Migrating a Wix Store to Hostinger WordPress: Complete Walkthrough

Updated 2026-07-13 · Hosting Reviews

Moving a Wix store to Hostinger WordPress can feel daunting, but with the right plan you’ll be selling products in minutes, not weeks. This guide walks you through everything you need—hosting, domain, WordPress, WooCommerce, payments, shipping, and security—so you can focus on your first sale.

Why migrate Wix store to Hostinger WordPress?

Wix is great for quick sites, but it limits you when you need full control over SEO, custom checkout flows, or scaling your catalog. Hostinger’s shared and cloud plans give you a low‑cost, high‑performance environment, and WordPress + WooCommerce provides a truly flexible e‑commerce platform.

Choose the right hosting package

Hostinger offers three main tiers that work for online stores:

• Shared hosting – ideal for stores with up to ~50 products and modest traffic. Expect speeds comparable to larger providers at $3‑$7 per month (intro rates).
• Cloud hosting – a step up in CPU and RAM, perfect for 50‑200 products or occasional sales spikes. Prices range $10‑$15 per month.
• VPS hosting – for fast‑growing shops that need dedicated resources. Starts around $15‑$20 per month.

For a first‑time store, shared hosting is usually enough. You can always upgrade later without moving domains.

Domain and SSL – get them for free with Hostinger

When you sign up, Hostinger includes a free .com/.net/.org domain for the first year and a free SSL certificate. A secure HTTPS connection is mandatory for payment gateways and builds trust with customers.

Step‑by‑step: migrate your Wix store to Hostinger WordPress

1. Back up your Wix data. Export your product CSV (Wix > Store > Products > Export) and download any images you use.
2. Purchase hosting & domain. Choose a shared plan, claim your domain, and let Hostinger install WordPress with one click.
3. Install WooCommerce. From the WordPress dashboard go to Plugins > Add New, search “WooCommerce,” install and activate.
4. Import products. In WooCommerce > Products > Import, upload the CSV you exported from Wix. Map the columns (name, price, SKU, description, images) and run the import.
5. Set up payment gateways. WooCommerce comes with PayPal and Stripe integrations. Follow the on‑screen setup wizard; you’ll need API keys from your PayPal/Stripe accounts.
6. Configure shipping zones. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping. Add zones (US, International, etc.) and choose flat rate or table rate methods.
7. Choose a store theme. Astra, Storefront, or OceanWP are lightweight and work well with Elementor (a free page builder). Install the theme and import a demo if you want a quick start.
8. Test the checkout. Create a test product, run a purchase using the sandbox mode of your payment gateway, and verify order emails arrive.
9. Launch. Disable maintenance mode, submit your sitemap to Google Search Console, and start promoting.

That’s it—your Wix store is now live on Hostinger WordPress.

Speed and security basics

Even on a budget, you can keep your store fast and safe:

• Enable caching. Hostinger’s hPanel includes LiteSpeed cache; turn it on from the dashboard.
• Use a CDN. Cloudflare’s free plan integrates easily and reduces load times worldwide.
• Keep plugins minimal. Only install essential plugins; each extra adds load.
• Regular backups. Hostinger offers automated weekly backups; enable them or use a plugin like UpdraftPlus.
• Update WordPress core, theme, and plugins. Security patches are released often—schedule a weekly check.

Cost overview and next‑step tips

Expect the following recurring costs after the introductory period:

• Hosting: $5‑$15/month depending on plan.
• Domain renewal: $10‑$15/year.
• Premium theme or page‑builder (optional): $30‑$60 one‑time or $5‑$10/month.
• Payment gateway fees: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (standard rates).

All of these are transparent on Hostinger’s pricing page, and you can always downgrade or upgrade as sales grow.

FAQ

Do I need any coding knowledge to migrate?

No. The CSV import, one‑click WordPress install, and WooCommerce setup are all point‑and‑click. You only need to copy product images and configure basic settings.

Will my Wix SEO rankings transfer?

Not automatically. After migration, set up 301 redirects from your old Wix URLs to the new WordPress URLs (you can add them via a plugin like Redirection). Submit the new sitemap to Google to speed up re‑indexing.

Can I keep my Wix email address?

Yes. If you used G Suite/Google Workspace through Wix, you can point the MX records from Hostinger’s DNS manager to Google’s servers. The email will work exactly the same.