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Ecommerce Open Source Summit 2026 - a wrap-up
Know what happened at the first Ecommerce Open Source Summit (EO2S) organized by Friends of Presta
The inaugural Ecommerce Open Source Summit (EO2S) wrapped up after a packed day of conferences, technical deep dives, and networking. Held on March 26, 2026 at Le Nida in Issy-les-Moulineaux, the event brought together developers, agencies, and ecommerce professionals united by a shared commitment to open source ecommerce.
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Sunsetting translations for legacy PrestaShop versions
The legacy translation platform is being retired
The translations.prestashop.com service will be shut down on April 1st, 2026. For stores running PrestaShop 1.6 and older, this means language packs will no longer be generated or available for download. For newer versions (1.7, 8, and 9), translations will continue to work as usual through a different workflow.
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PrestaShop 9.1 is available
Hummingbird 2.0 becomes the default theme, bringing modern architecture, performance, and EAA accessibility compliance.
PrestaShop 9.1 is now available for download. The headline of this release is Hummingbird 2.0, which becomes the default front office theme, delivering a modern, accessible, and high-performance storefront out of the box. This version also introduces two experimental features (multi-carrier shipping and a redesigned discount system), along with dozens of improvements and bug fixes.
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AI-Powered API Hackathon: 14+ Endpoints in a Single Day
How PrestaShop teams used Claude Code to accelerate Admin API contributions
On March 12th, developers from across PrestaShop’s tech teams joined forces for a hackathon, splitting into four teams with one clear mission: accelerate the development of the Admin API.
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PrestaShop 9.1 RC1 is open for testing!
The first Release Candidate of PrestaShop 9.1 is here. Help us validate it before the final release.
The first Release Candidate of PrestaShop 9.1 is now available for testing. This is the last major milestone before the stable release, and your feedback is what determines whether 9.1 ships on schedule and in great shape.
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Cleaning up old branches: a routine maintenance for a healthier repository
We are removing old branches from our repository
Keeping the PrestaShop repository tidy is part of routine maintenance. In January 2026, we are cleaning up a few stale branches from our main repository that are no longer used for releases or active development.
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PrestaShop Developer Conference 2025 Filmed Sessions - Community and Security
Friends of Presta, Cybersecurity and Ecommerce Development
The PrestaShop Developer Conference 2025 edition was another successful gathering! Over 140 people attended in person to connect, share experiences, and strengthen our community. For the first time, we offered a hybrid format, welcoming both onsite and online participants. Special thanks to PayPal for sponsoring the 2025 PrestaShop Developer Conference and presenting during the event.
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PrestaShop Developer Conference 2025 Filmed Sessions - Developer Enablement and Growth
Watch sessions on Hummingbird 2.0, expert certification, PrestaShop Enterprise and Core contributions
The third PrestaShop Developer Conference took place in November 2025. Three weeks ago, we launched a blog series exploring the event’s sessions and sharing key insights with the community. Last week’s focus was artificial intelligence in PrestaShop development. This week, we’re turning our attention to developer enablement and growth.
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PrestaShop Developer Conference 2025 Filmed Sessions - AI and Productivity
Exploring AI agents, code assistants, and the future of ecommerce
The third PrestaShop Developer Conference took place in November 2025: two weeks ago, we started publishing a series of blog posts diving into the event’s sessions, sharing insights and key takeaways with you. Last week, we spotlighted modern development practices and architectural approaches. This week, we’re continuing the series with a focus on artificial intelligence and productivity.
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PrestaShop Developer Conference 2025 Filmed Sessions - Modern Development Practices and Architecture
Key insights and practical takeaways from PrestaShop's technical sessions
The PrestaShop Developer Conference took place a few months ago: last week, we’ve started publishing a series of blog posts diving into the event’s sessions, sharing insights and key takeaways with you. We are continuing the series with another spotlight on modern development practices and architectural approaches.
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