Magento and OpenMage are rapidly evolving and experiencing several major changes. Magento 2 is currently available in version 2.4.6, while for OpenMage, the unofficial development for Magento 1.9, versions 19.5 and 20.1 are available. In the following, we will present the main changes for both systems. Upgrading the store is recommended as it makes the system more secure, adds additional functionalities, and usually also improves performance.
Magento 2.4.6 updates
Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6 includes approximately 300 quality fixes and improvements, covering platform enhancements.
Main changes include:
- 300+ quality fixes and improvements
- Support for the latest PHP 8.2
- 8 security issue fixes and improvements
- Improved GraphQL performance and reduced response time
- Upgrade of JavaScript libraries to the latest versions
- Compatibility with Page Builder v.1.7.3 and PWA Studio v.13.0.x
Additionally, this release includes support for the latest OpenSearch 2, the ability to upgrade from Elasticsearch 7 to Elasticsearch 8, and compatibility with MariaDB 10.6. This release also includes numerous security enhancements to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the website.
You can read more about the new version at the following link: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/docs/commerce-operations/release/notes/magento-open-source/2-4-6.html
You can check the store version in the admin footer:
Additionally, with the release of the ChatGPT tool, there are also some additional paid modules available that can help you write product descriptions. We will present more about this in future blogs.
Openmage 19.5 and 20.1 updates
This is a major release, so they decided to move away from version 19.4.x and transition to 19.5.x and 20.1.x.
Main changes include:
- Change of library inclusions (phpseclib, mcrypt_compat, Cm_RedisSession, Cm_Cache_Backend_Redis, and Pelago_Emogrifier and Zend Framework)
- Library version updates and removal of obsolete modules
- Change in the inclusion of inherited themes
- Added support for Google Analytics 4 (additional events were not included, so we developed our own module)
You can read more about the new versions at the following link: https://github.com/OpenMage/magento-lts/releases
The newer version already supports PHP 8.1, while testing for version 8.2 is still ongoing. Note that additional modules need to be adapted to support this PHP version, which in many cases significantly improves the performance of the online store.
For technical assistance, we are available at the email support@degriz.net. Still wondering which store is right for you? Then read: How to choose the right platform for an online store?
