Frappe / ERPNext v16.50: The Future of Desktop Icons and Desk Navigation
What “retiring” really means, what changed in v16.50, and how custom apps should prepare By Mohamed Hamed ( @m7amedenho ) Published: October 2026 Frappe Framework and ERPNext v16.50 introduce a clearer navigation model for the Desk. The official hierarchy is now: App └── Module └── Sidebar ├── DocTypes ├── Reports ├── Pages ├── Workspaces └── Dashboards This change raises an important question…
Frappe Framework and ERPNext version 16.50 introduces a new navigation model for the Desk, with a clear hierarchy of Apps, Modules, Sidebars, DocTypes, Reports, Pages, Workspaces, and Dashboards. This change affects developers and implementers who rely on the Desktop Icon grid, but it does not mean the grid is being removed immediately.
Existing upgraded sites will continue to use the Desktop Icon grid as a temporary compatibility fallback during the migration to the new Apps screen. Custom app developers should target the Apps screen, Dock, module sidebars, and the new navigation hierarchy for new development.
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