Update guide
Don't be afraid of updates! This guide will help you to perform Shopware and/or ThemeWare® updates efficiently while minimising potential errors and problems.
By updating regularly, creating backups, checking changelogs and deactivating incompatible extensions, you can make the update process more secure and smooth.
Your update guide
Perform updates as regularly as possible in order to always receive new features, improvements and fixes and to avoid issues with large version skips.
Wait a few days with updates if possible.
Test updates in advance in a test system.
Always create a complete backup before every Shopware update.
Tip: Many hosters offer backup options via the administration interface.
Check the previous Shopware releases before the Shopware update.
Check out our previous news and announcements before Shopware and/or ThemeWare® updates.
Check the Shopware changelog before every Shopware update.
Check the ThemeWare® changelog before every ThemeWare® update.
Deactivate incompatible extensions before the update and only activate them once you have made sure that the version in your shop is compatible. (see Shopware Compatibility)
Follow our update instructions for updates:
ThemeWare® update: Updating ThemeWare®
Shopware update: Shopware Updates and ThemeWare®
Clear the entire Shopware cache after updates.
Reload the storefront and the administration once with a "cache refresh".
Windows: Ctrl + F5
Mac: Command (⌘) + Shift (⇧) + R or Command (⌘) + Option/Alt (⌥) + R
We are always happy to receive feedback on our updates and constructive suggestions to further improve our products.
Further information
You can find out which ThemeWare® version is compatible with which Shopware version in the ThemeWare® Service Portal:
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