> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://astrumkb.gitbook.io/kb/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://astrumkb.gitbook.io/kb/platforms-web/sitebuilders/legacy-sitebuilders/magento-v1.md).

# Magento V1

Magento 2 is an open-source e-commerce platform that allows individuals and businesses to create and manage online stores. It is the updated version of Magento 1 and was released in 2015.