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OpenCart to Shopify Migration Services

Migrate OpenCart to Shopify with a Shopify Select Partner. We move your products, customers, orders and SEO with zero downtime — for one fixed price and a guaranteed launch date.

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100% Products, customers & orders moved
0 min Store downtime during switch
100% SEO traffic & rankings preserved

Trusted by 150,000+ merchants and leading global brands

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Our OpenCart to Shopify migration services

Complete OpenCart to Shopify migration. Nothing gets left behind.

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Your data

Products, customers, orders, coupons and reviews — all copied over and checked.

Your design

Your store looks the same on Shopify. Or we give it a fresh look — your choice.

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Your extensions

Each OpenCart extension becomes a Shopify app, a built-in feature, or custom code we build.

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Your languages

OpenCart language packs and currencies move to Shopify Markets language URLs and hreflang included.

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Your SEO & URLs

Every OpenCart URL redirects to its Shopify page. Meta titles, descriptions and alt text move with it.

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Your launch

We switch over on the day you choose. Then we stay on to fix anything that comes up.

SEO & URL migration

Keep your Google rankings when you move from OpenCart to Shopify.

OpenCart web addresses become clean Shopify paths. We match each old address to its new one and redirect it permanently, so search traffic follows you.

How a URL migrates
OpenCart
/leather-tote-bag.html
/artisan-leather.html
/bags/totes.html
/products/leather-tote-bag.html
/about-us.html
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Shopify
/leather-tote-bag.html
/artisan-leather.html
/bags/totes.html
/products/leather-tote-bag.html
/about-us.html
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Meta data moves with the page

Titles, descriptions, alt text and canonical tags are migrated as they are not rewritten so rankings carry over.

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Watched after launch

New sitemap submitted to Google, then we monitor Search Console for crawl errors or ranking shifts and fix them.

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Shopify Apps
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URL Redirects
Option Types
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Shopify Variants
Coupons & Specials
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Shopify Discounts

Extensions become Shopify apps

Each OpenCart extension — OCMOD or vQmod — becomes a Shopify app or a built-in feature. Where no app fits — custom pricing rules, B2B workflows, unique checkout logic — we build a private Shopify app for you.

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Shopify Markets

Languages & currencies move too

OpenCart language packs and currency settings move into Shopify Markets — language URLs, hreflang tags and local pricing included, so every market keeps its own search presence. Selling in many regions? Pair it with a Shopify Hydrogen headless storefront.

OpenCart to Shopify data migration

What data moves from OpenCart to Shopify?

Products, customers, orders, coupons, reviews, information pages and SEO settings all migrate. Only customer passwords cannot move between platforms — we send a simple “set your password” email instead.

icon-inventory ProductsNames, prices, photos, variants, stock
CustomersNames, emails, addresses, order history
icon-invoice OrdersEvery past order, with payment and shipping details
folder-tree CategoriesBecome Shopify collections and menus
CouponsDiscount codes, values and expiry dates
ReviewsProduct ratings and comments
Blog & pagesPosts, About, FAQ, policies
SEO & redirectsMeta titles, descriptions, alt text and a redirect for every URL
Custom fieldsAny extra product or customer info

Our migration process

How to migrate OpenCart to Shopify in 6 steps — with zero downtime.

  1. 1

    Free store review

    2–3 days

    We look at your products, extensions, traffic and integrations. You get a written plan and a fixed price.

  2. 2

    Data migration

    1–2 weeks

    Products, customers, orders, coupons and content move to a private Shopify test store — OpenCart keeps selling.

  3. 3

    Design & theme

    1–3 weeks

    Your storefront is rebuilt on Shopify, matched to your brand and checked on every screen size.

  4. 4

    Apps & integrations

    1–2 weeks

    Extensions are replaced with Shopify apps or custom code. Payments, shipping, tax and email tools are reconnected.

  5. 5

    SEO redirects & testing

    1 week

    Every old URL redirects to its new page. Sitemap, canonicals and hreflang are set. We place real test orders and you sign off.

