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Product Slider, Product Grid, Product Masonry

By PickPlugins

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Product Slider, Product Grid, Product Masonry Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create responsive and customizable product sliders for WooCommerce. Display unlimited sliders anywhere using shortcodes.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 86+ reviews)

Active Installations

9,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5.1 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

PickPlugins Product Slider is an easy-to-use carousel slider for WooCommerce products. You can create unlimited product sliders and display them anywhere on your site using shortcodes. The plugin includes a layout builder that allows you to customize your slider without any coding knowledge.

The slider features include customizable column numbers for different devices, autoplay options, slider rewind and loop functionality, and the ability to stop sliding on hover. You can also customize navigation and pagination styles, and the slider supports RTL languages.

Additional features include lazy loading for improved performance, the ability to query products by categories or tags, and options to hide out-of-stock products. Premium features include displaying recently viewed products, related products, best-selling products, and more.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin competes with several other WooCommerce product slider plugins, offering a range of features for displaying products in sliders, grids, and masonry layouts.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Offers multiple display options including slider, grid, and masonry layouts.
Includes a layout builder with customizable options.
Has a pro version with additional features.
Generally positive user feedback on customization and support.
Supports featured product sliders effectively.

Weaknesses

Recent updates have caused some functionality issues for users.
Some users find the plugin too complicated for simple needs.
Known security vulnerabilities have been identified and fixed in recent versions.
Occasional jQuery errors reported by users affecting layout creation.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 4 and 5 star ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's features and support, though a minority report issues with complexity and technical errors.

Positive highlights

'Loving this plugin and great support' - cra1gyb
'Impressed with the layout builder and customizing options' - Vjekoslav Vučić
'Work well with products' - khalidhadi
'Not a horrible plugin by any means, the devs got back and offered suggestions' - donaldglover

Common complaints

Plugin is too complicated for users wanting simple carousels.
Fails to load with jQuery errors causing broken layouts.

Weaknesses

Complexity can overwhelm users with simple needs.
Technical issues with layout creation and jQuery compatibility.
Recent updates have broken functionality for some users.
Security vulnerabilities have been present but addressed in updates.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need versatile product display options with customizable layouts and are comfortable with a feature-rich plugin.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight product slider without technical complexity or those concerned about past security issues.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides multiple layout options including sliders, grids, and masonry displays with basic customization.

Pro version

Offers advanced features such as enhanced layout builder capabilities, additional design options, and premium support.

Final Verdict

Product Slider, Product Grid, Product Masonry is a robust plugin offering flexible product display options and a strong layout builder, supported by mostly positive user reviews. However, recent updates have introduced some technical challenges and the plugin has had a history of security vulnerabilities that have since been addressed.

While it is a solid choice for users needing advanced customization and multiple display types, those looking for simplicity or with heightened security concerns may want to consider alternatives. The availability of a pro version adds value for users requiring more features and dedicated support.