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E-Commerce

Screenshots: Five free e-commerce plugins for WordPress

By Jack Wallen December 2, 2015, 11:54 AM PST

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Screenshots: Five free e-commerce plugins for WordPress

Introduction

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Introduction

WordPress is one of the most widely used blogging platformsrnon the planet. It’s also widespread in its use for non-blogging sites. Why?rnBecause it is as extendable as it is user friendly. And since WordPress has arnlarge community of developers, it should be no surprise that you’ll find an add-onrnfor just about everything… including e-commerce.

That’s right, with the help of a few plugins, you canrnmonetize that WordPress installation with ease. Even better, WordPress offersrnquite a variety of e-commerce plugins. But out of the long list, which shouldrnyou consider? I’ve got my top five right here for you. Maybe one will perfectlyrnfit your needs.

Note: This gallery is also available as an article.

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Easy Digital Downloads
Easy Digital Downloads
Screenshots: Five free e-commerce plugins for WordPress

Easy Digital Downloads

Easy Digital Downloads

Add a powerful reporting tool (which tracks earnings andrnsales) and you’ve got everything you need, in one simple package, to make thernselling of digital goods a breeze. Easy Digital Downloads is simple to installrnand manage, and it won’t overwhelm your WordPress site (with either its size orrnits features).

WP eCommerce
WP eCommerce
Screenshots: Five free e-commerce plugins for WordPress

WP eCommerce

WP eCommerce

WP eCommerce is arngreat plug-in if you need to sell just about anything from anywhere. You canrnconvert visitors into customers with the help of this beautiful (and fullyrncustomizable) online store. It allows you to edit both the HTML and the CSS, sornyou can create your store to perfectly fit your needs.

WP eCommerce
WP eCommerce
Screenshots: Five free e-commerce plugins for WordPress

WP eCommerce

WP eCommerce

If the basic WP eCommerce add-on isn’t enough, you canrnalways shop its Extensions Marketplace to gain even more powerrnand flexibility.

WooCommerce
WooCommerce
Screenshots: Five free e-commerce plugins for WordPress

WooCommerce

WooCommerce

WooCommerce is one of the most widely used e-commerce plugins for WordPress,rnand with good reason. Not only does it turn WordPress into a powerful onlinernstore, it also offers tons of additional free plug-ins and themes.

WooCommerce
WooCommerce
Screenshots: Five free e-commerce plugins for WordPress

WooCommerce

WooCommerce

One thing I really like about WooCommerce (outside of itsrnamazing feature set) is that it offers an easy wizard you can use uponrninstallation to make store setup a snap. If that’s not enough to entice yourninto using WooCommerce, consider the fact that the likes of Harley Davidson,rnEntrepreneur, and Cosmopolitan use this WordPress add-on.

iThemes Exchange
iThemes Exchange
Screenshots: Five free e-commerce plugins for WordPress

iThemes Exchange

iThemes Exchange

iThemes Exchange says it can help you sell your stuff in under fivernminutes. And it’s right. This solution makes setting up your online storernincredibly easy. With iThemes Exchange, you can sell digital downloads,rnphysical products, and more. (Some of the u201cand moreu201d–such as sellingrnmemberships–requires a fee.)

iThemes Exchange
iThemes Exchange
Screenshots: Five free e-commerce plugins for WordPress

iThemes Exchange

iThemes Exchange

If you’re looking for the WordPress e-commerce theme withrnthe most user-friendly interface, this is what you want.

Cart66 Lite
Cart66 Lite
Screenshots: Five free e-commerce plugins for WordPress

Cart66 Lite

Cart66 Lite

Cart66 Lite is a stripped-down version of Cart66 Professional.rnWhat has been stripped away? Mostly just the ability to accept credit cards andrnuse SSL. So if you’re okay with a PayPal-only e-commerce solution, Cart66 mightrnbe just right for you.

Cart66 Lite
Cart66 Lite
Screenshots: Five free e-commerce plugins for WordPress

Cart66 Lite

Cart66 Lite

Cart66 Lite lets you add custom fields to your products,rnsell variants of products, and generate customizable email receipts. And yourndon’t have to select between digital or physical products: By default, Cart66rnsupports both. The Lite version of Cart66 also includes a powerful tool to helprnyou promote your products with sales.

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