PrestaShop 9.0.1 Released — Stability and Improvements

PrestaShop has released its first patch for version 9 — PrestaShop 9.0.1.
This maintenance update focuses on improving stability and fixing issues reported after the initial 9.0 release.

A Quick Look at Version 9

PrestaShop 9 introduced major platform changes and moved the ecosystem to a more modern foundation.
Key updates include:

• Migration to Symfony 6.4 LTS framework;

• Support for PHP 8.1 – 8.4;

• New Admin API built on API Platform;

• New front-office theme Hummingbird (Bootstrap 5, TypeScript, BEM);

• Performance, SEO, and back-office UX improvements;

• New Update Assistant tool for easier updates.

These upgrades require a modern hosting environment but bring higher performance, long-term compatibility, and better developer tools.

What’s New in 9.0.1

PrestaShop 9.0.1 is primarily a stability and bug-fix release.
Main highlights:

• Over 60 bugs fixed and 140+ pull requests merged;

• Includes changes from versions 8.2.2 and 8.2.3;

• Major improvements in installation and deployment reliability;

• Updated dependencies and bundled modules.

The release is available in two versions:

• Classic Edition — includes official PrestaShop SA modules (Checkout, Account, Marketplace, CloudSync, Shipping, Marketing, Socials).

• Custom ZIP Edition — without SA modules, built via the PrestaShop Release Creation Tool.

Who Should Update and When

Recommended to update if:

• You already run PrestaShop 9.0.0;

• You’re planning to launch a new shop on version 9;

• You need the latest fixes and improved stability.

Before updating:

1. Make a full backup of files and database.

2. Verify server requirements — PHP 8.1+ is mandatory.

3. Test the update on a staging environment.

4. Ensure module and theme compatibility.

The update process can be performed easily using the Update Assistant, which helps minimize risks and downtime.

Main Fixes and Improvements

• More stable installation and upgrade process.

• Fixes for payment, shipping, and product management modules.

• Enhanced TinyMCE editor, order handling, and category management.

• New hooks: actionOrderHasBeenShipped, actionOrderHasBeenDelivered.

• Classic theme updated to v3.0.3.

• Improved API performance and front-office speed.

Full changelog is available on this >

Conclusion

PrestaShop 9.0.1 focuses on platform reliability and consistency.
It doesn’t add new features but fixes numerous issues and refines the system’s core.

If your store is already on version 9 — update as soon as possible.