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title: Install WooCommerce (Optional)
description: "PistonUI includes widgets that are built specifically for **WooCommerce**. If you want to use **WooCommerce-related widgets**, you must install and activate the WooCommerce plugin. > ℹ️ WooCommerce is **optional** > ✔ Required **only** for WooCommerce widgets > ✖ Not needed…"
url: "https://pistonui.com/docs/install-woocommerce-optional/"
updated: "2026-01-30"
category: General
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# Install WooCommerce (Optional)

PistonUI includes widgets that are built specifically for **WooCommerce**.
If you want to use **WooCommerce-related widgets**, you must install and activate the WooCommerce plugin.

> ℹ️ WooCommerce is **optional**
> ✔ Required **only** for WooCommerce widgets
> ✖ Not needed for non-WooCommerce websites

### Steps to Install WooCommerce

1. Log in to your WordPress **Admin Dashboard**.
2. Go to **Plugins → Add New**.
3. Search for **WooCommerce**.
4. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.
5. Complete the WooCommerce setup wizard (optional).