PrestaShop software versions

Like most modern software, PrestaShop has been available in different versions since its inception, with each update incrementing the version number. The versions are named using a sequence of numbers separated by periods, with each number indicating a more or less significant update.

Until version 8, PrestaShop did not strictly follow a standard version numbering system. For example, for version 1.7.6.9, the 1.7 indicates the major version number, the 6 is the minor version number, while the 9 refers to a patch. With the transition to version 8, there is no longer any need for version 1.Version 8 is the major version.

Since its initial release in 2007, PrestaShop has undergone numerous updates and improvements. Here is an overview of the history of its main versions:

• Prestashop 1,0 : This initial version of Prestashop was released in August 2007. It featured basic functionalities for order management, product management and customer management.

• Prestashop 1.1: Released in December 2007, this version added new functionalities, including product image management and language management.

• Prestashop 1.2: Released in February 2008, this version added functionalities for tax and carrier management.

• Prestashop 1.3: Released in April 2009, this version added functionalities for module and theme management.

• Prestashop 1.4: released in October 2010, this version added features for managing product categories and variations.

• Prestashop 1.5: released in November 2011, this version introduced a new administration interface and new features for managing orders and customers.

• Prestashop 1.6: released in March 2014, this version added features for managing inventory and orders, as well as performance improvements.

• Prestashop 1.7: released in November 2016, this version introduced a new user interface and new features for managing products, customers and orders.

• Prestashop 8: released in October 2022, this version is an important milestone in the project. It marks the beginning of the PrestaShop company's detachment from the PrestaShop Open Source project, and the move to compatibility with PHP8.1. Security and performance improvements are also part of the new features.

• PrestaShop 9: released in June 2025, this version introduces changes aimed mainly at developers and integrators, allowing to strengthen the very foundation of the software. Among the changes are: the move to Symfony 6.4 and up to PHP8.4 a new admin API, a new theme, as well as optimizations of several pages of the back and front office.

The different versions of PrestaShop are available on our website.

It is recommended to regularly update your version of Prestahop to benefit from the latest features and security improvements. However, successfully migrating to a new version is not within everyone's reach. We recommend being accompanied by technical expertise, whether through our expert partners or our technical support.