🔹 Introduction
Magento continues to evolve as a powerful eCommerce platform. The latest release, Magento 2.4.7, brings performance improvements, security updates, and enhanced developer tools. In this blog, we’ll break down what’s new in Magento 2.4.7 and why upgrading is worth it.
🔹 What’s New in Magento 2.4.7?
1. PHP 8.2 Compatibility
Magento 2.4.7 officially supports PHP 8.2, offering better speed and security. Older PHP versions will be deprecated soon, so this is a critical upgrade.
2. Security Enhancements
Over 13 security fixes have been included, protecting against cross-site scripting (XSS), remote code execution (RCE), and other vulnerabilities.
3. Platform Improvements
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Elasticsearch 8.x compatibility
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Composer 2.5 support
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Enhanced performance in cart and checkout operations
4. Accessibility & Performance
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Improvements for keyboard navigation and screen reader support
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Faster page load and reduced database queries
🔹 Why You Should Upgrade
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✅ Better site speed and stability
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✅ Future-proofing against PHP and OS updates
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✅ Improved customer experience
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✅ Avoiding plugin and extension conflicts