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

Wp e-Commerce and WooCommerce are both WordPress plugins. While WP e-Commerce was once a popular choice, its development has significantly slowed, and it is now considered largely outdated compared to more actively supported platforms. This leads many e-merchants to plan their migration carefully and migrate from WP e-Commerce to WooCommerce, which offers continuous development, flexibility, and a user-friendly experience.

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

Put a ticks near entities that have to be shifted to WooCommerce. On this step, it is also possible to choose additional options, which can, for example, preserve IDs after migration and expand migration opportunities. Note that option “Transfer images in product descriptions to your target store” is paid.

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 know how to perform WP e-Commerce to WooCommerce migration. For essential steps after your migration, review our post-migration tips. If you have some questions, don’t hesitate to contact Cart2Cart Support Team.

Monthly Update – March 2026

As we move into March 2026, a key trend for successful e-commerce migrations centers on robust post-migration SEO strategies. Many store owners overlook the critical steps needed immediately after a platform switch, risking a significant drop in search engine rankings and traffic. It's imperative to implement comprehensive 301 redirects for all old URLs to their corresponding new pages. This ensures that search engines understand the content has moved, preserving your hard-earned link equity and user experience. Beyond redirects, update your sitemap in Google Search Console, proactively monitor for crawl errors, and keep a close eye on your organic traffic performance. An often-underestimated tip is to conduct a thorough SEO audit of your new store, focusing on metadata, content relevance, site speed, and mobile responsiveness. Early detection and correction of potential SEO issues can prevent long-term damage and ensure your migration propels your online visibility, rather than hindering it.

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