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WooCommerce Square

By WooCommerce

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WooCommerce Square Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily accept payments and manage inventory with WooCommerce and Square integration. Sync sales and product data seamlessly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.57/10

User Rating

2.1/5 (based on 121+ reviews)

Active Installations

80,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

7.1 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to securely accept payments, synchronize sales, and seamlessly manage inventory and product data between WooCommerce and Square POS.

The Square plugin is PCI and SAQ A-level compliant.

Accept payments anywhere, anytime with the Square plugin, which extends WooCommerce to allow you to accept payments via Square, including support for Apple Pay, Google Pay, WooCommerce Subscriptions, and WooCommerce Pre-Orders.

Recurring customers can save payment methods and use them at checkout. Customize payment forms with automatic formatting, mobile-friendly options, and retina card icons.

Manage your business all in one place by syncing your product and inventory information from WooCommerce to Square, or from Square to WooCommerce. Set everything up once, and whenever you make a sale, your inventory automatically updates on both platforms.

If you sell mainly online, set WooCommerce as your system of record so WooCommerce pushes product name, inventory, prices, categories, and images to Square. If you sell in multiple locations and online, set Square as your system of record so Square pushes product name, inventory, prices, categories, and images to WooCommerce.

Comparing to Alternatives

WooCommerce Square is a plugin designed to integrate WooCommerce stores with Square payment and product synchronization. It has one notable alternative that offers similar functionality.

Top alternatives

WC Shop Sync – Square Payment Gateway and Product Synchronization for WooCommerce ( WPS: 6.72)

Strengths

Official WooCommerce plugin with direct Square integration.
Supports syncing of products and inventory with Square.
Handles payment processing through Square.
Has responsive support for some issues as reported by users.

Weaknesses

Known bugs causing media duplication issues.
Difficulties with business location confirmation during setup.
Sync features are reported as unreliable by some users.
Documentation and support can be unclear or slow.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin has a low average rating of 2.1 out of 5, with over 70% of ratings being 1 or 2 stars, indicating widespread user dissatisfaction. Positive reviews highlight successful syncing and payment processing, but negative reviews reveal significant functional and support problems.

Positive highlights

"Works fine and processed over $500k in online orders." – stewartlab
"Reliable syncing of 10,000+ inventory items." – mjb502
"Support team is responsive and helps resolve issues." – Mike
"Works well in syncing products and changes." – Peter M.
"Plugin has improved recently despite past issues." – gasurgaelach

Common complaints

Plugin gets stuck on 'confirm your business location' step.
Payment failures with errors like 'account not enabled to take payments'.
Media gallery duplication bug creating hundreds of image copies.
Sync functionality often does not work or settings fail to save.
Lack of timely or effective support responses.

Weaknesses

High rate of critical bugs affecting usability.
Poor documentation and unclear instructions.
Unreliable synchronization features.
Security vulnerability with a high risk score (fixed in latest version).

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need an official WooCommerce plugin for Square integration and are prepared to troubleshoot or work around some issues. Suitable for those primarily focused on payment processing rather than advanced syncing features.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a seamless, plug-and-play solution with reliable syncing and strong support. Not recommended for stores that cannot tolerate bugs or require flawless synchronization and setup.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers core Square payment gateway integration and basic product synchronization features.

Final Verdict

WooCommerce Square provides essential Square payment and product sync functionality as an official plugin, but it suffers from significant usability issues, bugs, and a notable security vulnerability that has been addressed in recent updates. User reviews reveal a high level of dissatisfaction, especially regarding setup difficulties, syncing reliability, and support responsiveness.

While it may suit users needing basic Square payment integration and willing to manage some instability, alternatives like WC Shop Sync may offer a more reliable experience. Prospective users should carefully consider their tolerance for potential issues before choosing this plugin.