What’s New in Magento 2.3.3?
Magento 2.3.3 has been launched, focusing heavily on security and performance enhancements!
Magento continues to lead in delivering exceptional e-commerce experiences, and the release of version 2.3.3 exemplifies this commitment.
Magento 2.3.3 Date Of Release
- Magento 2.3.3 was officially released on October 8, 2019.
- This latest version includes over 170 functional fixes for core products.
- There are also more than 75 security enhancements.
- Upgrading to Magento 2.3.3 is essential for securing your store.
The Magento 2.3.3 release highlights these features:
- Core payment methods, including Braintree, now comply with PSD2 regulations
- Enhanced cross-site scripting protection to guard against future vulnerabilities
- Support for PHP versions 7.3.x and 7.2.x
- Compatibility with Varnish 6.2.0
- Upgrade of Zend Framework 2 components to Active/LTS versions
- Improved loading times by deferring non-critical CSS elements
- Enhancements to Page Builder
- WYSIWYG editor upgraded to TinyMCE version 4.9.5
- Capability to track user actions and events
- Fixes for bugs in inventory management
- Google Shopping ads Channel available as a bundled extension in the Marketplace
- Introduction of a new vendor-developed extension – Yotpo, along with updates for Amazon Pay, dotdigital, Klarna, and Vertex
Enhancements in Core Payment Methods with the Magento 2.3.3 Release:
- Compliance with PSD2 regulations for Braintree payment method
- Authorize.net now supports 3D Secure verification via third-party services, including 3DS 2.0 through CardinalCommerce
Performance Enhancements with the Magento 2.3.3 Release:
- Store owners now have the option to disable automatic URL rewrite generation
- Enhanced page load speeds
- Optimized performance for core storefront tasks, including loading category pages, configurable products, home pages, and checkout pages
Enhancements in GraphQL with the Magento 2.3.3 Release:
- Support for processing payments via PayPal Express Checkout, Payflow Pro, Link Express Checkout, Authorize.net, Braintree, and other methods
- Capability to add configurable products to the cart
Integration of Google Shopping Ads Channel:
Magento has integrated the Google Shopping Ads Channel, allowing merchants to seamlessly connect their Magento stores with Google's advertising platform. This integration enables merchants to efficiently manage and optimize their product listings directly from their Magento admin panel, enhancing visibility and reach across Google's network of online shoppers.
Enhancements in Vendor Developed Extensions:
- Yotpo integration enhances customer review management directly from the Magento admin panel
- Amazon Pay now complies with PSD2 directives for the UK and Germany, ensuring secure transactions
- Dotdigital improves product catalog synchronization for bundled and custom products and enhances communication for abandoned cart recovery
- Klarna introduces options to disable sending customer details, supports B2B transactions, and integrates with PayBright, a Canadian payment method
- Improved customer segmentation capabilities in Dotdigital for targeted marketing campaigns
Enhancements in Merchant Tools:
- Implementation of GDPR compliance features to bolster data protection measures.
- Integration of advanced caching mechanisms aimed at optimizing site performance.
- Enhancement of mobile responsiveness to elevate user experience on mobile platforms.
- Introduction of REST API improvements for seamless integration with third-party systems.
- Enhanced search functionality leveraging Elasticsearch for quicker and more precise results.
Improvements in Shipping:
- Enhanced support for managing bundled products, streamlining product configuration and sales.
- Improvements in various operational aspects:
- Streamlined batch order processing for faster order fulfillment.
- Enhanced carrier integration capabilities to improve shipping efficiency.
- Preview of shipping methods directly within the shipping portal for better logistics management.
- Optimized checkout process for smoother customer transactions.
In addition to these significant improvements, Magento 2.3.3 also includes fixes for numerous issues across both the open-source and commerce editions. For detailed information, you can refer to:
It's important to review any backward incompatibilities listed here to ensure compatibility with core functionalities and avoid potential issues.