ElasticSuite Compatibility with Magento 2.4.6+: What Developers Need to Know

Magento 2.4.6 introduced official support for Elasticsearch 8 and OpenSearch 2, which impacted compatibility with older versions of ElasticSuite. For developers running search-heavy stores - or planning a Hyvä migration - understanding these changes is critical. This guide covers compatible versions, installation steps, and performance tips for keeping ElasticSuite stable with Magento 2.4.6+.

1. Why Magento 2.4.6 Changes Matter for ElasticSuite

In Magento 2.4.6, Elasticsearch 8 and OpenSearch 2 support replaced older search engine integrations. ElasticSuite versions prior to the 2.10.x line relied on APIs deprecated in these new search engines, leading to installation failures or indexing errors. Upgrading both Magento and ElasticSuite in sync is now essential for production stability.

2. Compatible ElasticSuite Versions

For Magento 2.4.6+, ElasticSuite must be at a version that supports Elasticsearch 8 / OpenSearch 2 APIs. The current recommended baseline is ElasticSuite 2.10.x or higher. Always verify the release notes before upgrading to ensure the version you install matches your Magento patch level and search engine version.

In projects using Hyvä, pair this with Hyvä-compatible qoliber modules to ensure layered navigation, search results templates, and filter URLs remain lightweight and performance-safe.

3. Preparing Your Environment

Before installing or upgrading ElasticSuite:

• Confirm Elasticsearch 8 or OpenSearch 2 is installed and running
• Backup current search index and configuration
• Disable crons temporarily during installation
• Ensure PHP and MySQL versions meet Magento 2.4.6 requirements

A clean, compatible environment prevents indexer failures and ensures search is available immediately after deployment.

4. Installation & Upgrade Steps

Installation is straightforward once dependencies are aligned:

composer require smile/elasticsuite:^2.10
bin/magento module:enable Smile_ElasticSuiteCore Smile_ElasticSuiteCatalog
bin/magento setup:upgrade
bin/magento cache:flush
bin/magento indexer:reindex

After installation, run a full index and test search functionality on PLP and search results pages. For Hyvä projects, verify templates render without pulling in Luma assets or legacy JS.

5. Keeping ElasticSuite Hyvä-Safe

Hyvä’s frontend philosophy removes KnockoutJS, RequireJS, and legacy CSS frameworks. Default ElasticSuite templates were designed for Luma, so without adaptation, they can reintroduce frontend bloat. Use qoliber Hyvä-compatible SEO and navigation modules to replace default blocks with clean, Alpine.js-based components that keep page speed and CWV scores high.

6. Performance Considerations

Even with compatible versions, ElasticSuite indexing and filtering can be resource-intensive on large catalogs. To optimize:

• Limit unnecessary product attributes in layered navigation
• Use flat attribute indexing where possible
• Leverage SEO: Pretty Filter URLs from qoliber to streamline filter parameter handling
• Schedule indexing during off-peak hours

These practices reduce query complexity and keep PLP response times consistent under load.

Conclusion

Magento 2.4.6’s search engine changes make ElasticSuite version compatibility a priority. Upgrading to a supported ElasticSuite release, preparing your environment, and ensuring Hyvä-safe frontend integration will protect both performance and stability.

At qoliber, our Magento 2 extensions are built to work seamlessly with ElasticSuite and Hyvä, delivering optimized navigation, clean templates, and Core Web Vitals-friendly output - ready for Magento 2.4.6+.