Question 1

What is agentic commerce?

Accepted Answer

Agentic commerce is a new buying channel where AI agents (like Google AI Mode, Gemini, ChatGPT, or custom agents) discover products, compare options, and complete purchases on behalf of customers. AI-attributed orders on Shopify grew 11x between January 2025 and January 2026, making it one of the fastest-growing commerce channels.

Question 2

What is UCP (Universal Commerce Protocol)?

Accepted Answer

UCP is Google's open standard for agentic commerce that enables seamless purchases through AI surfaces like Google AI Mode and Gemini. It includes a /.well-known/ucp manifest for agent discovery, checkout sessions for cart management, multi-protocol support (REST, A2A, MCP), and modular payment architecture. Supported by 20+ partners including Shopify, Stripe, and Visa.

Question 3

Do I need technical knowledge to use AgentCart?

Accepted Answer

No. AgentCart handles the entire infrastructure layer — protocols, endpoints, and compliance. You connect your store and AgentCart takes care of the rest. No API integration or developer resources required.

Question 4

Does AgentCart replace my store?

Accepted Answer

No. Your existing store remains your primary storefront. AgentCart adds an agent-facing storefront on top of it, making you discoverable through AI surfaces like Google AI Mode.

Question 5

Which ecommerce platforms does AgentCart support?

Accepted Answer

WooCommerce and Shopify are live today. BigCommerce and Magento adapters are in active development — design partners on those platforms get prioritized. Custom and headless stacks are on the roadmap.

Question 6

How do I install AgentCart on WooCommerce?

Accepted Answer

Install the AgentCart WordPress plugin, paste a 6-digit code from the AgentCart dashboard, and your WooCommerce catalog is live on the UCP network in under 15 minutes. No API setup, no developer required.

Question 7

How fast can I become agent-ready?

Accepted Answer

Under 15 minutes for WooCommerce and Shopify. AgentCart generates the UCP manifest, hosts the endpoints, and handles protocol compliance automatically.

Question 8

Can agents apply coupons and discount codes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AI agents can apply your existing WooCommerce or Shopify discount codes mid-conversation, and totals reflect promos and shipping in real time. Merchants can also turn the discount capability off per store.

Question 9

Is agentic commerce secure?

Accepted Answer

Today, payments happen on your existing store checkout — agents build the cart and hand the buyer a one-click checkout URL. Delegated agent payments via UCP's AP2 protocol are on the roadmap and will be supported with no merchant-side changes.

Question 10

Which companies support UCP?

Accepted Answer

UCP was co-developed with 20+ partners including Shopify, Etsy, Wayfair, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Macy's, The Home Depot, Flipkart, Stripe, American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Adyen.