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Hey Stephen-FFCNewbie, man,

I totally get where you're coming from-Prestashop updates can turn a smooth setup into a total nightmare overnight. I've been knee-deep in Prestashop customization for years now (think e-commerce builds for small biz clients, from fashion drops to gadget stores), and I've hit this exact wall more times than I can count. Back in 2012-ish, I had a client on PS 1.7.6 with Creative Elements and a custom theme—everything was golden until a minor patch to 1.7.7, and bam, pages froze in the editor, frontend glitches, the works. Turned out to be a sneaky JS conflict between the theme's overrides and CE's widgets. We rolled back, patched the theme, and it was fine, but yeah, it felt like CE was the villain when it was really the theme not playing nice.

Sounds like you're spot-on pinning it on the "Emilio" theme from Laberthemes-those third-party ones can be hit-or-miss with module compatibility, especially if they're not updated religiously. CE (now rebranded or just chugging along as Creative Elements) is solid as a page builder; it's basically Elementor for PS, super intuitive for drag-and-drop magic. But it relies heavy on the theme's hooks and CSS not clashing. From what I've seen in recent docs and forums, they've beefed up compatibility since those 1.7.7 days—it's now good with PS 1.6+ but shines on 8.x or 9.x (yeah, we're way past 1.7 in 2025). If you're still on that old version, I'd nudge you to upgrade the whole stack: bump PS to at least 8.1 or 9.0 for security and speed, grab the latest CE (they've fixed a ton of loading/editing bugs), and test in a staging site first. Pro tip: Always disable non-essential modules during updates to isolate issues—saved my bacon on that client gig.

On the support front, oof, that's rough. I've dealt with devs who lock everything behind paid tickets too—frustrating when you just need a quick pointer. These days, their docs have troubleshooting sections for common glitches like editor locks or theme conflicts; worth a peek before shelling out. If it's still cranky, try clearing PS cache (via back office or FTP in /var/cache), or even a fresh CE reinstall after theme swap.

Now, for your big question: Quality, reliable, fast themes that don't flake out? Amen to that-I've vetted a bunch over the years for clients who wanted bomb-proof setups. Here's my top picks for 2025, based on what holds up with modules like CE, gets regular updates, and doesn't tank performance (I always check for SEO-friendliness, mobile responsiveness, and dev support):

1-Warehouse by IQIT-Commerce, This one's my go-to for multipurpose stores. Super clean code, lightning-fast, and they've been updating it religiously for PS 8/9. No major conflicts with builders in my tests—had an electronics site running CE flawlessly on it. Great community forum too.

2-Panda by Sunytoo, Another beast-flexible for fashion/electronics, with built-in mega menus and optimizers. I used it on a client's apparel shop post-2023 PS upgrade; integrated CE widgets without a hitch, and their support responded in a day when I pinged about a minor tweak.

3-Alysum by Prestashop Addons (official), If you want something straightforward and well-maintained, this multipurpose theme's been a staple. High ratings, compatible with latest PS, and minimal bloat. Ran it with CE on a furniture store build last year—pages loaded snappy, no edit locks.

4-Electron Mega by ThemeVolty, For electronics/superstores, this is killer. SEO-optimized, responsive as heck, and they've got updates rolling for 2025. A buddy of mine switched from a flaky theme to this and said CE edits were buttery smooth afterward.

Steer clear of lesser-known ones unless they have 4.5+ stars and recent reviews on the Addons marketplace. Always demo on a test site with your modules enabled. If budget allows, go premium from established devs like those above—they're worth it for the peace of mind.

Best Regards

Fiona, Italy Chief Web tools developer & front ends Sr Manager.

Hey Stephen-FFCNewbie, man,

I totally get where you're coming from-Prestashop updates can turn a smooth setup into a total nightmare overnight. I've been knee-deep in Prestashop customization for years now (think e-commerce builds for small biz clients, from fashion drops to gadget stores), and I've hit this exact wall more times than I can count. Back in 2012-ish, I had a client on PS 1.7.6 with Creative Elements and a custom theme—everything was golden until a minor patch to 1.7.7, and bam, pages froze in the editor, frontend glitches, the works. Turned out to be a sneaky JS conflict between the theme's overrides and CE's widgets. We rolled back, patched the theme, and it was fine, but yeah, it felt like CE was the villain when it was really the theme not playing nice.

Sounds like you're spot-on pinning it on the "Emilio" theme from Laberthemes-those third-party ones can be hit-or-miss with module compatibility, especially if they're not updated religiously. CE (now rebranded or just chugging along as Creative Elements) is solid as a page builder; it's basically Elementor for PS, super intuitive for drag-and-drop magic. But it relies heavy on the theme's hooks and CSS not clashing. From what I've seen in recent docs and forums, they've beefed up compatibility since those 1.7.7 days—it's now good with PS 1.6+ but shines on 8.x or 9.x (yeah, we're way past 1.7 in 2025). If you're still on that old version, I'd nudge you to upgrade the whole stack: bump PS to at least 8.1 or 9.0 for security and speed, grab the latest CE (they've fixed a ton of loading/editing bugs), and test in a staging site first. Pro tip: Always disable non-essential modules during updates to isolate issues—saved my bacon on that client gig.

On the support front, oof, that's rough. I've dealt with devs who lock everything behind paid tickets too—frustrating when you just need a quick pointer. These days, their docs have troubleshooting sections for common glitches like editor locks or theme conflicts; worth a peek before shelling out. If it's still cranky, try clearing PS cache (via back office or FTP in /var/cache), or even a fresh CE reinstall after theme swap.

Now, for your big question: Quality, reliable, fast themes that don't flake out? Amen to that-I've vetted a bunch over the years for clients who wanted bomb-proof setups. Here's my top picks for 2025, based on what holds up with modules like CE, gets regular updates, and doesn't tank performance (I always check for SEO-friendliness, mobile responsiveness, and dev support):

1-Warehouse by IQIT-Commerce, This one's my go-to for multipurpose stores. Super clean code, lightning-fast, and they've been updating it religiously for PS 8/9. No major conflicts with builders in my tests—had an electronics site running CE flawlessly on it. Great community forum too.

2-Panda by Sunytoo, Another beast-flexible for fashion/electronics, with built-in mega menus and optimizers. I used it on a client's apparel shop post-2023 PS upgrade; integrated CE widgets without a hitch, and their support responded in a day when I pinged about a minor tweak.

3-Alysum by Prestashop Addons (official), If you want something straightforward and well-maintained, this multipurpose theme's been a staple. High ratings, compatible with latest PS, and minimal bloat. Ran it with CE on a furniture store build last year—pages loaded snappy, no edit locks.

4-Electron Mega by ThemeVolty, For electronics/superstores, this is killer. SEO-optimized, responsive as heck, and they've got updates rolling for 2025. A buddy of mine switched from a flaky theme to this and said CE edits were buttery smooth afterward.

Steer clear of lesser-known ones unless they have 4.5+ stars and recent reviews on the Addons marketplace. Always demo on a test site with your modules enabled. If budget allows, go premium from established devs like those above—they're worth it for the peace of mind.

Best Regards

Fiona, Italy Chief Web tools developer