  6. 6

    Go live & support

    Launch day

    We switch on a day you choose. Your old store keeps selling until that moment. We stay 30 days after.

Migration cost & timeline

How long does OpenCart to Shopify migration take?

Adjust the numbers — the timeline updates instantly. Leave your email for a fixed price in writing.

Small store
Estimated timeline
Manual migration
6–8wks
Hand-mapping & QA
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Webkul AI-assisted
3–4wks
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AI handles field mapping, URL redirects, translation transfer and bulk QA. Our team reviews every result and does the design, apps and launch.

Fixed price in writing within a business days. By continuing you agree to Webkul's Privacy Policy.

Why choose Webkul

Why choose Webkul as your OpenCart to Shopify migration partner?

Four promises we put in writing and the security practices that keep your products, customers and orders protected at every step.

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Your store never closes

OpenCart keeps selling until the moment we switch. If anything is wrong, we switch back.

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One price, one date

You get both in writing before we start. No hourly bills, no surprises.

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Your rankings protected

Every old link is redirected. We watch Google for 30 days after launch.

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We stay after launch

A month of fixes, checks and training for your team included.

Secure Shopify migration

Your data is protected from the first day to the last.

A migration means handing someone your products, customers and orders. Here is exactly how we keep that data safe.

✓ We sign an NDA before we see anythingNo store access, no data, no screenshots until the agreement is signed.
✓ Full backup before we startA complete copy of your OpenCart store is taken first. Nothing is changed on your live site.
✓ Encrypted, read-only transferData moves over encrypted connections using official APIs. We only ask for the access we actually need.
✓ Nothing is stored after launchMigration files are deleted once you confirm the new store. We keep no copies.
✓ Compliant by defaultGDPR-ready process, and Shopify itself is PCI DSS Level 1 certified. Delivered by a CMMI Level 3 team.
OpenCart to Shopify case studies

OpenCart to Shopify migration & development success stories from Webkul clients.

Three real businesses that scaled operations by replatforming & connecting OpenCart stores with Shopify with Webkul. Browse all case studies or read customer testimonials.

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Logistics & MarketplaceUnited States

Renesent

Los Angeles logistics merchant expanded onto Shopify multi-vendor marketplace with custom Mobile App & real-time delivery tracking built by Webkul.

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Golf SubscriptionUnited Kingdom

Airdropgolf

UK subscription merchant launched a headless Shopify storefront with Webkul, automating recurring orders, custom mystery boxes, and warehouse dispatch.

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Hyperlocal Rental & BookingFrance

Baby on a Trip

French hyperlocal rental marketplace for traveling families connected short-term baby equipment bookings with local suppliers using Webkul’s Shopify Booking App.

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“Connector works great. Support is good, reaction times are fast and support is thorough.”
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FAQ

OpenCart to Shopify migration frequently asked questions

Usually 3 to 8 weeks. Very large or heavily customised OpenCart stores take up to 14. We confirm the exact launch date before we start.
No, Your OpenCart store keeps selling until the day we switch to Shopify. Customers never see a closed shop.
No, Every OpenCart address points to its new Shopify page, and we watch Search Console for 30 days. Most stores see a small dip for 2–3 weeks, then recover fully.
Most OCMOD and vQmod extensions have a Shopify app that does the same job. Some are no longer needed because Shopify includes the feature. For anything unique, we build a custom Shopify app.
No platform can migrate passwords. Customers get a friendly email to set a new one, or do it at their next checkout. Accounts, addresses and order history all move.
Your storefront is rebuilt on Shopify to match your brand. Layout modules, banners and menus are recreated with Shopify sections, so your team can edit them without a developer.
It depends on store size, design scope and extensions. After a free review of your store, you get a fixed price in writing usually within 2 business days.
For most growing stores, yes: hosting, security, updates and PCI compliance are handled by Shopify, so your team spends time on selling instead of patching an OpenCart install.

Ready to migrate OpenCart to Shopify?
Let’s talk.

Tell us your store address and we’ll take a look. Within 2 days you’ll have a price, a timeline and a list of what moves. No cost, no pressure just a plan.

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