Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce

The only free WooCommerce variation swatches plugin with a built-in Variation Image Gallery AND Stock Count by Variation. Replace boring dropdowns wit …

40+ active installs

5.0

(1 ratings)

Free on WordPress.org

View on WordPress.org Support forum

Will this break my store?

What the WordPress.org registry says about keeping Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce running.

WordPress compatibility

Tested to 6.8.6 — 2 branches behind 7.0

A branch or two behind — normal for a plugin between releases.

Last updated

4 months ago

At least 2.5 releases a year since launch. WordPress.org only lists versions still available for download, so the real number may be higher.

Requires PHP

7.4

Your host must be running at least this version.

Requires WordPress

6.4

Contributors

2

40+ active installsWordPress.org reports installs in bands, not exact counts.

Maintenance & trust

Scored on how Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce is looked after — not on how many stores run it.

Solid

Not enough public feedback to put a confident number on this one. Little public feedback — score rests mostly on release activity. What we can see is below.

Maintenance

35 / 35

Updated 131 days ago.

WordPress compatibility

14 / 20

Tested to WP 6.8.6, 2 branch(es) behind.

Support responsiveness

Not enough data

Only 0 support thread(s) — not enough to judge.

Merchant satisfaction

10 / 15

5.0/5 across 1 rating(s).

Listing transparency

10 / 10

Provides: screenshots, description, homepage

1 of 5 measures had too little evidence to score. They are left out of the total rather than counted as zero — otherwise a plugin would be marked down for being small rather than for being poorly kept.Measured 2026-08-01 from the WordPress.org plugin registry.

Ratings

5.0

1 rating

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Every rating WordPress.org holds for this plugin, not a sample. Written reviews live in the plugin's WordPress.org reviews forum.

Say goodbye to boring WooCommerce dropdown menus! Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce transforms your variable product dropdowns into stunning Color, Image, Button, and Radio swatches — giving your customers an experience like shopping on Amazon or AliExpress.

🔗 Live Demo | 📖 Documentation | 🌐 Plugin Homepage | 💬 Support

🏆 What Makes This Plugin Different?

Other swatches plugins give you basic color and image swatches. We go further — with two features that are usually premium-only, included for free:

Variation Image Gallery — Upload unlimited images per variation. When a customer selects “Red / Large”, they see a complete photo gallery of that exact combination. Other plugins charge $49+ for this feature alone!
Stock Count by Variation — Show customers exactly how many items are left for each specific variation (e.g., “Red / Medium: Only 5 left!”). This creates buying urgency (FOMO) and helps customers make faster decisions. No other free swatches plugin offers this.

See Both Features in Action →

🎨 4 Beautiful Swatch Types

👉 Color Swatches
Display vibrant color circles or squares that customers can select at a glance. Perfect for clothing, accessories, home decor, and any product with color variants.
Live Demo & Documentation →

👉 Image Swatches
Show product photos, patterns, fabrics, or textures as selectable thumbnail swatches. Great for products where seeing the material or design matters before buying.
Live Demo & Documentation →

👉 Button / Label Swatches
Clean, clickable text buttons for sizes (S, M, L, XL), styles, or any text-based option. The most popular swatch type for size selectors. Auto-converts from dropdowns on install!
Live Demo & Documentation →

👉 Radio Swatches
Classic radio-style selectors for simple binary or limited choices. Ideal for yes/no options, gift wrapping toggles, or small option sets.
Live Demo & Documentation →

🆓 All Free Features

Our free version is more powerful than many paid alternatives:

👉 Auto-Convert Dropdowns to Swatches
Install and activate — all variation dropdowns instantly become button swatches. Zero configuration required.

