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WC – APG NIF/CIF/NIE Field

By Art Project Group

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

WC – APG NIF/CIF/NIE Field Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add a NIF/CIF/NIE field to WooCommerce checkout forms. Validate and customize fields for billing and shipping.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.24/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 23+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The WC - APG NIF/CIF/NIE field plugin is designed for WooCommerce stores, allowing you to add a new NIF/CIF/NIE field to both billing and shipping forms. This feature enhances the checkout process by enabling the collection of important identification numbers.

With this plugin, you can require the NIF/CIF/NIE field, customize its position, and validate the input. It also supports validation for VIES VAT numbers and EORI numbers, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Furthermore, you can customize error messages and manage additional fields like phone and email. The plugin is fully compatible with popular WooCommerce extensions, enhancing its functionality.

Comparing to Alternatives

WC – APG NIF/CIF/NIE Field stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing this functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with WooCommerce and PDF Invoices & Packing Slips.
Highly praised for fast and effective support.
Stable and regularly updated plugin ensuring reliability.
Professional and well-constructed with attention to detail.
Quick resolution of issues with prompt updates.

Weaknesses

No pro version available for advanced features.
Limited to specific use case without broader functionality.
Lack of alternative options may limit user choice.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin's functionality and support, reflecting high satisfaction.

Positive highlights

'Imprescindible en todos los proyectos' - alfredo49
'Work great. Fast support' - Jesús
'Gran plugin, mejor servicio técnico' - factorchem
'Estupendo servicio' - centrowebs
'Un plugin súper profesional y que funciona a la perfección' - Daniel P.

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No advanced features due to absence of a pro version.
Niche functionality limits broader applicability.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing a reliable and well-supported plugin to add NIF/CIF/NIE fields in WooCommerce, especially those valuing quick support and seamless integration.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a plugin with extensive features beyond NIF/CIF/NIE field addition or those wanting multiple alternative options to choose from.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for adding NIF/CIF/NIE fields with excellent support and integration.

Final Verdict

WC – APG NIF/CIF/NIE Field is a standout plugin with exceptional user satisfaction, seamless WooCommerce integration, and responsive support. Its unique position without direct alternatives makes it a valuable tool for its specific purpose.

While it lacks a pro version and broader feature set, its stability, professionalism, and zero security vulnerabilities make it a trustworthy choice for users needing this functionality.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WC – APG NIF/CIF/NIE Field plugin.

NIF

CIF

NIE

VIES

EORI

Screenshots

FAQ

The plugin settings is very simple, you just must indicate if you want NIF/CIF/NIE field is validated or not.

If your store placed orders via Checkout Blocks before updating to 4.12.0, some orders may have duplicate billing_nif / shipping_nif rows in the database that prevent the field from updating correctly in the admin panel.

Option 1 – Settings page (recommended): Go to WooCommerce NIF/CIF/NIE field. If duplicates are detected, a “Fix duplicate NIF metadata” button will appear at the bottom of the page. Click it to run the cleanup. The button disappears automatically once there are no more duplicates.

Option 2 – WP-CLI (large stores): Run the following command from the root of your WordPress installation to avoid HTTP timeouts:

wp eval-file wp-content/plugins/wc-apg-nifcifnie-field/includes/admin/limpieza-meta-duplicados.php

If your store placed orders via the Checkout block (or the classic checkout) with an older version of the plugin, some orders may have duplicate or legacy billing_nif / shipping_nif metadata rows that prevent the field from updating correctly in the admin panel.

Option 1 – Settings page (recommended): Go to WooCommerce -> NIF/CIF/NIE field. If duplicates are detected, a “Fix duplicate NIF metadata” button appears at the bottom of the page. Click it to run the cleanup. The button disappears automatically once there are no more duplicates.

Option 2 – WP-CLI (large stores): Run the following command from the root of your WordPress installation to avoid HTTP timeouts:

wp eval-file wp-content/plugins/wc-apg-nifcifnie-field/includes/admin/limpieza-meta-duplicados.php

Contributors and developers

“WC – APG NIF/CIF/NIE Field” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Art Project Group

Free Version Docs

WPS

7.24

Very Good

Ratings

4.8 out of 5 | 23

Version

4.17.0

Last updated

2 weeks ago

Active installations

10,000+

WordPress version

7.2 or higher

PHP version

7.4 or higher

Languages

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WC – APG NIF/CIF/NIE Field Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (23)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (0)

Previous Versions

WPS

7.24

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