This week, WooCommerce launched the much anticipated 2.0 version of the free e-commerce plugin.

WooCommerce has rewritten large parts of the code base, added new features and have made it more capable to handle everything needed for an online store.

Features of the 2.0 version include:

• Better stock handling
• Easier email template handling
• Improved tax options
• Multi download support
• New order screens
• New product panels  
• Realtime checkout validation
• Improved pagination and sorting

Due to the size of the update, WooCommerce recommends that those wanting to start using the new version should do so slowly and ensure that all websites are properly prepared.

For more information and guidance, users can check out the WooCommerce update process.

WooCommerce is celebrating the launch of the update to its flagship plugin by discounting all WooCommerce extensions by 25% until Friday 8th March.

To receive the discount simply use the coupon code “WC2LAUNCH” on checkout.

You can download WooCommerce 2.0 here.