WooCommerce vs i-Refer (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WooCommerce has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 4,759 reviews) and leads in active installations (7.0M+ vs 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. WooCommerce has accumulated 439M+ total downloads while i-Refer has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WooCommerce | i-Refer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4,759 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 7.0M+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 439M+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | 75% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 days ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2024 | |
| Age | 15 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.8+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 10.6.2 | 2.0.8 |
Rating
4.5/5WooCommerce
◄i-ReferN/A
Total Reviews
4,759WooCommerce
◄i-Refer0
Active Installs
7.0M+WooCommerce
◄i-Refer10
Total Downloads
439M+WooCommerce
◄i-Refer1.9K+
Support Resolution
75%WooCommerce
i-ReferN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoWooCommerce
◄i-Refer1 year ago
First Released
2011WooCommerce
i-Refer2024
Age
15 yearsWooCommerce
i-Refer2 years
WP Requires
6.8+WooCommerce
i-Refer5.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+WooCommerce
i-Refer7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumWooCommerce
i-ReferFree
Latest Version
10.6.2WooCommerce
i-Refer2.0.8
Rating Breakdown
WooCommerce
4.5/5(4,759 reviews)
5
83%
4
4%
3
2%
2
2%
1
9%
i-Refer
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WooCommerce Reviews
by rjspomer
works for my store
has been very reliable This topic was modified 15 hours, 24 minutes ago by rjspomer.
by sophiac2
Excellent Plugin
Very, very helpful so far.
by Stefano
Excellent support
We had a problem on the button “pubblish”, after an update we resolve it. Thank you so much!
i-Refer Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WooCommerce or i-Refer more popular?
WooCommerce has 7.0M+ active installations while i-Refer has 10. WooCommerce is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WooCommerce or i-Refer?
WooCommerce has a 4.5/5 rating from 4,759 reviews, while i-Refer has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WooCommerce and i-Refer free?
WooCommerce is free + premium and i-Refer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WooCommerce or i-Refer?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WooCommerce was last updated 5 days ago and i-Refer was last updated 1 year ago.
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