A new PrestaShop version with no risk to your sales
A store running on an older PrestaShop version eventually stops receiving security fixes, while new modules, payment methods and integrations are built for current versions of the platform. Moving to PrestaShop 9 is also a good moment to tidy up the store and prepare it for the years ahead.
We prepare the migration on a copy of your store in a test environment. Meanwhile your store keeps selling as usual, and we switch to the new version only after every key process has been checked. If you also want to refresh the store’s design or features, see how we approach PrestaShop store development.
What the migration includes
Installation audit
We check the current PrestaShop and PHP versions, the theme, installed modules and custom changes, and assess what can be moved and what needs replacing.
Data migration
We move products with combinations and images, categories, customers, orders and their history, and verify that the data is complete afterwards.
Store theme
We adapt your current theme to PrestaShop 9 or prepare a new one if the existing theme is not compatible with the new version.
Module compatibility
We review every module: we update it, replace it with a compatible alternative or rewrite it if it was custom-built.
URLs and SEO
We keep the URL structure, and where it has to change we set up 301 redirects so the store keeps its Google rankings.
Post-migration support
After the new version goes live we watch orders, payments and integrations and react quickly if anything needs fixing.
How we keep the migration safe
What matters most is that the store keeps taking orders the whole time and works at least as well as before once it runs on the new version. That is why we work in stages and check every change before it reaches your customers.
Copy and test environment
We work on a copy of the store, while the live store keeps serving customers unchanged until the very end.
Backups
Before each stage we back up the files and the database, so we can return to the previous state if needed.
Sync before launch
Right before the switch we transfer the orders and customer accounts created while the work was in progress.
Integrations
We check the connections with payments, couriers, ERP and marketplaces such as BaseLinker or Allegro and adapt them to the new version.
Performance
We compare the store’s speed before and after the migration. A new version is a good opportunity to remove unnecessary modules and speed things up.
Switch at a convenient time
We launch the new version on an agreed date, when traffic in the store is at its lowest.
How the process works
1
Audit
We analyse the current installation, modules and customisations and point out what needs updating or replacing.
2
Migration plan
We agree on the scope, how modules and the theme will be moved, and a schedule with the switch-over date.
3
Test migration
We move the store to PrestaShop 9 in a test environment, together with its data, theme and modules.
4
Testing
We check purchases, payments, shipping, e-mails and integrations. You can review the test version before launch.
5
Production launch
We sync the latest data, launch the new version and keep an eye on the first orders.
How much does a migration to PrestaShop 9 cost?
The cost depends on how extensively the store has been customised. The estimate is influenced by:
- the PrestaShop version the store is moving from,
- the number and type of modules, especially custom-built ones,
- the theme — adapting the current one or preparing a new one,
- the amount of data to migrate,
- integrations that need to be adapted to the new version.
We prepare the estimate after auditing the current installation, broken down into stages. Request an estimate or get in touch.
Why Appinet
A migration is not just moving data — it also involves decisions about modules, the theme and integrations. We know PrestaShop from implementations, modules and integrations, so we plan the migration to leave the store stable, fast and ready for further growth on the new version. We discuss every stage with you before the work begins.
Frequently asked questions about migrating to PrestaShop 9
Will the store keep working during the migration?
Yes. We prepare the migration on a copy of the store, and your current store works normally until the switch. We schedule the switch itself for the time of lowest traffic.
Will I lose data such as orders or customer accounts?
No. We move products, customers, orders and their history, and check that the data is complete after the migration. We make backups before every stage.
Will my modules work in PrestaShop 9?
Some modules only need an update, others have to be replaced with compatible alternatives. Custom-built modules are adapted or rewritten. We settle this in the audit before the work starts.
Will the migration affect my Google rankings?
We keep the URLs, and where they have to change we set up 301 redirects. This way the store does not lose search traffic.
Do you also move stores from other platforms?
Yes. Besides older PrestaShop versions we move stores from other platforms, e.g. WooCommerce or Shoper. The scope depends on the platform and how heavily the store has been customised.
How long does a migration take?
It depends on the version, the number of modules and the customisations. We present a schedule with dates for each stage after the installation audit.
Related services
- PrestaShop store audit — a good first step before deciding on a migration.
- PrestaShop modules — adapting or rewriting modules for the new version.
- PrestaShop optimisation — a faster store after the move to the new version.
- PrestaShop integrations — payments, couriers, ERP and marketplaces.
- PrestaShop store development — when the migration is a chance for a new store.