Automatic installation


  1. Log into your WordPress Admin panel.
  2. Go to: Plugins > Add New.
  3. Type ‘WooCommerce’ into the Search Plugins field and hit Enter. Once found, you can view details on the point release, rating and description.
  4. Click Install Now. After clicking the link, you’ll be asked to confirm this action.
  5. Click Yes, and WordPress completes the installation.
  6. Click Activate to activate it.


Manual installation


  1. Download your WordPress Plugin to your desktop.
  2. If downloaded as a zip archive, extract the Woocommerce Plugin folder to your desktop.
  3. Read through the "readme" file thoroughly to ensure you follow the installation instructions.
  4. With your FTP program, upload the Plugin folder to the wp-content/plugins folder in your WordPress directory online.
  5. Go to Plugins screen and find the newly uploaded Plugin in the list.
  6. Click Activate to activate it.