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Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce

By hippooo

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

Hippoo helps you manage WooCommerce orders, inventory, and analytics from your mobile. Receive real-time notifications and control your store on the go.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.8 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The Hippoo WooCommerce app is a powerful extension that enhances the functionality of your WooCommerce shop. Seamlessly integrate your shop with the Hippoo mobile app (both Android and iOS) to unlock advanced features, including the creation of out-of-stock lists, adding images to order products via API, and user authentication for optimal app utilization.

Take control of your shop's inventory, order fulfillment, and customer engagement with ease. Key features include advanced sales analytics, instant order notifications, stock alerts, and the ability to create and edit orders and products. You can also use a barcode scanner for quicker management and access your WordPress media gallery directly from the app.

With Hippoo, you can easily generate and manage coupons, create invoices and shipping labels, and even manage multiple WooCommerce stores from one app. The app also supports third-party integrations for enhanced functionality, making it a comprehensive tool for WooCommerce management.

Comparing to Alternatives

Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for WooCommerce mobile app management.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Lightweight and easy to initiate
Simple and intuitive user interface
Real-time notifications work perfectly
Allows easy management of orders, stock, and customers via mobile
Free to use without requiring Jetpack

Weaknesses

User interface could be improved, especially the order list layout
Localization features are mostly missing
Limited customization options such as adding product brands
Some UI elements have small text and inefficient use of space

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin's ease of use and functionality, with no negative reviews recorded.

Positive highlights

'The plugin is lightweight and it's a breeze to initiate the app.' — Adnan Rafid
'Great app for managing a WooCommerce store from your phone. Clean and intuitive design.' — nidzo80
'Makes it very easy to manage WooCommerce orders via mobile.' — cmcnavod
'Each client has fallen in love with it!' — Adedayo Makinde
'I like it.' — kellywebsite

Common complaints

Weaknesses

User interface needs more polish, especially in order list display
Lacks localization support
Missing some desired features like adding brands to products

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Store owners looking for a free, lightweight, and easy-to-use mobile app to manage WooCommerce orders, stock, and customers without relying on Jetpack.

Not ideal for

Users who require advanced customization, extensive localization, or a highly polished user interface may find this plugin lacking. Also, those concerned about past security vulnerabilities should consider this.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for managing WooCommerce stores via mobile, including order management, stock updates, and real-time notifications.

Final Verdict

Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce is a standout free solution for WooCommerce store management on mobile devices, praised for its simplicity, real-time notifications, and ease of use. It fills a niche with no direct competitors, making it a valuable tool for many store owners.

However, the plugin has a history of significant security vulnerabilities that have been addressed in recent updates, and its user interface and feature set could benefit from further refinement. Users should weigh these factors against their needs before adopting it.