Magento Store Owner – Update to Magento 2.4.8 today!
On April 8th, Adobe officially released Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce version 2.4.8 – the latest update to one of the world’s most popular eCommerce platforms. At DTF Digital, we keep a close eye on every Magento release, because each one brings important changes that affect the performance, security, and future-readiness of your online store.
We’ll walk you through what’s new in Magento 2.4.8, why it matters for your business, and how we’re helping our customers stay ahead of the game with regular upgrades and expert support.
What Is Magento 2.4.8?
Magento 2.4.8 is the latest version of Adobe’s open-source eCommerce platform (also known as Adobe Commerce), packed with security improvements, performance tweaks, and bug fixes. While it’s not a “feature-heavy” update, it’s a crucial one, especially if you care about keeping your website secure, reliable, and compliant.
If your site is still running an older version of Magento (such as 2.4.7-p4 or earlier), this update will make sure you’re not left behind or vulnerable to known threats.
What’s New in Magento 2.4.8?
Here are the key highlights from the Magento 2.4.8 release, explained in plain English:
🔒 Security Updates
Magento 2.4.8 includes 13 key security fixes and platform enhancements. These help patch potential vulnerabilities that hackers could exploit to gain access to your store or your customer data. None of these issues have been reported as exploited yet, but updating your store is essential to stay one step ahead.
Security updates also improve PCI compliance, which is important if your business takes online card payments.
⚙️ Platform Improvements
Magento has been fine-tuned to work better with modern web technologies and libraries. This includes:
- Support for the latest minor versions of some JavaScript libraries
- Updated support for Composer 2.8
- PHP 8.4 Support
- Migration to the Uppy uploader library for the media library.
- Improved Mysql & MariaDb compatibility for 8.4 and 11.4 respectively.
- Upgraded TinyMCE 5 to TinyMCE 7.3.0
If that all sounds a bit techy, don’t worry. Just know that these updates help your site run more efficiently, and prepare it for future features and integrations.
🛠️ Bug Fixes
This version also fixes over 497 known issues, including problems with checkout, product management, and admin functions. These small fixes can add up to a big improvement in day-to-day management and customer experience.
For example, issues with coupon codes not applying, or customers encountering odd redirects after logging in, have now been resolved.
Why Is It Important to Upgrade?
You might be wondering, “Do I really need to update my Magento site?”
The short answer is: YES — and here’s why:
✅ 1. Security First
Older versions of Magento can become vulnerable over time. Hackers are always looking for weaknesses, and the longer your site goes without updates, the more exposed it becomes. Staying up to date is one of the best ways to protect your business and your customers.
⚡ 2. Performance Gains
Each update includes under-the-hood improvements that help your store run faster and more reliably. Faster page loads and smoother checkout experiences can directly improve your sales and customer satisfaction.
🔧 3. Bug Fixes Save Headaches
If your team or customers are facing odd issues, like checkout glitches, login problems, or admin panel bugs, these updates may well resolve them. Regular updates help avoid bigger problems down the road. That said, gremlins can always show up in the system, which is why we are here to support you!
🔄 4. Future-Proofing
Keeping Magento up to date means your store is ready for future improvements, integrations, and features. It also means you won’t be left behind when support for older versions end.
How DTF Digital Supports Magento Upgrades
At DTF Digital, we’re Magento specialists. Our experienced team helps businesses across the UK get the most out of their eCommerce websites, whether that means building a new store, making improvements, or rolling out crucial updates like Magento 2.4.8.
Here’s how we help:
🔁 Monthly Update Packages
If you’re one of our customers on a monthly update service, we’ll be rolling out the Magento 2.4.8 upgrade to your site shortly. We do this in a careful, controlled way, testing everything thoroughly on staging servers, before pushing changes live. You don’t need to lift a finger.
🛠️ Bespoke Support for One-Off Upgrades
Not on a maintenance plan? No problem. We can provide one-off Magento upgrade services too. We’ll assess your current version, plan the upgrade, test everything, and safely deploy it to your live store.
🤝 Friendly, Honest Advice
We know that tech jargon can be off-putting. That’s why we explain things clearly and focus on what matters to you: running a successful business online. Whether you sell one product or a few hundred thousand, we treat every store with the same care and attention.
Looking for a Magento Expert?
If your eCommerce store needs upgrading or you’re looking for a reliable team to support your Magento website, we’d love to help.
DTF Digital is a UK-based digital agency that specialises in Magento 2 and Adobe Commerce. Our team has decades of experience in building and maintaining online stores, working with Magento since its early days – and we’re passionate about helping businesses grow.
Whether you need an urgent upgrade, want to improve your site speed, or just need a second opinion, get in touch with our friendly team today.
Upgrade to Magento 2.4.8 Today
Magento 2.4.8 might not have flashy new features, but it’s one of the most important updates of the year, especially from a security and stability perspective.
We’re already preparing to roll out this update for our existing clients, and we’re here to support new businesses too. Don’t wait until something breaks, get ahead of the curve with expert Magento support from DTF Digital whether you’re looking for B2B or B2C eCommerce Support.
📩 Ready to upgrade?
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