Are Merchant features breaking on your Cart or Checkout page? Since WooCommerce 8.3+, Cart and Checkout pages render as blocks by default, and Merchant isn’t yet compatible with those new blocks. To keep Merchant’s Cart and Checkout functionalities working, switch those pages to the classic shortcodes.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to switch the Cart and Checkout blocks to the classic shortcodes.
Before you get started, make sure you’ve installed and activated the Merchant plugin on your WordPress site. If you’re using premium modules, ensure you have Merchant Pro installed and active.
Switching to Classic Shortcodes
- Go to Pages >> All Pages, then locate and edit the Cart or Checkout page.
- In the page editor, open the List View and select the Cart or Checkout block.
- Open the Block Transform menu.
- Choose Classic Shortcode.
- The block will be transformed into a Classic Shortcode placeholder block.
- Save your changes by clicking the Update button in the top bar.
Repeat the same steps for the other page (Cart or Checkout) so both use the classic shortcodes.
That’s it! You’ve successfully switched the Cart and Checkout blocks to the classic shortcodes so Merchant’s features work as expected.
Next, would you like to extend your store further? Check out our guide on Using the Sidebar Module to learn more.
