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Does WooCommerce Cost Money?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 11:12 pm

WooCommerce is a plugin for WordPress that allows you to turn your WordPress site into an online store. It’s free to download and use, but there are costs associated with running a WooCommerce site.

The most obvious cost is hosting. You’ll need to pay for a hosting plan that can accommodate your WooCommerce site.

If you’re not sure which hosting plan to choose, we recommend starting with our WooCommerce hosting partners, as they’re optimized for WooCommerce.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that WooCommerce is a free plugin for WordPress, however, you will need to pay for hosting, a domain name, and other WordPress costs. Additionally, there are various costs associated with setting up and running a WooCommerce store, such as purchasing extensions and hiring a developer.

In addition to hosting, you’ll also need to pay for:

  • A domain name – this is the URL customers will use to visit your store (e.g. www.yourstore.com). You can either buy a new domain name, or use one that you already own.
  • SSL certificate – this is required if you want customers to be able to checkout and pay on your site. We recommend using our WooCommerce SSL service which includes a free SSL certificate.
  • Payment processor – this is how you’ll accept payments from customers. WooCommerce includes support for several popular payment processors out of the box, or you can use a payment gateway plugin to add support for other processors.
  • Optional plugins and extensions – there are lots of plugins and extensions available for WooCommerce that can add extra features and functionality to your store (e. adding live chat support, or integrating with accounting software). Some of these are free, while others are paid.

So does WooCommerce cost money?

While WooCommerce itself is free, there are costs associated with running a WooCommerce site. These include hosting, a domain name, an SSL certificate, and a payment processor. You may also need to pay for optional plugins and extensions.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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