👉 Variation Image Gallery (FREE!)
Upload unlimited gallery images for each specific variation. Customers see the exact photos for their selected color/size combination. A feature usually found only in premium plugins!
Live Demo →

👉 Stock Count by Variation (EXCLUSIVE)
Display the exact stock quantity for each variation. “Red / M: 12 in stock” — creates urgency, reduces hesitation, increases conversions. Not available in any other free swatches plugin.
Live Demo →

👉 Smart Out-of-Stock Handling
Three options for unavailable variations: Blur them out, show a Cross sign, or Hide them completely. Prevent customer frustration with clear visual cues.
Live Demo →

👉 Customizable Swatch Shapes
Choose between Circle, Rounded, or Square swatch styles to match your store’s design and branding.

👉 Hover Tooltips
Enable sleek tooltips that appear on hover, showing attribute labels. Position them Top or Bottom to fit your layout.

👉 Ajax Variation Threshold
Custom threshold setting for stores with hundreds of product variations. Ensures smooth, fast performance without slowing down your product pages.

👉 Layout Control
Choose between Inline or Block display styles. Show the selected attribute name beside the label. Add a “Clear” button to reset selections with one click.

👉 Automated Defaults
Set Button or Image as the global default swatch type. No need to configure every product individually.

🏆 What Our Users Say

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This plugin solved my client requirements. I had an issue and the author supported me very quickly. Great plugin, excellent support!”
— designunique, Verified WordPress.org Review

🚀 Premium Features

Upgrade to Variation Swatches and Gallery Pro to unlock advanced shop management and styling tools:

Live Demo | Upgrade to Pro | Documentation

👉 Archive / Shop Page Swatches
Let customers select variations (colors, sizes) directly from the shop, category, and archive pages — without visiting each product page. Fewer clicks = more sales.
Live Demo →

👉 Per-Product Settings Override
Need different swatch shapes, styles, or types for specific products? Override global settings on a per-product basis for complete control.

👉 Advanced State Styling
Full control over Normal, Hover, and Selected states — including custom colors, borders, and box shadows. Make your swatches look exactly how you want.

👉 Image & Text Tooltips
Display product images or custom text inside tooltips on hover. A much richer browsing experience than text-only tooltips.

👉 Custom Tooltip Styling
Match tooltip colors and appearance to your brand identity. Full control over tooltip background, text color, and borders.

👉 Priority Support
Get fast, dedicated support directly from the developers who built the plugin.

👉 Get Pro Version →

🔌 Compatibility

This plugin is built to work everywhere:

✅ Any standard WooCommerce theme (Flatsome, OceanWP, Divi, Astra, Storefront, Woodmart, Porto, flavor, flavor Theme and more)
✅ Popular Quick View plugins
✅ WooCommerce HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage)
✅ Elementor, Gutenberg / WooCommerce Blocks, and other page builders
✅ WPML and Polylang multilingual plugins
✅ Dokan Multivendor Marketplace
✅ CartFlows and WooCommerce Product Bundles
✅ Tested with WordPress 6.4+ through 6.8
✅ Tested with WooCommerce 8.0+ through 10.3
✅ PHP 7.4+ compatible

📊 Free vs Pro Comparison

Feature
Free
Pro

Color, Image, Button, Radio Swatches
✅
✅

Variation Image Gallery (Unlimited)
✅ FREE!
✅

Stock Count by Variation
✅ EXCLUSIVE
✅

Out-of-Stock Handling (Blur/Cross/Hide)
✅
✅

Customizable Swatch Shapes
✅
✅

Hover Tooltips
✅
✅

Ajax Variation Threshold
✅
✅

Clear Selection Button
✅
✅

Inline & Block Display
✅
✅

Shop / Archive Page Swatches
❌
✅

Per-Product Override Settings
❌
✅

Advanced State Styling
❌
✅

Image & Text Tooltips
❌
✅

Custom Tooltip Styling
❌
✅

Priority Support
❌
✅

👨‍💻 Support & Documentation

Need help getting started? We’ve got you covered:

📖 Complete Documentation — Step-by-step guides for every feature
🎮 Live Demo Store — Try every feature before installing
💬 WordPress Support Forum — Free community support
🎫 Priority Support — For Pro users

Why are my products still showing dropdowns instead of swatches?

