Welcome to the summary of May! It has been an exciting month full of upgrades, partnerships, and engaging with the community. From innovative projects and the expansion of our plugin ecosystem to introducing a new Sylius Plus module. Here’s a breakdown of May’s highlights:
We’ve officially said goodbye to PHPSpec across the board, swapping it for PHPUnit in nearly every bundle – from Core to Promotions, Reviews, Locale, and beyond. This massive refactor improves long-term maintainability, test coverage, and onboarding for new devs. On the feature side, Sylius 2.1 is gearing up with ORM 3.3 support, Symfony 7.3 testing, smarter admin navigation (hello, proper “Back” button behavior!), and even sleeker checkout UIs. Meanwhile, the 2.0 branch stays strong with key bug fixes and fresh translations (including Canadian French, Swedish, and Mandarin). We also polished the ecosystem – Mollie got shiny subscription hooks and cleaner refund flows, the Grid and Resource bundles now play better with custom templates, and FrontWing saw a makeover in everything from taxon filters to secure account pages.
TL;DR: less legacy, more power, better UX for devs, merchants, and their customers alike.
This month marked a significant milestone for Sylius with the official announcement of FrontWing, a React.js frontend handled by the Core Team. Moving beyond proof-of-concept, the team released the first unstable version (v0.1), delivering comprehensive eCommerce functionality including homepage, product pages, checkout, and account management built with Remix, Vite, and Bootstrap 5.
Named after the wing of the Sylius swan logo, FrontWing serves as an optional frontend layer that won’t deprecate the existing Twig-based system, ensuring users maintain choice while providing an easy starting point for headless setups. The release eliminates much of the work required to implement headless SPA/PWA frontends with Sylius and is designed to enhance the API experience further.
Future development will focus on frontend server rendering, SEO-optimized architecture, and potentially platform-agnostic support. The community can explore the code on GitHub, join discussions in the #front-wing Slack channel, and follow progress at front-wing.sylius.com.
What’s more, Sylius has achieved a major milestone in global accessibility with the UI and messages now 100% translated across 10 key languages, powered by AI-assisted translations. The complete language coverage includes French 🇫🇷 (including Belgian 🇧🇪 and Canadian 🇨🇦 variants), German 🇩🇪 (including Austrian 🇦🇹 and Swiss 🇨🇭 variants), British English 🇬🇧, Dutch 🇳🇱, Spanish 🇪🇸, and Polish 🇵🇱, with Mandarin Chinese 🇨🇳, Swedish 🇸🇪, and Portuguese 🇵🇹 coming soon.
Beyond expanding language support, the translation process itself received a significant upgrade with the team officially moving away from Crowdin to a streamlined GitHub-based workflow. Contributors can now submit translations through standard pull requests, enabling faster review and merge times while allowing developers to test translations locally and view them in real context.
This change makes translation contributions as seamless as any other code contribution, encouraging broader community participation in making Sylius accessible to merchants worldwide.
The new workflow is fully documented and available for contributors
This month, we embraced “Documentation Driven Development,” starting with a comprehensive docs update that sparked product improvements along the way. Your community feedback drove us to create highly requested guides covering customizing styles, grids, and state machines.
We moved plugin documentation in-house to the official Sylius Docs, making resources easier to find and more user-friendly. This consolidation improves the overall developer experience by centralizing all documentation in one location.
Looking ahead, we’re focusing on actionable cookbooks, cleaner examples, and smoother development paths for building custom eCommerce solutions. 📖 Updated documentation
For too long, content management in Sylius required external tools or community plugins. With Sylius 2.0, we’re changing that by officially adopting the most widely used CMS plugin in our ecosystem.
We’ve brought the plugin into the Sylius organization, completely refactored it, integrated it with the new admin interface, and made it an officially maintained extension. While it’s not a full-blown CMS and doesn’t try to be, it covers essential content needs including dynamic pages, blocks, media, and templates while staying true to Sylius’s core philosophy of flexibility, openness, and developer-first thinking.
The plugin represents our commitment to providing comprehensive solutions within the Sylius ecosystem. We’ve published a detailed article covering the story behind the plugin, its current capabilities, and our future roadmap for development.
Special thanks to all contributors from BitBag for laying such solid foundations that made this transition possible.
Next, we’ve just released Sylius/TestApplication, a new ready-to-use testing app that should make plugin development significantly easier. This officially maintained tool eliminates the need for custom test environments in each plugin repository, addressing common issues like duplicated configuration, inconsistencies, and extra maintenance effort with every release.
The new app accelerates development by reducing manual integration steps – in many cases, you won’t need to touch configuration or Webpack settings at all. Thanks to Symfony Flex and our custom recipes, installing a plugin can now be as simple as running one install command.
This single, reusable environment works out of the box and supports Sylius 2.0. We’ve already tested it internally and successfully integrated it with our CMS Plugin, proving its effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
If you’re developing Sylius plugins, we encourage you to try it out, share your feedback, and contribute to further improvements. Together, we can continue enhancing the developer experience in the Sylius ecosystem.
