Title: Kitbix Commerce &#8211; The Fastest Way to Start Selling on WordPress
Author: kitbix
Published: <strong>February 7, 2026</strong>
Last modified: March 4, 2026

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# Kitbix Commerce – The Fastest Way to Start Selling on WordPress

 By [kitbix](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kitbix/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/kitbix-commerce.1.0.11.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/kitbix-commerce/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/kitbix-commerce/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/kitbix-commerce/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/kitbix-commerce/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/kitbix-commerce/)

## Description

### 🛒 What is Kitbix Commerce?

**Kitbix Commerce** is a complete WordPress eCommerce plugin that lets you build
a professional online store in minutes — without page builders, without theme lock-
in, and without the bloat.

Whether you’re selling physical goods, digital downloads, or recurring subscriptions,
Kitbix Commerce gives you everything you need in one lightweight plugin that works
with any WordPress theme out of the box.

👉 **[See the full feature tour at kitbix.com/kitbix-commerce/](https://kitbix.com/kitbix-commerce/)**

### 💡 Why Kitbix Commerce Stands Out

Kitbix Commerce is not just another WordPress shop plugin. It’s a complete eCommerce
system built for speed, simplicity, and developer freedom. Here’s why it stands 
out:

 * **You own your data** — all product, order, and customer data stays on your WordPress
   site. Nothing is sent to external servers unless you enable a payment gateway.
 * **Zero bloat** — the public storefront loads minimal CSS and JavaScript. Your
   store stays fast.
 * **Works with any WordPress theme** — no theme switching or page builder required.
   Drop in a shortcode and you’re live.
 * **Modern React admin** — manage products, orders, and customers from a beautiful
   dashboard inside wp-admin.
 * **Built for developers** — PSR-4 autoloading, REST API, hook system, and addon
   contracts make customisation straightforward.
 * **Stripe, PayPal & COD built in** — start accepting payments in minutes with 
   zero extra plugins.

### 🌟 Key Features of Kitbix Commerce

✅ Unlimited products — sell physical goods, digital files, or subscriptions.
 🛒
Shortcode storefront — shop, product, cart, and checkout pages anywhere. 💳 Payment
gateways — Stripe, PayPal, and Cash on Delivery built in. 📦 Eight free addons —
Live Purchase Toast, Live View Counter, Product Q&A, and more. ⚛️ React admin dashboard—
fast, modern product and order management inside wp-admin. 👥 Customer directory—
order history, total spend, and profile insights per buyer. 🖨️ Order printing — 
print receipts directly from wp-admin. 🔌 Extensible — add custom gateways, addons,
and templates with clean PHP interfaces. 🌍 Translation ready — all strings are 
translatable via standard WordPress tools.

### 🛍️ Product & Store Management

Creating and managing products with Kitbix Commerce is simple and powerful. The 
React-powered admin lets you:

 * Create unlimited products with images, descriptions, categories, and pricing.
 * Set regular and sale prices per product.
 * Manage a searchable, filterable product catalog.
 * Import products in bulk for fast catalog setup.
 * Create orders manually from wp-admin when needed.
 * View a customer timeline showing order history and total spend per buyer.
 * Add customer-facing order notes that sync to email notifications.
 * Track payment gateway, transaction ID, and order status per order.

All store data lives in dedicated custom database tables — your `wp_posts` table
stays clean and your store scales without performance issues.

### 🛒 Storefront & Checkout Experience

Kitbix Commerce gives your customers a smooth, fast shopping experience:

 * Place your shop, product, cart, and checkout anywhere using simple shortcodes.
 * Category filtering on the product grid for easier browsing.
 * Theme-friendly HTML/CSS output that inherits your active theme’s styles automatically.
 * Fast cart and checkout powered by Kitbix REST API — no full page reloads.
 * Checkout loading indicator with button disable state for better UX.
 * Guest checkout supported out of the box — no account required.

### 💳 Payments & Gateways

Kitbix Commerce includes three payment gateways ready to use from day one:

 * **Stripe** — card payments with Stripe Elements and PaymentIntents for secure,
   modern card collection.
 * **PayPal** — redirect-based PayPal checkout for buyers who prefer PayPal.
 * **Cash on Delivery** — offline payment support for in-person or bank transfer
   orders.

Need a custom gateway? Implement the `PaymentGatewayInterface` and hook into `kitbix_commerce_payment_gateways`—
the admin UI and checkout pick it up automatically. Webhook support is built in 
for asynchronous payment confirmation.

### 📦 Built-in Free Addons

Enable powerful store features from **Kitbix Commerce  Addons** with a single click—
no code required:

 1. **Live Purchase Toast** — show real-time purchase notifications to boost social
    proof.
 2. **Live View Counter** — display how many people are viewing a product right now.
 3. **Order Printing** — print order receipts directly from wp-admin.
 4. **Payment Trust Badge** — display trust icons at checkout to increase conversions.
 5. **Product Q&A** — let shoppers ask questions directly on product pages.
 6. **Related Products** — automatically suggest relevant products to increase average
    order value.
 7. **Shipping Cutoff Clock** — create urgency with a countdown to the next dispatch
    time.
 8. **WhatsApp Contact Button** — let customers reach you instantly via WhatsApp.

