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October 2026: what changed

The platform changes from October 2026 on one page: what needs action, who should do it, and the deadlines coming up. Print it, save it as a PDF or drop it into your next board pack or agency meeting.

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Needs action (3)

Adobe Commerce
Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source stores: install the July security patch
  • Confirm the July 2026 patch is installed · Your developer
  • Apply the later updates too · Your developer
  • Check for anything added before patching · Your developer
  • Plan an upgrade if you're on an old version · You
Adobe Commerce
How to check your Adobe Commerce or Magento store for hidden scripts
  • Check content blocks for unexpected scripts · Your developer
  • Review admin users and look for backdoors · Your developer
  • Change passwords once the store is clean · Your developer
  • Make sure all security patches are installed · Your developer
Adobe Commerce
Magento and Adobe Commerce stores need October's security patch
  • Make sure you're on the latest security release · Your developer
  • Install the October update and the hotfix · Your developer
  • Check your version with Adobe's tool · Your developer
  • Plan patching into your calendar · You

Worth knowing (8)

Google
Ads are coming to Google's AI Mode in the UK
Meta
Meta adds product browsing to ads: choose where your clicks go
Shopify
Apps can now open Shopify's AI assistant, Sidekick, for you
Amazon
Amazon UK can now let shoppers keep low-value returns
TikTok
UK TikTok Shop sellers can now sell to 12 EU countries
TikTok
New TikTok Shop UK tools: photo carousels, group deals and live auctions
TikTok
TikTok Shop can now run ads for you and sell subscriptions
Klaviyo
Klaviyo: switch off click tracking and see every channel in one dashboard

Also this month

Meta · Meta ad prices up 14%: what it means for your peak budget
Klaviyo · Klaviyo Starter: a simple email setup inside Shopify for new brands

Deadlines in the next four months

18 December 2026Christmas 2026 last posting dates for Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce · UK delivery
1 January 2027Custom apps built for your store need a security setting before New Year · Shopify
1 January 2027Shopify Tax's free allowance stops resetting each year from 1 January · Shopify
1 January 2027New UK subscription rules start on 1 January 2027 · UK law
15 January 2027AI shopping assistants: a Shopify tool is being retired in January · Shopify
31 January 2027Google Shopping will reject product images smaller than 500 x 500 pixels · Google

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