The latest Sylius Plus release delivers solid improvements across our key modules, focusing on practical enhancements that make daily operations smoother.
B2B Suite received important upgrades, including the ability to assign products per customer group and organization, fixes for tax calculation issues at checkout and in the Admin, and improved compatibility with Marketplace Suite.
Marketplace Suite was polished with fixes for vendor profile update status, replacement of hardcoded classes with parameters for easier customization, and enhanced B2B Suite compatibility.
All Sylius Plus modules are now fully v2-ready, upgraded, and tested for compatibility with Sylius 2.0. These modules are prepared to handle complex challenges, including loyalty programs, access control, multistore operations, and advanced returns management.
Most modules are already available on our public demos at demo.sylius.com, and you can schedule a dedicated demo at sylius.com/try to explore their capabilities in detail.
We’ve introduced Request for Quotation (RFQ) as a new module in Sylius Plus, specifically designed for B2B businesses handling complex, negotiable, or volume-based sales.
The module enables customers to add RFQ requests for multiple products in their cart, set desired quantities, and submit quote requests through a dedicated form that includes contact details and messaging capabilities to outline their specific expectations.
Curious how the RFQ module can support your B2B sales? Check out our detailed article and test it in the Sylius demo
This month saw an impressive new Sylius-powered store go live, demonstrating the platform’s versatility in serving unique market niches and innovative business models.
French publisher Éditions Maïa has created something special with Euthena – a crowdfunding platform that’s changing how books come to life. Built on Sylius and Symfony, this platform creates an ecosystem where readers become partners in bringing new books to market through pre-orders and campaign participation.
What makes Euthena impressive is how it showcases Sylius’s flexibility in handling complex business workflows. The platform manages everything from book pre-sale campaigns to traditional eCommerce for the Éditions Maïa catalog, with intuitive tools that make campaign management straightforward for publishers.
Here’s where it gets really interesting: Euthena handles sophisticated ebook distribution with integrated DRM protection using Readium LCP from the Readium Foundation. This shows how Sylius can be extended to tackle complex digital content delivery while maintaining independence through open-source solutions.
The future looks bright, with plans to expand into multimedia content including video, podcast, and digital magazine distribution. It’s a great example of how Sylius adapts and grows with evolving business needs. Designed by Panda Communication with project management by Alexandre Clament, Euthena demonstrates the power of collaborative Sylius implementations. 👉 euthena.com
Belgian toy retailer DreamLand has launched its completely redesigned website, built using Sylius combined with custom Architect CMS by Inventis. This long-term project brings significant improvements in user-friendliness, speed, and design that customers are already enjoying.
What’s impressive about this implementation is how it demonstrates Sylius’s compatibility with custom content management systems. DreamLand gets the best of both worlds: solid eCommerce functionality from Sylius alongside tailored content management that fits their specific needs. This approach shows how Sylius can integrate smoothly with specialized solutions to handle complex business requirements.
The result? A platform that’s not just functional, but truly delightful to use. 👉 dreamland.be
Let’s make a quick recap of what’s happened in May.
SyliusDays returned to Paris for its third edition on May 22–23, 2025, hosted at Smile HQ in partnership with SensioLabs and Platform.sh. This free two-day event brought together the Sylius community to explore the latest innovations in open-source eCommerce development with a 100% technical program.
The first day featured exceptional presentations covering diverse technical topics: Sabrine Ferchichi and Alexandre Haroutunian demonstrated AI chatbot integration for Sylius projects, showcasing how customers can quickly order goods via text chat while avoiding typical AI hallucinations. Romain Ruaud presented Gally as a searchandising solution, Jacques Bodin-Hullin explored Sylius automation with n8n, and Francis Hilaire provided an in-depth look at the new Payment Request functionality in Sylius 2.0 with Stripe integration. Additional talks included Guillaume Moigneu on “The Green Performance Paradox: How Optimizing for Speed Creates Sustainable eCommerce,” Mathieu Santostefano on translation solutions, and Kévin Dunglas introducing FrankenPHP. The second day featured Gracjan Józefczyk‘s comprehensive “Sylius Practical Essentials – From Zero to Hero” workshop, explaining all the building blocks of Sylius and how to work with them.
The event successfully reconnected the Sylius community, with attendees enjoying the quality of presentations and the opportunity to see various implementations in action. The combination of technical knowledge and practical tips reinforced SyliusDays’ position as a key learning and networking event in the Sylius ecosystem.
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the Sylius Days 2025 in Paris! 🫶
Don’t miss out on a special training opportunity! EMAGMA is hosting an exclusive webinar with Emil Janiszewski as a guest to help developers master Sylius for their eCommerce projects. This is a perfect chance to level up your skills with insights from one of our most experienced Premium Partners.
