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Property Hive Stamp Duty Calculator

By Property Hive

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Property Hive Stamp Duty Calculator Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add a stamp duty calculator to your website with this plugin. It supports calculators for England, Scotland, Wales, and Commercial properties. Just use a shortcode to display it.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

3.8/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

900+

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

This plugin allows you to quickly and easily add a stamp duty calculator to your website by simply adding a shortcode where you want it to appear.

It contains stamp duty calculators for England, Scotland, Wales, and Commercial properties.

The supported shortcodes are as follows:

[stamp_duty_calculator]
[stamp_duty_calculator_scotland]
[stamp_duty_calculator_wales]
[stamp_duty_calculator_commercial]

Users simply enter the purchase price, and the stamp duty information is calculated instantly.

Note: This plugin is independent of Property Hive. You do not need to be using Property Hive to download and use this plugin.

Comparing to Alternatives

Property Hive Stamp Duty Calculator currently has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique option for users needing this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Automatically updates stamp duty total without extra input
Saves users from custom coding
Responsive to user feedback for improvements

Weaknesses

Displays a non-functional 'Calculate' button causing confusion
Includes outdated options in the form
Limited user base with only a few ratings
Has a known security vulnerability fixed in recent update

User Sentiment Analysis

With a modest number of ratings, the plugin holds a generally positive tone with 80% of users giving 4 or 5 stars, though some issues are noted.

Positive highlights

'Easy plugin' - Sam
'Great little add on' - jamesVrossi
'Works as expected' - mikenco
Responsive to user requests for updates - sanks20

Common complaints

Plugin does not work and only shows shortcode - miwebdesigns

Weaknesses

Non-functional 'Calculate' button confuses users
Outdated form options remain present
Limited number of total ratings
Security vulnerability reported and fixed

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, no-cost stamp duty calculator integrated with Property Hive who appreciate a simple setup and automatic calculations.

Not ideal for

Users needing a fully polished interface without outdated elements or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities might find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a basic stamp duty calculator that integrates with Property Hive, providing automatic calculation updates without additional cost.

Final Verdict

Property Hive Stamp Duty Calculator is a useful tool for users needing a simple stamp duty calculation feature integrated with Property Hive. It benefits from positive user feedback praising its ease of use and functionality, though it has some interface quirks and a past security issue that has been addressed.

Given the lack of direct alternatives and no paid version, it offers good value for those who can accept its minor shortcomings. Users requiring more polished features or enhanced security assurances may want to consider other options or wait for further updates.