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WooCommerce: Synchronizing Product Stock Between Stores

Wide angle view of a warehouse with stocked shelves and boxes.

This is a guest post by Misha Rudrastyh of rudrastyh.com. If you like the content, make sure to thank him in the comments!

In this post, we will discuss different ways of syncing product stock levels between multiple WooCommerce stores, more specifically, we will take a look at the following topics:

What is a multisite installation of WooCommerce stores, and what is the difference between syncing products across stores within a single multisite network and standalone stores?
Is there any difference between when we do the sync after updating a product via the WooCommerce admin dashboard and when an order is created by a customer?
Some caveats when working with orders which can contain lots of products.
What do we need to do to run the bulk stock synchronization for all products on a WooCommerce store?

If you’re interested in syncing more product data, not just the stock information, you can take a look at this article.

This tutorial is mostly about using Inventory Sync for WooCommerce plugin, however, if you’re a developer, you will also find some hook and performance recommendations here.

Synchronizing WooCommerce Product Data Across Multiple Sites

In a recent Business Bloomer Club discussion, a member shared their plan to create a network of WooCommerce stores by cloning a master site into two separate domains with unique branding.

The goal was to sync product details—additions, deletions, and modifications—from the master site to the “slave” sites in real time, while omitting orders and user data.

Additionally, the slave sites won’t have a shopping cart or checkout; users will simply be redirected to the master site to complete purchases.

This setup required a straightforward, cost-effective solution, and while many plugins offer extensive syncing capabilities, the user sought a minimalistic approach for basic product data synchronization. Below, we explore potential solutions to achieve this streamlined WooCommerce sync across multiple sites.

Best Plugins for Cloning and Staging WP Multisite WooCommerce Instances

In a recent Business Bloomer Club discussion, a user inquired about reliable plugins for duplicating, cloning, and creating staging environments specifically for WooCommerce multisite setups.

Managing staging for multisite networks, especially with multiple subsites across different countries, can be challenging due to compatibility and the need for seamless synchronization.

Although there are many options for staging, selecting one that handles multisite requirements effectively is essential. Let’s explore a few recommended tools that are up for the task, even with complex configurations.