Salesforce has announced that Workflow Rules and Process Builder will no longer be supported after 31 December 2025. By this date, all users must migrate their automations to Flow Builder which is more advanced, flexible, and efficient in comparison and enables you to create simple or complex automations, forms, and guided user experiences with little to no code.
What’s Being Deprecated?
Salesforce’s decision to retire Workflow Rules and Process Builder means you cannot create new Workflow Rules or Process Builders currently and that existing automations will continue to function only until the 2025 deadline. After then, you will no longer receive support, updates, bug fixes, or enhancements.
Why Are Workflow Rules and Process Builder Being Retired?
The transition is part of Salesforce’s broader effort to simplify and enhance its automation capabilities by consolidating them into Flow Builder. Key reasons for the shift include:
- Unified Automation Platform: Flow Builder eliminates the need for managing automations across multiple tools. This consolidation reduces complexity and ensures better performance.
- Advanced Capabilities: Flow Builder supports multi-object automation, complex decision-making logic, and interactive user experiences (through screen flows), far surpassing the capabilities of Workflow Rules and Process Builder.
- Future-Proofing: Salesforce will continue to develop Flow Builder, adding new features, enhancements, and optimisations. Meanwhile, Workflow Rules and Process Builder will receive no further updates, making Flow Builder essential for staying current with Salesforce’s roadmap.
Timeline for Migration and Next Steps
To avoid disruptions, it’s critical to start migrating your automations to Flow Builder well before the 31 December 2025 deadline. Here’s what you should do:
- Review helpful Salesforce links; the Announcement and Switching to Flows.
- Audit Your Automations: Review all existing Workflow Rules and Process Builders. Prioritise the most critical automations for migration.
- Use Salesforce’s Migration Tools: Salesforce has provided migration tools that can automatically convert many Workflow Rules and Process Builders into Flows.
- Upskill Your Teams: Flow Builder is more complex than the older tools, so invest in training for your administrators and developers to fully leverage its capabilities.
- Test Thoroughly: Before retiring your old automations, make sure you test your new Flows in a sandbox environment to identify and fix any issues.
- Plan for the Future: Take advantage of Flow Builder’s advanced features to create more scalable, efficient automations that will support your business’s growth.
How iMMERSIVE Can Help
At iMMERSIVE, we understand that migrating from Workflow Rules and Process Builder can be a substantial task, but with the right guidance, it can be an opportunity for improvement. Here’s how we can help you take advantage of the benefits of Flows:
- Flow Builder Expertise: Our team has extensive experience in creating advanced Flows that simplify complex processes, improving both performance and user experience.
- Automation Audit: We’ll conduct a detailed review of your existing automations and recommend an optimised migration strategy.
- Training and Enablement: We offer training programmes designed to help your internal teams become proficient in Flow Builder, ensuring your business can continue to evolve its automations post-migration.
- Seamless Transition: Our migration services ensure minimal disruption, with end-to-end support, testing, and optimisation.
With our expertise, we can guide you through this transition while enhancing your Salesforce setup, making your automations more robust, scalable, and future-ready.
Conclusion
The deprecation of Workflow Rules and Process Builder by 31 December 2025 is an important step in Salesforce’s evolution towards a unified automation platform. While this change will require effort in the short term, it presents an opportunity to streamline and future-proof your business processes with Flow Builder. With the right support and planning, your business can navigate this transition smoothly and take full advantage of Flow Builder’s advanced capabilities.
For assistance in making the switch, iMMERSIVE is here to help you through every stage of the migration, ensuring your business continues to operate efficiently and effectively in the future.
