# Powerlevel9k compatibility

Powerlevel10k understands all [Powerlevel9k](https://github.com/Powerlevel9k/powerlevel9k)
configuration parameters.

![Powerlevel10k Compatibility with 9k](
  https://raw.githubusercontent.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/master/9k-compatibility.gif)

[Migration](#installation) from Powerlevel9k to Powerlevel10k is a straightforward process. All
your `POWERLEVEL9K` configuration parameters will still work. Prompt will look the same as before
([almost](
  #does-powerlevel10k-always-render-exactly-the-same-prompt-as-powerlevel9k-given-the-same-config))
but it will be [much faster](#uncompromising-performance) ([certainly](#is-it-really-fast)).

*FAQ*:

- [I'm using Powerlevel9k with Oh My Zsh. How do I migrate?](
    #im-using-powerlevel9k-with-oh-my-zsh-how-do-i-migrate)
- [Does Powerlevel10k always render exactly the same prompt as Powerlevel9k given the same config?](
    #does-powerlevel10k-always-render-exactly-the-same-prompt-as-powerlevel9k-given-the-same-config)
- [What is the relationship between Powerlevel9k and Powerlevel10k?](
    #What-is-the-relationship-between-powerlevel9k-and-powerlevel10k)