How to Migrate from WP e-Commerce to WooCommerce [Video]

Wp e-Commerce and WooCommerce are both WordPress plugins. WP e-Commerce is much older and has an enormous number of features. However, often users claim that it is buggy. Thats why a lot of e-merchants decide to plan their migration carefully and then migrate from WP e-Commerce to WooCommerce, which is flexible and user friendly.

Cart2Cart will make your migration process fast and accurate. It is fully automated, with options like our Ultimate Data Migration Service, so its not a problem if don’t have programming skills. Just watch the video tutorial and follow an easy step by step instruction and make your WP e-Commerce to WooCommerce migration effortless.

Step 1. Create an Account

It will take you a few minutes to create Cart2Cart account. Otherwise, it is possible to sign in via you Google or Facebook account.

Step 2. Source Cart Setup

Provide information about your Source Cart. Choose WP e-Commerce from the drop-down menu. Then enter WP e-Commerce store’s URL. After that, install a Connection Bridge. To perform that you have to download file to your computer, unzip it and paste to the root directory. For more detailed information, you can look through our FAQ.

Step 3. Target Cart Setup

According to the same principle select WooCommerce from the list, enter desirable shop’s URL and install a Connection Bridge.

Step 4. Select Entities

Step 5. Map Currencies

Cart2Cart offers an opportunity to map currencies for those store owners, who use more than one currency. If you don’t, skip this step.

Step 6. Map Orders

In a case you’ve selected to move orders, Cart2Cart provides an opportunity to map order statuses.

Step 7. Demo Migration

Demo Migration is a really nice chance to evaluate migration process without paying any cent. Cart2Cart will transfer limited number of entities in order to show you how everything works. After Demo Migration is finished, you will be able to evaluate and rate results with our Migration Preview service.

Step 8. Full Migration

Before you start Full Migration, double-check entities, make sure you have enough cash on an account, check if you have a discount coupon code. If everything is done, you can press Start Full Migration button.

It will take some time to move all entities, which you’ve selected. During that time, you can track the process or close a browser window and do something else. You will receive an email when everything will be finished. After that, you will be able to check migration results on your WooCommerce store.

Now you how to perform WP e-Commerce to WooCommerce migration. If you have some questions, don’t hesitate to contact Cart2Cart Support Team.

Monthly Update – October 2025

As of October 2025, the digital commerce landscape is increasingly shaped by advancements in AI and hyper-personalization. Merchants are now leveraging sophisticated analytics to offer truly bespoke shopping experiences, from tailored product recommendations to dynamic pricing. When considering a platform migration, it's crucial to ensure your new e-commerce system can seamlessly integrate with these cutting-edge technologies. WooCommerce, being highly extensible, continues to be a strong choice for businesses looking to implement such innovations. A successful migration today involves more than just data transfer; it requires careful planning for SEO, user experience (UX), and the integration of third-party tools that enhance personalization. Look for migration services that prioritize SEO URL preservation and offer customization options to map your unique data fields. This ensures that your new store is not only operational but also optimized for future growth and customer engagement in this data-driven era. Moreover, with increased focus on data privacy, ensure your migration plan includes robust security measures for customer information.

For more details, explore our FAQ section or schedule a call with a migration expert.