Magento 2 and PHP upgrades handled safely, without surprises
Version upgrades, PHP upgrades and end-of-life migrations for Magento 2 stores. Full extension compatibility assessment, staged testing and zero-downtime deployment with rollback procedures in place.
Running an outdated Magento version is a security and stability risk.
Adobe end-of-lifes Magento 2 versions on a regular cycle. Once a version reaches EOL, it no longer receives security patches. At the same time, PHP versions follow their own support lifecycle, and running an outdated PHP version introduces its own vulnerabilities regardless of Magento's status. Staying current is not optional for a store handling customer data and payments.
We handle Magento 2 upgrades with a structured process: extension compatibility assessed before any upgrade work begins, a full staging environment test run, and a production deployment with tested rollback procedures. If you are also considering a Hyvä frontend migration, a version upgrade is often the right moment to do both.
Know exactly what is involved before a line of code is changed.
Every upgrade starts with a full compatibility assessment. Magento version requirements reviewed against your current PHP and server configuration. Every installed extension checked against the target Magento version for official compatibility. Custom code reviewed for deprecated API usage that will break on the new version. A clear scope produced before work begins: what needs updating, in what order and what the risks are. No surprises mid-upgrade.
Every upgrade tested end-to-end before it touches your live store.
The upgrade is carried out in full on a staging environment that mirrors your production setup. Extension updates applied and tested. Custom code updated for compatibility. Full functional testing of checkout, payment gateway, key integrations and admin workflows. Performance benchmarked before and after. Only once staging is confirmed clean do we schedule the production deployment, during a low-traffic window, with a tested rollback procedure ready. Post-deployment monitoring for 48 hours to catch anything that slipped through.
Stores we have upgraded and maintained on Magento 2
Stay ahead of end-of-life dates, not behind them.
Adobe's Magento release schedule means version upgrades should be planned rather than reactive. Retainer clients receive proactive version tracking: we notify you when your current version approaches EOL, scope the upgrade and schedule it well in advance of the deadline. Emergency upgrades for stores already running EOL versions are also available but cost more and carry higher risk. The right time to upgrade is before you have to.
Common questions about Magento 2 upgrades
Adobe end-of-lifes older Magento 2 versions on a regular cycle. Once a version reaches end-of-life, it no longer receives security patches. Running an EOL version leaves your store exposed to known vulnerabilities with no official fix available. PHP versions follow the same pattern, with older versions losing security support independently of Magento.
Done properly, a Magento 2 upgrade should be invisible to your customers and minimally disruptive to your team. We carry out all upgrade work in a staging environment, resolve compatibility issues before touching live, and deploy during a low-traffic window with tested rollback procedures in place.
Extensions. Third-party extensions frequently require updated versions to work on newer Magento releases. Some have Magento 2 version requirements that mean upgrading Magento forces an extension upgrade, which may introduce breaking changes. We assess every extension in your stack before starting the upgrade.
Yes. PHP upgrades are sometimes required ahead of a Magento upgrade, and sometimes can be carried out independently. We assess what is required for your specific server environment and sequence the work to minimise risk.
For a well-maintained store with a typical extension stack, a minor version upgrade takes 1 to 3 days. Major version upgrades or stores with heavily customised codebases take longer. We scope the work accurately after an initial assessment.
Yes. We audit the codebase and extension stack first to understand what we are working with, then scope the upgrade accurately. We work with stores built by other agencies regularly.
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Tell us about your current Magento and PHP version. We will assess your extension stack and give you a clear view of what the upgrade involves.