{"id":14038,"date":"2026-07-29T11:36:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T06:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiddentechies.com\/blog\/?p=14038"},"modified":"2026-07-24T11:45:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:15:20","slug":"prestashop-10-release-roadmap-headless-architecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiddentechies.com\/blog\/prestashop\/prestashop-10-release-roadmap-headless-architecture\/","title":{"rendered":"PrestaShop 10: Release Timeline, Headless Plans &#038; What to Expect (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ht-post-content\">\n\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><strong>PrestaShop 10<\/strong> is not available yet \u2014 but it is already one of the most searched terms in the PrestaShop ecosystem. Merchants, agencies, and developers want to know when it ships, whether it will support headless storefronts, and what it means for stores running PrestaShop 8 or 9 today.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>This guide collects everything officially confirmed about <strong>PrestaShop 10<\/strong> as of mid-2026: the roadmap timeline, the headless architecture direction, how it builds on PrestaShop 9, and practical steps you can take now so you are ready when more details arrive in Q4 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>We will be direct: PrestaShop has not published a full feature list or stable release date for version 10. What follows is based on the official <a class=\"ht-atag\" href=\"https:\/\/prestashop.com\/roadmap\/\">PrestaShop product roadmap<\/a> and the architectural work already visible in PrestaShop 9 \u2014 not speculation dressed up as fact.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<div>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span>PrestaShop 10 \u2014 Everything We Know in 2026:<\/span><br \/>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<ul>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#roadmap\">1. Official PrestaShop Roadmap \u2014 Planned (Q4 2026 \/ 2027+)<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#whatis\">2. What Is PrestaShop 10?<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#timeline\">3. Expected Release Timeline<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#headless\">4. Headless Architecture &amp; API Platform<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#foundation\">5. How PrestaShop 9 Sets the Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#features\">6. Confirmed Direction vs Rumours<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#who\">7. Who Should Start Planning Now?<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#prepare\">8. How to Prepare Your Store Today<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">9. PrestaShop 10 FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"roadmap\">1. Official PrestaShop Roadmap \u2014 Planned (Q4 2026 \/ 2027+)<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Everything we know about <strong>PrestaShop 10<\/strong> starts with the official product roadmap. PrestaShop SA lists two related items under <strong>Planned<\/strong> for <strong>Q4 2026 \/ 2027+<\/strong>, both tagged as <strong>Open Source Core<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<div>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h5>PrestaShop 10 Development<\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<ul>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> Planned<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Timeline:<\/strong> Q4 2026 \/ 2027+<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Open Source Core<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Next milestone:<\/strong> More information Q4 2026<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<div>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h5>Headless Architecture<\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<ul>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> Planned<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Timeline:<\/strong> Q4 2026 \/ 2027+<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Open Source Core<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>PrestaShop&#8217;s official statement on headless architecture:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;PrestaShop is moving toward a headless-ready architecture, and API Platform is the foundation we&#8217;re building on. We are progressively integrating API Platform into PrestaShop to provide a modern, standards-based API layer: OpenAPI specifications out of the box, consistent resource exposure, and a clean foundation for storefronts, integrations, and third-party tools to consume PrestaShop data and operations.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Source: <a class=\"ht-atag\" href=\"https:\/\/prestashop.com\/roadmap\/\">PrestaShop Product Roadmap<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>These two roadmap items are closely linked. PrestaShop 10 development and the headless architecture initiative share the same API Platform foundation \u2014 version 10 is the major release channel; headless is the architectural direction both releases will follow.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"whatis\">2. What Is PrestaShop 10?<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>PrestaShop 10 is the next major generation of the open-source PrestaShop platform, currently listed under <strong>Planned<\/strong> on the official product roadmap. It follows the PrestaShop 9.x family \u2014 which introduced Symfony 6.4 LTS, the Admin API, Hummingbird 2.0, and PHP 8.5 support \u2014 and represents the next architectural leap rather than a routine minor update.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Where PrestaShop 9 modernized the back office, APIs, and storefront theme, PrestaShop 10 is expected to push further toward a <strong>headless-ready architecture<\/strong>. That means separating the commerce engine from the storefront presentation layer more cleanly, so merchants and developers can build custom front ends \u2014 React, Vue, Next.js, mobile apps \u2014 while PrestaShop handles products, orders, payments, and compliance logic behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<div>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h5>What PrestaShop Has Confirmed About Version 10:<\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<ul>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li>Listed as <strong>PrestaShop 10 development<\/strong> on the official roadmap.