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Product and platform updates from behind the scenes at Metorik.
PHP 8.2 is the most common version on WooCommerce stores (33%), but ~12% still run end-of-life PHP 7.4. See WooCommerce, WordPress, and PHP version adoption across 6,000+ stores.
In June 2026 Shopify told every US vape merchant their category was no longer welcome, with two weeks to leave. What happened, where displaced stores are going, and the part of the migration almost everyone underestimates: your analytics.
The average WooCommerce store runs 58 active plugins. See plugin counts by store size, the most popular WooCommerce and WordPress plugins, and the store running 237.
Thinking of launching (or relaunching) your online store? Congrats, you're taking a fantastic step! But soon after the excitement kicks in, the big questions arise – and for many aspiring eCommerce entrepreneurs, one question looms larger than most: Should I build on Shopify or WooCommerce?
