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AfterShip Returns – automated return, exchange, and refund management for WooCommerce

by AfterShip & Automizely · Uncategorized

Also makes 3 other plugins · 7.7K+ installs across the portfolio →

Offer scalable, self-service returns, exchanges, warranties, and refunds while automating status notifications and integrating reverse logistics.

⚠ Stale⚠ Likely abandoned
How scoring works →
51 Health · D
Maintenance 11/100
Rating quality 84/100
Support 70/100

51 health vs 56 average across 16,379 Uncategorized plugins

Removal-risk signals

28/100

Maintenance and integrity signals that tend to precede a WordPress.org removal. Not an official status, a heads-up to act.

  • Not actively maintained. No update in about 2 years.

Directory ranking optimization

How it's scored →

How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.

60 / 100

Room to improve

Biggest win: Update recency

Update recency 20/100
WP compatibility 60/100
Rating quality 71/100
Listing tuning 100/100

To rank higher: Last updated 1021 days ago — ship an update; wp.org decays a listing's search weight after ~180 days.

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Daily downloads

Since 2022-10-05 · 1,426 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive

+83% vs prior 30d
0Downloads · Aug 26

30-day downloads

Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges

88

now · peak 500

8830d downloads · Aug 26

Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

AfterShip Returns · #13484 you OttoKit: All-in-One · #497 Zapier for WordPress · #760 Uncanny Automator · #821

Rating trend

Star average over time · dips mark rough releases

4.7Stars · Aug 26

Update activity

How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.

880per 1k installs · Aug 26

Release cadence

No release in a year
from wp.org release tags

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

0

releases in the last 12 months

2.8y ago

latest release · v1.0.14

15

tagged releases on record

Recent releases

1.0.14 · 2.8y ago1.0.13 · 2.9y ago1.0.12 · 2.9y ago1.0.11 · 3.0y ago1.0.10 · 3.2y ago1.0.9 · 3.6y ago1.0.8 · 3.6y ago1.0.7 · 3.6y ago1.0.6 · 3.7y ago1.0.5 · 3.8y ago1.0.4 · 4.3y ago1.0.3 · 4.3y ago1.0.2 · 4.4y ago1.0.1 · 4.7y ago

What its installed base runs

via wordpress.org

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

v1.0 100%

Estimated active installs

The public count shows “100+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.

tracked estimate
100–200 ≈150

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

Install history · since 2022-10-04 · 1,380 observations

100Installs · Aug 26

Estimated value

What this plugin might earn a year, and what it might sell for. Modeled from public signals; we don't see anyone's books.

Est. annual revenue

N/A

Est. acquisition value

N/A

No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from.

Details

Version
1.0.14
Last updated
2.8y ago
Added
2021-11-30 · 4 yrs old
Requires WP
3.1
Tested up to
6.3.10
Requires PHP
5.6.20

Recent reviews

All reviews on wp.org ↗
  1. black0s
    1.8y ago

    I’ve been using AfterShip Returns for handling WooCommerce returns, and it’s been a total lifesaver! The platform makes the entire returns process smooth and simple for both me and my customers. It’s super user-friendly, with clear workflows and automated updates that keep everyone informed. Setting it up with WooCommerce was a breeze, and it’s helped me save so much time while improving the overall customer experience. If you’re looking for a reliable returns solution, this is the one to go with!

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  2. desertapparels
    1.9y ago

    I contacted Aftership through the chat support and he got back to me right away. We were on a meet and he guided me through all the features of the platform.

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  3. salviodj
    2.0y ago

    I created an order to test, processed, shipped, on the returns page (Aftership page) I enter order number, customer email, I notice that the order is not shipped yet. So it’s impossible to process the return.

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  4. theodotcom
    2.4y ago

    Had some questions while trying to set up, was helped by Neha who was very helpful.

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  5. acquamarina
    2.8y ago

    I have used all their apps for a few years, and all are great. Highly recommend them, particularly the Returns Center. It makes your shop super professional and simplifies the process for you and your customers. The support is excellent, Moazzam is very helpful. All support personnel is excellent. I highly recommend this app and all their other apps. You should check them out!

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  6. thedeancorp
    3.0y ago

    I love WooCommerce/Wordpress but sometimes the modern companies and services focus on Shopify. I love companies like AfterShip that show some love to us WooCommerce users and do it well. Aftership really modernize my store and make it competitive . They offer beginner plans to get you up and going. The plugin syncs flawlessly without bogging the store down. Hands down the best returns and tracking service available and I’ve tested too many of them. This topic was modified 2 years, 10 months ago by thedeancorp. This topic was modified 2 years, 10 months ago by thedeancorp.

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  7. savannahlcross
    3.0y ago

    Very helpful and quick to respond!

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  8. FAPOSTOL
    3.1y ago

    Very helpfull Thanks

    Read on wp.org ↗

Behavioral tests

via WP Hive

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.4.2

Low memory footprint
Low page-speed impact
Runs on latest PHP + WP
No PHP errors
No JS errors
Activates cleanly
No resource errors
No external HTTP errors
Optimized database use
Frequently updated

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

  1. 2026-05-19 200+ → 100+ down after 1 days in tier
  2. 2026-05-18 100+ → 200+ up after 6 days in tier
  3. 2026-05-12 200+ → 100+ down after 3 days in tier
  4. 2026-05-09 100+ → 200+ up after 1 days in tier
  5. 2026-05-08 200+ → 100+ down after 4 days in tier
  6. 2026-05-04 100+ → 200+ up after 1 days in tier
  7. 2026-05-03 200+ → 100+ down after 982 days in tier
  8. 2023-08-25 100+ → 200+ up after 39 days in tier

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