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Get ready to party the Sylius way! The beloved #SyliusParty is making its triumphant return to Toulouse on June 19th, and this is your last chance to join before the next big gathering at #SyliusCon in Lyon. Hosted by Loïc Caillieux from EMAGMA at the vibrant La Cantine by la Mêlée, this event promises to be an absolute blast! 🕺
Incredible Speaker Lineup:
🎤 Joachim Løvgaard from Setono will share secrets of creating and maintaining professional-grade Sylius plugins
🎤 Antoine Bluchet from Les-Tilleuls.coop and API Platform will reveal what’s new in Sylius 2.0 and its seamless integration with API Platform
🎤 Piotr Szymański from Sylius will guide you through “The Sylius 2.0 Plugin Upgrade Journey”
🎤 Grégoire Pineau from Symfony Core Team will demonstrate importing large datasets with Messenger and Mercure
But that’s not all! Emil Janiszewski will lead an interactive roundtable session where you can ask all your burning Sylius questions. Then, prepare for an epic Hackathon led by plugin master Joachim Løvgaard, who has created over 75 Sylius plugins and will share his incredible development experiences.
After a full day of presentations, roundtables, and hands-on coding, we’ll cap it all off with an unforgettable afterparty!
👉 Last chance to register
The German Sylius & PHP community is gathering on June 26th at the bitExpert office in Mannheim, and it’s shaping up to be a fantastic day! The solid lineup features Max Pesch‘s insightful post-mortem analysis of brille24, Jacques Bodin-Hullin’s hands-on demo of merging Sylius with the Low-Code Automation tool n8n, and Stephan Hochdörfer‘s practical intro to Sylius Stack components. 🔧
Additionally, Przemysław Połeć will be joining the event to share exclusive insights on the upcoming Sylius 2.1 release and the latest developments across the ecosystem. For everyone in the DACH region, this is your perfect opportunity to explore new features, discuss where the platform is heading, and connect with fellow Sylius enthusiasts. 🦢
Whether you’re already deep into Sylius development or just starting to explore its possibilities, this meetup brings together the best of both worlds – technical expertise and strategic insights from the core team.
SyliusCon 2025 is returning to Lyon, France, on October 17th at Centre Congrès de Lyon for the fourth edition of our flagship conference dedicated to the Sylius community. Once again, we’re celebrating in France – the second home of Sylius, with its strong roots in Symfony and one of the most vibrant open-source communities. Whether you’re building with Sylius, taking your first steps in eCommerce development, leading strategic initiatives, or part of the PHP/Symfony community, this is where you’ll find the tools, connections, and ideas to take your projects to the next level. Get ready to celebrate the spirit of eCommerce innovation, catch up with fellow developers, exchange vivid ideas, and get an exclusive insider look at what’s next for Sylius.
Learn more about the event and its speakers on the official website
We’re excited to celebrate another developer joining our certified community! After 5 years at Brille24 and successfully completing a Sylius migration project, Max Pesch became Sylius Certified Developer.
Each new certified developer strengthens our ecosystem and brings valuable expertise to the platform. Congratulations Max! 🎉
Interested in earning your Sylius certification? Check out our certification program
This month, THREE new partners joined our community! Give them a warm welcome!
Agence Dn’D became our new Professional Solution Partner from France! Founded in 2004, this established digital agency operates from six offices across Paris, Montpellier, Lille, Nantes, Lyon, and Mulhouse. With 20 years of experience in technologies like Sylius, Adobe Commerce, Shopify, and Akeneo PIM, they support both B2B and B2C clients nationally and internationally. Their client-centric approach and dedication to open source make them ideal partners for ambitious brands seeking flexible, high-performance digital commerce solutions.
AXON21 joined as a Professional Solution Partner, bringing enterprise-focused expertise from their offices in Tallinn and Vienna! This specialist integrator focuses on enterprise eCommerce built on Symfony, with 50+ experienced developers worldwide. They architect, implement, and maintain high-performance platforms for clients who value SOLID engineering and take long-term views of their digital commerce investments, while also contributing to core product development in Symfony-based frameworks.
qwertiko GmbH, in turn, joined as our new Professional Hosting Partner from Germany! This specialized Platform-as-a-Service provider brings 17 experienced professionals and comprehensive hosting solutions, including eCommerce hosting, domain management, pfSense firewalls, backups, and load balancing. Their GDPR-compliant infrastructure is powered by 100% green energy, delivering stable and secure solutions tailored for European businesses.
Welcome to all three partners – we’re excited to grow together and strengthen the Sylius ecosystem. 💪
May was a productive month for our plugin ecosystem, with partners delivering comprehensive updates to ensure Sylius 2.0 compatibility as well as releasing new ones.
Here are the really helpful articles from May. See it for yourself!
And here’s what our amazing community shared about Sylius on social media in May:
May has been an impressive month for the Sylius ecosystem, featuring innovative project launches like Euthena’s crowdfunding platform, exciting community events, including the Sylius Party in Toulouse, and upcoming meetups in Germany, as well as significant platform developments.
We’re excited to maintain this momentum as we head into summer, with SyliusCon 2025 on the horizon and a thriving community that continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with Sylius!
