ShipStation for Ecwid
This plugin provides a bridge between your Ecwid Store and ShipStation. Your Ecwid store does not need to be running within a WordPress site, however, you do need a WordPress installation (somewhere) to run this plugin…
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ShipStation for Ecwid shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where ShipStation for Ecwid stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Ecwid | #31 |
| fulfillment | >100 |
| shipping | >100 |
| shipstation | #60 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About ShipStation for Ecwid
From the official readme · v2.1Description
This plugin provides a bridge between your Ecwid Store and ShipStation. Your Ecwid store does not need to be running within a WordPress site, however, you do need a WordPress installation (somewhere) to run this plugin. Possible options include: a subdomain or a sub-directory on your existing server, or a WordPress install on a totally separate server.
ShipStation is a web-based shipping solution that streamlines the order fulfillment process for online retailers. With real-time integrations into popular marketplaces and shopping cart platforms, ShipStation handles everything from order import and batch label creation to customer communication. Advanced customization features allow ShipStation to fit businesses with any number of users or locations.
Setup, Configuration, and Testing
Once plugin is activated, go to Tools > ShipStation for Ecwid
Fill out Settings Section Username / Pwd / URL:
This is the information you’ll put inside of ShipStation when configuring an “Ecwid Store” – define values that are secure
Ecwid Store Id:
Grab your Ecwid store ID and put it in this field
Order API Key:
Grab your Ecwid Order API Key and put it in this field
Store Time:
Set your store time zone Payment/Fulfillment
Config:
Create the combination of Payment/Fulfillment statues that you want to expose to ShipStation.
Accepted/New is the default since these are orders in Ecwid that require fulfillment. If you have other combinations that require fulfillment, create a Rule for it
SAVE Changes, and you’re ready to GO! Just go into your ShipStation Account and setup a new Ecwid Store.
Configure Ecwid Store inside ShipStation
Get Endpoint & Access Info
Write down the following values from ShipStation for Eciwd screen
1. Username & Password values
1. Authentication Key value
1. URL to Custom XML page value
Create account at ShipStation.com
1. Login to your account
1. Visit Settings Page
1. Click Stores link. Click “Add a New Store..” button
Choose ‘Ecwid’ button from the available ‘Add Store’ list
Setup Store at ShipStation
Fill out the available fields as follows:
1. Username > Enter Username from Settings Section
1. Password > Enter Password from Settings Section
1. Authentication Key > Enter Authentication Key from Settings Section
1. URL to Custom XML Page > Enter URL from Settings Section
Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the setup.
Installation
- Download/Save Plugin Extension Zip file to your local computer
- Within WP Admin, Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload
- Select the plugin zip file from your local computer
- Click Install Now Button
- Once install is complete, Click “Activate Plugin” link
Changelog
None
2.0
- Initial public release.
- Migrated to auth_key implementation
- Updated Configuration Screen
1.5
- CGI/FAST CGI authentication fix.
- Added TestAuthKey functionality. Bypasses regular authentication for testing export.
1.0
- First release
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ShipStation for Ecwid: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is ShipStation for Ecwid free?
Yes. ShipStation for Ecwid is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ShipStation for Ecwid safe to use in 2026?
ShipStation for Ecwid shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ShipStation for Ecwid?
ShipStation for Ecwid is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,541 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.
Does ShipStation for Ecwid work with WordPress 7.1?
ShipStation for Ecwid is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was ShipStation for Ecwid last updated?
The latest version, 2.1, was released on April 3, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes ShipStation for Ecwid?
ShipStation for Ecwid is developed and maintained by rtddev.
What are the best alternatives to ShipStation for Ecwid?
The most popular alternatives to ShipStation for Ecwid are Widgets Avalanche for Ecwid (20+ installs) and Product Advisor for Ecwid (10+ installs).
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