Laravel has always been about developer experience. From expressive syntax to powerful tooling, it’s a framework that empowers developers to ship fast without sacrificing elegance. Two of the most beloved packages in the Laravel ecosystem — Livewire and Filament — have now aligned in their latest releases: Livewire v4 and Filament v5.
This integration is more than just compatibility. It represents a new era of reactive, streamlined admin panel development where developers can build complex dashboards, forms, and resource management tools with minimal JavaScript and maximum clarity.
In this blog, we’ll explore:
- Why Filament v5 was released alongside Livewire v4
- What’s new in Livewire v4 and how it impacts Filament
- Real-world examples of building admin panels with this integration
- Upgrade paths and best practices
- Future possibilities for Laravel developers
⚡ Why Filament v5 Exists
Filament v5 was released in January 2026 primarily to ensure full compatibility with Livewire v4. Livewire v4 introduced significant architectural changes, including single-file components and scoped styles/scripts. These changes required Filament to adapt its internals so that developers could continue building admin panels without friction.
Instead of forcing developers to juggle mismatched versions, the Filament team created v5 as a dedicated major release aligned with Livewire v4. This ensures:
- Predictable upgrades
- Stable ecosystem packages
- Cleaner integration with Laravel’s evolving stack
Key takeaway: If you’re starting a new project with Livewire v4, you should use Filament v5. If you’re on Livewire v3, Filament v4 remains stable.
🔑 What’s New in Livewire v4 (and Why It Matters for Filament)
Livewire v4 is a major reimagining of how reactive components work in Laravel. Let’s break down the highlights:
1. Single-File Components
Previously, Livewire components required a PHP class and a Blade view file. In v4, you can define everything — logic, markup, styles, and scripts — in a single Blade file.
Example:
// resources/views/components/UserTable.blade.php
use Livewire\Component;
new class extends Component {
public $users;
public function mount() { $this->users = User::all(); }
};
?>
<div>
<h1>User Management</h1>
<table>
@foreach($users as $user)
<tr><td>{{ $user->name }}</td></tr>
@endforeach
</table>
</div>
<style>
table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; }
td { padding: 8px; }
</style>For Filament, this means resources and widgets can now be defined more cleanly, reducing boilerplate and making customization easier.
2. Scoped Styles & Scripts
Livewire v4 allows CSS and JS defined inside a component to be scoped to that component only.
Why it matters for Filament:
- No more global style collisions between admin panel widgets.
- Easier to ship modular, reusable components.
- Cleaner dashboards with predictable styling.
3. Performance Improvements
- Faster DOM diffing
- More predictable lifecycle hooks
- Better error handling
Filament dashboards often involve complex tables, forms, and charts. Livewire v4’s performance boosts make these UIs snappier and more reliable.
🛠️ Filament v5 + Livewire v4 in Action
Let’s explore some real-world examples of how this integration works.
Example 1: User Management Resource
Filament resources are the backbone of admin panels. With v5 + Livewire v4, defining a resource is cleaner and more reactive.
namespace App\Filament\Resources;
use Filament\Resources\Resource;
use Filament\Resources\Table;
use Filament\Resources\Form;
use App\Models\User;
class UserResource extends Resource
{
protected static ?string $model = User::class;
public static function form(Form $form): Form
{
return $form->schema([
TextInput::make('name')->required(),
TextInput::make('email')->email()->required(),
]);
}
public static function table(Table $table): Table
{
return $table->columns([
TextColumn::make('name'),
TextColumn::make('email'),
]);
}
}With Livewire v4 under the hood:
- The table updates instantly when users are added/edited.
- Scoped styles ensure the table looks consistent across the dashboard.
- Single-file components allow custom widgets to be defined inline.
Example 2: Reactive Dashboard Widget
Imagine a dashboard widget showing subscription stats.
// resources/views/components/SubscriptionStats.blade.php
use Livewire\Component;
new class extends Component {
public $activeUsers;
public function mount() { $this->activeUsers = User::where('active', true)->count(); }
};
?>
<div class="p-4 bg-white rounded shadow">
<h2>Active Subscriptions</h2>
<p>{{ $activeUsers }}</p>
</div>
<style>
div { text-align: center; font-size: 1.2rem; }
</style>This widget can be dropped directly into a Filament dashboard. Thanks to Livewire v4:
- Styles are scoped to this widget.
- Updates happen instantly when users activate/deactivate.
Example 3: Custom Action with Scoped Scripts
Suppose you want a button that triggers a refund workflow.
<div>
<button wire:click="refund">Refund User</button>
</div>
<script>
function confirmRefund() {
return confirm("Are you sure you want to refund?");
}
</script>With scoped scripts, this logic stays inside the component — no global JS clutter. Filament v5 ensures this integrates smoothly with its action system.
🚀 Upgrade Path
Upgrading to Filament v5 + Livewire v4 is straightforward:
- Upgrade Livewire to v4
composer require livewire/livewire:^4.0- Upgrade Filament to v5
composer require filament/filament:^5.0- Refactor Components
- Move to single-file format.
- Add scoped styles/scripts where needed.
- Test Thoroughly
- Check tables, forms, and widgets.
- Ensure no style collisions.
🧪 Real-World Use Cases
SaaS Admin Panels
- Manage subscriptions, invoices, and refunds.
- Build dashboards with reactive widgets.
- Scoped styles keep branding consistent.
E-Commerce Backends
- Product management with reactive tables.
- Order tracking with instant updates.
- Scoped scripts for custom actions like shipping label generation.
Internal Tools
- Employee management systems.
- IT helpdesk dashboards.
- Real-time analytics widgets.
🔮 What’s Next
The Filament + Livewire ecosystem is evolving rapidly. Expect:
- Blueprint utilities for faster scaffolding.
- Community packages updated for v5 compatibility.
- AI-assisted scaffolding (Claude/Copilot) to auto-generate Filament resources.
- Volt UI integration for even cleaner dashboards.
🔑 Final Thoughts
Filament v5 + Livewire v4 isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a developer experience revolution. By aligning with Livewire’s new architecture, Filament ensures your admin panels remain fast, flexible, and future-proof.
If you’re building SaaS tools, e-commerce platforms, or internal dashboards, this integration is the cleanest, most reactive way to build Laravel admin panels in 2026.