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NIF (Num. de Contribuinte Português) for WooCommerce

By Naked Cat Plugins

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NIF (Num. de Contribuinte Português) for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin adds the Portuguese NIF/NIPC as a new field to WooCommerce checkout and order details for customers in Portugal.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

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

This plugin adds the Portuguese VAT identification number (NIF/NIPC) as a new field to WooCommerce checkout and order details, if the billing address is from Portugal.

It allows editing of the customer’s NIF/NIPC field on the My Account - Billing Address and on the User edit screen in wp-admin. The plugin also includes NIF/NIPC check digit validation, WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage compatibility, and WooCommerce Checkout Block compatibility.

If you are not already issuing automatic invoices on your WooCommerce store, consider using the Invoicing with InvoiceXpress for WooCommerce plugin.

Comparing to Alternatives

NIF (Num. de Contribuinte Português) for WooCommerce is a specialized plugin designed to handle Portuguese tax identification numbers within WooCommerce stores. Compared to other plugins, it focuses specifically on Portuguese compliance needs.

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NIF (Num. de Contribuinte Português) for WooCommerce

Strengths

Simple and easy to install and use.
Effectively fulfills its purpose of handling NIF in WooCommerce.
Good developer support and community reputation.
Lightweight and does not bloat the WooCommerce setup.

Weaknesses

Limited to Portuguese NIF functionality only.
Customization may require theme file updates, which can be complex.
Lacks built-in automatic validation and mandatory field options in free version.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though some users desire more advanced features.

Positive highlights

"Trabaja perfectamente. Muchas gracias" - fidel_wp
"Just what I needed! Obrigado 🙂" - carinalves
"Muito simples e prático de utilizar e instalar. Cumpre a sua função." - Vitor
"Faz o que promete de forma simples e eficaz" - Jorge Matias
"Marco is a great person and developer with a big impact on the Wordpress Portuguese scene" - impressao3d

Common complaints

Lack of mandatory NIF field by default.
Need for automatic validation of NIF.
Updating theme files as suggested is not ideal.
Some users prefer plugins with more features.

Weaknesses

No built-in checkbox to make NIF mandatory in free version.
Automatic validation is missing or limited.
Theme file modifications required for some customizations.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Store owners using WooCommerce in Portugal who need a straightforward solution to collect and manage Portuguese NIF numbers.

Not ideal for

Users looking for advanced validation features or those unwilling to modify theme files for customization may find this plugin limiting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic NIF field integration into WooCommerce checkout, allowing users to collect Portuguese tax numbers easily.

Pro version

The pro version typically offers enhanced features such as making the NIF field mandatory by default, automatic validation of NIF numbers, and possibly better integration without needing theme file edits.

Final Verdict

NIF (Num. de Contribuinte Português) for WooCommerce is a reliable and simple plugin that effectively addresses the need for Portuguese tax number collection in WooCommerce stores.

While it excels in simplicity and core functionality, users requiring advanced validation or seamless mandatory field enforcement might consider the pro version or alternative plugins.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free NIF (Num. de Contribuinte Português) for WooCommerce plugin.

Ecommerce

Nif

Nipc

Tax

Vat

FAQ

Classic checkout – Add this to your theme’s functions.php file or code snippets plugin:

add_filter( 'woocommerce_nif_field_required', '__return_true' );

Blocks checkout – Activate the “Required” option on the NIF block.

Yes, it is!

Classic checkout – Add this to your theme’s functions.php file or code snippets plugin:

add_filter( 'woocommerce_nif_field_validate', '__return_true' );

Blocks checkout – Activate the “Validate” option on the NIF block.

We only recommend validating the NIF if your shop only sells to Portugal.

Classic checkout – Add this to your theme’s functions.php file or code snippets plugin:

add_filter( 'woocommerce_nif_field_priority', function( $priority) {     // Default is 120 - Adjust the number to move the field up (lower number) or down (higher number)     return 120; } );

Blocks checkout – For now, the block is fixed after the billing address and before the shipping options. We’re working on making it possible to move the block where you want.
Future instructions for the Block checkout – Move the NIF block up or down as wanted. We do not recommend moving this field above the billing and shipping addresses, as its visibility may depend on the chosen country.