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Migrate from WooCommerce to SolidStart

Complete guide to migrating your WooCommerce store to SolidStart. Leave WooCommerce's wordpress + woocommerce + plugins = slow page loads behind and get solidjs fine-grained reactivity. Free migration tool included.

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TL;DR

You can migrate from WooCommerce to SolidStart for free using LeaveWP. Enter your site URL, choose SolidStart 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. SolidStart eliminates this issue entirely.

Requires WordPress hosting which adds complexity

With SolidStart, solidjs fine-grained reactivity — updates dom without virtual dom diffing.

Extension costs add up quickly for needed features

Modern architectures like SolidStart 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 — SolidStart takes a fundamentally different approach.

What SolidStart Brings to the Table

Full-stack framework for SolidJS with fine-grained reactivity. Built with JavaScript/TypeScript (SolidJS), it's performance-focused developers who want react-like syntax without virtual dom overhead.

SolidJS fine-grained reactivity — updates DOM without virtual DOM diffing

Top benchmark performance — often faster than Svelte

JSX syntax makes it approachable for React developers

File-based routing with SSR and SSG support

SolidStart 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 SolidStart at a Glance

Side-by-side comparison based on real platform characteristics

Metric	WooCommerce	SolidStart
Ease of Use	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Performance	⭐⭐ 2/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Flexibility	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Cost	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Scalability	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Ecosystem	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5	⭐ 1/5
Language	PHP (WordPress plugin)	JavaScript/TypeScript (SolidJS)
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 SolidStart

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 SolidStart. 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 SolidStart as destination and choose content options.

Export

Download your migrated content or preview it in your browser.

Is WooCommerce to SolidStart the Right Move for You?

Migrating from WooCommerce to SolidStart makes the most sense if you're experiencing wordpress + woocommerce + plugins = slow page loads or outgrowing WooCommerce's architecture. SolidStart is best for performance-focused developers who want react-like syntax without virtual dom overhead.

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 SolidStart, and download your content. The more important question is whether SolidStart'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 SolidStart?

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. SolidStart actually tends to improve Core Web Vitals scores, which can boost rankings over time.

What WooCommerce content can be migrated to SolidStart?

Products, categories, customer data, blog posts, and pages can all be migrated. Order history and payment configurations will need manual setup on SolidStart 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 SolidStart site afterward will benefit from JavaScript/TypeScript (SolidJS) 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 SolidStart site after migrating from WooCommerce?

SolidStart sites can be deployed to Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, or any Node.js host — often on generous free tiers. static SolidStart 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 SolidStart?

Product attributes, variants, and custom metadata are mapped during migration. SolidStart-specific fields (like Solid routes, server functions) can be configured after the initial export to match your catalog structure.