After installing the plugin, all dropdowns automatically become Button swatches. To display Color or Image swatches, you need one extra step: Go to Products > Attributes, edit your attribute (e.g., Color), and change the “Type” from Select to Color or Image. Then edit individual terms to assign colors or images. See our setup guide →

How does the Stock Count by Variation feature work?

When enabled, customers see the exact stock quantity for their selected variation — for example, “Red / Large: 5 in stock” or “Blue / Medium: Only 2 left!”. This creates urgency (FOMO) and helps customers make faster purchasing decisions. This feature is completely free and exclusive to our plugin.

Is it compatible with my theme?

Yes! The plugin is designed to work with any standard WooCommerce theme including Flatsome, OceanWP, Divi, Astra, Storefront, and more. It follows WooCommerce hooks and templates, so it integrates seamlessly. If you encounter any layout conflict, our support team is ready to help.

Does it support Quick View plugins?

Yes. The swatches and gallery logic are fully compatible with most popular WooCommerce Quick View extensions out of the box.

How is the Variation Image Gallery different from the main product gallery?

The main WooCommerce gallery shows the same images regardless of which variation is selected. With our Variation Image Gallery, you can upload unique images for each variation (e.g., different angles of the red shirt vs. the blue shirt). When a customer selects a variation, the gallery automatically swaps to show those specific images — like shopping on Amazon.

Can I show swatches on the shop / catalog page?

The Free version displays swatches on the Single Product page. To display swatches on the Shop, Category, and Archive pages, upgrade to the Pro version.

How many variations can it handle?

The plugin includes a Custom Ajax Variation Threshold setting specifically designed for stores with a large number of product variations. You can adjust this threshold to ensure smooth, fast performance even with hundreds of variations.

What happens to out-of-stock variations?

Three options: Blur out-of-stock swatches, display a Cross sign over them, or Hide them completely. Customers always see clearly which options are available and which aren’t.

Does it work with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS)?

Yes! The plugin is fully compatible with WooCommerce’s HPOS feature.

Where can I get support?

For free plugin support, visit our WordPress support forum. Pro users get priority support through our website.

Plugin details

Version1.0.7

Last updated2026-03-23 5:29pm GMT

Added2023-01-06

Requires WordPress6.4

Tested up to6.8.6

Requires PHP7.4

Tags on WordPress.org

color swatches

image swatches

variation swatches

variation-gallery

woocommerce

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Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce

The only free WooCommerce variation swatches plugin with a built-in Variation Image Gallery AND Stock Count by Variation. Replace boring dropdowns wit …

40+ active installs

5.0

(1 ratings)

Free on WordPress.org

View on WordPress.org Support forum

Will this break my store?

What the WordPress.org registry says about keeping Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce running.

WordPress compatibility

Tested to 6.8.6 — 2 branches behind 7.0

A branch or two behind — normal for a plugin between releases.

Last updated

4 months ago

At least 2.5 releases a year since launch. WordPress.org only lists versions still available for download, so the real number may be higher.

Requires PHP

7.4

Your host must be running at least this version.

Requires WordPress

6.4

Contributors

2

40+ active installsWordPress.org reports installs in bands, not exact counts.

Maintenance & trust

Scored on how Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce is looked after — not on how many stores run it.

Solid

Not enough public feedback to put a confident number on this one. Little public feedback — score rests mostly on release activity. What we can see is below.

Maintenance

35 / 35

Updated 131 days ago.

WordPress compatibility

14 / 20

Tested to WP 6.8.6, 2 branch(es) behind.

Support responsiveness

Not enough data

Only 0 support thread(s) — not enough to judge.

Merchant satisfaction

10 / 15

5.0/5 across 1 rating(s).

Listing transparency

10 / 10

Provides: screenshots, description, homepage

Ratings

5.0

1 rating

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Every rating WordPress.org holds for this plugin, not a sample. Written reviews live in the plugin's WordPress.org reviews forum.

🔗 Live Demo | 📖 Documentation | 🌐 Plugin Homepage | 💬 Support