Zero bloat, by construction
565 stylesheet parts in a manifest — a page loads only what active modules need. Lazy-loading, mobile optimisation and an LCP module ship in-theme.
Pre-release · v1.0.0 · GPL v3
Forty merchant modules. Lose the plugin pile. One store you actually own.
A WooCommerce-native theme that replaces a typical ~$651/yr plugin stack — on infrastructure you control, with fail-open licensing so a lapsed key never breaks the shop.
- 40 merchant modules in-theme
- Gutenberg · Elementor · WPBakery
- Fail-open licensing
- You own the stack
Header builder
BaseCommerce has not launched yet.
The theme is at version 1.0.0 and preparing for its first release. It is not on WordPress.org and has no install base. Leave your email and we’ll tell you when licences open — everything on this page is what the theme source contains today. Pre-release licences are not open yet.
The path
Own the storefront. Grow a curated Suite.
BaseCommerce amplifies WooCommerce ownership while cutting unnecessary plugin-stack fragmentation — theme first, then modules that belong together. We are not a host.
- Now · v1.0.0
BaseCommerce Theme
Own your WooCommerce storefront — forty merchant modules in one theme, one licence, one updater. What this page sells when licences open.
See what ships → - Next
Visibility
The first Suite module: commerce SEO and search visibility that shares the theme's design system and data model — not another bolted-on plugin.
- Later
More Suite modules
A curated catalogue of commerce jobs, then one all-access Suite and a Hub for licences, updates and store health. Not hosting. Not domains.
Preview the destination →
Built for stores, not adapted for them
Most WooCommerce themes are a design with a shop bolted on. BaseCommerce starts from the storefront: templates, performance budget and merchant features are the theme.
WooCommerce-native
Own templates for cart, checkout, my-account, single product, product loop and emails — not Woo defaults patched with CSS.
Customise without a builder dependency
Visual header builder, starter sites and theme.json for the block editor. Works with Gutenberg, Elementor and WPBakery; requires none of them.
A visual header builder, not a CSS patch
Compose sticky, transparent and multi-row headers with drag-and-drop elements. Starter presets ship in the theme so a shop can open with a working masthead.
See it in the module list →An AJAX shop that stays on the page
Filter, sort and paginate the catalogue without full-page reloads. Off-canvas filters keep the grid readable on phone and desktop.
See AJAX shop & filters →Variation swatches that belong on the product page
Colour, image and label swatches for variable products — switched on in theme settings, no extra plugin and no orphaned stylesheet when the module is off.
See product-page modules →Fullscreen product search for large catalogues
AJAX search tuned for product sets — results appear as the buyer types, without leaving the page.
See search & merchandising →Setup that imports demos
The setup wizard installs demo content and required plugins so a store can start from a working layout instead of a blank theme.
Why merchants pick this →Responsive by construction
Storefront templates and modules are built for phone, tablet and desktop — the same theme, not a separate mobile skin.
See plans & pricing →Forty merchant modules, one theme
Each module switches on in theme settings. A module that is off never enqueues its stylesheets — so you are not carrying dead weight. Start with eight flagship modules; open the full list of 40 when you want every name from the theme source.
Product page
Product variation swatches
Colour, image and label swatches for variable products — no extra plugin.
Merchandising
AJAX-powered shop
Filter, sort and paginate the catalogue without full-page reloads.
Merchandising
Product search
Fullscreen AJAX search tuned for large product sets.
Merchandising
Mega menu
Build rich dropdown layouts with categories and product thumbnails.
Merchandising
Dynamic discounts
Quantity tiers and promotional rules without a separate discounts plugin.
Merchandising
Frequently bought together
Upsell related products on the product page without a third-party add-on.
Recover & retain
Wishlist
Save-for-later lists that stay with the shopper across sessions.
Checkout & ops
Shop page builder
Reshape catalogue loops and product cards without a third-party layout plugin.
And the same modules, at a glance
Overview strips from the theme’s module surface — expand any card above for a closer look.
Why merchants pick this foundation
Gutenberg, Elementor & WPBakery
Build visually with the builder you prefer — or stick to classic PHP templates.
Setup that imports demos
The setup wizard installs demo content and required plugins so a store can start from a working layout.
