editing:

php

RichEditor::make('content')
    ->toolbarButtons([
        'bold',
        'italic',
        'link',
        'h2',
        'h3',
        'bulletList',
        'orderedList',
        'codeBlock',
        'blockquote',
        'table',
    ])
    ->fileAttachmentsDirectory('attachments')
    ->extraAttributes(['style' => 'min-height: 300px']);

New capabilities:

Tables - Insert and edit tables
Code blocks - Syntax highlighting
Better link handling
Collaborative editing ready

New Input Components

Slider Component

php

Slider::make('price')
    ->min(0)
    ->max(1000)
    ->step(10)
    ->marks([
        0 => '$0',
        500 => '$500',
        1000 => '$1000',
    ]);

Code Editor

php

CodeEditor::make('json_config')
    ->language('json')
    ->lineNumbers()
    ->minHeight(200);

Supports: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, JSON

Tailwind CSS v4

Filament v4 uses Tailwind v4 with:

Faster builds
Simplified configuration
CSS-first config
Better dark mode

Upgrading from v3

The upgrade is designed to be smooth:

bash

composer require filament/filament:"^4.0"
php artisan filament:upgrade

Most breaking changes are minimal. Key migrations:

Update any custom Trix implementations to TipTap
Review middleware changes
Test MFA if previously using packages

Conclusion

FilamentPHP v4 isn't just an update—it's a reimagining of what admin panels can be. With schemas enabling server-driven UI, nested resources managing complex hierarchies, and 2-3x performance improvements, Filament is ready for enterprise applications.

Whether you're building a simple CMS or a complex SaaS platform, Filament v4 has the tools you need.

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