In recent months, the e-commerce community has been buzzing with one key question: Is Magento 3 already on the way, and will it truly revolutionize the frontend? Store owners and developers alike are wondering if they should hold off on redesigning their shops in anticipation of a major technological shift. So, is there already a test version of Magento 3? Here's what we know so far.
Magento 3 – The Truth in May 2025
As of May 31, 2025, Magento 3 has not been officially announced or released in any test version. Despite circulating rumors and past speculation, Adobe has yet to present a public roadmap for version 3.0. The platform's development continues within the 2.x line, bringing ongoing improvements and new features but no core version change.
What's New in Magento 2.4.8?
The latest version, Magento 2.4.8, was released on April 8, 2025. It introduces important performance, security, and compatibility improvements, including support for PHP 8.4. While it is not Magento 3, it gives us a strong signal of the platform's ongoing evolution.
Key Features in Magento 2.4.8:
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WYSIWYG Editor Update – TinyMCE 5 was replaced with TinyMCE 7, improving security and offering a more modern editing experience.
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ExtJS Removed – The outdated library was replaced by jsTree, simplifying the category structure management in the admin panel.
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RequireJS Update – This update addresses known security vulnerabilities in the JavaScript loader.
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LESS Compilation Issues – Reports indicated problems in compiling LESS files, affecting theme styles. Amasty has published a patch to fix these issues.
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PHP 8.4 Compatibility – The platform now supports the latest version of PHP, ensuring stability and performance.
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GraphQL and REST API Improvements – Enhancing support for headless commerce and third-party integrations.
Is Magento 3 Just a Myth?
Magento 3 hasn't been announced yet, but many signs suggest that Adobe is laying the groundwork for a major transformation. Over the past few years, Magento has moved toward headless architecture and modern frontend technologies like React and Vue.js.
Speculation around Magento 3 includes the following potential features:
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Fully headless architecture separating frontend from backend
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Modern JS frameworks like React or Vue.js for frontend development
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Streamlined module and dependency management
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Tighter integration with Adobe Experience Platform
For now, these remain educated guesses. Until Adobe provides an official update, there’s no confirmed release or feature list for Magento 3.
What Should You Do While Waiting?
If you're managing a Magento-based store and wondering whether to wait for version 3.0, the answer is: don't wait idly. Magento 2.4.8 is a stable, robust, and modern platform that meets the needs of most e-commerce businesses.
If you want a modern frontend experience, consider:
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PWA Studio – Adobe's React-based frontend framework
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Headless or hybrid storefronts using Vue Storefront or custom solutions
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Optimizing your current theme (Luma or Blank) with updated libraries and best practices
Summary
Magento 3 is not here yet, but the evolution seen in Magento 2.4.8 clearly indicates that big changes are on the horizon, especially on the frontend side. For now, focus on keeping your Magento 2 store secure, modern, and performant.
If you're serious about growth, now is the time to invest in your storefront experience. And rest assured – when Magento 3 arrives, we’ll be ready to guide you through every step.
Stay tuned to our blog for the latest Magento news and insights!