You’re building your store, and now it’s time to install extensions. There are hundreds of options, including paid tools that handle very specific tasks. But most stores don’t need those on day one. Start with these free WooCommerce extensions that help your store function and support growth, marketing, and better customer experiences. Let’s sort Woo extensions into three tiers: Essential extensions are necessary to run and protect your store and cover tasks like payments, shipping, and sales tax. Prioritize these. Growth extensions help you understand and improve your store. Marketing extensions help you reach shoppers more effectively. Use this table for a quick reference of each extension, and keep scrolling to get the details. Extension Type Purpose WooPayments Essential Accept payments directly through WooCommerce. WooCommerce Shipping Essential Buy and print discounted shipping labels (for US-based merchants). WooCommerce Tax Essential Automatically calculate sales tax at checkout.…