The latest WooCommerce releases and updates, explained simply. We cover new versions, security updates and features, and what they mean for your store.
In November 2026, Ecom Wire has covered 5 WooCommerce updates, 3 needing action. Over the last 90 days that’s 7 updates, 5 needing action. There are no upcoming WooCommerce deadlines right now.
WooCommerce has fixed security issues in its Stripe Gateway plugin. Version 10.9.0 could store new customers' account passwords in plain text in some cases. Update to 11.2.0, or 11.1.2 if you need to stay on 11.1.x.
WooCommerce 11.2.2 is a security update that tightens several areas, including the Store API, REST API key checks and two admin pages that now need an administrator to be logged in. It also stops checkout going to payment if an order fails to save. WooCommerce says to update as soon as possible.
The WooCommerce PHP version requirement is going up: WooCommerce 11.6, planned for February 2027, will need PHP 8.1 or newer. Stores on PHP 7.4 or 8.0 can keep updating up to version 11.5, and WooCommerce 11.3 now shows a warning in your admin if your store is affected.
WooCommerce 11.3 was released on 11 November. The sale badge can now show the discount as an amount or a percentage, such as "Save 25%". The Orders report can filter by payment method. You can also choose a refund and returns policy page, which Google can read. Product galleries swipe more smoothly on mobile.
WooCommerce has released a security update for WooPayments, fixing an issue in the subscriptions features built into the plugin. Every recent version has a matching fix, such as 11.2.0 to 11.2.1. Anything older than 9.0.0 should go to 11.2.1.
WooCommerce is changing how it handles security. Serious fixes now come out in their own quick updates instead of waiting for the next big release. From WooCommerce 11.2, extension makers can mark a security update as required. Connected stores with an active subscription then install it within about a day, even if automatic updates are turned off.
The PHP project released fixes for two critical security issues on 21 October 2026. WooCommerce is telling store owners to update PHP on their servers straight away. No WooCommerce or WordPress update is needed.