When using Donation Platform for WooCommerce, it’s important to understand how the checkout process integrates with different WooCommerce elements. Specifically, you may be wondering about the difference between the WooCommerce Checkout Shortcode and the WooCommerce Gutenberg Checkout Block—and which one is the best fit for your donation platform.
Current Support for the Gutenberg Checkout Block
Donation Platform for WooCommerce does not yet offer full support for the new Gutenberg Checkout Block. While it is possible to use the block, certain features—such as the Fee Recovery Checkbox—will not function correctly with this setup. This means that users opting for the Gutenberg Checkout Block may miss out on some valuable options that enhance the donation process.
Key Differences
The main distinction between the two options comes down to flexibility and compatibility:
WooCommerce Checkout Shortcode
- This option offers complete support for Donation Platform for WooCommerce.
- All features, including the Fee Recovery Checkbox, work seamlessly.
- It is based on the classic WooCommerce checkout process, making it stable and reliable for customizations.
WooCommerce Gutenberg Checkout Block
- This block represents WooCommerce’s new approach to checkout, built for the Gutenberg editor.
- While it brings a more visual and drag-and-drop design experience, it currently lacks full integration with some of the key features of Donation Platform for WooCommerce (and some other WooCommerce extensions).
Some WooCommerce extensions like Donation Platform for WooCommerce or PayPal do not yet fully support the new Gutenberg Checkout Block.
You can switch to the Classic Shortcode Checkout by clicking on the button “Switch to classic checkout”:
Why the WooCommerce Checkout Shortcode is Recommended
For a fully functional donation checkout experience, we recommend using the WooCommerce Checkout Shortcode. With this shortcode, you can ensure that all features of Donation Platform for WooCommerce work as expected, providing a seamless and optimized donation process for your users.
In conclusion, while the Gutenberg Checkout Block offers a modern interface, the WooCommerce Checkout Shortcode is currently the best option for Donation Platform for WooCommerce users looking for full feature support.