Post-EOL Risks

• No more security updates, bug fixes, or official support
• Compatibility issues with modern browser APIs and Node versions
• Shrinking community and plugin ecosystem
• Harder hiring — most new devs are trained in Vue 3 & Nuxt 3

Long-Term Benefits of Migrating

• Faster load times with Nitro engine
• Better developer experience (DX)
• Built-in TypeScript support
• Modern tooling (Vite, Pinia, Composition API)
• Continued ecosystem growth and LTS

Timing Matters

Even if you're not ready to migrate now, delaying without a plan increases risk. Teams that start evaluating now will be more prepared, efficient, and competitive.

Nuxt 3 is a major rewrite powered by Vue 3 and a fully modular architecture. Here's what makes it worth the switch:

Nuxt-Specific Enhancements

• Nitro Engine — Lightning-fast cold starts, perfect for serverless and edge.
• File-based Routing — Less boilerplate, automatic routes.
• Server API Routes — Full-stack ready with endpoints under server/api/.
• Pinia State Management — Replaces Vuex with a simpler, more powerful solution.
• Native TypeScript — Better type safety, auto-inference, and DX.

Vue 3 Features

• Composition API — Cleaner, modular logic for complex apps.
• Proxy-based Reactivity — Faster and more precise.
• Fragments / Multiple Roots — Cleaner DOM output.
• — Native async handling.
• Smaller Bundle Sizes — Faster load times for users.

Assess Your Project

• Size and complexity (components, routes, modules)
• Team’s experience with Vue 3 and Composition API
• Current testing coverage and CI/CD pipeline
• Dependency readiness (check for Nuxt 3 support)

Define Your Strategy:

1. Full Rebuild

• Clean start in Nuxt 3
• Best for: outdated or overly complex Nuxt 2 apps

2. Nuxt Bridge

• Gradual transition using compatibility layer
• Best for: actively maintained Nuxt 2 apps

3. Manual Rewrite

• No bridge — just rebuild what matters
• Best for: experienced teams who want lean codebases

Migrating to Nuxt 3 often means updating your full toolchain:

• Switch from Webpack to Vite
• Update ESLint, Prettier, and unit/integration tests
• Review CI/CD pipelines for Node compatibility
• Migrate to Vitest or Playwright for modern test coverage

These changes aren’t just “nice to have”—they're essential for maintainability and long-term velocity.

Stay tuned: we’re preparing a full article on Switching from Webpack to Vite!

Rough Estimates:

• Small (<30 components): 2–4 weeks
• Medium (30–100 components): 1–3 months
• Large (100+ components, legacy complexity): 3–6+ months

Include time for refactoring, test coverage, and developer upskilling.

We’re not just another Vue agency — Epicmax is an official Nuxt partner and has been part of the Nuxt ecosystem from the early days.

From high-performance SPAs to SEO-optimized SSR applications, our team knows Nuxt.js inside out. We build incredibly quick, scalable, and maintainable Nuxt apps that meet both user and business needs.

✅ Deep experience with Nuxt 2 → 3 migrations

✅ Tailored migration plans and support

✅ Hands-on training and team onboarding

✅ Modern DevOps, testing, and performance audits

Whether you’re migrating to Nuxt 3, building a new app from scratch, or auditing a legacy project, we’ll help you do it right — fast.

Sticking with Nuxt 2 after EOL is a risk. Whether you're a CTO planning ahead or a dev lead working with legacy code, now is the time to evaluate, budget, and prepare.

Migrating from Nuxt 2 to Nuxt 3 unlocks:

• Faster performance
• Better developer experience
• Long-term ecosystem support
• Modern best practices in tooling and architecture

Start your audit now. Plan your move. We’re here to help.