--- title: Laravel Recap of 2025: YOUR Opinions (Survey Results) description: Survey results from 135 Laravel developers reveal mixed opinions on 2025 releases. Starter kits see 47% adoption but face criticism for complexity and... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/laravel-recap-of-2025-your-opinions-survey-results--12lyqyssm twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Laravel Recap of 2025: YOUR Opinions (Survey Results) | daily.dev og:description: Survey results from 135 Laravel developers reveal mixed opinions on 2025 releases. 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Nightwatch has low trial rates (62% haven't tried), with users preferring existing solutions like Sentry. Laravel Forge's redesign received positive feedback despite navigation challenges. Laravel Boost shows strong satisfaction among users (48% using happily). Wayfinder adoption is limited by TypeScript hesitancy, though AI-driven development may change this. Common themes include pricing concerns, resistance to switching from working solutions, and appreciation for ecosystem growth despite increasing complexity. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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