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YITH WooCommerce Compare

By YITHEMES

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

YITH WooCommerce Compare Review - In-Depth Analysis

YITH WooCommerce Compare allows users to compare multiple products in a single table. It is fully compatible with WooCommerce.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.02/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 38+ reviews)

Active Installations

100,000+

Update Frequency

Very Good 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

YITH WooCommerce Compare plugin is an extension of WooCommerce that allows your users to compare products in your shop. All products are displayed in one complete table where users can see the differences between them. Each product feature can be set with WooCommerce attributes in the product configuration.

You can also add a simple widget showing the list of products users have added, which you can manage easily. The compare table can be customized to match your style by editing the specific template.

Full documentation is available here. This plugin is fully compatible with WPML.

Comparing to Alternatives

YITH WooCommerce Compare offers product comparison features with some unique aspects, but there are several other plugins in the market that provide similar functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Provides basic product comparison functionality effectively.
Good support reported by some users.
Free version available with useful features.
Regular updates addressing security issues.
Integration with WooCommerce is straightforward.

Weaknesses

Some features have been moved behind a paywall, reducing free functionality.
Mobile responsiveness issues reported.
Layout problems with comparison tables.
Support quality is inconsistent according to user feedback.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.1 rating from 38 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's core functionality, though there is a notable minority expressing dissatisfaction mainly due to support and feature changes.

Positive highlights

"Great plugin to add comparator functionality with great support" - sophie2e
"Perfect, thanks for the quick support!" - web24consult
"YITH Comparator is a great plugin to add basic comparator functionality to your website." - sophie2e
"Compere Products is working fine for logged in users." - imran_lets
"Quick support!" - web24consult

Common complaints

Functionality was reduced and moved to paid version, frustrating users.
Poor support experience reported even by paying customers.

Weaknesses

Mobile responsiveness issues with repeated close buttons.
Layout issues with comparison tables.
Support delays and quality concerns.
Some features require payment now that were previously free.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward and free product comparison plugin integrated with WooCommerce, who are comfortable with some limitations and occasional support delays.

Not ideal for

Those needing fully responsive design, extensive free features, or prompt and reliable support may find this plugin less suitable, especially given recent feature restrictions and reported support issues.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic product comparison features suitable for most standard WooCommerce stores.

Final Verdict

YITH WooCommerce Compare is a competent plugin for adding product comparison features to WooCommerce sites, with a generally positive user base appreciating its core functionality and support. However, recent changes moving some features behind a paywall and inconsistent support experiences have caused dissatisfaction among some users.

While it offers good value for a free plugin and has addressed security vulnerabilities, potential users should weigh the plugin's limitations and reported issues against their specific needs and consider alternative plugins if mobile responsiveness and comprehensive support are priorities.