Odoo v18.4 is here… and it’s not just an upgrade — it’s a complete productivity revolution. Smarter, smoother, and faster than ever.
In the fast-paced world of business technology, staying ahead means embracing tools that are not just powerful, but also intuitive and efficient. That’s exactly what Odoo 18.4 delivers.
This latest release isn't just an incremental update — it's a complete productivity revamp across the board:
From smarter AI tools to streamlined user interfaces, improved collaboration, and industry-ready features, Odoo 18.4 ensures your teams spend less time on admin and more on growth.
Whether you're in sales, accounting, HR, or manufacturing — this version brings something impactful for everyone.

🎥 Watch: Odoo 18.4 First Look (Video Preview)
🌟 Top 26 Features in Odoo 18.4
Let’s explore the most exciting features — each one crafted with business productivity and user experience in mind:
💡 1. Dynamic AI Prompts
Craft emails instantly with smart placeholders personalized per customer.
📌 Example: “Hi John, your order #233 will be delivered on Aug 2.”
📂 2. Smarter Vendor Bill Matching
Odoo matches scanned/XML bills to the correct PO even if details are scattered.
📌 Example: Found PO info in footer and matched it perfectly.
🧾 3. Invoice Approval Flow
Invoices posted by juniors are auto-flagged for review.
📌 Example: Intern posts draft → manager gets alert to validate.
🗂 4. Enhanced Documents App
Preview XML, TXT, HTML, and move files to Google Drive in one click.
📌 Example: Clicked PDF in chatter → instantly stored in “My Drive.”
🟢 5. New Chat Status Modes
Choose from Online, Away, Do Not Disturb, or Offline.
📌 Example: Switched to DND before a client call — no pop-ups.
📊 6. Revamped Dashboards
Instant switching between charts, full-screen view, custom date ranges.
📌 Example: From June to July stats in a single tap.
💬 7. Live Chat Dashboard
Monitor agents, live chats, visitor details, and transcripts — real-time.
📌 Example: Dashboard showed overload → manager reassigned tasks.
🗃 8. Grouped List View Actions
Add stages or edit grouped fields right from the list view.
📌 Example: Added “Follow-Up” to grouped opportunities instantly.
📥 9. Post-Import Record Highlight
After importing, see only new records — easier validation.
📌 Example: Imported 120 leads → focused view of just those.
💳 10. Partial Payments in Portal
Clients can pay partial amounts directly.
📌 Example: Customer paid 40% upfront on a large order.
📁 11. Project Templates & Role Auto-Assign
Auto-assign roles from saved templates during new project setup.
📌 Example: Selected “Dev Project” → Dev & BA roles assigned automatically.
📆 12. Calendar & Gantt Improvements
Drag tasks, add buffers, undo changes with ease.
📌 Example: Moved 3 tasks to August with 2-day buffer.
🧾 13. Smarter Planning & Timesheets
Create reusable shift templates, quick timesheet entry.
📌 Example: Added Thursday shift in under 10 seconds.
🛒 14. Shop Page Redesign
Better UX: preview variants, updated category layout, clearer actions.
📌 Example: Hovered over product → saw all color options.
📦 15. Barcode App Upgrade
Add pop-up instructions during scan-based operations.
📌 Example: “Check expiry before storing” popped up on scan.
🖋 16. Revamped Sign App
Sign from chatter, import documents, set expiration's.
📌 Example: Signed NDA directly from CRM chatter.
👔 17. Employee History Tracking
View employee work history, resumes, and payouts from any point.
📌 Example: Reviewed 2018 CV and payslip of current manager.
💰 18. Payroll Redefined: Pay Runs
Forget “batches” — now it’s step-by-step pay runs with fewer clicks.
📌 Example: Finished payroll in just 2 clicks.
📊 19. Spreadsheet Power Boost
Collapse rows, filter values, use across panels — even on mobile!
📌 Example: Filtered top 10 customers from a cab on mobile.
🏭 20. 1-Click MTO Route Activation
Smart button auto-links PO/MO to SO with Make-to-Order logic.
📌 Example: Sold a cabinet → PO created and linked automatically.
📍 21. Map-Based Delivery Planning
Use maps to visualize and assign delivery routes via drag-and-drop.
📌 Example: Assigned 4 deliveries based on Google Map zones.
🧊 22. Expiry Dates in Forecasts
View expiry/removal dates for perishable items within forecast view.
📌 Example: Found yogurt batch expiring in 3 days.
📦 23. Forecast-Based Purchasing
Smart suggestions based on trends.
📌 Example: Odoo suggested reordering 300 pens based on 45-day history.
🧾 24. Drag-and-Drop Sales Orders to Purchase
Auto-fill purchase order lines with just a drag.
📌 Example: Dragged 3 SOs → auto-filled lines, discounts, and taxes.
🔧 25. Studio Tooltips for Buttons
Add helpful tooltips for new buttons for better UX.
📌 Example: Hovered “Send Now” → tooltip: “Triggers SMS to vendor.”
🏪 26. 5 New Industry Packs
Tailored solutions for:
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🌸 Floral Shops
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🏘 Real Estate
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🎪 Event Management
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🎳 Bowling Alleys
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🧮 Accounting Firms
Final Thoughts: Why Odoo 18.4 Is Worth Your Attention
Odoo 18.4 doesn’t just add features — it transforms the way you work.
From intelligent automation to improved user experience and industry-specific packs, it’s a step forward for teams of all sizes.
✅ Try it.
📚 Train your team.
📈 Grow faster with smarter tools.
📌 Example: Opened a floral POS → preloaded workflows already set up.
Transform how your team works — for good.
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