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Migrate from WooCommerce to Docusaurus

Complete guide to migrating your WooCommerce store to Docusaurus. Leave WooCommerce's wordpress + woocommerce + plugins = slow page loads behind and get purpose-built for documentation with versioning, search, and i18n. Free migration tool included.

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TL;DR

You can migrate from WooCommerce to Docusaurus for free using LeaveWP. Enter your site URL, choose Docusaurus as the destination, and download your content — posts, pages, and media — in minutes. No API keys, passwords, or CLI tools required. Difficulty: Advanced. Estimated time: 1-3 hours.

Why Teams Leave WooCommerce

WordPress e-commerce plugin powering 3.9M+ stores. WordPress site owners who need to add e-commerce functionality, but these limitations push teams toward modern alternatives.

WordPress + WooCommerce + plugins = slow page loads

This is the most common reason teams migrate away from WooCommerce. Docusaurus eliminates this issue entirely.

Requires WordPress hosting which adds complexity

With Docusaurus, purpose-built for documentation with versioning, search, and i18n.

Extension costs add up quickly for needed features

Modern architectures like Docusaurus are designed to avoid this from the ground up.

Security depends on keeping WP + all plugins updated

After migrating, you'll no longer need to worry about this — Docusaurus takes a fundamentally different approach.

What Docusaurus Brings to the Table

Meta's documentation framework built on React. Built with JavaScript/TypeScript (React), it's open-source projects and companies needing versioned technical documentation.

Purpose-built for documentation with versioning, search, and i18n

Used by major open-source projects (React, Babel, Jest, Redux)

React-based — extend with any React component

Algolia DocSearch integration for free search

Docusaurus is open-source and free to use. You own your code and data with no vendor lock-in. Deploy to any host that supports JavaScript/TypeScript, or use managed platforms like Vercel and Netlify for zero-config deployments.

WooCommerce vs Docusaurus at a Glance

Side-by-side comparison based on real platform characteristics

Metric	WooCommerce	Docusaurus
Ease of Use	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Performance	⭐⭐ 2/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Flexibility	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Cost	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Scalability	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Ecosystem	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Language	PHP (WordPress plugin)	JavaScript/TypeScript (React)
Pricing	Free plugin + WordPress hosting	Free (open-source)
Open Source	Yes	Yes

Ratings are based on publicly available data, documentation, and community consensus as of 2026. Individual experience may vary.

What Gets Migrated

A detailed breakdown of how your WooCommerce content maps to Docusaurus

Content Types from WooCommerce

products
orders
customers
coupons
categories
reviews

Technical Details

Export Method: WooCommerce REST API or CSV export
Source Language: PHP (WordPress plugin)
Destination Format: Markdown/MDX files with frontmatter, organized by content type
URL Handling: 301 redirect map generated automatically to preserve SEO equity

What may need manual attention

Payment gateway configurations, active subscriptions, and order history are platform-specific and need manual setup on Docusaurus. Customer accounts may require a re-authentication flow.

How It Works

Migrate your content in three simple steps

Connect

Enter your WooCommerce site URL — LeaveWP connects automatically.

Configure

Select Docusaurus as destination and choose content options.

Export

Download your migrated content or preview it in your browser.

Is WooCommerce to Docusaurus the Right Move for You?

Migrating from WooCommerce to Docusaurus makes the most sense if you're experiencing wordpress + woocommerce + plugins = slow page loads or outgrowing WooCommerce's architecture. Docusaurus is best for open-source projects and companies needing versioned technical documentation.

You should migrate if: your WooCommerce site is slow, your hosting costs are climbing, your store needs a custom frontend, or you want to adopt a modern JAMstack architecture.

You might want to stay if: your WooCommerce site benefits from inherits wordpress's massive ecosystem of themes and plugins and you don't have JavaScript/TypeScript developers on your team.

The migration itself is straightforward with LeaveWP — enter your WooCommerce URL, select Docusaurus, and download your content. The more important question is whether Docusaurus's architecture fits your team's skills and your project's long-term needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to migrate from WooCommerce to Docusaurus?

WooCommerce migrations are more complex due to product data, customer records, and order history. Expect 1-3 hours for a typical site. Simpler sites finish faster, while large sites with custom functionality may need additional configuration.

Will I lose my SEO rankings when migrating from WooCommerce?

No. We help you set up proper 301 redirects from your old WooCommerce URLs to preserve search rankings. Docusaurus actually tends to improve Core Web Vitals scores, which can boost rankings over time.

What WooCommerce content can be migrated to Docusaurus?

Products, categories, customer data, blog posts, and pages can all be migrated. Order history and payment configurations will need manual setup on Docusaurus since those are platform-specific.

Do I need JavaScript/TypeScript experience to migrate?

No coding experience is required for the migration itself — LeaveWP handles the export and conversion automatically. However, customizing your Docusaurus site afterward will benefit from JavaScript/TypeScript (React) knowledge. For teams without that expertise, the generated code is well-structured and documented, making it approachable for developers of any level.

How much does it cost to host a Docusaurus site after migrating from WooCommerce?

Docusaurus sites can be deployed to Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, or any Node.js host — often on generous free tiers. static Docusaurus sites can be hosted for free on Vercel or Netlify (up to generous bandwidth limits), which is significantly cheaper than running a WooCommerce instance.

Can I migrate WooCommerce custom fields and metadata to Docusaurus?

Product attributes, variants, and custom metadata are mapped during migration. Docusaurus-specific fields (like Markdown/MDX docs, blog posts) can be configured after the initial export to match your catalog structure.