Variation Swatches for WooCommerce
v1.2.6by acowebs · updated 2 years ago
Variation Swatches for WooCommerce Plugin is a reliable extension that can perform wonders on your product attributes with robust UI.
- Rank
- #23,162
- Down79 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.1K
- 7,090 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Variation Swatches for WooCommerce at a glance
Variation Swatches for WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin by acowebs with 30+ active installs, the #23,162 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2.6 came out on Jun 12, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 9 plugins tagged “variation swatches for woocommerce”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 12, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats49 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Variation Swatches for WooCommerce |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 42 |
Rank over time
#23,162 · down 378 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #23,162 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,083 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,181 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,034 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,116 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,081 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,834 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,927 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,872 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,773 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,878 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,868 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,860 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,802 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,784 |
Growth %
Average -1.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | +2.78% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -11.90% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #22802 → #23081Installs 40+ → 30+
- Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.6
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 6.4.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 5, 2021
- Last updated
- Jun 12, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Variation Swatches for WooCommerce
How many websites use Variation Swatches for WooCommerce?
Variation Swatches for WooCommerce is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,162 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Variation Swatches for WooCommerce been downloaded?
7,090 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Variation Swatches for WooCommerce last updated?
Version 1.2.6 came out on Jun 12, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Variation Swatches for WooCommerce compatible with the latest WordPress?
Variation Swatches for WooCommerce’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Variation Swatches for WooCommerce still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Variation Swatches for WooCommerce have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Variation Swatches for WooCommerce?
The plugins most like Variation Swatches for WooCommerce, by the tags they share, are Choosly (10K+), ShopEngine (100K+) and WCBoost (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 36 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 7.1K |
| Author | acowebs |
| First released | May 5, 2021 |
| Version | 1.2.6 |
| Requires WP | 4.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 12, 2024 |
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