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WooCommerce React Native App Release Checklist

Use this checklist before publishing a WooCommerce-powered React Native app.

What Ships In The App Package​

The WooCommerce app package can include product listing screens, category screens, product details, cart, checkout integration, account screens, store API configuration, and branding/customization notes.

Required Services​

  • WooCommerce store with API access.
  • Valid WooCommerce API credentials or app-specific backend configuration.
  • Payment provider configured in WooCommerce or the app checkout flow.
  • Push notifications if enabled.
  • Firebase only if the selected package uses it for auth, analytics, push, or backend features.

Release Checklist​

  • Connect the app to the production WooCommerce store.
  • Verify API credentials and permissions.
  • Verify product list, categories, product details, images, cart, checkout, and order history.
  • Verify payment methods in live mode.
  • Configure push notifications if included.
  • Update app name, icons, splash, bundle ID, package name, privacy policy, terms, and support URL.
  • Confirm App Store and Google Play commerce policies for digital/physical goods.

Production Smoke Test​

  1. Open product categories.
  2. Open a product detail page.
  3. Add product to cart.
  4. Change quantity.
  5. Complete checkout with a production-safe test order.
  6. Confirm the order appears in WooCommerce.
  7. Verify account/order history if supported.

Troubleshooting​

Products do not load​

Check WooCommerce API credentials, store URL, SSL, permissions, and whether products are published and visible.

Checkout fails​

Check payment gateway mode, shipping zones, taxes, required fields, and WooCommerce logs.

Next Steps​

FAQ​

Do I need Firebase for WooCommerce?​

Only if the selected app package uses Firebase for push, analytics, auth, or backend features. The store data itself comes from WooCommerce.