Shopware 5 to 6 migration: a step-by-step guide
How to migrate from Shopware 5 to Shopware 6: preparation, data transfer with the Migration Assistant, theme, SEO redirects and go-live, step by step.
Shopware
Shopware migration: from Shopware 5 or WooCommerce to Shopware 6
Moving from Shopware 5, WooCommerce or another system to Shopware 6, with data transfer, plugin review, a new theme and redirects for your SEO URLs.
- since 2012
- 200+ online shops
- 800+ websites
- Shopware Partner since 2014
Online shops
200+
delivered since 2012
Projects delivered
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since 2012
Shopware Partner
since 2014
own plugins in the Shopware Store
2012 founded
200+ online shops
800+ websites
19 experts in our team
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Why a Shopware migration without a plan gets expensive
There is no update path from Shopware 5 to Shopware 6, because version 6 was developed from scratch. Plugins, theme and many settings have to be rebuilt. Anyone tackling the move without a plan risks incomplete data, broken links and lost rankings on Google.
What a well-planned Shopware migration does for you
- Products, categories and customer data arrive complete in the new shop.
- Old URLs redirect to the new pages via 301, so existing rankings are retained as far as possible.
- You decide for each plugin whether it is replaced, redeveloped or no longer needed.
- The old shop keeps running until the new one has been tested.
Scope of services
What we take on for your Shopware migration
- System analysis
Data, plugins, theme and integrations of the old shop.
- Migration environment
The move is prepared in a dedicated environment.
- Data transfer
Products, variants, categories, customers and old orders if required.
- Replacing plugins
We look for Shopware 6 replacements or develop new ones.
- Design
Carry over the existing design or create a new theme.
- SEO and testing
Redirects, meta data and tests of checkout and payment.
In a Shopware migration we move your online shop from Shopware 5, WooCommerce or another system to Shopware 6. We transfer products, categories and customer data in a dedicated migration environment, check every plugin for a replacement, rebuild the theme and redirect your old URLs via 301. The old shop keeps running until the new one has been tested.
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{ /* add data without touching the core */ }From Shopware 5 to Shopware 6
Shopware 6 separates frontend and backend and has a much better API. This makes it easier to connect marketplaces, CRM and PIM systems, and translations and large data volumes are easier to handle. Some functions from Shopware 5 work differently in version 6. In such cases we adapt the data directly during the move instead of recreating old structures.
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Shopware migration to Shopware 6 | Web Labels
Shopware migration from Shopware 5, WooCommerce or other systems to Shopware 6: data transfer, plugins, theme and SEO redirects by Web Labels.
From WooCommerce to Shopware
When switching from WooCommerce, we export products with images, descriptions, prices and variants, plus customers and, if required, orders. We set up payment and shipping methods in Shopware from scratch. We carry over the design if you wish or create a new one. After the analysis you receive an effort estimate and a fixed-price quote.
Online shop
Orders Integration Products, prices, stock
- ERP
- PIM
- Marketplaces
- CRM
After the move
A new shop is a good moment to tackle loading times and visibility. Find out more under Shopware performance and Shopware SEO. If the move depends on an inventory management system, data migration belongs in the plan too.
How your Shopware migration to Shopware 6 works
- Analysis
We review product data, variants, customer groups, plugins and design and estimate the effort.
- Mapping
Together we define which fields go where and which data needs adjusting.
- Migration
In the migration environment we transfer the data, set up payment and shipping again and build the theme.
- Testing and launch
After testing checkout, payment and redirects, we switch over.
Your contacts
Your contacts for migration and relaunch
Tell us where your project stands. Janis and Tim will listen, ask questions and tell you honestly what we recommend and roughly what it will cost.
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Frequently asked questions about Shopware migration
All questions and answersCan I simply update Shopware 5 to Shopware 6?
No. Shopware 6 is a new development with its own data structure, theme system and plugins. Switching is therefore a migration: the data is transferred, while theme and extensions are rebuilt.
Will I lose my Google rankings during the migration?
The risk can be reduced considerably. We carry over meta data and set up a 301 redirect from every old URL to the matching new page. Nobody can guarantee rankings when switching systems.
Are old orders transferred too?
Yes, if you wish. Besides products, categories and customers, historical orders can be transferred so that customers can see their order history in the new shop.
Further reading Go to knowledge base
What do I need to consider in a shop migration?
Planning a shop migration: which questions about shop system, ERP, PIM and interfaces to clarify up front and how we support a move to Shopware 6.
Related services
- Shop on commission
We build your online shop 100% free of charge and develop the complete system. You provide the product, logistics and support. We are paid through a share of revenue, so both sides earn from each other's success.
- Shopware 6 development
A new online shop with Shopware 6: from data flow analysis to design and theme, plugins, integrations and onboarding for your team.
- B2B commerce
Shopware 6 for business customers: individual prices and terms, company accounts with several contacts, quick ordering and data straight from the ERP.
- Consulting
Consulting for Shopware projects: planning, data flow analysis, concept work and strategic decisions on development and integrations, worked out together and implemented directly if you wish.
Tell us about your project
A few sentences are enough to start. We will get back to you with questions or a suggested date.