Magento Upgrade
Why should I upgrade my Magento version?
Upgrades provide security patches, performance improvements, new features, and compatibility with the latest extensions. Staying current reduces security risks and ensures you have access to the latest eCommerce capabilities. Outdated versions also become harder to maintain over time.
What's involved in a Magento upgrade?
Upgrades involve code analysis, extension compatibility checks, custom code updates, database migrations, theme updates, thorough testing, and deployment planning. The complexity depends on your customizations and how many versions behind you are.
How long does an upgrade take?
Minor version upgrades might take 2-4 weeks, while major upgrades can take 2-4 months depending on customizations and extensions. We provide a detailed timeline after assessing your specific situation during discovery.
Will my customizations still work after an upgrade?
Custom code often needs updates to work with new versions. We audit all customizations, identify what needs changes, and update or rebuild functionality as needed. The goal is preserving your business-critical features while gaining upgrade benefits.
What about my third-party extensions?
We check all extensions for version compatibility and available updates. Some extensions may need to be updated, replaced with alternatives, or rebuilt. We'll identify any extension issues early and recommend solutions.
Can you upgrade from Magento 1?
Magento 1 reached end of life in June 2020 and can't be directly upgraded—it requires a migration to Magento 2/Adobe Commerce. This is a more significant project involving data migration, theme rebuilding, and extension replacement, but it's essential for security and future growth.
How do you minimize downtime during upgrades?
We develop and test the upgrade in a staging environment, prepare all migration scripts in advance, and schedule deployment during low-traffic periods. With proper preparation, downtime can often be limited to minutes rather than hours.