Security
Security patches and supported libraries for older versions become increasingly limited, making vulnerabilities more difficult to resolve.
PrestaShop Store Upgrade
When upgrading your store, we preserve all products, customer data, orders, SEO URLs and essential functionality. Every change is first implemented and verified in a separate test environment, so your existing store continues to operate as usual until launch.
Why Upgrade PrestaShop?
While your store is running without major issues, it is easy to postpone an upgrade. Over time, however, an older system demands more maintenance—errors become harder to fix, security takes more effort to maintain, and new changes are more difficult to implement.
Hosting and PHP
After a server or PHP upgrade, administration, checkout or parts of custom code may stop working.
Modules
New payment, delivery and accounting module releases are usually built for newer PrestaShop versions. Support for older versions gradually decreases.
Maintenance cost
The more legacy fixes and exceptions a store contains, the longer even a simple change takes. Maintenance costs and the risk of unexpected failures both increase.
What You Gain from the Upgrade
Your store does not just become newer. It becomes easier to maintain, extend and connect with payment, delivery, accounting and other business systems.
- Lower security riskA newer core and supported libraries that still receive security fixes.
- Fewer server constraintsThe store can run on newer PHP and database versions.
- More module optionsPayments, delivery, analytics and other tools are easier to update.
- Easier future developmentLess time is spent repairing or working around outdated solutions.
What Is Included in a PrestaShop Upgrade
We begin by reviewing your store. You then receive a clear plan explaining what needs to be upgraded, adapted and tested before launch.
Technical assessment
We review the PrestaShop and PHP versions, server, theme, modules, custom changes and all essential integrations.
Test upgrade
We create a copy of the files and database, then perform the upgrade in a separate test environment first.
Theme and module adaptation
We update or adapt the design, payments, delivery, accounting, ERP connections and custom code.
Testing and launch
We test the full purchase journey, administration, emails, documents, analytics and integrations. Only then do we launch the upgraded store at the agreed time.
Your Data and Essential Functions Must Be Preserved
An upgrade is not finished simply because the new PrestaShop version opens. We verify that the store can actually accept and fulfil an order.
We preserve
- Products and variants
- Prices, promotions and stock
- Customers and addresses
- Orders and statuses
- CMS content and SEO data
We verify
- Cart and checkout
- Payment and delivery modules
- ERP, accounting and supplier integrations
- Emails, invoices and cron jobs
- GA4, advertising events and cookie consent
Upgrade process
How the Upgrade Works
- 1
We review your store
We assess the current version, server, theme, modules, integrations and custom changes.
- 2
We create a clear plan
We explain what work is required, how long it will take and how the upgrade can be completed without disrupting sales.
- 3
We upgrade the test environment
We work on a copy of the store. Here we upgrade the version and resolve any compatibility issues.
- 4
We test it together
We test the purchase journey, administration, data, integrations, SEO URLs and analytics. You also receive access to review the test version.
- 5
We go live
At the agreed time, we transfer the latest data changes, launch the upgraded store and monitor its operation.
After completion
You Will Know What Was Changed and Tested
- Technical assessment findings and the agreed scope of work
- A working, upgraded store
- A list of tested functions and integrations
- A backup and clear launch information
Price and timeline
Indicative Price – from €900 + VAT
The scope depends on the theme, modules, custom changes, data volume and integrations. After the technical assessment, we provide a detailed task list, timeline and final price.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an older PrestaShop store be upgraded directly?
It depends on the current version, theme, modules and custom changes. Some stores can be upgraded safely in stages, while others are better migrated to a clean environment running the latest stable version. We recommend the safest route after a technical assessment.
Why should a PrestaShop upgrade not be postponed?
The older the store, the harder it becomes to find compatible module, payment and server updates. Even a small change can take longer and the risk of unexpected failures increases. It is easier to plan the upgrade while the store is still operating reliably.
When is an upgrade enough, and when is a migration needed?
If the existing store is well maintained and its essential modules are compatible, a staged upgrade is usually sufficient. If it contains a large amount of old or heavily customised code, moving the data and required functionality to a clean environment is safer. The technical assessment determines the right approach.
Will products, customers and orders be preserved?
Yes. Before work begins, we create a full backup of the files and database. After the upgrade in the test environment, we verify products, variants, customers, orders, prices, stock, SEO data and website content.
Will the existing design and modules remain?
We first review the theme, modules and custom changes. Compatible components are updated. If something no longer works with the new version, we explain how it can be adapted or replaced before making changes. We do not change the design without approval.
How long will the store be unavailable?
Almost all work is completed on a test copy, so the live store continues to operate as usual. A short launch window is required only for the final data transfer. Its timing and duration are agreed in advance.
Next step
Want to Know What Your Store Needs?
Send us your store URL and, if you know it, the current PrestaShop version. We will take a quick look and tell you where to start.
