We get it. Migrating your business may seem like a daunting mission. Why fix it if it ain’t broken, right? Although Shopware 5 may not be broken, it is running out. Soon!
We're in the final phase of the end-of-life support for Shopware 5. Until the end of July 2023, we’re still making bug fixes, minor improvements, and legally necessary adjustments. From then on up until the end of July 2024, we'll only fix security issues. This applies both for Shopware 5 as well as our in-house extensions. But we’re not leaving you stranded – quite the opposite! Shopware 6 gives you the speed, the agility, and the competitive edge you need to stay ahead. Migrate now and grow faster with the most advanced feature set, cutting-edge technology, and maximum security. With the migration assistant in the Shopware Store, our personal support as well as our expert partner agencies, migrating your business couldn’t be more straightforward.
Because your business needs an unshakable foundation you can count on. Rock-solid and secure. Agile and fast. Since launching Shopware 6 in January 2020, over 16.000 business leaders have taken their B2C and B2B online stores to the next level. Our software is open source, headless, and API-first. In addition, all Shopware 6 plans are available as SaaS, PaaS, or self-hosted solutions.
Whether your focus is on workflow automation, next-level customer experience, or advanced B2B capabilities – Shopware 6 offers you cutting-edge features to scale up effortlessly:
Shopware 6 boasts a completely new and improved system architecture. Therefore, migrating your business from Shopware 5 is not like a simple software update that can be done with just a few clicks. For highly complex business requirements, we recommend working with one of our expert partner agencies. However, with the help of the migration assistantand our in-house support, you can also complete the migration yourself, providing your team has the technical knowledge.
Please be aware that time plays a huge role when migrating to Shopware 6.This is a great opportunity to make strategic adjustments to how you want your business to operate in the future, so don’t leave it until the last minute.
If you want to work with a Shopware partner agency, contact them early and schedule your timings.
Take a look at our Shopware plans to find the one that meets the specific needs of your business.
Create a plan for migrating your data, including customer information, products, and order history.
Consider the impact on SEO, website design, and checkout process, and plan accordingly.
Test the new platform before migrating all data, and keep a backup of your old platform in case of any issues.
Inform your customers about the migration and any changes in the process.
By following these steps and working with a professional team, you can ensure a successful and smooth migration to Shopware 6.