Foundation of Woothemes
Woothemes was founded in 2008 by Adii Pienaar, Magnus Jepson, and Mark Forrester. The company started with the vision of creating top-notch WordPress themes that were both visually appealing and highly functional.
2008
2009
Launch of WooCommerce
In 2009, Woothemes launched WooCommerce, an open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress. WooCommerce quickly became one of the most popular e-commerce solutions, allowing users to create and manage their online stores with ease.
2010
Expansion of Theme Portfolio
By 2010, Woothemes had expanded its portfolio to include over 100 premium WordPress themes, catering to various niches and industries. This expansion solidified Woothemes' reputation as a leading provider of WordPress themes.
2011
Introduction of WooThemes Framework
In 2011, Woothemes introduced the WooThemes Framework, a powerful and flexible framework that allowed users to customize their themes more easily. This innovation made Woothemes' products even more user-friendly and versatile.
2012
WooCommerce Achieves 1 Million Downloads
WooCommerce reached a significant milestone in 2012, achieving 1 million downloads. This milestone underscored the growing popularity and widespread adoption of WooCommerce in the e-commerce community.
2013
Launch of WooCommerce Extensions
Woothemes launched a series of WooCommerce extensions in 2013, providing additional functionality and customization options for WooCommerce users. These extensions further enhanced the flexibility and usability of WooCommerce.
2014
Introduction of WooCommerce Subscriptions
In 2014, Woothemes introduced WooCommerce Subscriptions, a powerful extension that allowed users to sell subscription-based products and services. This addition significantly expanded the capabilities of WooCommerce.
2015
Acquisition by Automattic
Woothemes was acquired by Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, in 2015. This acquisition marked a major milestone in Woothemes' history and provided additional resources and support for the continued development of WooCommerce.
2016
Integration with Jetpack
In 2016, WooCommerce was integrated with Jetpack, a popular WordPress plugin by Automattic. This integration provided WooCommerce users with additional features and enhanced security.
2017
Launch of WooCommerce 3.0
WooCommerce 3.0, also known as the "Bionic Butterfly," was launched in 2017. This major update included significant performance improvements and new features, further solidifying WooCommerce's position as a leading e-commerce solution.
2018
Introduction of WooCommerce Blocks
In 2018, Woothemes introduced WooCommerce Blocks, a set of Gutenberg blocks designed to make it easier for users to create and customize their online stores using the WordPress block editor.
2019
WooCommerce Reaches 5 Million Active Installations
WooCommerce achieved another significant milestone in 2019, reaching 5 million active installations. This milestone highlighted the continued growth and popularity of WooCommerce among WordPress users.
2020
Launch of WooCommerce Payments
In 2020, Woothemes launched WooCommerce Payments, a payment solution designed to simplify the payment process for WooCommerce users. This new feature allowed users to manage payments directly from their WooCommerce dashboard.
2021
Introduction of WooCommerce Marketplace
Woothemes introduced the WooCommerce Marketplace in 2021, providing a platform for third-party developers to sell their WooCommerce extensions and themes. This marketplace expanded the ecosystem and provided users with more options for customizing their stores.
2022
WooCommerce 6.0 Release
WooCommerce 6.0 was released in 2022, featuring new enhancements and performance improvements. This update continued to build on WooCommerce's reputation for providing a robust and flexible e-commerce solution.
2023
Launch of WooCommerce Mobile App
In 2023, Woothemes launched the WooCommerce Mobile App, allowing store owners to manage their WooCommerce stores on the go. This app provided users with the convenience of overseeing their business operations from their mobile devices.