Translation-ready
A complete .pot template and WPML configuration ship with the theme. No translations are bundled yet.
Built for performance
565 stylesheet parts in a manifest, lazy-loading, mobile optimisation and an LCP module — in the theme.
Direct support
Email support from the people who build the theme — defects and product questions, not custom builds.
White-label licensing
Activate by domain, move seats yourself, and keep the storefront running if a licence ever lapses.
What’s coming
Coming · not for saleThe Suite we’re building
Own the storefront with the theme; grow into a curated catalogue of commerce modules that share one system — starting with Visibility — then one all-access Suite and a Hub for licences, updates and store health. Not hosting. Not domains. Only the theme is buyable when licences open.
01
Design
One storefront foundation and a shared visual system so every module feels like the same product.
02
Merchandise
Catalogue, product page and promotion tools that reuse the same product model — not a pile of orphaned plugins.
03
Grow
Search, retention and upsell jobs that stay inside the BaseCommerce stack as the catalogue expands.
04
Manage
Licences, updates and store health across sites from one Hub — without BaseCommerce becoming your host.
Honest boundary
There is no Suite subscription, Hub account or sellable all-access plan today. The live product is the BaseCommerce Theme. Follow the build if you want Visibility and the rest of the suite when they land — or read the vision on About.
Follow the build
One email when licences open — and when the next product in the suite ships. No drip sequence.
Included modules vs a typical plugin stack
Buying each of these as separate marketplace plugins adds up — and each renews yearly with its own vendor. Figures below are approximate public list prices for comparable plugins (USD), not quotes from a specific seller.
| Feature | BaseCommerce | Typical plugin |
|---|---|---|
| AJAX catalogue filters | Included | ~$89/yr |
| Compare | Included | ~$59/yr |
| Mega menu | Included | ~$39/yr |
| Back-in-stock waitlist | Included | ~$59/yr |
| Frequently bought together | Included | ~$79/yr |
| Product quick view | Included | ~$59/yr |
| Free gifts | Included | ~$79/yr |
| Variation swatches | Included | ~$99/yr |
| Wishlist | Included | ~$89/yr |
| Indicative annual total | $0 extra | ~$651 / yr |
Source: typical public list prices for comparable standalone WooCommerce plugins as of planning; verify current pricing before purchase decisions.
One theme. One renewal. The stack math stays on your side.
Replace the stack — see plansCompatible with the tools stores already run
Dedicated integration code ships for named plugins — not a vague “works with everything” claim.
- WooCommerce
- Elementor
- WPBakery
- WPML
- Yoast
- Rank Math
- WP Rocket
- WooPayments
- Dokan
- CartFlows
Technical specifications
- Theme version
- 1.0.0
- Licence
- GPL v3
- Requires
- WordPress 6.x · WooCommerce · PHP 8+
- Builders
- Gutenberg · Elementor · WPBakery (none required)
- Stylesheet parts
- 565, loaded only when needed
- Distribution
- Not on WordPress.org — licensed download
Why trust a v1.0.0
No install base to lean on — so the product has to stand on structural promises you can verify yourself.
You own the stack
The store runs on your server, under your domain, on your database. Shopper data and order history stay yours — data residency by construction, not by contract.
Fail-open, always
An expired licence stops updates and support, never the shop. Revenue is never held hostage.
Integration over accumulation
Modules share one design system, one data model and one tested compatibility matrix. Value comes from what works together.
Honest commerce
No fake installs, testimonials or inflated claims. What this page shows is what the theme does.
Open core
Theme code is GPL v3. Read it, modify it, keep what you bought.
Licensing that does not hold the store hostage
Your key arrives immediately
Payment clears, the key is emailed. No manual step on our side.
You manage your own sites
Activate and release domains yourself from WordPress or the licence portal.
Lapsing does not break your store
If a licence expires, the theme keeps running. You stop receiving new versions and support until you renew.
Support: support@basecommerce.io
Email support covers defects and questions about the software — not custom development, third-party plugins or hosting. Full scope in the terms of service.
Frequently asked questions
Signed automatic updates- Fail-open licensing
- You own the stack
Ready when licences open
Plans are priced by how many sites you run. Every plan includes the same software and the same support. Leave your email to follow the build.
