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Improved External Products for WooCommerce

By WP Overnight

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Improved External Products for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin makes links to external or affiliate products open in a new tab. It's easy to install and activate. You can deactivate it anytime if needed.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.62/10

User Rating

3.7/5 (based on 26+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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 one-click install will make links to external or affiliate products open in a new tab. Simply install it and click activate. If you decide you don't want the feature, just deactivate it.

Want an even more awesome experience with external products? Check out Improved External Products Pro.

The Pro version includes the ability to open external products in a new tab from product archives, set tab action on a per-product basis, set tab action on a product category basis, and priority customer support.

Comparing to Alternatives

Improved External Products for WooCommerce stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing enhanced external product features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Provides enhanced functionality for external products in WooCommerce
Includes a pro version with additional features and support
Good compatibility with popular themes like Saleszone
Allows customization of product buttons with custom classes
Responsive and helpful customer support

Weaknesses

Free version has reported issues with functionality
Some users find the pro version initially overpriced
Limited alternatives to compare feature sets
Occasional early errors reported by users

User Sentiment Analysis

With a mixed rating distribution, the plugin has a majority of positive reviews but also a significant portion of negative feedback, reflecting varied user experiences.

Positive highlights

'The plugin is doing what it is saying' — Pep Themes
'Fantastic plugin, that brings my affiliate shop to the next level' — meicelinho
'Cumple lo que promete y su soporte te atiende todas tus dudas' — soyggomez
'Good plugin! It shows you your custom single product button' — Edgar Yepremyan

Common complaints

Plugin does not work in the free version
General non-functionality reported by some users

Weaknesses

Free version functionality issues
Initial perception of pro version pricing being high
Some early errors encountered by users

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking to enhance their WooCommerce external product features with customizable options and who value responsive support will find this plugin beneficial.

Not ideal for

Those relying solely on the free version may face functionality issues and should consider this before adoption.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic enhancements for external products but has reported functionality issues by some users.

Pro version

The pro version includes advanced features, better support, and customization options that justify the upgrade for serious users.

Final Verdict

Improved External Products for WooCommerce is a unique plugin that effectively enhances external product handling in WooCommerce, backed by positive user feedback and solid support. However, the free version's functionality issues and the initial cost of the pro version may deter some users.

Given its lack of direct alternatives and clean security record, it is a strong choice for users needing these specific features, provided they are prepared to invest in the pro version for full functionality.