Introduction
Hyvä is a fast and modern theme for Magento, helping stores load quicker and work better. Many people have questions about how it works and whether it is the right choice for their website. In this article, we will look at some common myths and explain the facts.
1. Is migrating to Hyvä too difficult?
❌ Myth: Moving to Hyvä means rebuilding the whole store.
✅ Fact: The main store setup stays the same, and only the frontend needs changes.
- Many Magento modules can work with Hyvä.
- Store data, products, and settings do not need to be changed.
- Some extra work may be needed for extensions, which we will discuss next.
Conclusion: If your store uses many third-party extensions, check which ones work with Hyvä before switching.
2. Does Hyvä support third-party extensions?
❌ Myth: Most Magento extensions do not work with Hyvä.
✅ Fact: Many popular module developers (Amasty, Aheadworks, Mageworx) offer Hyvä versions.
- Some extensions already have versions made for Hyvä.
- If an extension does not work with Hyvä, it can often be changed to work correctly.
- Hyvä also has its own checkout system that replaces Magento’s default checkout.
Conclusion: Before switching, check which extensions are supported or plan for small changes.
3. Does Hyvä really make websites faster?
❌ Myth: Hyvä does not make a big difference in speed.
✅ Fact:
Hyvä removes old scripts that slow down Magento, making it much faster.
- Many stores using Hyvä get Google PageSpeed scores over 90 for mobile.
- Less unnecessary code means the store loads faster.
- Hyvä keeps the frontend simple, which improves performance.
Conclusion: If website speed is important, Hyvä is one of the best options.
4. Can Hyvä be customized like Luma?
❌ Myth: Hyvä limits design changes.
✅ Fact: Hyvä makes design changes easier.
- Uses Tailwind CSS and a flexible system for styling.
- Developers can build their own components.
- The simple structure makes changes faster and easier.
Conclusion: Any design can be made with Hyvä, but without unnecessary code.
5. Is Hyvä too expensive?
❌ Myth: Hyvä is too costly for most businesses.
✅ Fact:
- The Hyvä license costs €1,000 as a one-time payment.
- However, making and maintaining a store with Hyvä costs less over time.
- Faster websites bring better sales and lower hosting costs.
Conclusion: Hyvä can save money in the long run and improve store performance.
6. Is Hyvä only for small stores?
❌ Myth: Hyvä is not good for large businesses.
✅ Fact:
- Hyvä works well for small and large Magento stores.
- Many businesses, including B2B stores and marketplaces, already use Hyvä.
- Some extensions may need changes, but Hyvä can handle large stores.
Conclusion: Hyvä is a good option for stores of any size.
7. Does Hyvä take a long time to learn?
❌ Myth: Developers need months of training to use Hyvä.
✅ Fact:
- If developers know Tailwind CSS and Alpine.js, learning Hyvä is quick.
- The documentation is clear and has many examples.
- Compared to Luma, Hyvä is simpler to work with.
Conclusion: Most Magento developers can start using Hyvä in a short time.
8. Will Hyvä stop being updated?
❌ Myth: Hyvä is a temporary trend that may not last.
✅ Fact:
- Over 3,000 stores already use Hyvä.
- Updates and new features are released regularly.
- The community and developers are actively improving it.
Conclusion: Hyvä is a long-term solution that will continue to grow.
9. Does Hyvä hurt SEO?
❌ Myth: Hyvä is bad for search engine rankings.
✅ Fact:
- Hyvä improves SEO because it makes pages load faster, which is important for search rankings.
- Supports modern SEO features like structured data.
- Clean code helps improve Google’s Core Web Vitals scores.
Conclusion: Hyvä is better for SEO than traditional Magento themes.
10. Does Hyvä need special hosting?
❌ Myth: Hyvä requires different hosting or extra services.
✅ Fact:
- Hyvä works on any Magento 2 hosting without special changes.
- Unlike PWA solutions, it does not need additional servers.
- Works well with Varnish, Redis, and Elasticsearch just like Luma.
Conclusion: If a store runs well on a hosting provider, Hyvä will work the same way.
11. Does Hyvä require replacing all JavaScript?
❌ Myth: Developers must rewrite all JavaScript in the store.
✅ Fact:
- Hyvä removes unnecessary JavaScript but still supports features stores need.
- Uses Alpine.js instead of Knockout.js for a simpler approach.
- Many interactive features can be built with Hyvä UI components.
Conclusion: Hyvä makes JavaScript simpler, but developers do not need to rewrite everything.
12. Can Hyvä work with multi-store setups?
❌ Myth: Hyvä is not suitable for stores with multiple websites or languages.
✅ Fact:
- Hyvä works well with Magento’s multi-store and multi-language features.
- Store owners can use different themes for each store if needed.
- Performance improvements help even large multi-store setups.
Conclusion: Hyvä is a good option for businesses with multiple stores or languages.
Final Thoughts
Hyvä is a fast, modern, and efficient solution for Magento. These myths often create doubts, but the facts show that it is:
✅ Fast and lightweight
✅ Compatible with many extensions
✅ Easy to customize
✅ Cost-effective over time
✅ SEO-friendly
✅ Scalable for any store size
If you have questions about Hyvä, leave a comment or reach out for advice!
