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Constant Contact + WooCommerce

By Constant Contact

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Constant Contact + WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

Integrate Constant Contact with WooCommerce to enhance email marketing. Sync contacts and add products to your email campaigns effortlessly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

5.65/10

User Rating

1.8/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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

Unleash the power of your business and drive more revenue by integrating Constant Contact with WooCommerce today.

Constant Contact is built to simplify the complex and confusing task of marketing your idea, even if you are a beginner. Our award-winning team of marketing advisors is there for every customer, offering live, real-time marketing advice on the phone or online anytime you get stuck.

With Constant Contact, you can easily connect WooCommerce to your Constant Contact account and sync contacts automatically. Drag and drop products from your WooCommerce catalog into your email in seconds. Target the right customer with predefined segments based on purchasing behavior, such as recent customers, first-time customers, and prospects.

Bring customers back to your online store with automated, targeted emails. Find new customers using social marketing and advertising tools to expand your reach. Automatically send customized abandoned cart emails to customers who left items in their cart and track resulting revenue.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin has no close direct alternative in its category, limiting options for users seeking similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates WooCommerce with Constant Contact for email marketing.
Automates contact syncing between WooCommerce and Constant Contact.
Free to use without requiring a paid upgrade.
Creates necessary webhooks automatically.
Simple installation process.

Weaknesses

Lacks configuration options to select specific mailing lists.
Does not support self-hosted WordPress accounts without WordPress.com.
Syncing contacts is unreliable and delayed.
No documentation or support for setup and troubleshooting.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are predominantly negative, with 80% of ratings at 1 or 2 stars, indicating widespread dissatisfaction.

Positive highlights

"The developer response was fast and considerate." - nemi5150
"Successfully connected the plugin to our store." - mazykin
"Simple installation process." - inferred from positive review
"Automates contact syncing." - inferred from positive review

Common complaints

Only works via WordPress.com accounts, not self-hosted.
Plugin stops working unexpectedly after initial setup.
Lacks essential features and configuration options.
Does not sync contacts reliably or promptly.
Overwrites existing webhooks without warning.

Weaknesses

Known medium security vulnerability fixed in recent update.
High risk score indicating past security issues.
No manual sync option for contacts.
Undismissable notifications causing user frustration.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who operate WooCommerce stores on WordPress.com-hosted sites and want basic integration with Constant Contact without advanced configuration.

Not ideal for

Users with self-hosted WordPress sites, those needing reliable and configurable syncing, or anyone requiring robust support and security assurances.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic integration between WooCommerce and Constant Contact with automated syncing and webhook creation.

Final Verdict

Constant Contact + WooCommerce offers basic integration features but suffers from significant reliability, configuration, and security issues. The lack of alternatives in its category may limit options for users, but the plugin's shortcomings and negative user experiences are notable.

Given the medium security risk, frequent syncing failures, and poor user support, this plugin is only suitable for very specific use cases. Users requiring dependable email marketing integration should consider other solutions or wait for substantial improvements.