How to Migrate osCommerce to OpenCart [Video]

While once a widely used platform, osCommerce now powers a significantly smaller number of online stores. Understanding the evolving landscape of open-source shopping carts is key. Historically, osCommerce offered features such as simple installation, robust front-end capabilities, a variety of payment gateways, and user-friendly product management, making it a viable choice for many businesses. However, as of November 2025, the platform faces significant challenges in keeping up with modern eCommerce demands.

However, as of November 2025, osCommerce presents several notable disadvantages, including the absence of a robust, modern coupon system and native multi-store functionality, alongside a less comprehensive import/export tool. These limitations often lead users to seek a more flexible and powerful solution, with OpenCart being a popular alternative.

You are willing to improve your store and use all the benefit of the new platform? Keep on reading and find out how you can easily migrate from osCommerce to OpenCart within several hours with Cart2Cart.

1. Create Cart2Cart Account

First of all, register a new account. You can also use your Facebook or Google account to sign in.

2. Choose Your Source Cart

At this step, you need to specify your osCommerce as a source shopping cart. From the drop-down list choose your platform. After that enter URL of your web site. Next you need to download Connection Bridge on your computer. Extract files from the archive to the root directory of the store via FTP client. You may perform this action using Total Commander or FileZilla. Find more information on how to install Connection Bridges in FAQ. For specific guidance, refer to preparing your source store.

3. Choose Your Target Cart

Following the same steps select OpenCart as your target cart. From the drop-down menu select OpenCart, include your Target Cart URL and download Connection Bridge.

4. Entities Selection

Now, choose what entities you would like to migrate. Select several items or check all of them. You may choose additional options, which make migration more flexible. Please note that will cost you an extra price. Consider our Ultimate Data Migration Service for comprehensive support.

5. Currencies Mapping

Cart2Cart allows to migrate currencies. At this step you have a chance to map them.

6. Orders Status Mapping

In case you choose to transfer orders from your current store, you can map your osCommerce order statuses with the appropriate statuses in Opencart.

7. Start Demo Migration

You passed several steps, and now you are ready to start Demo Migration. We suggest you not to skip this step. This procedure will take you only a few minutes and let you evaluate the process. Find more information about Demo Migration in this article. When the migration is completed, check transferred data. We really appreciate your opinion, so please rate the outcome.

8. Full Migration

If all the data after Demo Migration was transferred properly, click Start Full Migration button. If you would like to add another entities or options for migration, you can easily go to previous steps and make correction. Now your data transfer is in progress. You can watch migration or close the window. After everything is done you will receive an email notification.

9. Check Results of Migration

When your migration is finished all your data will appear on your target store. That’s all! You transferred your online store from OsCommerce to OpenCart easily and quickly!

Monthly Update – November 2025

As we approach the end of the year, security and customer trust are paramount in eCommerce. November 2025 sees an increased emphasis on robust cybersecurity measures, particularly with the rise in sophisticated phishing attacks and data breaches. Businesses are investing in advanced encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits to protect sensitive customer information. This proactive approach is vital for safeguarding not just financial data but also personal customer details, ensuring compliance with evolving data protection regulations globally. Building and maintaining customer trust extends beyond security; it also encompasses transparent privacy policies, ethical data handling, and reliable customer service. Furthermore, with the holiday shopping season in full swing, ensuring website stability and swift transaction processing is crucial. Downtime or slow loading speeds can severely impact sales and erode consumer confidence. Merchants are advised to review their platform's security protocols, perform load testing, and ensure their customer support channels are adequately staffed to handle increased volume efficiently. Prioritizing these aspects will not only safeguard your store but also enhance brand loyalty and drive successful holiday sales, setting a strong foundation for the new year.

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