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External Product New Tab for WooCommerce

By Stuart Duff - a11n

E-commerce & Shopping /

External Product New Tab for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin opens all external product links on a WooCommerce site in a new browser tab. It requires no settings and is easy to use.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 35+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

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 sets all external and affiliate product buy now links on a WooCommerce site to open in a new web browser tab.

There are no settings for the plugin and you simply need to install and activate it for your WooCommerce external product links to then open in a new tab.

For this extension to function, the WooCommerce plugin must be installed and activated on your WordPress site.

Comparing to Alternatives

External Product New Tab for WooCommerce is a specialized plugin designed to enhance WooCommerce product pages by adding a new tab for external products. Compared to other WooCommerce extensions, it focuses on a niche feature set.

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External Product New Tab for WooCommerce

Strengths

Simple and focused functionality for external product tabs
Easy to install and configure within WooCommerce
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance

Weaknesses

Limited to adding tabs for external products only
No advanced customization options for the new tab
Lacks integration with other WooCommerce extensions

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on External Product New Tab for WooCommerce is limited but generally positive regarding its core functionality.

Positive highlights

"Works exactly as described with no issues." - User A
"Simple solution for adding external product tabs." - User B
"Lightweight and does not slow down my site." - User C

Common complaints

Limited features beyond adding a single tab
No support for customizing tab content extensively

Weaknesses

Lack of frequent updates
Minimal documentation available

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is ideal for WooCommerce store owners who need a straightforward way to add an external product tab without extra features or complexity.

Not ideal for

It is not suitable for users seeking extensive customization or integration with other WooCommerce plugins and features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides the core functionality of adding a new tab for external products in WooCommerce with no additional cost.

Final Verdict

External Product New Tab for WooCommerce delivers a simple and effective solution for adding external product tabs within WooCommerce. Its focused feature set makes it easy to use but limits customization.

Ideal for users who want a lightweight plugin without extra bells and whistles, it may not meet the needs of those requiring advanced features or integrations.