--- title: "Magento Open Source 2.4.4: Release Notes (Everything You Need to Know)" url: "https://magecomp.com/blog/magento-open-source-2-4-4-release-notes/" date: "2022-04-13T13:02:44+00:00" modified: "2025-02-24T06:52:44+00:00" author: name: "Gaurav Jain" url: "https://magecomp.com/" categories: - "Magento News" word_count: 762 reading_time: "4 min read" summary: "Magento Open Source 2.4.4 and Adobe Commerce 2.4.4 released on 12th April, 2022." description: "Magento Open Source 2.4.4 bring in 250 quality fixes, security improvements and performance enhancements. Check the release notes" keywords: "Magento News" language: "en" schema_type: "Article" related_posts: - title: "Magento Marketplace Webdesigns Through Ages [Updated 2026]" url: "https://magecomp.com/blog/magento-marketplace-webdesigns-through-ages/" - title: "Breaking News: Magento Page Builder now available for Open Source Community " url: "https://magecomp.com/blog/magento-page-builder-for-open-source/" - title: "Big News: Get ready for Magento 2.4.4 Beta Releases [Updated]" url: "https://magecomp.com/blog/magento-2-4-4-beta-release/" --- # Magento Open Source 2.4.4: Release Notes (Everything You Need to Know) _Published: April 13, 2022_ _Author: Gaurav Jain_ ![Magento Open Source 244 Release Notes](https://magecomp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Magento-Open-Source-244-Release-Notes-1-1024x512.webp) **Magento Open Source 2.4.4 and Adobe Commerce 2.4.4 released on 12th April, 2022.** [![Magento Malware Removal](https://magecomp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Magento-Malware-Removal-CTA-2.webp)](https://magecomp.com/magento-malware-removal.html) The new Magento version 2.4.4 brings in up to 250 quality fixes and enhancements. Support for PHP 8.1 and OpenSearch 1.2 is initiated with the **latest Magento 2.4.4** release. All the issues encountered with Magento Open Source 2.4.3 and Adobe Commerce 2.4.3 were resolved in this release. So all the Magento Merchants, get ready to [**upgrade your Magento store**](https://magecomp.com/magento-upgrade-service.html) and enhance it with the latest features and security updates. [![Magento 2 Mobile APP Builder](https://magecomp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Magento-2-Mobile-APP1.png)](https://magecomp.com/magento-2-mobile-app-builder) [Get **Ready-made Mobile App** for Your Online Store](https://magecomp.com/magento-2-mobile-app-builder) Our Magento experts looked into the **official release notes of Magento 2.4.4** from Adobe and jotted down the in-depth exploration of **Magento Open Source 2.4.4** ## Magento Open Source 2.4.4 Release Highlights > ? [#Magento](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Magento?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Open Source ?.?.? is here? > > ???????? ??????????? > > ✅250 quality fixes > ✅PHP 8.1 supported > ✅OpenSearch 1.2 supported > ✅Elasticsearch 7.16 supported > ✅TinyMCE 5.8.1 supported > > Read more- [@AdobeCommerce](https://twitter.com/AdobeCommerce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#adobecommerce](https://twitter.com/hashtag/adobecommerce?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/r0MJepxiYO](https://t.co/r0MJepxiYO) > > — MageComp (@theMageComp) [April 13, 2022](https://twitter.com/theMageComp/status/1514150616137883655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## Security Improvements **Magento Open Source 2.4.4** introduces one security fix and platform security improvements. ### Additional security enhancements for Magento 2.4.4 include: - Integration token for API Bearer Token Authentication will not be used any longer.- Now the session IDs will not be stored in the database.- Encryption of OAuth access tokens and password reset tokens when stored in the database.- Upload of non alpha-numeric file extensions has been prohibited with improved validation.- [**reCAPTCHA**](https://magecomp.com/magento-2-google-recaptcha.html) support is now added to coupon codes.- When Magento Open Source is in production mode, swagger is disabled by default.- Settings of Use Secure URLs for Storefront and Use Secure URLs for Admin are enabled by default.- The dependency confusion plugin is necessary for all Magento Open Source installations.- Now restrict the array size accepted by Magento Open Source.