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  Browse Shopware blog posts — curated and community content for merchants and
  developers.
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# Blog posts

## Community Submissions
- [What PayPal is actually doing in the Shopware Community ](https://shopware.com/news/why-paypal-is-investing-in-the-community/): From hackathons to AI commerce, PayPal's growing involvement in the Shopware community reflects a broader shift in ecommerce. Explore why developer…
- [The 6 payment methods every merchant in Germany should offer – and why.](https://shopware.com/news/payment-methods-germany/): The right payment method mix can boost conversion, improve the checkout experience, and maximize the value of every transaction. Discover the six payment…
- [Shopware on DDEV: notes from years of client projects](https://ddev.com/blog/shopware-on-ddev/): Why DDEV and Shopware fit together, from a first DDEV onboarding to conclusions drawn over years of agency practice. (submitted by Marco Steinhäuser)
- [Welche Shopware-Version unterstützt welche Versionen von PHP, MySQL und co?](https://www.matthias-zeis.com/shopware-6/welche-shopware-version-unterstuetzt-welche-version-php-mysql-und-co): Müssen Sie PHP, MySQL und co updaten? Wenn ja, auf welche Version können Sie updaten? Diese Tabelle hilft! (submitted by Matthias Glitzner-Zeis)
- [Installing older Shopware versions: handling the DomPDF security advisories ](https://shopware.com/news/installing-older-shopware-versions/): Shopware releases before 6.7.12.2 and 6.6.10.21 depend on a DomPDF version with published security advisories, so Composer blocks the install. Here's how to…
- [Agentic Commerce: The risks AI agents bring to commerce – and what businesses need to consider](https://shopware.com/news/agentic-commerce-paul-krauss-interview-part-2/): What risks does Agentic Commerce bring? Paul Krauss explains where questions around transparency, control, and liability arise, and what businesses should…
- [Shopware Evaluation for WordPress Hosting Compatibility](https://enstinemuki.com/shopware-evaluation-for-wordpress-hosting-compatibility/): Shopware and WordPress hosting can look like best friends at first glance. Both use PHP. Both need a database. Both live on web servers. Easy, right? (submitted by Marco Steinhäuser)
- [Neues EU-Gewährleistungslabel ab 27.09.2026: Was du für deinen Shopware-Shop wissen musst | WEB-Grips Shopware Agentur Berlin](https://www.web-grips.de/blog/eu-gewaehrleistungslabel): Ab dem 27.09.2026 ist das EU-Gewährleistungslabel in Online-Shops Pflicht. Wir erklären dir, was das für deinen Shopware-Shop bedeutet. (submitted by Marco Steinhäuser)
- [Create new Amazon products from Shopware | Salestio Blog — connect e-commerce with Amazon, eBay, Etsy](https://salest.io/blog/page/create-new-amazon-products-from-shopware): Salestio covers multiple scenarios to list products on Amazon, whether they exist in the marketplace catalog or not. Today, we focus on creating brand-new… (submitted by Marco Steinhäuser)
- [Building a Chat Plugin for Shopware 6: Message Queues, Sales Channels, and Service Decoration](https://dev.to/rosen_hristov/building-a-chat-plugin-for-shopware-6-message-queues-sales-channels-and-service-decoration-onm): I needed to sync Shopware product data to an external service with sales channel isolation and multi-currency. Event subscribers, Symfony Messenger, and… (submitted by Marco Steinhäuser)
- [Why Carve markup Changes How You Author Rich Text in Shopware 6 – DerEuroMark](https://www.dereuromark.de/2026/07/17/why-carve-markup-changes-how-you-author-rich-text-in-shopware-6/): This post introduces shopware-carve, a plugin that replaces traditional WYSIWYG editors and raw HTML fields in Shopware 6 with a plain-text markup language… (submitted by Mark Scherer)
- [Shopware 6 updaten / upgraden](https://www.matthias-zeis.com/shopware-6/shopware-6-updaten): Was muss man bei Updates von Shopware beachten? Was ist die beste Strategie für Updates? Warum muss man überhaupt updaten? (submitted by Matthias Glitzner-Zeis)
- [Agentic commerce: when AI does the shopping, will it find your store? — Kraftware](https://kraftware.be/en/blog/agentic-commerce-readiness/): AI assistants are becoming a real sales channel. What agentic commerce means for your webshop, how GEO differs from SEO, and the concrete checks that decide… (submitted by Rune Laenen)
- [Payment methods that convert in Belgium and the EU — Kraftware](https://kraftware.be/en/blog/payment-methods-belgium-eu/): Which payment methods actually convert in Belgium and the EU, and how Mollie, MultiSafepay and the new Shopware Payments compare, especially on Bancontact cost. (submitted by Rune Laenen)
- [GEO: Wie du dafür sorgst, dass ChatGPT & Co. deine Seite zitieren](https://dev.to/slawanextlevels/geo-wie-du-dafur-sorgst-dass-chatgpt-co-deine-seite-zitieren-417i): Generative Engine Optimization aus Entwicklersicht: robots.txt, llms.txt, Schema und SSR – mit Code statt Buzzwords. Warum dein bestes Google-Ranking nichts… (submitted by Marco Steinhäuser)
- [Shopware MCP Server: Connect Shopware to Your AI Workflows](https://shopware.com/news/shopware-mcp-server-ai-integrations/): Connect your Shopware store to ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Codex, and other AI tools with the Shopware MCP Server. Discover how the open Model Context Protocol…
- [Commerce orchestration: How to manage complex commerce ecosystems](https://shopware.com/news/commerce-orchestration/): What exactly is commerce orchestration, and why is it becoming a key success factor for growing online retailers? Learn how to centrally manage complex…
- [Introducing 'project dev': A simpler local development workflow in Shopware CLI](https://shopware.com/news/introducing-project-dev/): Discover the new shopware-cli project dev workflow: a Docker-powered local development environment with an interactive dashboard, logs, watchers, and…
- [Agentic Commerce: How AI agents are reshaping digital commerce](https://shopware.com/news/agentic-commerce-paul-krauss-interview/): How close is Agentic Commerce to becoming reality? Paul Krauss explains the technologies driving this shift and why merchants should start preparing for AI…
- [Twig incompatability in Shopware admin](https://shopware.com/news/twig-incompatability/): A new Twig release can break your Shopware admin on the next composer update. Read about how to apply a quick manual fix to keep your systems running.
