{"id":576895,"date":"2026-05-12T10:17:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T09:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=576895"},"modified":"2026-05-19T13:52:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:52:23","slug":"woocommerce-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business\/business-software\/woocommerce-review","title":{"rendered":"WooCommerce review"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Our verdict<\/h3><p>WooCommerce is a perfect match if you\u2019re already a bit of a WordPress whiz. Unlike standalone platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business\/business-software\/shopify-e-commerce-platform-review\">Shopify<\/a> and Wix, WooCommerce is a plugin that transforms your existing WordPress site into an online store. <\/p><p>It\u2019s free to install and gives you ultimate control over your design and inventory \u2013 perfect for the ultimate hands-on creator.<\/p><p>However, as with many things, it\u2019s not perfect. WooCommerce is a self-hosted solution, which means it\u2019s down to you to manage hosting, updates and security. Costs can also increase over time if you select a large number of paid plug-ins to improve functionality. <\/p><h3>Pros and cons<\/h3><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li>Free to download. There are no subscription fees to worry about<\/li>\n                                    <li>Flexible and customisable. You can build almost any type of online store fairly easily<\/li>\n                                    <li>Full ownership and control. You own your website, data and hosting environment<\/li>\n                                    <li>Can build with plugins. You can add extra features such as subscriptions and advanced shipping as your business grows<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li>Requires WordPress. You'll need to run a WordPress site to use WooCommerce<\/li>\n                                    <li>Costs can grow over time. If you opt for additional plugins, the costs can quickly mount<\/li>\n                                    <li>Security is your responsibility. Unlike fully managed platforms, you need to actively manage updates and site protection<\/li>\n                                    <li>Relies on plugins. Many essential features depend on third-party plugins<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>What is WooCommerce?<\/h3><p>WooCommerce is an e-commerce plugin for WordPress. It allows you to turn a regular website into an online store, so you can sell products or services online. <\/p><p>Once installed, WooCommerce adds new sections to your WordPress dashboard, including products, orders, payments and reports. From there, you can list the products you\u2019re selling, including a description, image and price, as well as add payment and shipping options. <\/p><p>One of the biggest benefits is that WooCommerce is free to download. However, you\u2019ll still need to pay for hosting, a domain name and any extra plugins you select. <\/p><p>Also be aware that it\u2019s a self-hosted solution, which means you\u2019re responsible for setting up and maintaining your website, including updates and security.<\/p><h3>Who is WooCommerce for?<\/h3><p>WooCommerce could work for you if you already use WordPress and want to add a shop to an existing website \u2013 particularly if you\u2019re selling handmade products or launching a small side hustle alongside your full-time job.<\/p><p>It\u2019s also a good fit if you want more control over how your store looks and works and are happy to manage the technical side of a website.<\/p><div class=\"eeQuote box u-rounded--lg source-external type-experience\">\n    <div class=\"eeQuote__gridContainer\">\n        <div class=\"eeQuote__photoContainer\">\n            <div class=\"eeQuote__startQuoteIcon\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 28\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M13.1114 3.54845C12.05 5.01898 11.1447 6.64935 10.3955 8.43956C9.64624 10.2298 9.24041 11.8282 9.17798 13.2348C10.7389 13.8102 11.9563 14.6733 12.8304 15.8242C13.767 16.975 14.2352 18.3816 14.2352 20.044C14.2352 22.0899 13.5484 23.8482 12.1749 25.3187C10.8637 26.7253 9.2092 27.4286 7.21127 27.4286C5.15091 27.4286 3.43394 26.7253 2.06036 25.3187C0.686788 23.9121 0 21.8661 0 19.1808C0 16.3037 0.749223 13.043 2.24767 9.3986C3.74611 5.75424 5.83769 2.62138 8.52241 0L13.1114 3.54845ZM30.8762 3.54845C29.8148 5.01898 28.9095 6.64935 28.1602 8.43956C27.411 10.2298 27.0052 11.8282 26.9428 13.2348C28.5036 13.8102 29.7211 14.6733 30.5952 15.8242C31.5317 16.975 32 18.3816 32 20.044C32 22.0899 31.3132 23.8482 29.9396 25.3187C28.6285 26.7253 26.974 27.4286 24.976 27.4286C22.9157 27.4286 21.1987 26.7253 19.8251 25.3187C18.4516 23.9121 17.7648 21.8661 17.7648 19.1808C17.7648 16.3037 18.514 13.043 20.0124 9.3986C21.5109 5.75424 23.6025 2.62138 26.2872 0L30.8762 3.54845Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <figure class=\"eeQuote__photo\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sarah's headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/sarah_300_300.png\" class=\"avatar avatar-200 photo finder-avatar\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/sarah_300_300.