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Custom Product Tabs Lite for WooCommerce

By SkyVerge

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Custom Product Tabs Lite for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add custom product tabs to WooCommerce product pages. Insert any content, including HTML and shortcodes.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 33+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

7.1 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin extends WooCommerce to allow a custom product tab to be added to single product pages with arbitrary content. The new custom tab may contain text, HTML, or shortcodes, and will appear between the 'Additional Information' and 'Reviews' tabs.

Features include the ability to add a single custom tab to each product, insert any desired content for product specifications or shipping info, and support for shortcodes or HTML content, making it great for embedding videos or inquiry forms.

For those needing to add multiple tabs or share tabs between products, consider upgrading to the premium WooCommerce Tab Manager available from the official WooCommerce.com store.

Comparing to Alternatives

Custom Product Tabs Lite for WooCommerce offers a straightforward solution for adding product tabs but with some limitations compared to other plugins in the market.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Lightweight and does not bloat the site
Good support responsiveness
Clean and minimal design
Free version provides basic tab functionality

Weaknesses

Limited to only one custom tab in the free version
Shortcode support was removed without warning
Known security vulnerability fixed only in recent update
Advertising code in paid plugins reported by users

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.2 average rating from 33 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and support, though some express frustration over feature limitations and recent changes.

Positive highlights

'Clean, simple and awesome plugin!' - FinnSommer
'Light plugin, works as it should' - mrmrus
'Simply, clear, works well' - Moon
'Great support, very fast and clear' - mrmrus
'Loved this plugin for being so lite and simple' - worldless

Common complaints

Insertion of advertising code in paid plugins causing user frustration
Sudden removal of shortcode usage without warning or clear roadmap

Weaknesses

Limited to a single custom tab in free version
Security vulnerability with PHP Object Injection fixed only recently
Paid version includes invasive advertising code
Uncertainty about feature restoration and development plans

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight and straightforward plugin to add a single custom product tab in WooCommerce without complex features.

Not ideal for

Users needing multiple tabs, shortcode support, or those concerned about past security issues and advertising in paid versions should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows adding one custom product tab with basic functionality suitable for simple use cases.

Pro version

Offers additional features beyond the free version but includes advertising code that some users find intrusive.

Final Verdict

Custom Product Tabs Lite for WooCommerce is a solid choice for users who want a simple, lightweight solution to add a single product tab. It excels in ease of use and support but falls short in flexibility and has had some security and advertising concerns in its paid version.

Those needing more advanced features, multiple tabs, or a plugin without past security vulnerabilities may want to explore the available alternatives. The free version provides good basic value, but users should be aware of the limitations and recent changes before committing.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Custom Product Tabs Lite for WooCommerce plugin.

Custom Tab

Product Tabs

Woo Commerce Tab

Screenshots

FAQ

This free version does not have that functionality, but you can with the premium WooCommerce Tab Manager. This allows you to add multiple tabs, share tabs, edit core tabs, or re-order tab display.

The tab heading is shown before the tab content and is the same string as the tab title. An easy way to hide this is to add the following to the bottom of your theme’s functions.php or wherever you keep custom code:

add_filter( 'woocommerce_custom_product_tabs_lite_heading', '__return_empty_string' );

Yep, there’s the woocommerce_custom_product_tabs_lite_title that passes in the tab title for you to change. This filter also passes in the $product and class instance if you’d like to change this conditionally.

Here’s how you can set one title for all custom tabs, regardless of what title is entered on the product page (can go in the bottom of functions.php or where you keep custom code):

function sv_change_custom_tab_title( $title ) {  $title = 'Global tab title';  return $title; } add_filter( 'woocommerce_custom_product_tabs_lite_title', 'sv_change_custom_tab_title' );