Thinking about switching from WooCommerce to TitanCart? We built a dedicated migration tool that makes the transition smooth. Here’s everything you need to know about moving your store without losing data or downtime.
Why Stores Are Switching
WooCommerce is a solid platform, but as stores grow they often hit limitations: bloated databases built on WordPress post types, plugin conflicts from mixing dozens of third-party extensions, and performance issues that come with storing product data in the wp_postmeta table.
TitanCart was designed from scratch with dedicated database tables, a lightweight ORM, and a self-contained architecture. The result is faster queries, cleaner data, and an admin panel that doesn’t slow down at 10,000 products.
What Gets Migrated
The WooCommerce Migration Tool handles seven entity types:
Products — All product types including simple, variable, grouped, and downloadable. Variable products are converted to TitanCart’s Product Groups system, which links separate SKU products on a single page rather than using hidden variation records.
Categories — Your full category tree with parent/child relationships, descriptions, and images. Nested hierarchies are preserved exactly.
Customers — Customer accounts with order history, addresses, and profile data. WordPress user accounts are preserved since both platforms use the same user system.
Orders — Complete order history with line items, totals, addresses, and status. Order numbers are preserved for continuity.
Images — Product images are linked from WordPress media library entries, so there’s no need to re-upload files. Gallery order and featured image settings carry over.
Attributes & Variations — WooCommerce product attributes become TitanCart attributes. Variation combinations are mapped to the Product Groups system.
Reviews — Customer reviews with ratings, author info, and approval status.
How It Works
The migration runs from within the TitanCart admin panel under Import/Export → WooCommerce Import. It reads directly from your existing WooCommerce database tables on the same WordPress installation — no export files needed.
The process is non-destructive: your WooCommerce data stays untouched. You can run both plugins side by side during testing, then deactivate WooCommerce when you’re ready to go live.
Getting Started
Install TitanCart alongside WooCommerce, navigate to the import tool, select which entity types to migrate, and click Start. The tool processes in batches to handle large stores without timeouts. A detailed log shows exactly what was imported, skipped, or flagged for review.