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External Product New Tab for WooCommerce

By Stuart Duff - a11n

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

External Product New Tab for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin opens all external product links on a WooCommerce site in a new browser tab. It requires no settings and is easy to use.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 35+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

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 sets all external and affiliate product buy now links on a WooCommerce site to open in a new web browser tab.

There are no settings for the plugin and you simply need to install and activate it for your WooCommerce external product links to then open in a new tab.

For this extension to function, the WooCommerce plugin must be installed and activated on your WordPress site.

Comparing to Alternatives

External Product New Tab for WooCommerce stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective plug-and-play functionality
High user satisfaction with a 4.8-star average rating
No known security vulnerabilities
Lightweight and does not interfere with other site functions

Weaknesses

Lack of recent updates may cause compatibility concerns
Limited features compared to more comprehensive WooCommerce extensions
No pro version or premium support options

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback with 91.4% of users giving it 5 stars, reflecting strong satisfaction. Negative reviews are rare but highlight some functional issues.

Positive highlights

'It just works, right out of the box. Plug and play 🙂' - Sean
'Just what I needed. Thank you so much!' - bomfimmarcel
'Amazing plugin. ♥ Thank you!' - koultti
'The plugin does what it says on the tin and haven’t noticed any issues with rest of site since activating.' - SteveJake
'Love it' - mrsmith11

Common complaints

Plugin causes a redirect loop to the product page, making it unusable for some users
Lack of updates for several months raises concerns about ongoing maintenance

Weaknesses

No recent updates which may affect compatibility with latest WooCommerce versions
Limited functionality focused solely on adding an external product tab

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a straightforward, no-fuss solution to add an external product tab in WooCommerce without needing advanced features or frequent updates.

Not ideal for

Users looking for a fully supported plugin with regular updates, advanced customization options, or premium support should consider other solutions.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers the core functionality of adding an external product tab to WooCommerce products, sufficient for most basic needs.

Final Verdict

External Product New Tab for WooCommerce is a niche plugin that performs its intended function well, as reflected by its high user ratings and positive feedback. Its simplicity and lack of security issues make it a reliable choice for users needing this specific feature.

However, the absence of recent updates and the lack of a pro version or advanced features may limit its appeal for users requiring ongoing support or more robust functionality. Given there are no direct alternatives, it remains a valuable tool for its target audience.