The release of Magento 2 has caused a small uproar in the platform’s community. As Magento marches onward with new versions of its content management system, many have expressed concerns that support will cease for the Magento 1 series of the software.
Thankfully, Magento’s support team has stepped in to say that is not the case, at least for now.
In a May 2017 statement, the company reaffirmed its commitment to the Magento 1 platform for the “foreseeable future”.
Pointing out that the support team understands many thousands of businesses still rely on Magento 1, the statement eased the fears of many in the community who felt they were being forced towards an upgrade.
When Will Support End?
That’s the big question on everybody’s lips. The original rumor was that the support for Magento 1 would end in November 2018. This would give current users just over a year to transition to Magento 2.
However, Magento’s statement says the company will provide at least 18 months’ notice before support will end. As that notice has not come as of July 2017, we can safely assume that support for Magento 1 will continue beyond the supposed November 2018 end date. Support may end in 2019, at the earliest.
Should I Switch to Magento 2?
It’s important to note that ongoing support for Magento 1 does not mean that you will see more innovations introduced to the platform. Magento 2 now takes up the lion’s share of the development focus, so we would recommend making the transition when you can. All this announcement guarantees is that those who stick with Magento 1 will have open support for the foreseeable future.
Beyond that, Magento 2 offers a lot of features that you won’t find in the first build of the platform. We spoke about some of them in a previous article.
This means it’s still wise to consider a move over to Magento 2. Your webstore will have more features to play with and can take advantage of new web technologies using the second platform.
Interactivated can help if you want any advice on making the switch. Just contact us today and we will help you with all of your Magento needs.
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Jul 17, 2017
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Quick answer
Refactor if the core structure still works. Rebuild if architecture, performance, and change-cost are already fighting growth. Not sure? Calculate the cost below first.
Signs your MVP is becoming a bottleneck
1
Every feature takes 3× longer
Your codebase has become too tightly coupled. Small product updates now create complexity across unrelated systems.
Medium → High2
Developers avoid parts of the codebase
Some systems have become unstable enough that engineers no longer trust them. "Nobody wants to touch that module."
High3
AI-generated code created inconsistent architecture
Duplicated logic, conflicting patterns, and over-engineered solutions with unnecessary dependencies throughout the codebase.
Medium → High4
Onboarding new developers takes weeks
Business logic is scattered across the product. Different parts follow different conventions. Team velocity slows as headcount grows.
Medium5
Small changes create unrelated bugs
A frontend adjustment should not break billing. The architecture has become too tightly coupled across the platform.
High6
Testing is nearly impossible
Without reliable tests, deployments become stressful, refactoring becomes dangerous, and developers lose confidence.
High7
Deployments feel risky every time
You no longer have a development-speed problem — you have a reliability problem. And it compounds aggressively as you scale.
CriticalRefactor vs. Rebuild vs. Incremental
| Approach | Best for | Risk | Cost | Typical outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refactor codebase | Maintainable but messy architecture | Lower | Medium | Faster iteration |
| Rebuild software | Fundamentally broken systems | High | High | Long-term reset |
| Incremental migration | Scaling post-MVP startups | Medium | Medium | Controlled modernization |
Refactor codebase
Best forMaintainable but messy architecture
RiskLower
CostMedium
OutcomeFaster iteration
Rebuild software
Best forFundamentally broken systems
RiskHigh
CostHigh
OutcomeLong-term reset
Incremental migration
Best forScaling post-MVP startups
RiskMedium
CostMedium
OutcomeControlled modernization
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