WCBoost – Variation Swatches vs Variation Swatches for WooCommerce (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WCBoost – Variation Swatches
40K+ active installs
Free
Variation Swatches for WooCommerce
3.0K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WCBoost – Variation Swatches has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WCBoost – Variation Swatches has accumulated 459K+ total downloads while Variation Swatches for WooCommerce has 134K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WCBoost – Variation Swatches | Variation Swatches for WooCommerce | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 459K+ | ◄ | 134K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2021 | |
| Age | 5 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5+ | 4.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.3 | 1.3.6 |
Rating Breakdown
WCBoost – Variation Swatches
Variation Swatches for WooCommerce
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WCBoost – Variation Swatches averaged approximately 184 daily downloads while Variation Swatches for WooCommerce averaged 53.
Recent Reviews
WCBoost – Variation Swatches Reviews
Purchase Refunded
Purchase Refunded This topic was modified 10 months, 3 weeks ago by lwicenciak.
This plugin is amazing!
This plugin is amazing! Super easy to use – just install and set up in minutes. My customers can now configure swatches themself. It works great on all my online stores without any problems. Thank you
Excellent Plugin!!
Agree with the first 2 reviews – Simple, lightweight, does the job just perfect! Well done to the author!!
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