Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen
Web Hosting & Domains Editor
Former web developer turned reviewer. Specialises in WordPress hosting and domain strategy.
Hosting WordPress

Cómo Instalar WooCommerce 2026

WooCommerce turns WordPress into a store. but the setup wizard, payment gateways, and permalink structure must be right or checkout fails silently. Follow these steps in order.

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    Step 1: Confirm hosting meets WooCommerce baselines

    Use PHP 8.1+, HTTPS, and at least 256M memory where possible. Enable SSL before collecting payments.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Install WooCommerce

    Plugins → Add New → search "WooCommerce" → Install → Activate. Launch the setup wizard when prompted.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Set store location and industry

    Enter address, currency, and product types. You can change these later under WooCommerce → Settings.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Connect payments

    Enable WooCommerce Payments or Stripe/PayPal extensions. Complete onboarding and test mode purchases before going live.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Configure shipping and tax

    Add shipping zones and methods; enable automated tax if your stack supports it or consult your accountant for rules.

  6. 6

    Step 6: Choose a theme and template pages

    Use a Woo-ready theme (Storefront, Astra, Kadence). Regenerate shop/cart/checkout pages under Status → Tools if URLs 404.

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    Step 7: Test checkout end-to-end

    Place a real or test order, confirm emails fire, and verify order status in wp-admin.

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Preguntas Frecuentes

Is WooCommerce free?+
Core plugin is free; gateways, themes, and extensions may cost extra.
Do I need a VPS?+
Not at launch. quality shared or managed WordPress hosting handles early traffic.