Introducing Shopware 6.7: Get ready for the next major release

The release of Shopware 6.7 is just around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for this significant milestone in the Shopware ecosystem.

Key dates for Shopware 6.7 release*

• Beginning of February, 2025: Last 6.6 Scheduled Release - Preparation for 6.7 starts here

• March 17, 2025: Release candidate 1 (RC1) of Shopware 6.7 goes live.

• May 14, 2025: The official release of Shopware 6.7.

What’s new in Shopware 6.7?

Shopware 6.7 brings transformative updates to enhance performance, accessibility, and developer experience. Here are some highlights:

• Accessibility compliance

  • In alignment with the European Accessibility Act (EAA), significant accessibility improvements will be made and the improvements already made will be active by default..

  • Shopware 6.6: Accessibility updates will also be backported, to Shopware 6.6, but not activated by default! We do this to ensure compliance and support for merchants who may not immediately upgrade to 6.7.

    • Shopware 6.6: All improvements that come with breaking changes ship disabled behind the ACCESSIBILITY_TWEAKS feature flag, they need to be actively activated.

    • Shopware 6.6: To activate, follow the guide in the documentation.

    • Shopware 6.6: Keep in mind, these improvements are breaking changes. That means you will most likely have to adapt your theme and/or installed extensions for them to work properly.

  • Shopware 6.6: Themes and plugins in version 6.6 must also adhere to accessibility standards.

• Webpack to Vite migration

  • A major shift from Webpack to Vite will modernize the frontend toolchain. Note that plugins including admin components will need separate versions for 6.6 and 6.7 due to this change.

• Vue.js enhancements

  • Full compatibility with Vue 3 will be achieved by moving out of compatibility mode.

  • Migration from Vuex to Pinia for state management.

• Cache rework

  • Enhanced caching mechanisms have been implemented, featuring delayed cache invalidation and the elimination of the Store API caching layer. These improvements are not solely about boosting performance but also about achieving greater caching efficiency. The storage requirements for the cache are expected to decrease, while cache hit rates should increase, as the focus shifts to caching frequently accessed data and minimizing the frequency of invalidations.

• Major library updates

  • Updates to critical libraries like PHPUnit (v11), League OAuth2 Server, and DomPDF.

  • Upgrading DBAL to version 4.0 to ensure long-term support and leverage the latest features.

What does this mean for developers and merchants?

For developers:

• Ensure your extensions and themes are compatible with both 6.6 and 6.7.

• Familiarize yourself with Vite, Vue 3 Composition API, and Pinia for seamless migration.

• Stay updated on changes to Symfony and DBAL to avoid disruptions.

For merchants:

• Plan your upgrade path carefully, especially if accessibility compliance is a priority.

• Work together with your development team or agency to ensure themes and plugins meet new standards.

Important considerations

Given the EAA’s enforcement date of June 28, 2025, accessibility-related updates will be treated as critical and backported to Shopware 6.6. This ensures merchants who cannot immediately upgrade to 6.7 remain compliant.

How to prepare

• Start testing early: The Release Candidate (RC1) will be available on March 17, 2025 and last for 8 weeks. Use this period to test your integrations and provide feedback.

• Use the feature flags: Future features are already available in currently released versions, allowing you to test them in existing environments. Those features are disabled by default. Use feature flags to enable them. You can find a list of accessibility feature flags and how to enable them in the documentation.

• Stay informed: Keep an eye on our blog, Slack, and documentation for the latest updates and guidelines.

• Collaborate: Join the Shopware Slack channel #feedback-release-6_7 to exchange insights and tips on preparing for this major release.

Final thoughts

Shopware 6.7 is more than just a version update; it’s a step forward in accessibility, performance, and modern web development standards. We’re excited to see how you leverage these advancements to create even more powerful ecommerce experiences.

Let’s build the future of ecommerce together!

*We aim to adhere to the dates outlined above based on our current knowledge. However, please note that dates may be subject to change, or deadlines may be missed due to unforeseen circumstances.