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li>Tagged as <strong>Open Source Core<\/strong> \u2014 the community edition remains central.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li>More detailed information expected in <strong>Q4 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li>Development window listed as <strong>Q4 2026 \/ 2027+<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li>Closely tied to the platform&#8217;s <strong>headless architecture<\/strong> initiative.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>PrestaShop 10 is not a rebrand or a marketing label. It is the codename for the next major platform generation \u2014 the same way PrestaShop 9 marked the jump from Symfony 4.4 to Symfony 6.4 LTS and from legacy webservices to API Platform.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"timeline\">3. Expected Release Timeline<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>PrestaShop has not announced a stable release date for version 10. Based on the official roadmap, here is what we know about timing:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<div>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h5>PrestaShop 10 Timeline (Official Roadmap):<\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<ul>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Now (mid-2026):<\/strong> PrestaShop 9.1 is the recommended stable version; 9.2.0 beta is available for testing.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Q2\u2013Q3 2026:<\/strong> PrestaShop 9.2 stable expected \u2014 One Page Checkout, AskAI, Extra Properties.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Q4 2026:<\/strong> More information on PrestaShop 10 development expected from PrestaShop SA.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>2027+:<\/strong> Headless architecture and PrestaShop 10 development continue on the long-term roadmap.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<div>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <strong>Important:<\/strong> Any blog or vendor claiming a precise PrestaShop 10 release date before Q4 2026 is guessing. Treat unofficial dates as estimates, not commitments. Follow the <a class=\"ht-atag\" href=\"https:\/\/prestashop.com\/roadmap\/\">official roadmap<\/a> and the <a class=\"ht-atag\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/PrestaShop\/PrestaShop\">PrestaShop GitHub repository<\/a> for confirmed milestones.<br \/>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/div>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Historically, major PrestaShop versions follow a pattern: roadmap announcement \u2192 developer previews \u2192 beta \u2192 stable. PrestaShop 9 followed this path over 2024\u20132025. PrestaShop 10 will likely follow a similar rhythm, with the Q4 2026 information drop being the first meaningful public milestone.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"headless\">4. Headless Architecture &amp; API Platform \u2014 Explained<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>The most concrete technical direction for <strong>PrestaShop 10<\/strong> is the headless architecture item on the official roadmap \u2014 built on API Platform as its foundation.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>In plain terms, headless commerce means your storefront and your commerce engine are decoupled. The store backend \u2014 products, inventory, orders, customers, payments \u2014 runs on PrestaShop. The buyer-facing experience can be anything: a custom JavaScript SPA, a mobile app, a marketplace feed, or the standard Hummingbird theme.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<div>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h5>What Headless-Ready Means for PrestaShop 10:<\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<ul>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>OpenAPI specifications out of the box<\/strong> \u2014 auto-generated, standards-based API docs for every exposed resource.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Consistent resource exposure<\/strong> \u2014 the same data model whether you use the back office, a custom app, or a third-party integration.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Custom storefronts<\/strong> \u2014 build React, Vue, or Next.js front ends that consume PrestaShop APIs directly.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Third-party integrations<\/strong> \u2014 ERP, CRM, PIM, and marketplace tools connect through a modern API layer instead of legacy webservices.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Progressive rollout<\/strong> \u2014 headless capabilities are being built incrementally, not as a single big-bang switch.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>This is a multi-year effort. The Admin API introduced in PrestaShop 9 \u2014 built on API Platform with OAuth 2.0, JSON-LD, GraphQL, and JSON:API support \u2014 is the first visible piece. PrestaShop 10 is expected to extend API coverage from the back office toward full storefront operations, enabling genuine headless checkout and customer-facing flows.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"foundation\">5. How PrestaShop 9 Sets the Foundation<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>You cannot understand PrestaShop 10 without understanding what PrestaShop 9 already shipped. Version 9 was the modernization release; version 10 is the extension release.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<div>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h5>PrestaShop 9.x \u2014 Building Blocks for Version 10:<\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<ul>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Symfony 6.4 LTS<\/strong> \u2014 security updates guaranteed until November 2027; the framework base PrestaShop 10 will inherit.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Admin API (API Platform)<\/strong> \u2014 OAuth 2.0 REST API for back office integrations; the seed of headless architecture.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Hummingbird 2.0<\/strong> \u2014 modern Bootstrap 5 theme with EAA accessibility compliance; the default storefront until custom headless front ends mature.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>PHP 8.1\u20138.5 support<\/strong> \u2014 modern PHP runtime with performance and security improvements.