# WooCommerce

> WooCommerce has 7M+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 4,825 reviews and 6.4M downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 97/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — WooCommerce is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 7M+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 97/100 on our health check.

**Everything you need to launch an online store in days and keep it growing for years. From your first sale to millions in revenue, Woo is with you.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #6 of 69,566 plugins
- **Active installs:** 7M+
- **Total downloads:** 465,766,165
- **Downloads (30 days):** 6,409,051 (+26.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 4,825 reviews
- **Health score:** 97/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 11.1.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 7.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 171 of 182 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Automattic (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/automattic/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ecommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ecommerce/) | #1 | 1,167 |
| [online store](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/online-store/) | #1 | 40 |
| [sell online](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sell-online/) | #1 | 13 |
| [shop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shop/) | #1 | 198 |
| [shopping cart](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shopping-cart/) | #1 | 62 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ecommerce | #1 | 2,920 |
| online store | #1 | 3,325 |
| sell online | #1 | 1,052 |
| shop | #1 | 4,899 |
| shopping cart | #1 | 1,330 |

## Version adoption

- 11.1: 32.9%
- 10.7: 8.3%
- 11.0: 8.3%
- 10.9: 5.3%
- Other: 45.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Popup Builder & Popup Maker for WordPress – OptinMonster Email Marketing and Lead Generation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/optinmonster/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (817) | Aug 14, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [WooCommerce PayPal Payments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-paypal-payments/) | 800K+ | 2.9/5 (580) | Sep 9, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Mailchimp for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-woocommerce/) | 200K+ | 4/5 (725) | Sep 23, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 5 | [WPML Multilingual & Multicurrency for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-multilingual/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (454) | Sep 21, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 6 | [Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile & Restrict Content – ProfilePress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-user-avatar/) | 100K+ | 3.1/5 (938) | Sep 21, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [Mercado Pago payments for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-mercadopago/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (693) | Sep 25, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [TI WooCommerce Wishlist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ti-woocommerce-wishlist/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (501) | Sep 4, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [Mollie Payments for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mollie-payments-for-woocommerce/) | 100K+ | 3.6/5 (69) | Sep 8, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 10 | [Download Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-manager/) | 100K+ | 4.1/5 (1,006) | Sep 27, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 11 | [Download Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-monitor/) | 80K+ | 4.5/5 (524) | Sep 23, 2026 | 94/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WooCommerce free?
Yes. WooCommerce is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is WooCommerce safe to use in 2026?
Yes — WooCommerce is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 7M+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 97/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WooCommerce?
WooCommerce is active on 7M+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 465,766,165 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 6,409,051 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WooCommerce work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WooCommerce up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 7.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does WooCommerce need?
WooCommerce requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WooCommerce last updated?
The latest version, 11.1.2, was released on September 22, 2026 (5 days ago).

### Who makes WooCommerce?
WooCommerce is developed and maintained by Automattic.

### What are the best alternatives to WooCommerce?
The most popular alternatives to WooCommerce are Popup Builder & Popup Maker… (1M+ installs), WooCommerce PayPal Payments (800K+ installs) and Mailchimp for WooCommerce (200K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce/ · Generated 2026-09-27 15:37 UTC by PageForge