Variation Swatches for WooCommerce
by Emran Ahmed · eCommerce
Also makes 5 other plugins · 324K+ installs across the portfolio →
WooCommerce Variation Swatches replaces boring variation dropdowns with engaging color, image, and label swatches that can boost sales and customer sa …
91 health vs 68 average across 5,561 eCommerce plugins
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.
Excellent listing optimization
Biggest win: Support resolution
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Since 2022-10-05 · 1,421 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges
113.5K
now · peak 310.5K
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
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
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.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
4
releases in the last 12 months
3mo ago
latest release · v2.3.0
148
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “300K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Modeled within the band wp.org reports; tightens as we track daily.
Install history · since 2018-06-07 · 1,458 observations
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.
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Est. acquisition value
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.
Details
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Shawn1mo ago
It works well and the support team is very responsive.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Carlos Hidalgo1mo ago
I really love this plugin—it works perfectly!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ officinadelricamo2mo ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent plugin! It does exactly what it promises, is easy to set up, and perfectly meets my WooCommerce needs. What really stands out, though, is the customer support. They are incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. Every time I had a question or needed assistance, they replied quickly with clear and effective solutions. It’s rare to find such attentive and professional support. I highly recommend this plugin to anyone looking for a reliable, well-developed solution backed by an outstanding support team. Great job!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Enes Kaba - Création de site internet sur-mesure Avignon - SEO - Web2mo ago
I’m leaving this review because the system that lets you click on the “?” icons in the plugin and clearly see what each setting changes, thanks to a GIF showing the result, is simply incredible.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ calzad173mo ago
Gracias me ha sido muy útil, saludos
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ muzaffer104mo ago
Friendly to use, excellent performance, fast and good support team!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ tammymoorman4mo ago
Dhul was wonderful to work with, very kind, responsive, and helpful in getting everything up and running. I truly appreciated his support. The plugin works beautifully and has been a great addition to my site. Very happy with the overall experience.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ DesignDNA5mo ago
Support was slow at first as the team were on vacation – But when they were back online they went above and beyond. Well Done team!!
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Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.3.0 Added – WP 7.0+ compatibility. Added – WC 10.8+ compatibility. Added – YITH WooCommerce Waitlist compatibility. Added – Filter woo_variation_swatches_add_to_cart_variation_params added. Fixed – woo_variation_swatches_tot 2.3.0
- — Version 2.2.3 Added – WP 6.9+ compatibility. Added – WC 10.5+ compatibility. Fixed – Disable Add to cart button issue. Updated – Archive Stock Info positioning. 2.2.3
- — Version 2.2.2 Added: WC 10.3+ compatibility. 2.2.2
- — Version 2.2.1 Fixed: Composite product re-insert label issue. Added: WP 6.8+ compatibility. Added: WC 10.1+ compatibility. 2.2.1
- — Version 2.2.0 Fixed: Broken Settings html table. Added: Lazy Loading on swatches images to improve performance. 2.2.0
- — Version 2.1.3 Fixed: JS Setting update warning trigger issue. Added: WP 6.7+ compatibility. Added: WC 9.4+ compatibility. 2.1.3
Known vulnerabilities
via Wordfence Intelligence1 disclosed vulnerability on record for this plugin, fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.
- 2019-08-20 CVE-2019-14774 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects < 1.0.62 Patched in 1.0.62
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 26 languages, 6 at 90% or more
Plus 2 more locales with partial translations.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
No tier crossings observed yet.
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Variation Swatches for WooCommerce – Color, Image & Size Swatches 200K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags B
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Variation Swatches for WooCommerce 50K+ installs · 3.7★ · 2 shared tags B -
Product Variations Swatches for WooCommerce 10K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A -
Variation Swatches for WooCommerce 9K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Product Variation Swatches for WooCommerce – Enhance Your Product Attributes with Elegant Color, Image, and Label Swatches 100+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B -
Variation Swatches for WooCommerce 40+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags D
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