Magento Version Upgrades

Safe, Reliable Magento Version Upgrades

Keeping your Magento installation current is critical for security, performance, and access to new features. At Orange Collar Media, we've performed hundreds of Magento version upgrades—from minor patch updates to major version migrations—without data loss or extended downtime.

Why Upgrade Your Magento Version?

Running an outdated Magento version exposes you to:

• Security vulnerabilities: Unpatched stores are targets for hackers
• Performance issues: Newer versions include significant optimizations
• Extension incompatibility: Modern extensions require recent Magento versions
• PHP deprecation: Older Magento versions don't support PHP 8.x
• End of support: Adobe only supports recent versions

Our Upgrade Process

We follow a rigorous, battle-tested upgrade methodology:

1. Pre-Upgrade Assessment

We audit your current installation, identifying customizations, extensions, and potential compatibility issues. You receive a detailed upgrade plan with timeline and risk assessment.

2. Staging Environment Setup

We create an exact replica of your production store for upgrade testing. This ensures zero impact on your live store during the upgrade process.

3. Extension Compatibility Check

We verify all third-party extensions are compatible with the target version. For incompatible extensions, we identify alternatives or develop custom patches.

4. Database Migration

Magento upgrades involve complex database schema changes. We handle these migrations carefully, ensuring data integrity for:

• Customer accounts and addresses
• Order history and invoices
• Product catalog and attributes
• URL rewrites and SEO data
• Custom tables from extensions

5. Theme Compatibility

Frontend themes often require updates for new Magento versions. We update template files, layout XML, and JavaScript to ensure your store looks perfect post-upgrade.

6. Comprehensive Testing

Our QA process covers:

• Full checkout flow with all payment methods
• Customer registration and login
• Product search and filtering
• Admin functionality and reports
• API integrations and data sync

7. Production Deployment

We schedule upgrades during low-traffic windows and use zero-downtime deployment strategies when possible. Rollback plans are always in place.

PHP 8.x Compatibility

Modern Magento versions require PHP 8.2 or 8.3. We handle the PHP upgrade alongside Magento, addressing deprecated functions and ensuring all custom code is compatible.

Don't let an outdated store hold you back. Contact us for a free upgrade assessment.