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Do I Have to Update WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 7:53 pm

If you’re running an eCommerce store on WordPress, chances are that you’re using WooCommerce. It’s by far the most popular eCommerce plugin for WordPress, and for good reason. It’s easy to use, has a ton of features, and is highly customizable.

One of the questions we often get asked is “Do I need to update WooCommerce?”

The short answer is yes, you should always keep WooCommerce up-to-date. Here’s why:

1. New features and improvements

With each new version of WooCommerce comes new features and improvements. For example, WooCommerce 3.0 introduced a brand new product gallery, and 3.1 added support for PHP 7.2 (among other things). By keeping WooCommerce up-to-date, you’ll have access to all the latest features and improvements.

2. Bug fixes

WooCommerce is a complex plugin with a lot of code. As with any piece of software, there will be occasional bugs. When these bugs are discovered, they will be fixed in the next release of WooCommerce.

By updating WooCommerce, you’ll ensure that your store is running the latest, most stable version.

PRO TIP: If you are using an older version of WooCommerce, you may be at risk for security vulnerabilities. It is important to keep your software up to date to ensure that you have the latest security patches.

3. Security fixes

As with any WordPress plugin, security vulnerabilities can be found in WooCommerce from time to time. When these vulnerabilities are discovered, they will be fixed in the next release of WooCommerce. By updating WooCommerce, you’ll ensure that your store is as secure as possible.

Conclusion:

So there you have it! Those are three good reasons why you should always keep WooCommerce up-to-date.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.