Installing WooCommerce is a two-step process: first you install WooCommerce, then you install WordPress. You can install both at the same time or separately.
If you want to install them separately, you need to install WordPress first, then WooCommerce.
Here’s how to install WooCommerce without WordPress:
- Download the latest release of WooCommerce from woothemes.com/woocommerce. You can also find this link in the WordPress Plugin Directory.
- Unzip the file and upload the contents of the WooCommerce folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- In your WordPress admin panel, go to Plugins > Add New. Locate “WooCommerce” in the list of plugins and click “Install Now”.
- Activate “WooCommerce” from the Plugins menu.
That’s it! You have now installed WooCommerce without WordPress.
PRO TIP: WooCommerce is a plugin for WordPress, not a standalone software. It will not work without WordPress.
Can I Install WooCommerce Without WordPress?
Yes, you can install WooCommerce without WordPress, but you will need to install WordPress first, then WooCommerce. The process is simple and only takes a few minutes.