- [Shopware 6 Release News: Discover the new features in July 2026](https://shopware.com/news/shopware-6-release-news-july-2026/): With Shopware 6.7.12.1, you can further improve search in your shop, benefit from AI Discovery Files, and take advantage of a new Rule Builder condition.…
- [What Developers learned at Shopware Community Day 2026](https://shopware.com/news/what-developers-learned-shopware-community-day-2026/): From OAuth2 and Kubernetes to AI-driven development and the 6.7 cache rework—here's your technical recap of every session from Shopware Community Day 2026.
- [AI hype vs. reality: What actually drives business value today](https://shopware.com/news/ai-hype-vs-reality-business-value/): Organizations are investing billions in AI, yet measurable results often remain elusive. Data and AI expert Christina Stathopoulos explains why successful AI…
- [Shopware PaaS (native) authentication is moving to Shopware Account](https://shopware.com/news/shopware-paas-authentication-shopware-account/): Authentication for the native Shopware PaaS platform is moving to Shopware Account. Learn what is changing, who is affected, and what you need to do before…
- [Agentic Commerce Benchmark - Open source just pulled level with the frontier](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/agentic-commerce-benchmark-open-source-just-pulled-level-hamann-wa52e?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via): Agentic Commerce Benchmark · v4 A year ago, “can an AI build a shop?” was a fair question. Today it’s the wrong one. (submitted by Dennis Höting)
- [Simplifying complexity in B2B Commerce: Overcoming payments and tax challenges](https://shopware.com/news/b2b-payments-tax-challenges/): Learn how B2B organizations are addressing payment complexity, sales tax compliance, and ERP-connected workflows. Insights from experts at Cronix, BlueSnap,…
- [Revamping Shopware project creation using the CLI](https://shopware.com/news/revamping-shopware-project/): The Shopware CLI project creation experience has been completely revamped. It guides developers through environment setup, deployment, and CI/CD configuration…
- [Shopware Visionary Award 2026: These 3 online stores were honored at the Shopware Community Day](https://shopware.com/news/shopware-visionary-award/): The Shopware Visionary Award 2026 celebrates online stores that set new standards in digital commerce through innovation, creativity, and technological…
- [Shopware Payments: The future-ready payments solution for modern commerce. ](https://shopware.com/news/shopware-payments/): Meet Shopware Payments, the platform-native payments solution built right into Shopware. Learn what makes it different, how it works, and why it represents…
- [Shopware 6 Release News: Discover the new features in June 2026](https://shopware.com/news/shopware-6-release-news-june-2026/): With Shopware 6.7.11.0, you can expect, among other things, improvements for mail template previews, storefront search, and new possibilities for future…
- [AI in production: tracing and evaluations with the OpenAI-compatible API ](https://shopware.com/news/ai-in-production/): Most developers have built something with an LLM. But how do you know if the output is actually good? This session explores how tracing and evaluations help…
- [This was Shopware Community Day 2026: New features, major announcements, and highlights](https://shopware.com/news/shopware-community-day-2026-highlights/): More than 1,500 attendees, new features like Shopware Nexus and Shopware Payments, inspiring sessions, and countless conversations: Discover the highlights of…
- [Codeception-Tests in PHP für deine Webseite - clickstorm Blog](https://www.clickstorm.de/blog/automatisierte-tests-codeception/): Codeception automatisiert Browser-Tests in PHP. Erfahre, welche Testarten es gibt, wie die Installation gelingt und was sich bewährt. (submitted by Marco Steinhäuser)
- [Hoe Notive dugros bouwde op Shopware PaaS Native | Notive - IT Innovation Partner](https://www.notive.nl/shopware/lessen-uit-dugros-shopware-paas-native): Ontdek hoe Notive voor dugros een complex B2B/B2C-platform realiseerde met Shopware PaaS Native, maatwerk integraties en multi-storefronts. (submitted by Charlene de Waard)
- [SCD Closing Recap: Warum Shopware bei Payments alles auf eine Karte...](https://creativestyle.de/insights/shopware-community-day-2026-commerce-gewinnt-wenn-payments-unsichtbar-sind): Shopware Payments steht im Mittelpunkt der Abschluss-Sessions. Wir analysieren den Schritt hin zu Embedded Payments, niedrigeren Transaktionskosten und… (submitted by Simone Kohler)
