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States, Cities, and Places for WooCommerce

By Kingsley Ochu

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

States, Cities, and Places for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enhance WooCommerce with dropdowns for State and City selections. Improve user experience with filterable address fields.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 29+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

Update Frequency

Below 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

This plugin adds locations of available countries to the State and City fields of the WooCommerce address forms, making the fields filterable to enhance the user experience.

Additionally it adds the States to the Shipping Zones, while Cities are not compatible with this area.

Supported countries include Algeria, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

For a demo, visit the plugin demo site and select a sample product to see the plugin in action.

The plugin also offers two filter hooks for handling the States and Places in all the available countries, allowing for customization based on country codes.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin has several alternatives that offer similar functionality for managing locations within WooCommerce, catering to different countries and regions.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Preloaded dropdown menus for countries make setup easier.
Supports a wide range of states, cities, and places for WooCommerce.
Highly rated by users for ease of use and functionality.
No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe usage.
Free to use without a pro version, making it accessible to all users.

Weaknesses

Lacks updates and compatibility with WooCommerce versions above 8.0.
No clear instructions or onboarding for new users, causing confusion.
No premium version to access advanced features or support.
Some users report the plugin appears inactive after activation.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 29 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's functionality and ease of use. However, a small minority express confusion about its operation.

Positive highlights

'Excellent, what I was looking for' – miguel1258 appreciates the preloaded country dropdown.
'The plugin is great support my needs' – lebsati values its functionality despite lack of updates.
'This is a very useful plugin to display states and cities for WooCommerce.' – Thilina Wickramasinghe
'Lo he usado siempre y funciona perfectamente' – ysaura praises its consistent performance despite compatibility issues.

Common complaints

No guidance or instructions on how to use the plugin after activation.

Weaknesses

Lack of updates leading to compatibility issues with newer WooCommerce versions.
Unclear user interface causing confusion for some users.
No proactive support or documentation to assist new users.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is ideal for WooCommerce store owners who need a straightforward solution to add states, cities, and places without complex setup or cost, especially if they use WooCommerce versions up to 8.0.

Not ideal for

It is not suitable for users who require ongoing updates, advanced features, or clear onboarding instructions, or those using WooCommerce versions above 8.0 without compatibility assurances.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes comprehensive location data for WooCommerce and basic functionality without any cost.

Final Verdict

States, Cities, and Places for WooCommerce offers a valuable free solution for adding location data to WooCommerce stores, with strong user satisfaction and no known security risks. Its ease of use and preloaded data make it a practical choice for many users.

However, the lack of updates and limited support may pose challenges for those using newer WooCommerce versions or needing more guidance. Users should weigh these factors against their specific needs and consider alternatives if ongoing compatibility and support are priorities.