WooCommerce version 9.8, launched on April 9, 2025
The latest major release of WooCommerce—version 9.8, launched on April 9, 2025—delivers powerful enhancements tailored for businesses aiming to elevate their online store experience. When you hire WooCommerce developers from Nestack, you gain access to the expertise needed to fully harness these new features and keep your store optimized for growth.
- Modernized Email Templates
Enhanced email designs with live previews to streamline communication.
- Admin Performance Upgrades
Faster admin interface achieved through split-script loading.
- Automated Brand Display
Automatic display of product brands on single product pages.
- Checkout Improvements
Persistent additional fields and better validation in checkout blocks.
- Mobile-Friendly Enhancements
Swipable product images for a more intuitive mobile shopping experience.
WooCommerce Secures 2nd Place in Global E-Commerce Ranking
As of 2025, WooCommerce stands as a leading force in the global e-commerce market—ranking second among the top 1 million e-commerce websites with an 18.2% market share. Businesses looking to stay competitive should hire WooCommerce developers who can expertly customize and scale their online stores using one of the world’s most trusted platforms.
WooCommerce powers over 3.5 million e-commerce websites, accounting for 20.1% of the global e-commerce platform market share.
The WooCommerce ecosystem boasts over 6,000 plugins and more than 1,500 themes, enabling extensive customization and functionality enhancements.
WooCommerce related events in 2025
- WordCamp Europe 2025
Dates: June 5–7, 2025
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Europe’s largest WordPress conference will feature keynotes and expert-led sessions focused on WooCommerce performance optimization and AI-driven enhancements. Following this event is essential for companies looking to hire WooCommerce developers capable of delivering cutting-edge eCommerce solutions. - WordCamp US 2025
Dates: August 26–29, 2025
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
As the leading WordPress event in North America, WordCamp US 2025 will highlight advanced WooCommerce development practices, scaling strategies and effective community engagement.