xt:Commerce Migration
Looking for a seamless xt:Commerce Migration? Cart2Cart offers a fully automated, secure, and fast solution to migrate from xt:Commerce without any disruption to your current business. Our process, typically completed in just a few hours, guarantees zero downtime for your source store. We expertly handle the comprehensive transfer of your critical data, including products, customers, orders, SEO URLs, and much more. Trust Cart2Cart for a worry-free transition, backed by our proven expertise and commitment to data security.Supported versions: xt:Commerce 6.4
How to Migrate to xt:Commerce
This step-by-step guide details how to securely migrate to xt:Commerce from any other e-commerce platform using Cart2Cart, ensuring complete data integrity for your online storefront.
- Register and Initiate: Create a Cart2Cart account to begin your platform switch. This initial step is free and takes only a minute.
- Connect Your Source Store: Provide the credentials for your current platform to allow secure API access for the data transfer.
- Connect xt:Commerce Target Store: Download the Cart2Cart Connection Bridge and upload it to your xt:Commerce store's root directory via FTP. This bridge enables a secure connection for the data transfer.
- Select Data and Options: Choose which data entities to move, including products, SKUs, and customer orders. Configure crucial options like 301 redirects to preserve your SEO rankings.
- Run a Free Demo Migration: Launch a free test transfer to move a limited set of your data. This allows you to check the results directly in your new xt:Commerce store before the full replatforming.
- Launch the Full Migration: Once satisfied with the demo, start the full migration. The process runs on our servers, ensuring no downtime for your business.
Pro-Tip: A successful connection requires installing the Cart2Cart XT-Commerce Migration module. Please note that multi-store features have limitations, and SEO options for blogs are not included in the migration.
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What data can be migrated from/to xt:Commerce
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Products
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Product Categories
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Manufacturers
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Taxes
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Customers
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Orders
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Reviews
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Multistore
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Multiple Languages
- Name, ID, SKU, Full Description, Status, Images in Description, Manufacturer, Tax Class.
- Price, Special Price, Special Price From-To Date.
- URL, Meta Title, Meta Keywords, Meta Description.
- Product Image, Additional Images.
- Quantity, Stock Availability, Manage Stock, Stock Status.
- Weight.
- Options(Name, Price), Product Attributes(Name, Values).
- Product Variants(Weight, Attributes, Quantity, Price, Special Price, Additional image).
- Downloadable Products(Files, Max Downloads, Number of allowed downloads, Expiration Date).
- Name, ID, Status.
- URL, Meta Title, Meta Description, Meta Keywords.
- Category Images.
- Name, Manufacturer Images, Meta Title, Meta Description, Meta Keywords.
- Tax Class(Name, Tax Name, Rate, Description, Country, City, State), Tax Rates(Country, Tax Name, State, Type, Percent), Tax Rules(Tax Class, Tax Rate, Country, Name, State, Tax), Rates(Name, Rate).
- ID, First Name, Last Name, Email, Telephone, Newsletter, Gender, Date of Birth, Passwords, Created Date.
- Customer Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone, VAT Number, Fax).
- Customer Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone, Fax).
- ID, Order Date, Order Status, Order Products(Name, SKU, Option, Image), Custom Order Status, Product Price, Quantity, SubTotal Price, Discount Price, Tax Price, Shipping Price, Total Price, Order Comments, Order Status History.
- Customer Name, Email, Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- Created Date, Status, Rate, User Name, Comment, Product.
- Yes.
- Yes.
- Name, ID, SKU, Full Description, Status, Images in Description, Manufacturer, Tax Class.
- Price, Special Price, Special Price From-To Date.
- URL, Meta Title, Meta Keywords, Meta Description.
- Product Image, Additional Images.
- Quantity, Stock Availability, Manage Stock, Stock Status.
- Weight.
- Options(Name, Price), Product Attributes(Name, Values).
- Product Variants(Weight, Attributes, Quantity, Price, Special Price, Additional image).
- Downloadable Products(Files, Max Downloads, Number of allowed downloads, Expiration Date).
- Name, ID, Status.
- URL, Meta Title, Meta Description, Meta Keywords.
- Category Images.
- Name, Manufacturer Images, Meta Title, Meta Description, Meta Keywords.
- Tax Class(Name, Tax Name, Rate, Description, Country, City, State), Tax Rates(Country, Tax Name, State, Type, Percent), Tax Rules(Tax Class, Tax Rate, Country, Name, State, Tax), Rates(Name, Rate).
- ID, First Name, Last Name, Email, Telephone, Newsletter, Gender, Date of Birth, Passwords, Created Date.
- Customer Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone, VAT Number, Fax).
- Customer Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone, Fax).
