WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) is still in active use and relevant in 2025 for enterprise-grade desktop software.
Key features of WPF include XAML for UI design, C# or VB.NET for logic, and MVVM as the primary design pattern.
Reasons why WPF is still alive and used in 2025 include its existence in massive enterprise codebases, superior performance for heavy UI, a mature ecosystem, and integration with .NET 8.
WPF is recommended for Windows-only tools, applications requiring deep control over UI/UX and rendering performance, maintenance or upgrade of existing WPF codebases, and applications needing multi-monitor, touch screen, or hardware input support.