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Checkout Fields for Blocks

By wpdesk

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Checkout Fields for Blocks Review - In-Depth Analysis

Customize your WooCommerce checkout form with new fields using this plugin. Add text inputs, checkboxes, and more with ease.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 9+ 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

Checkout Fields for Blocks is a plugin designed to customize the WooCommerce checkout form. The plugin allows adding new fields to the WooCommerce checkout page.

This plugin is a free WooCommerce checkout editor using visual blocks. It requires WooCommerce in version 8.3+ and a theme supporting blocks (block editor).

You may customize the WooCommerce new block-based checkout form with new fields. The plugin allows adding new fields to the WooCommerce checkout form, including text input, email, number, URL, checkbox, select, and textarea.

General settings depend on the field type, and validation can be defined for each field. The plugin also allows choosing where to show the new checkout fields in WooCommerce.

Checkout Fields for Blocks is one of many free plugins from WP Desk, providing additional options for enhancing your WooCommerce checkout experience.

Comparing to Alternatives

Checkout Fields for Blocks is a specialized plugin designed to enhance WooCommerce checkout blocks, offering unique features compared to other checkout field editors.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with WooCommerce block editor checkout.
Easy to add new custom fields with validation options.
Fields appear on order confirmation and emails.
User-friendly interface suitable for non-technical users.
Good compatibility with modern WordPress themes like Twenty Twenty-Four.

Weaknesses

Cannot edit or add fields within Billing or Shipping Address groups.
Limited functionality compared to some alternatives.
Some advanced features require the pro version.
Conditional formatting moved to pro, limiting free version capabilities.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star reviews and a few lower ratings, users appreciate the plugin's ease of use and integration, though some express concerns about feature limitations and the shift of features to the pro version.

Positive highlights

'Simple and Easy for Adding Additional Checkout Fields to the Block Editor' - robertstaddon
'Absolute lifesaver' with easy field type choices - Danielle Zarcaro
'Awesome plugin for block based checkouts' - Alex Freixa
'Do the job, great support' - akalwp

Common complaints

Conditional formatting feature moved to pro version, limiting free functionality.

Weaknesses

Limited ability to modify existing default checkout fields.
Cannot add fields to Billing or Shipping Address groups.
Some users concerned about shift towards paid features.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a straightforward, block editor-friendly way to add custom fields to WooCommerce checkout pages without needing to modify default address fields.

Not ideal for

Users needing extensive customization of billing/shipping fields or those expecting all features in the free version, especially conditional logic without upgrading to pro.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

Allows adding new custom fields to WooCommerce checkout blocks with validation and display on order confirmation and emails.

Pro version

Offers advanced features such as conditional formatting and potentially other enhanced customization options not available in the free version.

Final Verdict

Checkout Fields for Blocks is a valuable plugin for WooCommerce users embracing the block editor, providing an easy way to add custom checkout fields with good support and compatibility. Its limitations in editing default fields and the move of conditional logic to the pro version may be a drawback for some.

Overall, it stands out for its simplicity and integration with modern WordPress setups, making it a solid choice for users needing basic custom checkout fields, while those requiring deeper customization might consider alternatives or the pro upgrade.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Checkout Fields for Blocks plugin.

Checkout fields

WooCommerce checkout

Blocks

Screenshots

FAQ

The plugin allows adding new fields to the WooCommerce checkout form. New field types come with additional settings, for example, for field validation. The plugin is a checkout customizer for WooCommerce (from 8.3) for a theme supporting the block editor (blocks).