Each addon has its own settings panel and front-end UI.

### 🚀 Upgrade to Kitbix Commerce Pro

Unlock advanced revenue features with **[Kitbix Commerce Pro](https://kitbix.com/kitbix-commerce/)**:

**🤖 AI Support Chat**
 Embed an OpenAI-powered live chat widget on your storefront.
The AI recommends products, handles order status enquiries (verified by both Order
ID and checkout email for security), captures visitor contact details as leads automatically,
and generates a plain-text customer overview after every conversation. View all 
captured leads under **Kitbix Commerce  AI Leads** in wp-admin.

**🔄 Subscriptions & Licensing**
 Sell recurring monthly or yearly subscriptions
with Stripe billing. Includes free trial periods, grace periods after failed renewals,
automatic renewal via WP-Cron, and optional per-site license key generation. Customers
get a direct checkout link for each subscription product.

**📥 Digital Downloads**
 Sell eBooks, software, music, or any file with secure 
tokenised download links. Set per-file download limits and expiry dates. Customers
receive their download links by email automatically after purchase. A dedicated 
Downloads tab appears in the customer account area.

**👤 Customer Accounts**
 Give customers a secure `/account` portal to view their
order history and manage their downloads — all inside your own WordPress site.

**⭐ Product Reviews**
 Collect verified reviews from real buyers and display star
ratings on product pages. Fully customisable section headings, subheadings, and 
empty-state messages.

**🎨 Storefront Design Presets**
 Switch between 30+ curated layouts for product
grids, product detail pages, cart, and checkout — no coding needed. Activate any
preset instantly from the Design Presets admin panel.

### 🔧 For Developers

Kitbix Commerce is built with modern PHP practices and a clean architecture:

 * PSR-4 autoloading via Composer.
 * Full REST API for products, orders, customers, and payments.
 * Hook system (`do_action` / `apply_filters`) for every major event.
 * Addon contract interface — build and register your own addons.
 * Custom payment gateway interface — integrate any provider.
 * Shortcodes and Gutenberg blocks for flexible page placement.

📖 Developer docs: [commerce.kitbix.com/docs](https://commerce.kitbix.com/docs)

### 💡 Who Should Use Kitbix Commerce?

 * **Small business owners** who want a fast, simple store without WooCommerce complexity.
 * **Freelancers and agencies** building client stores that need to stay lean and
   maintainable.
 * **Digital creators** selling eBooks, courses, or software files (with Pro).
 * **SaaS founders** selling WordPress plugin licenses with recurring billing (with
   Pro).
 * **Developers** who want a clean, hookable eCommerce foundation to build on.

### 🌱 Start Selling Today

Install Kitbix Commerce, add four shortcodes to your pages, and you have a fully
working online store — in under five minutes.

👉 **[kitbix.com/kitbix-commerce/](https://kitbix.com/kitbix-commerce/)**

### Shortcodes

 Shortcode
 Purpose

 `[kitbix_commerce_products]`
 Product listing / shop grid

 `[kitbix_commerce_product]`
 Single product page

 `[kitbix_commerce_cart]`
 Shopping cart

 `[kitbix_commerce_checkout]`
 Checkout page

 `[kitbix_commerce_cart_count]`
 Cart item count badge

### External services

Kitbix Commerce connects to payment providers **only when those gateways are enabled**
inside **Settings  Payments**:

 * **Stripe** – loads `https://js.stripe.com/v3/` on checkout and sends customer/
   order details to Stripe’s PHP SDK when charging cards. See the [Stripe Terms](https://stripe.com/legal)
   and [Stripe Privacy Policy](https://stripe.com/privacy).
 * **PayPal** – communicates with `https://api-m.paypal.com` or sandbox endpoints
   to create and complete orders. See the [PayPal User Agreement](https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/useragreement-full)
   and [PayPal Privacy Statement](https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full).

No data is sent to any external service unless the respective gateway is explicitly
enabled by the site administrator.

## Screenshots

 * [[
 * Products dashboard
 * [[
 * Built-in cart & checkout
 * [[
 * Orders manager
 * [[
 * Analytics overview
 * [[
 * Customers list
 * [[
 * Store settings
 * [[
 * Addon manager

## Blocks

This plugin provides 1 block.

 *   Products

## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin ZIP via **Plugins  Add New  Upload Plugin** (or copy the `kitbix-
    commerce` folder into `wp-content/plugins/`).
 2. Activate **Kitbix Commerce** from the Plugins screen.
 3. Go to **Kitbix Commerce  Dashboard** in wp-admin.
 4. Create your first product and add the shortcodes to your pages.