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/sarah_300_300.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/sarah_300_300.png?fit=600 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\n                <\/figure>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"eeQuote__contentContainer \">\n            <div class=\"eeQuote__content\">\n                                <div class=\"eeQuote__quote\">\n                    <p>\"I set up a WordPress site last year for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarahlillystyling.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">my personal styling business<\/a>, and this year I wanted to add a simple store page to it. I chose WooCommerce with Stripe because I just wanted something tried and tested. I did have some compatibility issues with my WordPress theme, Astra, that meant that after users had added an item to their cart, they had no easy way of then getting to the cart. That took a couple of hours of wrangling, but once it was ironed out, I was able to launch my store. The whole thing was sorted in a weekend and the big launch went smoothly!\"<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                                                <div class=\"eeQuote__authorName\">\n                        Sarah\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"eeQuote__authorTitle\">Tunbridge Wells<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>What are the main features?<\/h3><p>The key features of WooCommerce are as follows:<\/p><h4>Flexible product listings<\/h4><p>You can sell anything via WooCommerce, whether that\u2019s physical products, digital downloads, memberships or subscriptions.<\/p><h4>Range of payment options<\/h4><p>Customers can pay by credit card, debit card, bank transfer, and through digital wallets, plus WooCommerce also supports a range of payment gateways, including Stripe, PayPal and WooCommerce Payments.   <\/p><h4>Customisable designs<\/h4><p>You\u2019ll be able to choose from thousands of themes and plugins to tailor how your storefront looks and functions. <\/p><h4>Shipping tools<\/h4><p>WooCommerce includes basic shipping tools to help you set shipping rates and offer different delivery options, such as standard and express shipping. <\/p><h4>Built-in inventory and order management<\/h4><p>These tools enable you to better understand sales data, order details, and customer behaviour, all from the one dashboard. You\u2019ll also be able to track inventory and manage customer accounts.<\/p><h4>WooCommerce extensions<\/h4><p>There are plenty of paid-for plugins to choose from to enhance your online store and give you access to extra functionality. This might include marketing integrations, SEO and analytics, advanced shipping and customer experience tools.<\/p><h3>Is WooCommerce safe?<\/h3><p>Yes, WooCommerce is generally safe to use as it\u2019s built on WordPress. However, its security depends on how well your site is managed, so it\u2019s important to keep plugins updated, use strong passwords and choose reliable hosting.<\/p><h4>Alternatives to Woocommerce<\/h4><p>If WooCommerce is not for you, there are other alternatives.<\/p><p><strong>Shopify<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business\/business-software\/shopify-e-commerce-platform-review\">Shopify<\/a> is known to be one of the most popular platforms in the UK for selling physical goods. It stands out because of the sheer number of selling features it offers, making it a reliable pick if you have a large inventory or want to sell to customers in multiple countries. It also has a built-in AI feature called Sidekick that can help you along the way bypassing the need for design or developer support.<br><strong>Other platforms<\/strong>. There are other platforms such as Wix and BigCommerce that offer similar features. Both provide the essential foundation for online selling, including robust inventory management, support for unlimited products, and integration with major payment gateways like PayPal and Stripe.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\">We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. Unless we've said otherwise, products are in no particular order. 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