- ID, Order Date, Order Status, Order Products(Name, SKU, Option, Image), Custom Order Status, Product Price, Quantity, SubTotal Price, Discount Price, Tax Price, Shipping Price, Total Price, Order Comments, Order Status History.
- Customer Name, Email, Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- Created Date, Status, Rate, User Name, Comment, Product.
- Yes.
- Yes.
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xt:Commerce Monthly Pulse: Driving Reliability and Compliance in the DACH E-commerce Landscape
This month’s analysis of xt:Commerce highlights a platform that is doubling down on its core strengths of technical stability and legal compliance for the European market. While the global e-commerce software market is projected to reach 13.10 billion USD by 2026, xt:Commerce is maintaining a disciplined focus on its primary user base, ensuring that its architectural evolution aligns with the rigorous demands of mid-market merchants in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The platform's recent trajectory suggests a strategic pivot toward infrastructure hardening, prioritizing performance and regulatory readiness over experimental feature bloat.
Industry Footprint and Regional Dominance
xt:Commerce continues to hold a significant market share of 0.14 percent within the global eCommerce platform category, representing approximately 6,402 active customers. Its influence is overwhelmingly concentrated in the DACH region, with 90.96 percent of its customers located in Germany. This localized dominance is reinforced by over 150,000 historical installations, positioning the platform as a trusted, veteran alternative to the more volatile SaaS giants. By focusing on high-value industry verticals like Home and Garden (16.2%) and Apparel (8.6%), xt:Commerce remains a staple for established retailers who prioritize self-hosted control and data sovereignty.
Infrastructure Resilience and Modernization
The recent release of version 6.6.0 marks a critical step in the platform's performance optimization lifecycle. By implementing extensive adaptations for PHP 8.3 and upgrading core libraries to Smarty 5, xt:Commerce is ensuring that its technical foundation remains compatible with modern server environments. These updates are not merely maintenance; they provide a scalable runway for high-volume merchants, reducing server latency and enhancing the overall security posture of the application. The transition to these newer technologies reflects a commitment to minimizing "modernization debt" for its long-term user base.
Developer Empowerment and Plugin Autonomy
A transformative shift is occurring within the xt:Commerce developer ecosystem through the introduction of automatic plugin updates and auto-downloads from the XT-Server. With 74 unique technologies and over 4,185 collective installs tracked, the ability to maintain seamless third-party integrations is paramount. This automation reduces the administrative overhead for developers and store owners alike, ensuring that critical connectors for tools like PayPal Checkout, Apple Pay, and Google Pay remain functional and secure without manual intervention, thereby fostering a more agile customization environment.
Flagship Innovation: Next-Generation Media Handling
The platform has recently introduced native WebP support, a pivotal enhancement for modern storefront aesthetics and SEO. By enabling more efficient image compression without sacrificing visual quality, xt:Commerce is directly addressing Core Web Vitals and mobile user experience. This feature is particularly vital for the 17.7% of xt:Commerce stores that manage catalogs of 100-249 products, as optimized media handling leads to faster page loads and improved conversion rates in an increasingly mobile-first shopping environment.
Regulatory Trust and Global Compliance Standards
xt:Commerce is distinguishing itself through proactive compliance engineering, specifically regarding the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). The introduction of mandatory manufacturer identification fields and compliance-responsible addresses ensures that merchants are prepared for the new legal requirements taking effect in June 2026. This focus on legal-ready e-commerce provides a robust trust framework for enterprise-level operators who must navigate the complex regulatory landscape of the European Union without fear of administrative penalties.
Strategic Expansion and Service-Sector Diversification
While its roots remain firmly in the DACH region, xt:Commerce is seeing a steady expansion into Austria and Switzerland, which now account for a combined 7.9% of its customer base. The platform's support for multilingual and multicurrency operations, combined with refined tax detail workflows and neutral salutation options, signals an evolution toward a more inclusive and globally-aware commerce engine. This enables regional brands to scale across borders within Europe while maintaining the bespoke brand identity that the platform's flexible templating system allows.
Enterprise Migration: The Quest for Ownership
We are observing a consistent trend of "built-to-sell" brands and established family businesses migrating to xt:Commerce 6 PRO to escape the recurring cost structures of SaaS models. These brands, often moving from entry-level editions or legacy versions like Veyton, are drawn to the complete source code ownership and the absence of transaction fees. By providing a stable, high-performance environment that supports up to 100,000 products, xt:Commerce has become a preferred destination for merchants who view their e-commerce infrastructure as a long-term capital asset rather than a temporary service subscription.
Source: This analysis is synthesized from xt:Commerce official release notes for versions 6.6.x and 6.7.x, 6Sense market share analytics (2026), official developer changelogs, and regional e-commerce forecasting reports.
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