Connecting WooCommerce to Order Picking Software

Why connect your WooCommerce store to order picking software?

WooCommerce is one of the most popular e-commerce platforms in the Netherlands. Flexible, open source, and suitable for both small and large online stores. But as soon as you process more than a handful of orders per day, you run into a common problem: the picking process.

By default, WooCommerce offers no warehouse functionality. You log in to your WordPress dashboard, view the order list, print a packing slip, and walk to the warehouse. Manual, error-prone, and slow. As your online store grows, these manual steps become the bottleneck in your fulfillment.

By connecting WooCommerce to order picking software like OrderPiQR, you automate the steps between order and shipment. Orders flow in automatically, your employee picks with barcode verification, and inventory is updated in real time.

What syncs between WooCommerce and OrderPiQR?

The integration between WooCommerce and OrderPiQR processes the following data:

Orders

New orders from your WooCommerce store are automatically imported into OrderPiQR. Including customer details, ordered products, quantities, and any notes. Your picking team immediately sees which orders are ready to be processed.

Products

Your product catalog is synchronized. Product names, SKUs, barcodes, and images are available in OrderPiQR. This allows your employee to visually verify the correct product while picking.

Inventory

When a product is picked, the inventory is automatically reduced — both in OrderPiQR and in WooCommerce. No double administration, no inventory discrepancies. Your online store always shows current availability.

Order status

As soon as an order is picked and marked as complete in OrderPiQR, the status in WooCommerce is updated. Your customer automatically receives a shipping confirmation.

How does the integration work?

There are two ways to connect WooCommerce to OrderPiQR:

Option 1: Direct REST API integration

WooCommerce has a powerful REST API. OrderPiQR uses it to retrieve orders and products and to write statuses back. You generate API keys in your WooCommerce settings and enter them in OrderPiQR. The integration is active within minutes.

Advantages of the direct integration:

• Fastest synchronization (real-time or near real-time)
• No extra costs for intermediary services
• Most reliable connection

Option 2: Via Zapier

If you have no technical experience or want to build more complex workflows, you can set up the integration via Zapier. Zapier acts as an intermediary: when a new order comes in through WooCommerce, Zapier automatically forwards it to OrderPiQR.

Advantages of Zapier:

• No technical knowledge required
• Can be combined with hundreds of other apps
• Flexible filtering and conditions possible

Step by step: connecting your WooCommerce store

1. Create an OrderPiQR account — go to app.orderpiqr.nl/signup (free)
2. Generate WooCommerce API keys — in WordPress, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Advanced > REST API
3. Enter the API details in OrderPiQR — fill in your store URL and API keys
4. Synchronize your products — your product catalog is retrieved automatically
5. Test with a trial order — place a test order and verify that it comes in correctly

The whole process usually takes less than an hour. No plugin installation, no server configuration.

Frequently asked questions

Does it also work with WooCommerce variants?

Yes. Product variants (size, color, etc.) are recognized as separate pickable items. Your employee sees exactly which variant needs to be picked, including the corresponding barcode.

Can I connect multiple WooCommerce stores?

Yes. If you manage multiple online stores, you can connect them all to one OrderPiQR account. All orders come together in one pick queue.

What if I also sell on other platforms?

OrderPiQR supports multiple platforms and channels. Check all available integrations to see which connections are possible.

Get started with the integration

The WooCommerce integration is available in all plans, including the free plan. Create a free account and connect your store today. Or first explore all integration options.

Do you also sell on other channels? Read how to improve Shopify order picking or pick Bol.com orders automatically.