- [SCD Afternoon Recap: Nexus und die Zukunft vernetzter Commerce-Plat...](https://creativestyle.de/insights/shopware-community-day-2026-nexus-und-die-zukunft-von-connected-commerce): AI Engineering, Workflow-Automatisierung und Shopware Nexus: Wir analysieren die wichtigsten Ankündigungen des Nachmittags und zeigen, wie native… (submitted by Simone Kohler)
- [SCD Morning Recap: Wie KI zum operativen Commerce-Partner wird | cr...](https://creativestyle.de/insights/shopware-community-day-2026-wie-ai-zum-operativen-commerce-partner-wird): Von Shopware PaaS bis zur nächsten Generation von Shopware AI: Wir fassen die wichtigsten Ankündigungen des Vormittags zusammen und zeigen, warum die Zukunft… (submitted by Simone Kohler)
- [Hob By Horse-Shopware Intelligence+](https://shopwareintelligence.hob-by-horse.de/en): Why Shopware Intelligence+ is more than just a new AI feature for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands and how it creates real competitive advantages. (submitted by Hob by Horse)
- [Andy Hoar on why B2B commerce needs its own playbook](https://shopware.com/news/why-b2b-commerce-needs-its-own-playbook/): Over the past 15 years, B2B commerce has transformed from an overlooked market into a strategic priority. Industry expert Andy Hoar shares his perspective on…
- [Shopware Boost Day 2026 ](https://shopware.com/news/shopware-boostday-2026/): Boost Day brings the Shopware community together for collaboration, learning, and real conversations. From hands-on coding and debugging to AI, PayPal, and…
- [Shopware Nexus: the native, event-based Integration Platform enters general availability](https://shopware.com/news/shopware-nexus-general-availability/): Shopware Nexus introduces a new approach to ecommerce integrations. In this deep dive from our recent open stage session, discover how the native iPaaS helps…
- [Managing dealer-specific pricing and product access in the sporting goods industry](https://shopware.com/news/dealer-specific-pricing-sporting-goods): Different dealers. Different prices. Different product access. Explore how sporting goods brands can reduce pricing inconsistencies, improve dealer…
- [Retouren im Onlineshop 2026: Kosten senken und Prozesse optimieren](https://onlineshops.de/retouren-im-onlineshop-2026-kosten-senken-und-prozesse-optimieren/): Retouren im Onlineshop kosten 15-34 Euro pro Sendung. Wie du die Retourenquote senkst, Prozesse automatisierst und Kunden trotzdem begeisterst. Praxis-Guide… (submitted by Marco Steinhäuser)
- [Internationaler Onlineshop 2026: Erfolgreich ins Ausland verkaufen](https://onlineshops.de/internationaler-onlineshop-2026-erfolgreich-ins-ausland-verkaufen/): Internationaler Onlineshop 2026: Welche Märkte lohnen sich, rechtliche Anforderungen, Lokalisierung und Versand. Praktischer Leitfaden mit echten Erfahrungen. (submitted by Marco Steinhäuser)
- [GEO takes over German e-commerce: What is it & what about SEO?](https://ecommercegermany.com/blog/what-is-geo/): Understand GEO's influence on German e-commerce and its implications for SEO. Thrive in this changing environment. (submitted by Marco Steinhäuser)
- [Why 2026 will be a turning point for B2B commerce in the Netherlands](https://shopware.com/news/b2b-commerce-turning-point-2026-netherlands): Why is 2026 set to become a turning point for B2B commerce? Discover the key trends shaping the future in this Expert Insights interview.
- [Shopware 6 Release News: Discover the new features in May 2026](https://shopware.com/news/shopware-6-release-news-may-2026): With Shopware 6.7.10.0, you can look forward to a new Agentic Commerce sales channel, improvements to the storefront and administration. Additionally, the…
- [Inside the Shopware Community UnConference: why this event hits differently](https://shopware.com/news/inside-the-shopware-community): Inside the Shopware Community UnConference: where the agenda is built in the room, honest conversations matter more than slides, and real connections happen.
- [Agentic Commerce is not dead. The discovery layer just moved.](https://shopware.com/news/agentic-commerce-discovery-not-checkout): After the rollback of Instant Checkout, the “death of Agentic Commerce” was quickly declared. Stefan Hamann sees it differently – and explains why the real…
- [Modernizing complex commerce with Shopware and applied AI ](https://shopware.com/news/applied-ai-ecommerce-shopware): Discover how applied AI transforms complex commerce processes with Shopware – and why it’s becoming a key operational driver. A guest article by Tania…

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