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Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce

By Evan Herman

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add custom tabs to WooCommerce products. Manage tabs on the product edit screen and use the WordPress editor for content.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.06/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 163+ reviews)

Active Installations

80,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

4.33 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin extends WooCommerce to allow shop owners to add custom tabs to products. The tabs are displayed on the individual product pages to the right of the default 'Description' tab.

Individual product tabs are managed on the WooCommerce Edit Product screen and can be added on a per product basis. You can also create saved tabs and add them to multiple products as needed. Tabs can be easily added, deleted and rearranged.

Tab content areas use the standard WordPress text editor and may contain text, images, HTML or shortcodes.

If you experience any problems, please submit a ticket on our Free WordPress Support Forums and we will look into it as soon as possible.

This plugin is compatible with WPML.

Comparing to Alternatives

Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce offers a solid feature set for adding custom tabs but faces stiff competition from several well-established alternatives in the WooCommerce tabs category.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports adding multiple custom tabs to WooCommerce products.
Includes a pro version with enhanced features.
Generally positive user ratings with a high percentage of 5-star reviews.
Integrates well with WooCommerce product pages.

Weaknesses

Has known security vulnerabilities with medium risk scores.
Pro version support appears to be lacking or abandoned.
Some users find the plugin unintuitive and limited in free version settings.
Compatibility issues reported with newer WooCommerce features like HPOS.

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 163 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's functionality, though a notable minority report significant issues, especially regarding support and plugin maintenance.

Positive highlights

'The paid version is great.' — rja.tcu
'Дякую за файний плагін' (Thank you for a great plugin) — Федор
Many users praise the plugin's ability to add custom tabs effectively.
Users appreciate the plugin's integration with WooCommerce product pages.

Common complaints

Lack of support and unresponsiveness from the developers.
Pro version appears abandoned with license validation errors.
Plugin stopped working for some users without fixes.
Intuitive design issues and limited free version settings.
Compatibility problems with High-performance order storage (HPOS).

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities have been reported and partially fixed but remain a concern.
Pro version support and updates are unreliable.
Some users experience performance issues due to license validation errors.
Limited customization options in the free version.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward solution to add custom tabs to WooCommerce products and who are comfortable with potential support limitations.

Not ideal for

Those who require reliable support, frequent updates, and robust security, or who need full compatibility with the latest WooCommerce features like HPOS.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows adding custom tabs to products with basic customization options, suitable for simple use cases.

Pro version (29 - 79 USD / year)

The pro version offers enhanced features such as additional tab customization, but users report issues with support and license validation.

Final Verdict

Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce is a capable plugin with a strong user base and useful features for adding custom tabs to WooCommerce products. However, its security vulnerabilities and lack of reliable support, especially for the pro version, are significant drawbacks.

Users seeking a well-supported and secure solution may want to consider alternative plugins. Those who prioritize functionality over support might find this plugin suitable, but should be cautious about the reported issues and security risks.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce plugin.

custom product tabs

woocommerce

product management

Screenshots

FAQ

When editing a product in WooCommerce, you will find “Custom Tabs” in the bottom left corner of the Product Data box. Click on “Custom Tabs” to reveal the custom tab manager.