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Purchased Items Column for WooCommerce Orders

By pipdig

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Purchased Items Column for WooCommerce Orders Review - In-Depth Analysis

Re-adds the 'Purchased Items' column to WooCommerce orders page. Display order details on demand via Ajax.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

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 will re-add the 'Purchased Items' column which was removed in WooCommerce 3.0. Order information is loaded via Ajax when the button is clicked. Saving resources on each page load.

After updating WooCommerce to version 3.0+, you may notice that the 'Purchased Items' column is no longer in the orders list. The reason for removing this column was to save resources. This plugin queries the order data only when you click the 'View Products' button.

The quantity and product name will be listed for an order when the button is clicked.

Comparing to Alternatives

Purchased Items Column for WooCommerce Orders stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for WooCommerce order management.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamlessly adds a purchased items column to WooCommerce orders for better visibility.
Lightweight and clean integration without adding unnecessary load.
Uses AJAX to load item details on demand, improving admin performance.
Highly responsive developer support with quick issue resolution.
Feels native to WooCommerce, maintaining a consistent user experience.

Weaknesses

No additional customization options for the purchased items display.
Lacks advanced features beyond the core functionality.
No pro version or extended feature set available.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's effectiveness and developer responsiveness.

Positive highlights

'Perfect patch for Woo 3.x' - keeneyemedia
'Good that it is back' - pahedomotica
'Works very well' - Luke Cavanagh
'Perfect' - Anonymous
'Does what it says!' - Jasper
'ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!' - missodessa, praising quick developer response and time-saving benefits

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited to basic functionality without advanced customization.
No paid version means features are limited to the free offering.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, effective way to view purchased items directly in WooCommerce orders without added complexity or performance issues.

Not ideal for

Those seeking advanced customization options or additional features beyond displaying purchased items may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides the core functionality of adding a purchased items column with AJAX loading to keep admin performance optimized.

Final Verdict

Purchased Items Column for WooCommerce Orders is a highly effective and well-supported plugin that fills a unique niche with no direct competitors. Its lightweight design and AJAX integration ensure it enhances WooCommerce order management without compromising performance.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, its flawless user ratings and responsive development make it an excellent choice for users needing straightforward purchased item visibility in their WooCommerce orders.