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>PrestaShop 9.2 (in progress)<\/strong> \u2014 One Page Checkout, AskAI, Extra Properties; operational features that will carry forward.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Stores still running PrestaShop 1.7 or 8.x face a bigger jump than stores already on 9.x. If you are planning for PrestaShop 10, the most practical path is: upgrade to 9.1 stable now \u2192 adopt 9.2 when stable \u2192 monitor Q4 2026 PrestaShop 10 announcements.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>For a detailed look at the latest 9.x release, read our breakdown of <a class=\"ht-atag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiddentechies.com\/blog\/ecommerce-tips\/whats-new-prestashop-9-2-0-beta-2026-feature-breakdown\/\">what is new in PrestaShop 9.2.0 beta<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"features\">6. Confirmed Direction vs Rumours<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Search results for <strong>PrestaShop 10<\/strong> already mix confirmed facts with guesswork. Here is a clear split:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<table>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<thead>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<tr>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<th>Topic<\/th>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<th>Status<\/th>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<th>Source<\/th>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/tr>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/thead>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<tbody>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<tr>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>PrestaShop 10 development is planned<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>\u2705 Confirmed<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>Official roadmap<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/tr>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<tr>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>Headless architecture via API Platform<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>\u2705 Confirmed direction<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>Official roadmap<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/tr>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<tr>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>OpenAPI specs out of the box<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>\u2705 Confirmed direction<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>Official roadmap<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/tr>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<tr>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>More details in Q4 2026<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>\u2705 Confirmed timeline<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>Official roadmap<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/tr>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<tr>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>B2B foundations (companies, contacts, approval workflows)<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>\ud83d\udd04 In progress (9.x)<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>Roadmap \u2014 may feed into 10<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/tr>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<tr>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>Exact PrestaShop 10 release date<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>\u274c Not announced<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/tr>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<tr>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>Full headless checkout on day one<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>\u274c Not confirmed<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/tr>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<tr>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>Legacy Classic theme support in PS 10<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>\u274c Not confirmed<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/tr>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/tbody>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/table>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>We will update this guide when PrestaShop publishes official PrestaShop 10 release notes or a developer preview. Bookmark this page or follow the <a class=\"ht-atag\" href=\"https:\/\/build.prestashop-project.org\/\">PrestaShop Developer Blog<\/a> for first-party announcements.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"who\">7. Who Should Start Planning Now?<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>PrestaShop 10 is a 2027+ concern for most merchants \u2014 but certain groups benefit from early planning:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<div>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h5>Start Planning Now If You Are:<\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<ul>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>An agency building custom storefronts<\/strong> \u2014 headless architecture will change how you scope and price client projects.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>A merchant on PrestaShop 1.7 or 8.x<\/strong> \u2014 you need a 9.x upgrade path before PrestaShop 10 even becomes relevant.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>A module developer<\/strong> \u2014 API Platform integration and Extra Properties (9.2) are the extension patterns of the future.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>A brand planning a mobile app or custom front end<\/strong> \u2014 the Admin API in PS 9 is your starting sandbox; PS 10 will expand storefront API coverage.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>An EU merchant<\/strong> \u2014 compliance modules (withdrawal button, accessibility, VAT) must be re-tested on every major version jump.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>If you run a standard PrestaShop store on 9.1 with Hummingbird 2.0 and your modules are up to date, you do not need to act on PrestaShop 10 today. Focus on 9.2 stable when it ships and watch for the Q4 2026 announcement.