Boosting Shopware 6 performance with Zstd Compression and Hypernode

When it comes to eCommerce, every millisecond counts. Faster page loads mean better user experience, improved SEO rankings, and ultimately, more conversions. That’s why we teamed up with Hypernode to enable and test Zstandard (zstd) compression on Shopware 6 webshops — and the performance gains are remarkable.

Why compression matters

Webshops are loaded with content — product images, descriptions, scripts, and stylesheets. To ensure all of this data loads quickly, compression is essential. Traditionally, gzip has been the go-to compression method, but newer technologies like zstd are proving to be faster and more efficient.

What is Zstandard (zstd)?

Zstd is a modern compression algorithm that offers better compression ratios and faster decompression compared to gzip. This means:

  • Smaller file sizes — Less data to transfer.
  • Faster decompression — Quicker load times for your webshop visitors.
  • Improved server performance — Lower CPU usage on busy servers.

For Shopware 6, this can translate to a significant boost in both backend and frontend performance — a win-win for store owners and customers alike.

How we made it happen

Partnering with Hypernode, we rolled out and tested zstd compression on multiple Shopware 6 webshops. The results were impressive:

  • Page load times dropped significantly — especially on content-heavy pages.
  • Data transfer size decreased, speeding up delivery to end-users.
  • Server resource usage improved, allowing better handling of high traffic.

For more on Hypernode's zstd rollout, check out their changelog: Hypernode Release Notes

Implementing Zstd in your Shopware 6 webshop

Ready to optimize your own Shopware store? You can enable zstd compression by following the official Shopware guide here: Shopware Performance Tweaks.

If you’re on Hypernode, you’re already one step ahead — they’re fully equipped to support zstd and ensure your webshop runs at peak performance.

We are here to help

In a competitive eCommerce landscape, performance is key. By integrating zstd compression with Hypernode’s performance hosting, Shopware 6 webshops can now load faster and handle more traffic, all while keeping server resources in check.

Do you need help getting this setup on your Shopware store? Let’s connect - we're happy to support you.

Toon van Doorn,
Technical Consultant

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