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Product Blocks for WooCommerce

By Get Bowtied

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Product Blocks for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

Product Blocks for WooCommerce helps you create beautiful product display for your products.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.69/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Product Blocks for WooCommerce helps you effortlessly create beautiful product displays, grids, lookbooks, carousels, etc. for your WooCommerce store. Upon installation, the plugin will extend the functionality of the Gutenberg Block Editor with WooCommerce specific blocks.

Available Blocks include Lookbook - Shop by Outfit, Lookbook - Product Reveal, Vertical Product Slider, Product Categories Grid, Scattered Product List, and Product Carousel.

Comparing to Alternatives

Product Blocks for WooCommerce currently has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users seeking block-based WooCommerce product displays.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Provides modern and clean product blocks suitable for most use cases.
Offers category grid options with a modern look.
Clean codebase appreciated by users.
Sufficient features for 99% of typical needs.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced swiper settings in block options.
No direct alternatives to compare feature-for-feature.
Limited customization options without custom JavaScript.
No pro version to extend functionality.

User Sentiment Analysis

With an 80% positive rating and a small number of total reviews, users generally appreciate the plugin's design and functionality, though some have expressed concerns about support and compatibility.

Positive highlights

'Very nice plugin' with essential features by Artomultiplo.
'Lovely Category Grid Options' noted by dianemk.
'Very good plugin' but missing some swiper settings according to taha.tr.

Common complaints

Lack of support responsiveness, especially regarding compatibility updates.
No way to contact support unless purchasing related themes.
Delayed compatibility with WooCommerce's HPOS causing frustration.

Weaknesses

Medium security risk due to a past stored XSS vulnerability fixed in version 2.0.
Limited support options and responsiveness.
Missing some advanced settings in the plugin interface.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, clean, and modern WooCommerce product block plugin without needing extensive customization or premium features.

Not ideal for

Those who require timely support, advanced customization options, or guaranteed compatibility with the latest WooCommerce features may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential product blocks and category grid options sufficient for most users without additional cost.

Final Verdict

Product Blocks for WooCommerce is a solid choice for users seeking clean and functional product display blocks with minimal fuss. Its free offering covers most needs, and users praise its design and simplicity.

However, the plugin's limited support, delayed compatibility updates, and past security vulnerability may concern some users. Those needing advanced features or reliable support might consider other options or wait for future improvements.