WooCommerce is a plugin for WordPress; the WordPress platform is used as its foundation. WooCommerce was created primarily for e-commerce capabilities, whereas WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that lets users build and administer websites. While WordPress provides the fundamental building blocks for content creation and publication, WooCommerce offers tools for managing products, payments, shipping, and more. WooCommerce is essentially a WordPress plugin that provides e-commerce features, enabling users to convert their WordPress website into an online shop.