Genesis Connect for WooCommerce vs Genesis Portfolio Pro (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Genesis Connect for WooCommerce
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Genesis Portfolio Pro has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 4 reviews) while Genesis Connect for WooCommerce leads in active installations (10K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Genesis Connect for WooCommerce has accumulated 412K+ total downloads while Genesis Portfolio Pro has 168K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Genesis Connect for WooCommerce | Genesis Portfolio Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ► | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 17 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 412K+ | ◄ | 168K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Age | 14 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.2 | 1.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Genesis Connect for WooCommerce
Genesis Portfolio Pro
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Genesis Connect for WooCommerce averaged approximately 21 daily downloads while Genesis Portfolio Pro averaged 8.
Recent Reviews
Genesis Connect for WooCommerce Reviews
Product Gallery Issues
Appears to be breaking the product gallery when installed with the current versions of Genesis and WooCommerce. This topic was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by wilhud.
doesn’t work with Elementor
This plugin broke my site using Elementor. Do not install if you are using Elementor
Thank You!
I launched my site back in January. About three months ago I thought that my product categories looked wrong. Last week I tried to go in and fix it but it looked worse. No one could tell me what the
Genesis Portfolio Pro Reviews
Grid is not customizable
In the settings there is no way to change the default view of 3 columns in the porfolio overview / archive page. This topic was modified 6 years, 8 months ago by hansbraumueller.
Rock Solid
Handy plugin for adding a portfolio custom post type to your Genesis theme. Does exactly what I needed it to do.
LIFESAVER
This plugin was a lifesaver. After searching the web for a solution and most required moderate to complex solutions and paid tutorials. I was happy to find it and see that it came from a trusted Gen
More Genesis Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as Genesis Connect for WooCommerce and Genesis Portfolio Pro
Creates a new widget to easily add mailing lists integration to a Genesis website. Works with FeedBurner, MailChimp, AWeber, FeedBlitz, ConvertKit and …
This plugin creates a new Genesis settings page that allows you to insert code (HTML, Shortcodes, and PHP), and attach it to any of the 50+ action hoo …
Adds shortcodes to easily create up to 42 different columned layouts.
Genesis Simple Share allows you to easily add beautiful share buttons to your site using a Genesis child theme
This plugin allows you to create multiple, dynamic widget areas, and assign those widget areas to sidebar locations within the Genesis Framework on a …
An advanced version of the Genesis - Featured Page widget. Allows you to add a custom image, custom content, page excerpt, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Genesis Connect for WooCommerce or Genesis Portfolio Pro more popular?
Which has better ratings — Genesis Connect for WooCommerce or Genesis Portfolio Pro?
Are Genesis Connect for WooCommerce and Genesis Portfolio Pro free?
Which plugin has better support — Genesis Connect for WooCommerce or Genesis Portfolio Pro?
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.