---
title: "How to Install & Activate Kadence Shop Kit"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/install-activate-kadence-shop-kit/"
description: "The Kadence Shop Kit plugin extends the functionality of WooCommerce using Kadence. Shop Kit offers exclusive features such as Woo Templates, Variation Swatches…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "Kadence"
date: "2021-12-28"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# How to Install & Activate Kadence Shop Kit

The Kadence Shop Kit plugin extends the functionality of WooCommerce using Kadence. Shop Kit offers exclusive features such as Woo Templates, Variation Swatches, and the Checkout Editor.

The Kadence Shop Kit plugin is available in the [Kadence Full and Lifetime Plans](https://www.kadencewp.com/pricing/). You can also purchase the Kadence Shop Kit plugin [individually](https://www.kadencewp.com/kadence-shopkit/pricing/). Not sure if you want Kadence Shop Kit? [Click here](https://www.kadencewp.com/kadence-shopkit/try-kadence-shop-kit/) to try a live demo of Kadence Shop Kit.

Table of Contents

- [Installing Kadence Shop Kit](#installing-kadence-shop-kit)
- [Licensing Kadence Shop Kit](#licensing-kadence-shop-kit)
- [Shop Kit Features](#shop-kit-features)

## Installing Kadence Shop Kit

Installing the Kadence Shop Kit plugin is easy. Just follow the steps below to get started.

Once you have access to the Kadence Shop Kit Plugin, you can download it from your Kadence [Downloads & License](https://www.kadencewp.com/my-account/downloads/) page.

![Downloads and licenses](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Downloads-and-licenses-1024x601-1.jpg)

You will see Kadence Shop Kit listed in your Products list. You can click on the Download button to download the Kadence Shop Kit Zip. Be sure to leave the file compressed and don’t unzip it. *(The zip file will be under kadence-woo-extras, this is fine. This is the original plugin name)*

![Download Shop Kit](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Download-Shop-Kit-966x1024-1.jpg)

Next, navigate to your WordPress Dashboard and go to Plugins -> Add New Plugin. At the top of the Add New Plugin page, click on the **Upload** **Plugin** button.

![Upload Kadence Blocks Pro](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Upload-Kadence-Blocks-Pro-scaled-1.jpg)

Then, click on the **Choose** **File** button and select your Kadence Shop Kit kadence-woo-extras.zip file. Once you have selected the file, click the **Install** **Now** button.

![Install Shop Kit](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Install-Shop-Kit-1024x305-1.jpg)

Once the plugin is installed, click the blue **Activate** **Plugin** button to activate your plugin. Now your Kadence Shop Kit plugin is Activated on your website. You must now License your plugin.

## Licensing Kadence Shop Kit

Once you activate the Kadence Shop Kit plugin, you will get a prompt in your WordPress Dashboard that says *Kadence Shop Kit is not activated. Click here to activate.* You can click on the link in the prompt to get to your Kadence Shop Kit Settings.

![Shop Kit Warning](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Shop-Kit-Warning.jpg)

Once you click on the link, you will be brought to your Kadence Shop Kit Settings page. If you do not get the prompt in your Dashboard, you can simply navigate to your WordPress Dashboard -> Shop Kit page to get here manually.

![License Shop Kit](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/License-Shop-Kit-scaled-1.jpg)

Once you are on the Kadence Shop Kit Page, you can input your License API Key and License your Kadence Shop Kit plugin. Your License API Key can be found on your Kadence [Downloads & License](https://www.kadencewp.com/my-account/downloads/) page. You can click on the Copy button next to your License Key to copy it directly to your clipboard.

![License Key](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/License-Key-1024x356-1.jpg)

Once you have your API Key, you can input it in your Kadence Shop Kit License Key input field and press the **Save** **Changes** button.

![Shop Kit Licensed](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Shop-Kit-Licensed-scaled-1.jpg)

That’s it, your Kadence Shop Kit plugin is now Activated and Licensed on your website!

## Shop Kit Features

Shop Kit offers many valuable features that can help your e-commerce solutions. You can view a list of Shop Kit features below.

- Variation Swatches
- Product Gallery
- Advanced Reviews
- Product Brands
- Affiliate Product Options
- Add to Cart Text
- Variation Options
- Product Templates + Woo Template Blocks
- Size Charts
- Global Tabs
- Snackbar Style Notices
- Conditional Cart Banners
- Checkout Coupon Modal
- Checkout Editor
- Extra Category Descriptions

You can read more documentation on Kadence Shop Kit by [Clicking Here](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/).