Upgrading the Plugin

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Installation Guide

Upgrading the Plugin

Upgrading WP EasyCart is as easy as updating any other WordPress plugin. Your products, images, and custom data are stored separately from the plugin files — so updates never touch your store data.

Quick Start

How to update

1

Check for updates

Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins and look for an available update notification on WP EasyCart.

2

Click update

Click the update link. WordPress removes and replaces the plugin files automatically — your store data stays untouched.

3

Update extensions

If you have WP EasyCart PRO or other extensions, update those the same way. No store data is affected.

How It Works

Why updates are safe

EasyCart uses a two-folder structure that separates plugin code from your store data. This means WordPress can safely remove and replace the plugin folder during updates without affecting your products, images, or customizations.

  • /wp-easycart — Core plugin files. Replaced on every update. Don’t put custom files here.
  • /wp-easycart-data — Your products, images, uploads, and custom layout overrides. Never touched by updates.

Keep everything up to date

It is important to update all plugins along with WordPress as they become available. Updates include security patches, bug fixes, and compatibility improvements that keep your store running smoothly and securely.

Extensions

Upgrading PRO and extensions

The Professional Admin plugin and any extensions follow the exact same upgrade process. Look for the update notification in WordPress Admin → Plugins, click update, and you’re done. No store data is affected during the process.

Need help? Log into your account and submit a support ticket — we usually respond within 12–24 hours.

Stay up to date, stay secure

Regular updates keep your store fast, secure, and compatible. Update with confidence — your data is always safe.

Updated on June 2, 2026