- GitHub stars
- 10,547
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- nightly
28 April 2020 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- PHP
Commits per month, last 12 months
3,595 commits
Replaces
Paid products WooCommerce can stand in for.
How to self-host WooCommerce
WooCommerce runs on PHP. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is WooCommerce free?
Yes. WooCommerce is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host WooCommerce?
Yes. WooCommerce runs on PHP. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does WooCommerce replace?
People use WooCommerce instead of Shopify.
Is WooCommerce still maintained?
The last change to WooCommerce's code was on 12 October 2026, with 3595 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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