Friends of Presta: The PrestaShop Expert Directory and Open Source E-commerce Community
Reading time: 5 minLast updated: March 26, 2026
Friends of Presta: What Is It?
Friends of Presta is a French non-profit association founded in 2021. It brings together agencies, freelancers, and module publishers specializing in PrestaShop e-commerce — in France and across Europe.
In just a few years, it has become the reference independent body for the PrestaShop ecosystem. Its three core missions:
- Directory — List certified professionals (agencies, freelancers, publishers)
- Events — Organize community gatherings (FOP Days → EO2S)
- Security — Run the PrestaShop Hall of Fame security
The community has 1,000+ members on its Slack workspace and continues to grow.
The Directory: Finding a PrestaShop Expert
The heart of the association is its expert directory. Three types of profiles:
Profile Examples Agencies Web agencies specializing in PrestaShop, migration, redesign Freelancers Developers, integrators, PHP/Symfony consultants Publishers PrestaShop module creators (payments, SEO, logistics…) Each provider is reviewed by the community — giving rare transparency in the ecosystem.
💡 If you’re looking for a PrestaShop provider, this is the first place to check before marketplaces or forums.
What Sets Friends of Presta Apart
Independence. Friends of Presta is not tied to PrestaShop SA. It’s a neutral association governed by its members. This means:
- No conflict of interest in recommendations
- Open community governance
- Impartial events (unlike events sponsored by a single vendor)
Security. The association runs the Hall of Fame security — a space dedicated to security alerts and patches for the ecosystem.
Events. From local meetups to structured conferences (EO2S), Friends of Presta drives the community calendar of the ecosystem.
Key Sections of the Site
The friendsofpresta.org site organizes its content into 6 sections:
- Directory — Certified professionals
- News — E-commerce and PrestaShop news
- Modules — Module ecosystem
- Projects — Calls for tender between members
- Job Board — PrestaShop recruitment
- Events — Community calendar
Elected Members and Governance
Friends of Presta is led by elected members. Among them: Christophe Vidal (President) and Thomas Rayrat (Vice President), who regularly co-sign major statements from the association — like the first-ever French CMS E-commerce Barometer.
This associative governance gives the ecosystem an independent voice in the face of PrestaShop’s evolution and its new owners.
How to Join the Association
Membership is open to all professionals in the ecosystem:
- Sign up at friendsofpresta.org
- Access Slack — 1,000+ active members
- Attend events — meetups, EO2S, workshops
- Contribute — security, modules, content, governance
Whether you’re a freelance developer, web agency, or merchant with a technical team — there’s a place for you.
EO2S 2026: Friends of Presta’s Signature Event
It’s today that EO2S — Ecommerce Open Source Summit takes place at Le Nida, Issy-les-Moulineaux (Paris). The first edition of this European open source e-commerce summit, hosted by Friends of Presta.
On the agenda: first joint appearance of PrestaShop and Sylius, unveiling of the first-ever French CMS E-commerce Barometer, roundtables on e-invoicing and AI.
Find the full program in my dedicated article.
TL;DR
Friends of Presta is much more than a directory. It’s the beating heart of the PrestaShop ecosystem in France and Europe: neutral, community-driven, and structured.
If you work with PrestaShop — as a developer, agency, or merchant — it’s a resource to bookmark.
