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Woo is the company behind WooCommerce, the ecommerce platform that powers 4M+ stores.* Built on WordPress, WooCommerce empowers anyone to sell anything, with unlimited control over how they build and evolve their business.
Launched in 2011 and acquired by Automattic in 2015, Woo is a fully distributed company with employees worldwide.


WooCommerce in numbers
developers, creatives, and builders
supporting WooCommerce merchants worldwide
*Regarding third-party measurement: WordPress plugin rules don’t permit the automatic collection of stats and performance data (although some merchants do opt in to share data). We use third-party measurement tools, including StoreLeads.app and W3Techs, to build an accurate estimate of WooCommerce installations, growth, and geographic distribution.
Latest Woo news
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Get the latest WooCommerce developer updates. Stay informed on releases, performance tips, and contribution opportunities with our monthly newsletter.
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WooExperts are now Woo Partners
The WooExperts program has a new name and look! Learn more about the Woo Partners program.
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Designing the evolution of the Woo brand identity
As our CMO, Tamara Niesen, mentioned in her post, our brand is a critical asset for our business and the entire Woo ecosystem. It raises the standards for everyone who works together in building, innovating, and powering the WooCommerce stores that reach millions of buyers. Our new brand is a representation of our maturity and…
Why people love WooCommerce
Unlimited capability
WooCommerce developers can build 100% custom products as needed. The WooCommerce Marketplace also offers hundreds of extensions and themes that personalize and extend the capabilities of WooCommerce stores.
Woo customer support
WooCommerce has a worldwide community of developers, builders, and creatives ready to help anyone build an online business that scales.
Open source roots
As a freely downloadable plugin for WordPress, WooCommerce has always been a part of the open-source community. Democratizing commerce is at our core.
Ownership over leasing
Woo customers own their site end to end, with a 100% open-source platform, unlimited hosting options, and total control over their shopping experience.
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