Adobe Commerce 2.4.8 Released: PHP 8.4 and 500+ Fixes

Adobe Commerce 2.4.8 is now available, marking a significant step forward for the platform with enhanced compatibility and a comprehensive set of improvements. This release aligns Adobe Commerce with the latest enterprise technology standards, ensuring merchants can build and scale on modern, secure infrastructure.

Modern Technology Stack Support

The headline feature of 2.4.8 is support for PHP 8.4, the latest version of the PHP runtime. This brings improved performance, enhanced security features and better memory efficiency—all critical considerations for high-volume commerce operations. For merchants running established instances on older PHP versions, upgrading to 2.4.8 provides a clear path to modernisation without the complexity of a full re-platform.

Beyond the PHP upgrade, 2.4.8 extends support across the entire technology ecosystem. Valkey 8.x becomes the supported caching layer, offering improved performance and reliability over previous versions. For database-backed installations, the release now supports MariaDB 11.4 and MySQL 8.4 LTS, future-proofing architectures against upcoming database version deprecations.

500+ Bug Fixes and Quality Improvements

Adobe's commitment to stability is evident in the staggering number of improvements bundled into this release. With over 500 bug fixes, merchants can expect enhanced reliability across core functionality, extension compatibility, and edge-case handling. These improvements address issues that, whilst not headline-grabbing, meaningfully reduce operational friction and support costs.

From our perspective working with merchants daily, quality releases like this are invaluable. They reduce the technical debt that accumulates over time and ensure that platforms remain responsive, secure and maintainable as business demands evolve.

Significance for Your Business

For merchants currently on Adobe Commerce 2.4.6 or 2.4.7, this release represents an excellent opportunity to consolidate improvements. The upgrade path is designed to be straightforward for well-maintained instances, with backward compatibility preserved for properly developed custom code and extensions.

The enhanced technology stack support is particularly significant. By aligning with PHP 8.4, Valkey 8.x and modern database versions, your platform becomes more attractive to development talent, easier to host on contemporary infrastructure, and better positioned for future enhancements. These decisions compound—today's modern stack becomes tomorrow's reliable foundation.

We recommend merchants evaluate their current extension ecosystem and custom code quality before upgrading, ensuring compatibility with the new environment. For those running complex implementations, planning the upgrade as part of a broader optimisation initiative often delivers better long-term outcomes than rushing the process.

Looking Ahead

The 2.4.8 release demonstrates Adobe's ongoing commitment to the Adobe Commerce platform. Regular quality releases, modern technology support, and attention to developer experience remain core to the platform's competitive advantage in an increasingly crowded e-commerce landscape.

If you're operating Adobe Commerce and considering whether now is the right time to upgrade, we'd be happy to discuss your specific situation. Every merchant's journey is unique, and the right timing depends on your current architecture, team capacity and business priorities.