Sweet 16: Happy birthday, ONLYOFFICE! 16 things to share on this special day
Sixteen years ago, a small team set out to make teamwork on documents simpler. Today, more than 21 million people around the world choose ONLYOFFICE to write, calculate, present, and collaborate every single day.
That’s a milestone worth celebrating, and we want to celebrate it with you. So grab a slice of cake (virtual or real), and join us as we share 16 special things on our birthday.
1. A big thank-you to our community and partners
None of this would exist without you. Our users, contributors, and partners have shaped ONLYOFFICE through honest feedback, steady support, and a whole lot of trust. Every feature we ship and every milestone we hit belongs to you, too.
Here’s to the next 16 years of growth, collaboration, and innovation together!
2. 16 years, 16 stories
Want to know how we got here? Take a trip down memory lane with us.
In a special 16-article blog series, we’re telling the stories behind the milestones: why we went open source, which partners grew alongside us, and where we’re headed next. Each piece is a little window into who we are.
Got a question about ONLYOFFICE? We cover a lot on our blog, but if there’s still something you’d like to know, send us your question. It could be featured in a special blog edition, and you’ll have a chance to win branded merch and free Home Server licenses.
3. Open Day at the ONLYOFFICE Academy
Birthdays are for learning new tricks, too. We’re opening the doors to 16 free practical courses at the ONLYOFFICE Academy, each designed to teach you a useful skill in just a few minutes.
You’ll learn how to build a bilingual document, use macros, set up Mail Merge, and much more. Short, simple, and genuinely useful.
You’re also invited to our free summer webinars:
- PDF workflows without Adobe – manage PDFs without extra software.
- How to migrate from Microsoft 365 – switch smoothly, without the stress.
4. A gift for you
We’re giving back, too. Purchase ONLYOFFICE Docs (500 connections, any support level) before July 22, 2026, and you’ll receive 16 free support tickets.
That means direct access to our professional support team whenever you need a hand. Just reach out to our sales team to claim the offer.
5. Smarter work, powered by AI
Over the years, ONLYOFFICE has grown far beyond simple editing. Today, AI assistants & agents automate your documents and workspaces.
Curious how it all works? These recent updates show what’s possible:
6. Real stories that inspire us
The best part of this journey? Seeing what people actually build with ONLYOFFICE.
From nonprofits to universities, here are a few stories that moved us:
- Rotary Club Bremen-Neuenlande on successful collaboration
- How designermakersCIO streamlined collaboration and governance
- How the Garrel municipality digitizes its workflows
- How SCIP fosters continuous improvement with ONLYOFFICE Docs
- How Apostolic Voice Education Trust built a mental health program
- How ARK ACADEMY supports homeschooling
- How Soziale Bildung e.V. streamlined teamwork with ONLYOFFICE and HumHub
- How Liaoning Technical University improved document collaboration
7. Our growing partner ecosystem
We grow stronger together.
Over the past year, our family of partners expanded across continents and industries:
- ONLYOFFICE and rising systems: a partnership for digital transformation
- DzzOffice levels up document collaboration
- ONLYOFFICE partners with VNC
- How ikuTeam delivers secure collaboration in Atlassian
- How LK Domain Registry powers Sri Lanka’s digital infrastructure
- ONLYOFFICE DocSpace and ProID integration
- How Data Dance enhances document workflows in Odoo
8. New integrations and plugins
Alongside updating our existing connectors and plugins, we rolled out plenty of fresh ways to extend ONLYOFFICE.
Here are some of the newest additions:
- The new DocSpace app for monday.com
- Box and Dropbox integration with Desktop Editors
- ZipArchives plugin for DocSpace
- Codemirror plugin for viewing and editing code files
- ImageEditor plugin for DocSpace
- Icons plugin for easy custom icons
- Text Highlighter plugin
- Date Picker plugin
- News plugin to stay updated while you work
- Bergamot plugin for offline AI translation
- How to write an ONLYOFFICE plugin with AI: the OData Import case
- LizardTypst plugin for math typesetting
- Text Cleaner plugin for tidy documents
- ONLYOFFICE integration for Alfresco Content App
- ONLYOFFICE connector for Volto (Plone)
- DocSpace and Authentik integration
9. Top new features in ONLYOFFICE Docs
We never stop improving the editors themselves. Here are some of the standout additions from the past year:
- Multipage View – see several pages at once
- Redact in PDF – hide sensitive information for good
- Horizontal lines for cleaner document structure
- Customizable hotkeys to match how you work
- Macro recording to automate repetitive tasks
- Solver in spreadsheets for advanced calculations
- Dark Document mode for spreadsheets
- Admin Panel for Docs Enterprise and Developer
10. Top new features in ONLYOFFICE DocSpace
DocSpace got smarter and more flexible, too. A few highlights worth trying:
- File generation right inside AI agent chats
- Database connection for storing form responses
- Creating and editing forms in Form Filling rooms
- Smarter sharing (sharing folders without creating rooms, plus individual sharing links)
- Room grouping to keep everything organized
11. Awards and recognition
Hard work feels even better when it’s recognized. We’re proud to have won Gold in the Cloud Computing Insider Awards 2025.
This award reflects both our commitment to excellence and the trust you place in our solutions. A huge thank-you to everyone who made it possible.
12. New packages and distribution
We want ONLYOFFICE to be available wherever you work. This year, we reached several distribution milestones:
- Desktop Editors on the Microsoft Store
- The default office suite on Canaima GNU/Linux
- Desktop Editors for Linux ARM
- The default office suite on ShaniOS
13. Initiatives that bring people together
We love creating space for our community to shine. One favorite from this year was our AI Agent Competition, where developers and enthusiasts built clever AI agents and shared their ideas.
It’s events like these that keep our community curious, creative, and connected.
14. For the greater good
Some missions go beyond software. ONLYOFFICE is proud to continue supporting young adventurers on journeys that cross borders and build real community.
Read more about the cause we’re backing:
15. Built for every user
Great tools should work for everyone. That’s why accessibility stays close to our hearts, across visual, motor, cognitive, and language needs.
See how we make ONLYOFFICE usable for all
16. Fun Fact: 16 or 17?
Here’s a little birthday riddle. Back in 2009, we founded our company and rolled up our sleeves to start building. Then, in 2010, we officially launched our product to the world as TeamLab – the project that later grew into ONLYOFFICE.
So in 2026, we actually get to celebrate two milestones: 16 years of our product and 17 years since the company first came to life. Two birthdays, one very happy team.
Let’s celebrate together
Sixteen years in, one thing hasn’t changed: this journey has never been ours alone. Every story, feature, and milestone above exists because of the people who chose to build, work, and grow with us.
Here’s how you can join the party:
- Learn something new at the ONLYOFFICE Academy’s free birthday courses.
- Claim your gift: buy ONLYOFFICE Docs before July 22, 2026, and get 16 free support tickets.
- Send us your question for a chance to be featured and win branded merch and Home Server licenses.
- Share your story on social media: tag us in your favorite ONLYOFFICE moment, then-vs-now post, or fun fact.
Have an idea for the future of ONLYOFFICE? We’re listening. Share your thoughts with our community
So, what’s your favorite ONLYOFFICE memory? Tell us in the comments, and here’s to the next 16 years together.
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