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WooSwipe WooCommerce Gallery

By THRIVE - Web Design Gold Coast

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WooSwipe WooCommerce Gallery Review - In-Depth Analysis

A WooCommerce gallery plugin that enhances product images using PhotoSwipe and Slick carousel. It offers responsive design and mobile-friendly features.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 39+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WooSwipe is a WooCommerce gallery plugin built using PhotoSwipe from Dmitry Semenov and Slick carousel. It is designed to work seamlessly with your WooCommerce gallery settings.

To use WooSwipe, simply adjust your image sizes in the Appearance > Customize > WooCommerce > Product Images section. You may need to rebuild your thumbnails after changing image sizes. Please note that if your theme declares specific image sizes, you may not be able to alter them.

WooSwipe is responsive and very mobile-friendly, offering keyboard control and full image size viewing. It also includes two color options and a Pinit to Pinterest feature. Planned features include the ability to show titles or captions.

Comparing to Alternatives

WooSwipe WooCommerce Gallery stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for WooCommerce gallery enhancements.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to use with minimal setup required
Provides a smooth and reliable slider experience
Works well out of the box for most users
Positive user feedback highlights its effectiveness and support

Weaknesses

Has a known medium severity security vulnerability fixed only in version 3.0.0
Some users report it does not work as expected in certain setups
Limited customization options compared to other gallery plugins
No pro version available for advanced features

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a high overall rating with over 87% of users giving it 4 or 5 stars, reflecting general satisfaction. However, about 10% of users report issues, mainly technical errors.

Positive highlights

'Best plugin, works out of the box' - Bobkata
'Flawless slider, great and reliable plugin and support' - Nathan
'Great module' - jorg76440
'Fine, is ok' - mcdeth

Common complaints

Plugin fails to work properly causing JavaScript errors
Uncaught TypeError related to undefined properties prevents functionality

Weaknesses

Known security vulnerability prior to version 3.0.0
Occasional compatibility issues causing the plugin not to function
Lack of advanced features due to absence of a pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, reliable WooCommerce gallery slider with minimal configuration and who prioritize ease of use over advanced customization.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced gallery features, extensive customization, or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities should consider other options or wait for updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a functional WooCommerce gallery slider that works well for basic needs without additional cost.

Final Verdict

WooSwipe WooCommerce Gallery is a solid choice for users wanting a straightforward and effective WooCommerce gallery slider with positive user feedback and ease of use. Its lack of direct alternatives highlights its unique position in the market.

However, potential users should be aware of past security issues and some technical complaints. The absence of a pro version limits advanced functionality, so those needs may require looking elsewhere. Overall, it offers good value for basic gallery enhancement needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WooSwipe WooCommerce Gallery plugin.

WooCommerce gallery

PhotoSwipe

Slick carousel

Screenshots

FAQ

Use this in your theme’s functions.php or a code-snippets plugin. WooSwipe respects it for both the main image and thumbnails (from 3.0.9):

function remove_featured_image( $html, $attachment_id ) {     global $post;     if ( ! $post ) {         return $html;     }     $featured_image = get_post_thumbnail_id( $post->ID );     if ( (int) $attachment_id === (int) $featured_image ) {         $html = '';     }     return $html; } add_filter( 'woocommerce_single_product_image_thumbnail_html', 'remove_featured_image', 10, 2 );

Or use the WooSwipe-specific filter:

add_filter( 'wooswipe_include_attachment', function( $include, $attachment_id ) {     global $post;     if ( $post && (int) $attachment_id === (int) get_post_thumbnail_id( $post->ID ) ) {         return false;     }     return $include; }, 10, 2 );

When the featured image is excluded, WooSwipe uses the first gallery image as the main image.