Before You Upgrade Magento, Know What You're Working With.
An upgrade can affect extensions, custom code, integrations, infrastructure and the customer experience. Before development begins, understand the areas that may create risk for your store.
The question isn't only "Can we upgrade?" It's "What will this upgrade require?"
Your Magento Version Doesn't Tell You How Difficult Your Upgrade Will Be.
Two stores can run the same Magento version and have completely different upgrade requirements.
One may have a relatively standard implementation. Another may have years of custom development, extensions and integrations built around Magento.
That's why an upgrade decision should begin with understanding the store—not simply choosing a target version.
An Upgrade Can Affect More Than Magento Core
Upgrade problems often come from dependencies around Magento—not Magento itself.
Extensions
Extensions may require updates, replacement, removal or compatibility validation.
Custom Code
Custom modules and overrides may need modification or redevelopment.
Checkout & Orders
Critical purchasing and order flows need to remain reliable after the upgrade.
Integrations
ERP, CRM, payment, shipping and other systems can introduce upgrade dependencies.
Infrastructure
PHP, database, search, caching and server requirements may change.
Performance
Technical changes can affect speed, stability and customer experience.
SEO
URLs, redirects, metadata and structured data need to be protected.
Business Disruption
Upgrade problems can affect orders, revenue and customer experience.
What We Look At Before Your Upgrade
We use the information you provide and what can be reasonably reviewed without access to your private codebase or infrastructure.
Magento Environment
- Current Magento Version
- Support Status
- Publicly Observable Platform Information
- Potential Version Considerations
Security
- Known Version Risks
- Security Support Status
- Publicly Observable Security Concerns
- Areas Requiring Deeper Review
Performance
- Core Web Vitals
- Page Speed Indicators
- Frontend Performance Signals
- Potential Performance Concerns
Store Experience
- Key Storefront Areas
- Mobile Experience
- Product & Navigation Experience
- Visible Technical Issues
Dependencies
- Merchant-Reported Extensions
- Known Extension Considerations
- Third-Party Dependencies
- Areas Requiring Compatibility Validation
Custom Development
- Merchant-Reported Customizations
- Visible Custom Behaviour
- Potential Custom-Code Dependencies
- Areas Requiring Code Access
Integrations & SEO
- Visible Third-Party Integrations
- Payment & Shipping Signals
- URLs & Redirect Considerations
- SEO Risk Areas
Upgrade Planning
- Potential Upgrade Considerations
- Key Questions to Investigate
- Priority Areas
- Recommended Next Steps
What You'll Know After the Assessment
The objective isn't to give you another long technical checklist. It's to give you a clearer picture of what your upgrade may require.
Where Does Your Store Stand?
Understand the current situation and the factors that may influence your upgrade.
Where Could Problems Appear?
Identify areas that may require attention, validation or further investigation.
What Should You Investigate First?
Get practical next steps so you can make a better-informed upgrade decision.
A Magento Upgrade Readiness Report™
Your assessment is summarized into a practical report designed to help you understand your current situation and what should be investigated before committing to upgrade development.
- Executive Summary
- Current Magento Version & Support Considerations
- Potential Upgrade Risk Areas
- Performance & Security Observations
- Dependencies Requiring Further Validation
- Recommended Next Steps
Some Upgrade Risks Can't Be Confirmed From the Outside.
A website review can identify important signals, but some of the most critical upgrade questions require access to the Magento codebase, extensions, integrations and infrastructure.
- Custom Code Detailed code compatibility requires codebase access.
- Extensions Exact compatibility requires reviewing installed modules and versions.
- Infrastructure Server and PHP configuration require infrastructure information or access.
- Integrations Private ERP, CRM, payment and API dependencies require technical validation.
From Request to Understanding Your Upgrade
A simple process designed to help you understand your store before committing to upgrade development.
Tell Us About Your Store
Share your website, Magento version and any concerns you want us to understand.
We Review
Our Magento team reviews the information and identifies areas that need attention.
You Receive the Report
Receive your Upgrade Readiness Report with observations and recommended next steps.
Review & Decide
Understand what requires deeper validation and decide what makes sense for your store.
Find Out What Your Magento Upgrade May Require
Tell us a little about your store. We'll use the information you provide to understand your environment and identify areas that may affect upgrade complexity and risk.
- Understand your current Magento situation
- Identify potential upgrade risk areas
- Identify areas requiring deeper validation
- Understand what should be investigated first
- Receive practical next-step recommendations
Start Your Assessment
Complete the short form below. There is no obligation to proceed with an upgrade project.
Don't Upgrade Blind. Understand Your Store First.
The goal isn't to tell you that you need an upgrade. It's to help you understand your current situation so you can make a better decision about what should happen next.