- Also, limit the size and number of resources that a user is allowed to request through web API. ## Platform Improvements Magento Open Source 2.4.4 provides support for PHP 8.1. All the libraries and dependencies have been made compatible with PHP 8.1. ### [![Magento 2 Speed & Performance Optimization Services](https://magecomp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Magento-2-Speed-Performance-Optimization-Services-CTA-2.webp)](https://magecomp.com/magento-performance-optimization.html) ### Additional platform enhancements for Magento Open Source 2.4.4 include: - Support for Elasticsearch 7.16 and OpenSearch 1.2 is provided with the latest Magento release.- The JQuery library upgraded to version 3.6, the jquery-ui library upgraded to version 1.13.0, the RequireJS library upgraded to version 2.3.6, and other JavaScript libraries updated to the latest versions.- The new release introduces support for TinyMCE 5.8.1.- PHPUnit upgraded to version 9.5.x with the latest Magento 2.4.4.- Laminas dependencies have been upgraded to the latest versions in order to make it compatible with PHP 8.1. ## GraphQL The Magento Open Source 2.4.4 release includes the following GraphQL improvements: ### Performance Improvements - The collectQuoteTotals() method is called only one-time during GraphQL requests, so it will reduce response time and improve the performance of the cart process.- Changes have been applied in the way GraphQL request is cached, hence the performance is improved in the store frontend. ### Added storefront-related Admin configuration settings - The configuration settings for the Zero Subtotal Checkout and Check/Money Order payment methods are now returned by storeConfig query. ### Core GraphQL library updated - The webnoyx library is now upgraded to version ^14.9. ### GraphQL translation issues fixed - GraphQL resolver now returns translated strings based on store scope for multi-site and multi-language stores. ## Vendor-Bundled Extensions - With the release of Magento Open Source 2.4.4, all the vendor-bundled extensions have been removed from the codebase. ## PayPal Payment Improvements - Support included for the Venmo payment option.- Pay Later option added for customers on the basis of their location and not merchants’ location.- Magento merchants can now test customers’ experience by selecting customer country. This is valid only for sandbox testing mode.- Accurate messaging on the checkout page when Pay Later is used. ## Other fixed issues with Magento Open Source 2.4.4 - Issues resolved for installation, upgrade, and deployment.- Removed duplicate values insertion into MySQL database table.- Accessibility errors on the cart and checkout page while navigating have been fixed.- “Invalid security or form key. Please refresh the page” error has been resolved on the Admin login. ## Check Official Documents - [**Magento Open Source 2.4.4 Release Notes**](https://devdocs.magento.com/guides/v2.4/release-notes/open-source-2-4-4.html) - [**Adobe Commerce 2.4.4 Release Notes**](https://devdocs.magento.com/guides/v2.4/release-notes/commerce-2-4-4.html) ## [![hyva theme development](https://magecomp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/hyva-theme-development-CTA-2.webp)](https://magecomp.com/services/hyva-theme-development/) ## Over to you: This was all about the latest Magento 2.4.4 release. Considering the enhancements, it will be a great loss for Magento Merchants to avoid upgrading your stores with **Magento Open Source 2.4.4** or [**Adobe Commerce 2.4.4**](https://magecomp.com/blog/adobe-commerce-2-4-4-release-notes/). Major bug fixes, strengthen store security, and improve store performance by [**upgrading to Magento Open Source 2.4.4**](https://magecomp.com/magento-upgrade-service.html). Planning for a professional upgrade of your store? Our [**Certified Magento Developers**](https://magecomp.com/hire-magento-developer.html) can provide bug-free solutions to convert your store to the latest version of **Magento 2.4.4**. For any customization requirement of your Magento 2 store, [**contact us**](https://magecomp.com/contact) Share the news with Magento merchants, developers, and users in your contact. Write down in the comments your opinions about the new release. Looking forward to the **release of Magento Open Source 2.4.5 on August 9, 2022**. **Happy Reading!** --- _View the original post at: [https://magecomp.com/blog/magento-open-source-2-4-4-release-notes/](https://magecomp.com/blog/magento-open-source-2-4-4-release-notes/)_ _Served as markdown by [Third Audience](https://github.com/third-audience) v3.5.3_ _Generated: 2026-08-04 00:06:17 UTC_