**Recommended page setup:**

 * Shop page: `[kitbix_commerce_products]`
 * Product page: `[kitbix_commerce_product]`
 * Cart page: `[kitbix_commerce_cart]`
 * Checkout page: `[kitbix_commerce_checkout]`

## FAQ

### Is Kitbix Commerce free?

Yes. The core plugin is 100% free and includes unlimited products, orders, customers,
Stripe/PayPal/COD payments, and eight built-in addons. [Kitbix Commerce Pro](https://kitbix.com/kitbix-commerce/)
adds AI Support Chat, subscriptions, digital downloads, customer accounts, product
reviews, and 30+ design presets.

### Is there a limit on products or orders?

No. You can create unlimited products and accept unlimited orders with the free 
plugin.

### Which payment gateways are supported?

Kitbix Commerce includes Stripe, PayPal, and Cash on Delivery out of the box. Developers
can register additional custom gateways using the `PaymentGatewayInterface`.

### Are there any transaction fees from Kitbix Commerce?

None. The only fees are from your payment processor (Stripe or PayPal). Kitbix Commerce
takes no commission.

### What shortcodes are available?

 * `[kitbix_commerce_products]` — Product listing/grid
 * `[kitbix_commerce_product]` — Single product page
 * `[kitbix_commerce_cart]` — Shopping cart
 * `[kitbix_commerce_checkout]` — Checkout page
 * `[kitbix_commerce_cart_count]` — Cart item count

### Will it work with my WordPress theme?

Yes. Kitbix Commerce outputs plain semantic HTML that inherits your theme’s styles
automatically. You can also override templates from the plugin for pixel-perfect
control.

### Will it slow down my site?

No. The public storefront loads minimal CSS and JavaScript. All heavy admin assets
are loaded only inside wp-admin.

### Does it create database tables?

Yes. On activation, Kitbix Commerce creates dedicated tables for products, orders,
order items, customers, and metadata — keeping your `wp_posts` table clean and your
store fast.

### Does Kitbix Commerce collect any data?

No. Kitbix Commerce does not collect product, order, or customer data. All information
stays securely within your own WordPress site. Data is only sent to Stripe or PayPal
when those gateways are explicitly enabled.

### Does uninstalling remove my store data?

No. Your store data is preserved by default so you can reinstall without losing 
orders or products. You can remove the database tables manually if needed.

### Can I add a custom payment gateway?

Yes. Implement the `KitbixCommerce\Services\Payment\PaymentGatewayInterface` and
hook into `kitbix_commerce_payment_gateways` to register it. The admin UI and checkout
will pick it up automatically.

### Where is developer documentation?

Visit [commerce.kitbix.com/docs](https://commerce.kitbix.com/docs) for REST API 
references, hook documentation, addon boilerplates, and advanced guides.

### Does Kitbix Commerce offer support?

Yes. You can get support via the WordPress.org support forum. Pro customers receive
priority support through [kitbix.com](https://kitbix.com/kitbix-commerce/).

## Reviews

There are no reviews for this plugin.

## Contributors & Developers

“Kitbix Commerce – The Fastest Way to Start Selling on WordPress” is open source
software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ kitbix ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kitbix/)

[Translate “Kitbix Commerce – The Fastest Way to Start Selling on WordPress” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/kitbix-commerce)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kitbix-commerce/), 
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/kitbix-commerce/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/kitbix-commerce/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/kitbix-commerce/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

2026-03-04 – version 1.0.11

 * Update: Update readme.txt.

2026-02-21 – version 1.0.10

 * Update: Update readme.txt.

2026-02-16 – version 1.0.9

 * Update: Update readme.txt.

2026-02-16 – version 1.0.8

 * New: Add checkout page loading indicator.
 * Update: Readme file with kitbix commerce landing page link.

2026-02-14 – version 1.0.7

 * New: Add product thumbnail and preview link.

2026-02-13 – version 1.0.6

 * New: Add product card custom data attributes for other plugin integration.
 * New: Enable hook for updating order payment status.
 * New: Add custom payment setup tutorial modal.
 * New: Add manual order creation.
 * New: Add order printing addon.
 * New: Add image preview for media upload fields in addon settings.

2026-02-11 – version 1.0.5

 * New: Add position setting in the Purchase Toast addon.
 * New: Add location selector in the Live View Counter addon.
 * Fix: Miscellaneous stability fixes and refactoring.

2026-02-10 – version 1.0.4

 * New: Admin order note editing with customer email visibility for easier updates.
 * Update: Show payment gateway details inside order views.
 * New: Product import functionality.
 * New: Real-time preview for brand color settings.

2026-02-09 – version 1.0.3

 * Fix: Checkout redirect handling reliability.

2026-02-08 – version 1.0.2

 * Update: Improved wording and directory compliance tweaks.

2026-02-07 – version 1.0.1

 * Update: Documentation and readme refresh.

2026-02-06 – version 1.0.0

 * New: Initial release.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.0.11**
 *  Last updated **1 month ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.5 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.9.4**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [checkout](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/checkout/)[ecommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ecommerce/)
   [online store](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/online-store/)[orders](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/orders/)
   [products](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/products/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/kitbix-commerce/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ kitbix ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kitbix/)

## Support

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