{"id":68876,"date":"2023-06-22T03:49:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T09:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/?p=68876"},"modified":"2025-11-24T06:10:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T12:10:11","slug":"why-woocommerce-is-a-good-choice-for-large-scale-online-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/why-woocommerce-is-a-good-choice-for-large-scale-online-shops\/","title":{"rendered":"WooCommerce for Large Online Shops: Why"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you already have a large-scale online shop or are looking to grow your business to new heights, you might be wondering whether<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/what-is-woocommerce\/\"><strong>WooCommerce<\/strong><\/a><strong> is the right choice.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the extension somehow got the reputation that it can\u2019t scale, that\u2019s far from the truth. In fact, WooCommerce has a lot to offer to larger businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is WooCommerce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WooCommerce is the most popular free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/top-wordpress-plugins\/\"><strong>ecommerce plugin for WordPress<\/strong><\/a>. It <strong>runs smoothly on all servers<\/strong> and is a great option for selling both physical and digital products. In addition, it <strong>integrates easily with most payment processors<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WooCommerce is intuitive and once integrated with WordPress, it can be used straight away. It\u2019s also quite <strong>flexible<\/strong>, allowing users to customize it to fit the specific needs of their online stores. And let&#8217;s not forget that there\u2019s an abundance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/essential-woocommerce-plugins\/\"><strong>WooCommerce extensions <\/strong><\/a>that enable you to <strong>add any functionality<\/strong> to your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it all sounds good, a question still stands &#8211; can WooCommerce handle large-scale stores?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is WooCommerce Suitable for Large-Scale Stores?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage1.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage1.webp\" alt=\"WooCommerce for Large Online Shops: Why, Is WooCommerce Suitable for Large-Scale Stores?\" class=\"wp-image-68879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re not exactly sure how the legend that WooCommece is not suitable for large-scale stores came to exist. However, there\u2019s hardly any truth in it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, some of the largest ecommerce platforms are WooCommerced-based. And there are good reasons for that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scalability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WooCommerce\u2019s<strong> code itself is created to scale<\/strong> and is<strong> frequently updated <\/strong>to improve performance. It can deal with a huge volume of simultaneous sales and spikes in traffic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users are <strong>not limited in the number of products<\/strong> that they can add to their shop. Be it 100 or 10 000 &#8211; WooCommerce can handle it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make use of the numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/best-woocommerce-plugins-to-improve-your-user-experience\/\"><strong>WooCommerce plugins<\/strong><\/a> to take your store to the next level and improve your user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get WooCommerce extensions to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>improve security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>add customization options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>optimize images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>translate content into other languages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>display appropriate currency to people from different locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly, there are addons that can help you<strong> scale your website<\/strong>. Notable examples include <strong>Bulk Stock Management<\/strong>, <strong>TradeGecko<\/strong>, and <strong>ShipStation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Large-scale shops are often a target for cybercriminals. With that in mind, the WooCommerce team developed <em>Password Protected Categories.<\/em> Users can lock:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>products&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>product categories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tags<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers will have to enter a password if they want to view the protected pages. Furthermore, they won\u2019t be able to add password-locked products until they enter a valid code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Web Hosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right WooCommerce hosting isn\u2019t to be taken lightly. After all, this is going to be the foundation of your ecommerce website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important things to keep an eye out for include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>security features &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/ssl-certificates.html\"><strong>SSL certificates<\/strong><\/a><strong>, 2FA, etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>uptime guarantee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>support options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>scalability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ScalaHosting has been in the business since 2007. Since then, we have had enough time and experience to develop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/cluster-hosting.html\"><strong>multi-cloud solutions<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong>perfect for growing your WooCommerce stores.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The offer includes our very own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/spanel.html\"><strong>SPanel<\/strong><\/a>, an innovative cloud management platform<strong> <\/strong>that helps you easily run your website. Thanks to the <strong>SWordPress Manager<\/strong>, users get an additional layer of safety &#8211; the Security Lock. It enables admins to lock all files and directories so that no one can make unauthorized changes. All of that &#8211; at an affordable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have an ecommerce store, our experts will<strong> migrate it with zero downtime<\/strong>. In case you encounter any issues, the support team is<strong> available 24\/7<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s discuss large-scale WooCommerce stores. With examples.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Large-Scale WooCommerce Stores<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage2.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage2.webp\" alt=\"WooCommerce for Large Online Shops: Why, What are Large-Scale WooCommerce Stores\" class=\"wp-image-68880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage2-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, online shops that utilize WooCommerce and have<strong> 10,000+ products are referred to as large-scale stores<\/strong>. They often feature a good number of categories and subcategories, ship to different countries, and offer various payment options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of Large-Scale WooCommerce Stores<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many websites that scaled effortlessly with WooCommerce, but the most notable examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weber<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage3.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage3.webp\" alt=\"WooCommerce for Large Online Shops: Why, Weber\" class=\"wp-image-68881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage3.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage3-300x136.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage3-768x349.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A global manufacturer of charcoal, gas, and electric grills, and grilling accessories, Weber has nine categories and 30+ subcategories. That\u2019s <em>a lot<\/em> of products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All Blacks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage4.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage4.webp\" alt=\"WooCommerce for Large Online Shops: Why, All Blacks\" class=\"wp-image-68882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage4.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage4-300x127.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage4-768x326.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>New Zealand\u2019s national rugby union team uses WooCommerce to sell merchandise on their online shop. The reason was simple &#8211; it easily integrated into their existing back-office systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ISC Sales<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage5.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage5.webp\" alt=\"WooCommerce for Large Online Shops: Why, ISC Sales\" class=\"wp-image-68883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage5.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage5-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage5-768x352.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>ISC Sales is an industrial equipment supply company. Their ecommerce platform features 17,000+ products, which definitely puts them in the large-scale category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manu Atelier<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage6.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage6.webp\" alt=\"WooCommerce for Large Online Shops: Why, Manu Atelier\" class=\"wp-image-68884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage6.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage6-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage6-768x354.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Manu Atelier is a Turkish brand, focused on luxury leather goods. Their online store offers handbags, shoes, and accessories. Thanks to WooCommerce, customers can see the appropriate currencies for their location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orange<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage7.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage7.webp\" alt=\"WooCommerce for Large Online Shops: Why, Orange\" class=\"wp-image-68885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage7.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage7-300x136.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WooCommerceLLSImage7-768x349.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Music lovers are probably familiar with Orange, the English amplifier manufacturing company. Their WooCommerce-powered store features numerous amps for guitars and bass, instruments, pedals, and headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the myth that <strong>WooCommerce is not scalable<\/strong> is just that &#8211; a myth. Even the code itself was written with online store growth in mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, WooCommerce doesn\u2019t limit the number of products <strong>you can add, making it suitable for large-scale stores.<\/strong> There are also several extensions that can help you prepare your site for more traffic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Of course, the foundation is what makes or breaks a store. So, choose your hosting vendor wisely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>Can I use WooCommerce for a large store?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Yes, you can use WooCommerce for a large-scale store. It has no built-in limits on products. The only thing you have to do is carefully choose a hosting vendor that allows scalability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>What biggest companies use WooCommerce?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Among the biggest companies that use WooCommerce are <strong>Orange, AllBlacks, and Weber. BookRiot, Fuji Electric, and Dr. Scholl\u2019s<\/strong> also rely on the plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>Is WooCommerce bigger than Shopify?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> According to statistics from 2022, <strong>WooCommerce has 36.68% <\/strong>of the global market share while Shopify holds 10%. 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