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"prepare\">8. How to Prepare Your Store Today<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>You cannot install PrestaShop 10 yet \u2014 but you can position your store and workflow so the eventual upgrade is smooth:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<div>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h5>Preparation Checklist:<\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<ul>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Upgrade to PrestaShop 9.1<\/strong> if you are still on 1.7 or 8.x \u2014 this is the single highest-impact step.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Switch to Hummingbird 2.0<\/strong> \u2014 the default modern theme aligned with where the platform is heading.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Audit your modules<\/strong> \u2014 identify modules without PS 9 support; replace or plan alternatives before they block a future upgrade.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Explore the Admin API<\/strong> \u2014 enable OAuth 2.0, test product and order endpoints, and understand API Platform basics.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Test AI and API integrations<\/strong> \u2014 our guide on <a class=\"ht-atag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiddentechies.com\/blog\/ecommerce-tips\/beginners-guide-llms-txt-prestashop-merchants\/\">llms.txt for PrestaShop merchants<\/a> covers AI discoverability, which pairs with PrestaShop&#8217;s AskAI and MCP direction.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Document custom overrides<\/strong> \u2014 overrides and core modifications are upgrade debt; migrate to hooks and Extra Properties where possible.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<li><strong>Keep compliance current<\/strong> \u2014 EU withdrawal button, accessibility, and VAT rules apply regardless of PrestaShop version.<\/li>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<div>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h5>Pro Tip for Agencies<\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Start a staging environment on PrestaShop 9.1 with the Admin API enabled. Build a small proof-of-concept that reads products and orders via OAuth 2.0. When PrestaShop 10 expands storefront API coverage, you will already understand the integration patterns \u2014 and you can pitch headless projects to clients with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"faq\">9. PrestaShop 10 FAQ<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><strong>When will PrestaShop 10 be released?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 PrestaShop has not announced a stable release date. The official roadmap lists PrestaShop 10 development under Planned (Q4 2026 \/ 2027+) with more information expected in Q4 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Will PrestaShop 10 be headless?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 PrestaShop 10 is being developed alongside a headless-ready architecture initiative powered by API Platform. Full headless storefront support is a progressive, multi-year effort \u2014 not a single switch on release day. Expect incremental API expansion rather than an instant headless-only platform.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I download PrestaShop 10 now?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 No. PrestaShop 10 is not available for download. The latest stable version is PrestaShop 9.1; PrestaShop 9.2.0 beta is available for testing at <a class=\"ht-atag\" href=\"https:\/\/prestashop.com\/versions\/\">prestashop.com\/versions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Should I wait for PrestaShop 10 before upgrading from 1.7 or 8.x?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 No. PrestaShop 1.7 and 8.x are end-of-life or approaching it. Upgrade to PrestaShop 9.1 now for security patches, Symfony 6.4 LTS support, and Admin API access. PrestaShop 10 will build on 9.x \u2014 not replace the need to move off legacy versions.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Will my modules work on PrestaShop 10?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Unknown until PrestaShop publishes compatibility requirements. Modules built on hooks, the Admin API, and Extra Properties (9.2) are best positioned. Modules relying on overrides or legacy webservices face the highest migration risk.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<div>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h5>Stay Ahead of PrestaShop 10<\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>PrestaShop 10 will reshape how stores are built, integrated, and extended \u2014 but the groundwork is already in PrestaShop 9. Upgrade to 9.1, explore the Admin API, and follow the <a class=\"ht-atag\" href=\"https:\/\/prestashop.com\/roadmap\/\">official roadmap<\/a>. We will update this guide as soon as PrestaShop releases the Q4 2026 developer preview.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><strong>PrestaShop 10<\/strong> is the next chapter in the platform&#8217;s move toward modern, API-first, headless-ready commerce. It is not here yet \u2014 but the merchants and agencies preparing now will move fastest when it arrives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- JSON-LD FAQ Schema --><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n\u00a0 \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\u00a0 \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\u00a0 \"mainEntity\": [\n\u00a0 \u00a0 {\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"@type\": \"Question\",\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"name\": \"When will PrestaShop 10 be released?\",\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"text\": \"PrestaShop has not announced a stable release date for version 10. 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It is expected to advance the platform toward a headless-ready architecture built on API Platform, with OpenAPI specifications and consistent resource exposure for custom storefronts and integrations.\"\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 }\n\u00a0 \u00a0 },\n\u00a0 \u00a0 {\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"@type\": \"Question\",\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"name\": \"Will PrestaShop 10 support headless commerce?\",\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"text\": \"Yes, headless architecture is a confirmed direction. PrestaShop is progressively integrating API Platform to provide a modern API layer for storefronts, integrations, and third-party tools. 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