⚡ Quick Fix
- WooCommerce → Settings → Advanced → Check checkout page
- Re-save permalinks
- Test with Storefront theme
Checkout Problems Cost Money
A broken checkout means lost sales. Every customer who can't order is a lost customer. Learn how to quickly fix the most common problems.
Common Checkout Problems
- Page won't load – Checkout page not assigned
- Payments fail – Payment gateway misconfigured
- Fields missing – Plugin conflict or theme issue
- Order hangs – JavaScript error blocking submission
Solutions
1
Check Checkout Page
Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Advanced and make sure the checkout page is correctly assigned.
2
Re-save Permalinks
Go to Settings → Permalinks and click "Save Changes". This often fixes URL issues.
3
Switch Theme
Test with the Storefront theme. If it works then, the problem is your theme.
Prevention
- Test checkout regularly with test orders
- Keep WooCommerce and all extensions updated
- Only use compatible plugins and themes