Let’s be honest—sometimes the smallest updates have the biggest impact. It’s not always about flashy new features; it’s about refining the everyday experience. That’s exactly what Odoo 18.2 delivers.
I had a lightbulb moment while testing this release. It was like discovering a shortcut you never knew existed—one that suddenly makes everything easier. Whether you’re handling accounting, sales, inventory, or customer service, these updates remove friction and put control back in your hands.
So, let’s dive into top updates that will make you wonder how you ever worked without them.
🔥 Game-Changing Updates You Need to Know
📅 Calendar: WhatsApp Reminders for Events
✅ Update: Send WhatsApp reminders for calendar events to attendees.
💡 Example: Your client forgets about a scheduled demo? A quick WhatsApp reminder ensures they show up on time.
🌟 Why It Matters: Reduce no-shows. Maximize engagement.
📩 Emails: Improved Recipient Display
✅ Update: All email recipients are now visible in Odoo and in sent emails.
💡 Example: No more guessing who was copied on a message—transparency at last!
🌟 Why It Matters: Fewer communication mix-ups and improved email tracking.
📦 Inventory: Products with Missing Vendors
✅ Update: If a product with an MTO route is missing a vendor, the system now defaults to the warehouse route.
💡 Example: Sales teams won’t be blocked when a supplier isn’t assigned—they’ll still be able to proceed with orders.
🌟 Why It Matters: Keeps sales moving without unnecessary interruptions.
🛍️ eCommerce: Checkout Page Improvements
✅ Update: Pickup points' delivery addresses no longer appear on the checkout page.
💡 Example: Customers won’t be confused by unnecessary information during checkout.
🌟 Why It Matters: A cleaner, faster checkout means fewer abandoned carts.
🏗️ Project: Gantt View Enhancements
✅ Update: Smart zoom, visible start/end dates, and better usability.
💡 Example: Dragging tasks now feels intuitive, and dependencies are clearer than ever.
🌟 Why It Matters: Project planning just got easier—and deadlines more manageable.
📊 Accounting: Bank Statement OCR Manual Correction
✅ Update: Manually correct starting and ending balances in bank statements processed via OCR.
💡 Example: OCR missed a number? Fix it instantly without reprocessing.
🌟 Why It Matters: More control, fewer errors.
🏢 Contacts: Bulk Follower Management
✅ Update: Add or remove followers from multiple records at once.
💡 Example: Need to remove an inactive team from multiple customer records? Do it in seconds.
🌟 Why It Matters: Saves time on administrative tasks.
🎟️ Helpdesk: Attachments in Live Chat Tickets
✅ Update: Attach files and images to helpdesk tickets directly from live chat.
💡 Example: A customer sends a screenshot of an issue? Attach it instantly to their support ticket.
🌟 Why It Matters: Faster resolutions with better context.
📆 Appraisals: Set Goals for Multiple Employees
✅ Update: Assign goals to multiple employees at once.
💡 Example: Rolling out company-wide KPIs? Set them in one go.
🌟 Why It Matters: Performance management, streamlined.
📋 To-Do: Deadlines for Tasks
✅ Update: Assign deadlines to to-do items.
💡 Example: Never forget an important follow-up again.
🌟 Why It Matters: Keeps everyone accountable.
🛒 Sales: Shopee Integration
✅ Update: Fetch orders and delivery slips, sync inventory with Shopee.
💡 Example: Selling across multiple platforms? Odoo now keeps everything aligned.
🌟 Why It Matters: Reduce overselling risks, automate inventory updates.
🏪 Point of Sale: Global Invoice Generation
✅ Update: Generate a single invoice for all transactions of a given customer.
💡 Example: Your regular corporate client wants a monthly invoice instead of individual ones.
🌟 Why It Matters: Simplifies billing and improves cash flow tracking.
🔍 CRM: Rule-Based Lead Assignment with Priority Filtering
✅ Update: Set filters (e.g., language) to prioritize leads.
💡 Example: Spanish-speaking leads go directly to your Spanish-speaking sales rep.
🌟 Why It Matters: Faster responses, better conversions.
🖋️ Sign: Digital Certificates for Document Signing
✅ Update: Sign documents using digital certificates.
💡 Example: Need a legally binding signature? Digital certificates add an extra layer of security.
🌟 Why It Matters: Compliance made simple.
🖼️ Website: Parallax Scrolling Effects
✅ Update: Add “Zoom in” and “Zoom out” effects.
💡 Example: Your homepage banner just got a sleek, modern touch.
🌟 Why It Matters: Enhances user engagement.
📑 Knowledge: Articles as Templates
✅ Update: Convert knowledge articles into reusable templates.
💡 Example: Standard operating procedures? Make them instantly accessible.
🌟 Why It Matters: Knowledge sharing, simplified.
📦 Purchase: Enhanced RFQ Dashboard UX
✅ Update: A more intuitive Request for Quotation dashboard.
💡 Example: Spot pending RFQs at a glance.
🌟 Why It Matters: Procurement teams stay ahead.
🏗️ Quality: Set Failure Locations in Control Points
✅ Update: Assign failure locations to any quality control point.
💡 Example: Identify where defects occur in manufacturing.
🌟 Why It Matters: Better traceability, fewer defects.
📉 Spreadsheet: Reordering Data Series in Charts
✅ Update: Drag-and-drop to reorder data series.
💡 Example: Customize reports without complicated settings.
🌟 Why It Matters: Make sense of your data, your way.
💬 WhatsApp: Display Account Used in Conversations
✅ Update: See which WhatsApp account was used to send a message.
💡 Example: No more confusion when managing multiple business lines.
🌟 Why It Matters: Clearer communication records.
📖 eLearning: Link-Based Course Access
✅ Update: Restrict course access to those with the provided link.
💡 Example: Offer exclusive content to VIP clients.
🌟 Why It Matters: Control who accesses your training materials.
🖥️ Studio: Relational Fields in Server Actions
✅ Update: Define relational fields in server actions with widgets.
💡 Example: Automate workflows with even more precision.
🌟 Why It Matters: No-code customization just got more powerful.
🤔 What’s Next?
Odoo 18.2 isn’t just about adding features—it’s about making every click count. Get full overview: https://www.odoo.com/odoo-18-2-release-notes
📌 Pick three updates that’ll make your life easier.
📌 Train your team to take full advantage.
📌 Measure the impact—you’ll be surprised how much time you save.
Efficiency isn’t magic. It’s Odoo 18.2. ✨