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SKU Generator for WooCommerce

By WP Wham

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

SKU Generator for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

SKU Generator for WooCommerce adds full Stock Keeping Unit support to your WooCommerce shop. It allows you to set SKUs automatically, regenerate existing SKUs, and add SKU searching on the frontend.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 11+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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

Add full SKU support to WooCommerce. Set SKU by custom format such as prefix, suffix, number length, category, and tag automatically for new products. You can regenerate SKUs for all existing products or just for those without SKUs. The plugin also allows product searching by SKU on the frontend and adds SKU to customer emails. Additionally, it permits duplicate SKUs.

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Visit the SKU Generator for WooCommerce plugin page for more information.

Comparing to Alternatives

SKU Generator for WooCommerce offers a straightforward solution for automatic SKU generation, but there are other plugins with similar features that might better suit some users' needs.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Automatically generates SKUs to save time.
Simple and easy to use interface.
Good user ratings with majority positive feedback.
No paid version, fully functional free plugin.
Regular updates addressing security issues.

Weaknesses

Lacks support for High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS).
Support response times can be slow.
Known past security vulnerabilities requiring updates.
Limited advanced customization features compared to some alternatives.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a majority of 5-star ratings and some critical feedback, users appreciate the plugin's ease of use but express concerns about support and compatibility.

Positive highlights

"Very nice if you want an easy way to add product ID to SKU field automatically." — panon
"Its the best SKU for me at least, hope the dev updates and maintains it." — redrobred
"Great" — happiness4ever

Common complaints

Does not support HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage).
Support is slow and requires constant follow-ups.

Weaknesses

Lack of HPOS support affects compatibility with newer WooCommerce versions.
Support quality and responsiveness are reported as poor.
Past security vulnerabilities may concern cautious users.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a free, simple SKU generator plugin without needing advanced features or HPOS support.

Not ideal for

Those requiring HPOS compatibility, prompt support, or advanced SKU customization should consider alternatives or paid options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes automatic SKU generation with basic customization options and no apparent feature restrictions.

Final Verdict

SKU Generator for WooCommerce is a solid choice for users needing a straightforward SKU generation tool with a mostly positive user base and no cost. However, its lack of HPOS support and slower support response times may limit its suitability for some WooCommerce setups.

While it has addressed past security issues, users should ensure they use the latest version. Alternatives may offer better support and advanced features, but this plugin remains a viable free option for basic SKU needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free SKU Generator for WooCommerce plugin.

SKU

Stock Keeping Unit

WooCommerce

Screenshots

FAQ

SKU Generator for WooCommerce Pro includes options to generate SKUs sequentially or randomly. Also there are additional SKU format options for variable products.