Migrating your online store from Ecwid to WooCommerce can be a daunting task—especially when you have hundreds or thousands of products, variations, images, and categories. That’s why we built the Ecwid to WooCommerce Sync plugin: to take the headache out of migration and ongoing synchronization. With an intuitive AJAX-powered interface and powerful batch processing, you can seamlessly transfer your entire catalog—right from within WordPress—without fearing server timeouts or data loss.

Why Migrate from Ecwid to WooCommerce?

• Full Control & Customization: WooCommerce is open-source and highly extensible, giving you complete ownership of your store’s design and functionality.

• Rich Ecosystem: Take advantage of thousands of plugins and themes tailored for WooCommerce, from advanced payment gateways to marketing automation tools.

• Scalability & Performance: Host your store on any PHP-capable server, optimize caching, and leverage your favorite CDN for lightning-fast page loads.

• Cost Efficiency: Avoid recurring fees tied to proprietary platforms—your only costs are hosting and any premium WooCommerce extensions you choose.

Key Features of Ecwid to WooCommerce Sync

1. Comprehensive Data Transfer
   Migrates product names, SKUs, long and short descriptions, regular and sale prices, stock levels, weight, dimensions, and published status.

2. Category Synchronization
   Imports Ecwid categories (with full parent-child hierarchy) into WooCommerce categories—while avoiding duplicates.

3. Robust Image Handling
   Fetches featured and gallery images; intelligently skips re-downloading unchanged images on subsequent syncs.

4. Variable Product Support
   Converts Ecwid product options and combinations into WooCommerce attributes and variations—complete with individual SKUs, prices, stock, and weight.

5. Dual Sync Modes

   • Full Sync: Ideal for initial migrations or full refreshes—syncs all categories first, then all enabled products in batches.

   • Selective Import: Load and choose enabled Ecwid products for targeted imports or updates.

6. AJAX-Powered, Batch-Processed UI
   Real-time progress updates and detailed logs prevent server timeouts and keep you informed every step of the way.

7. Idempotent Operations & Detailed Logging
   Updates existing WooCommerce data based on stored Ecwid IDs or matching SKUs, reducing duplicates and offering clear logs for troubleshooting.

Benefits at a Glance

• Speed & Efficiency: Large catalogs are processed in batches to prevent timeouts.

• Reliability: Idempotent operations ensure existing data is updated, not duplicated.

• Transparency: Detailed on-page and server logs make diagnosing issues straightforward.

• Flexibility: Full or selective sync modes let you migrate everything at once or cherry-pick specific products.

Installation & Setup

1. 👉 Download the plugin now on GitHub » and Install 

   • In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins » Add New » Upload Plugin and select the ZIP file.

   • Alternatively, unzip and upload the ecwid-to-woocommere folder to /wp-content/plugins/.

2. Activate

   • Navigate to Plugins, locate Ecwid to WooCommerce Sync, and click Activate.

3. Configure API Credentials

   • Go to Ecwid Sync » Ecwid Sync in the admin sidebar.

   • Enter your Ecwid Store ID and Secret Token, then click Save Changes.

How to Perform Your First Sync

• Full Data Sync

  1. Under Full Data Sync, click Start Full Sync.

  2. Watch categories import first, followed by products.

  3. Monitor progress and logs; do not leave the page until completion.

• Selective Product Import

  1. Go to Selective Import and click Load Ecwid Products for Selection.

  2. Check the boxes next to desired items, then click Import Selected Products.

  3. Follow the on-screen progress updates and logs.

Best Practices & Troubleshooting

• Backup First: Always back up your database and wp-content directory before a full sync.

• Server Limits: Ensure PHP’s max_execution_time and memory limits can accommodate large batch operations.

• API Rate Limits: Avoid overly frequent syncs to prevent hitting Ecwid’s API limits.

• Error Diagnosis: Check both on-page logs and your server’s PHP/WordPress debug logs for details.

• Plugin Conflicts: Temporarily deactivate other plugins if unexpected behavior arises.

Looking Ahead: Roadmap

• Scheduled Auto-Sync: Automate regular updates to keep WooCommerce in lockstep with Ecwid.

• Delta Sync: Only transfer products that have changed since the last sync for maximum efficiency.

• Enhanced Mapping UI: Offer drag-and-drop field mapping for customized data transfers.

• Multi-Site Support: Extend compatibility to WordPress multisite installations.

Conclusion & Call to Action

Whether you’re just launching on WooCommerce or managing a thriving store, the Ecwid to WooCommerce Sync plugin empowers you to migrate and synchronize your catalog with confidence. Ready to make the switch?

👉 Download the plugin now on GitHub » and transform your store migration into a seamless, hassle-free process.

If you have questions or need support, open an issue on the repository or reach out to the Metrotechs team. Happy syncing!