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Adobe Drops Muse Development
27 March 2018
In a product announcement on the Muse Web site today, Adobe announced "the end of new feature development for Adobe Muse CC" as of yesterday. The product will continue to launch and you will be able to edit sites built with the tool but no compatibility updates or bug fixes will be delivered.
The company pointed to two developments that have left Muse's code-hiding/designer-friendly site building approach out of the picture:
- Designers that are actively engaged in creating complex Web sites and applications are investing in UX design and prototyping skills while partnering with development teams to bring their designs to life.
- For simpler Web sites, we've seen the emergence of Do-It-Yourself Web site creators that leverage customizable templates to quickly create responsive Web sites that can be easily modified by the designer or a client.
In recommending alternatives, Adobe hinted it was developing its own DIY site creation tool as an extension of Adobe Spark. That tool will be released later this year.
It recommends Adobe XD for designers who partner with developers, Adobe Portfolio (including in the Creative Cloud Photography Plan) for creatives who want to show their work and Adobe Spark Page for those who need a one-page site.
In a FAQ that follows the announcement, the company noted that its Business Catalyst hosting service has also been discontinued.
For more information see the text of the announcement below and the FAQ.
Update (27 Mar.): Ironically, Adobe released an update for Musse late today.
Adobe Muse Product Announcement
As Adobe continues to re-focus on developing products and solutions that provide our customers with the most value, we are now announcing the end of new feature development for Adobe Muse CC.
Timeframe
On March 26 we will release the final feature improvement release of Adobe Muse. We will continue to offer technical support to all active Creative Cloud customers until May 20, 2019. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers section for further details.
Background
Adobe is committed to delivering exceptional software and services to our customers. It's in our nature to innovate and try new things and it was in this spirit that we started developing Muse eight years ago. While we've been deeply committed to the Muse vision, we've come to recognize trends in Web site creation that have led us to evolve our strategy:
- Designers that are actively engaged in creating complex Web sites and applications are investing in UX design and prototyping skills while partnering with development teams to bring their designs to life.
- For simpler Web sites, we've seen the emergence of Do-It-Yourself Web site creators that leverage customizable templates to quickly create responsive Web sites that can be easily modified by the designer or a client.
We thank our users and want to help them make a smooth transition to other Adobe offerings that can solve their specific needs:
- If you are building complex Web sites and applications, you can now use Adobe XD. Although XD does not generate Web-ready code as Adobe Muse did, XD is an all-in-one solution that allows users to design, prototype and collaborate with stakeholders and developers to bring their Web sites to life. Additional details here.
- If you are building a Web site to showcase your creative work, you can use Adobe Portfolio to create beautiful portfolio Web sites that can also be connected to the Behance platform. Additional details here.
- If you are building one-page Web sites, such as photo stories, newsletters or landing pages, you can use Adobe Spark Page to create beautiful responsive Web pages with your own unique brand. Additional details here.
In addition to these offerings, Adobe is making our own investment in DIY Web site creation and welcomes all Muse customers to join our upcoming pre-release program for a new format that will be introduced this year as part of Adobe Spark. Additional details here.