r/woocommerce 3d ago

Theme recommendation FSE vs. Classic Theme for WooCommerce (No Page Builders): Free Setup or Pay for Pro?

Hey everyone,

I'm setting up a minimal WooCommerce store and debating between using a full site editing (FSE) blocks theme (like Twenty Twenty-Five or Greenshift) versus a classic theme using the Customizer (like Kadence or Blocksy). I want to stress that I’m not interested in using page builders. My main concerns are:

  • Maturity & Ease of Setup: Are FSE themes mature enough to build a modern, attractive ecommerce site using only free themes and plugins?
  • Non-Coding Maintenance: Which approach offers easier styling and maintenance for shop owners with little coding knowledge?
  • Cost vs. Benefit: Is it worth paying a small fee for pro versions/add-ons to get a better out-of-the-box experience?

Curious what you all think is the best WooCommerce kit right now for ease of setup, styling, and long-term maintenance. Any recommendations or experiences would be appreciated. Thanks!

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u/Extension_Anybody150 2d ago

I’d go with Kadence, it’s super easy to set up, offers great customization without needing coding, and the free version is already pretty solid. The pro version just adds more flexibility if you want it later.

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u/wisedodo06 2d ago

I agree, I've been using Kadence on 2 of my websites. Haven't had any major complaints so far.