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WP Inventory Manager
Manage inventory in WordPress without WooCommerce. Unlimited items, custom fields, shortcode display. Trusted by 120,000+ sites since 2013.
4.6
(32 ratings)Will this break my store?
What the WordPress.org registry says about keeping WP Inventory Manager running.
Tested to 7.0.2
Tested against the WordPress branch in use today.9 days ago
At least 0.5 releases a year since launch. WordPress.org only lists versions still available for download, so the real number may be higher.false
Your host must be running at least this version.3.5.0
1
A single maintainer. Worth knowing if the plugin is load-bearing for your store.Maintenance & trust
Scored on how WP Inventory Manager is looked after — not on how many stores run it.
96
out of 100Maintenance
35 / 35WordPress compatibility
20 / 20Support responsiveness
Not enough dataMerchant satisfaction
12 / 15Listing transparency
10 / 10Ratings
4.6
32 ratings🚀 Manage inventory in WordPress. No WooCommerce required.
WP Inventory Manager is the most flexible inventory and catalog management plugin for WordPress. Whether you are tracking equipment, parts, artwork, vehicles, or any collection, you can manage and display it all directly from your WordPress dashboard – without installing WooCommerce.
Trusted by 120,000+ websites since 2013, across retail, manufacturing, nonprofits, education, and more.
💡 Why WP Inventory Manager?
Most inventory plugins for WordPress are built on top of WooCommerce, which adds bloat, complexity, and features you do not need if you are not running an e-commerce store. WP Inventory Manager works independently, keeping your site fast and simple.
No WooCommerce. No subscriptions required to get started. No item limits.
✅ What You Can Do
- Add unlimited inventory items with custom fields, images, and categories
- Display your inventory on any page using simple shortcodes
- Let visitors search, filter, and browse your catalog on the front end
- Track quantity, status, pricing, and custom attributes
- Send low-stock alerts and reservation requests by email
- Fully customize labels, fields, and display templates
- Multilingual support: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Russian, Spanish
🏭 Use Cases
Equipment Rental
Track what is out, what is coming back, and what is available – all from your WordPress dashboard. Set up reservation workflows, availability tracking, and return management without a separate system.
See the equipment rental use case
Parts Suppliers and Manufacturers
Build a searchable parts catalog with custom fields for SKU, specs, compatibility, and stock levels. Let customers or staff find what they need instantly.
See the parts supplier use case
Museums, Galleries and Collections
Create a searchable digital catalog of artwork, artifacts, or collectibles. Add images, descriptions, provenance, and custom metadata for each item.
See the galleries use case
Internal Asset Tracking
Track company equipment, tools, or assets across departments or locations. Know what you own, where it is, and who has it.
See the asset tracking use case
🆓 Free Version
The core plugin is free with no item limits. You get:
- Unlimited inventory items
- Custom categories and tags
- Shortcode display on any page
- Frontend search and sort
- Admin dashboard management
⭐ Pro Version
Unlock plugin updates and priority support with a Pro license.
Get WP Inventory Pro
🔌 Add-Ons Available with WP Inventory Pro
- Advanced Inventory Manager – Create multiple inventory types, each with their own custom fields
- Advanced Search – Filter inventory by any field with a frontend search widget
- Import and Export – Bulk import and export via CSV
- Reserve Cart – Let visitors reserve multiple items at once
- Location Manager – Manage inventory across multiple locations
- Ledger – Track inventory movement, generate PDF invoices, view history
- Per Item Low Quantity Notifications – Email alerts for low stock and inventory changes
- Advanced User Control – Restrict access by user role, enable frontend submission
- Bulk Item Manager – Update hundreds of items at once
🛟 Support
All support requests are handled through our website.
If you have a support request, we are happy to help, but you need to submit your request here:
https://www.wpinventory.com/support/ (This is the only way we are notified of your support request).
🌐 Website
📖 Documentation
Yes. WP Inventory Manager is completely independent of WooCommerce. You do not need WooCommerce installed. It is designed specifically for businesses that need inventory management without an e-commerce store.
Yes. The core plugin is free forever with no item limits. You can add unlimited inventory items, create custom categories, display inventory using shortcodes, and manage everything from your WordPress dashboard at no cost.
Yes. Use the [wpinventory] shortcode on any page or post to display a browsable, searchable inventory list. Visitors can search, filter, and sort items without any coding required.
Yes, with the Reserve Cart add-on. It lets visitors add multiple items to a reservation request, which is sent to you by email. It is a request and inquiry workflow, not a payment system.
Yes, with the Location Manager add-on. You can assign inventory items to one or multiple locations and filter by location on the front end.
Yes, with the Import and Export add-on. You can bulk import items from a CSV file, map columns to custom fields, and export your inventory at any time.
Yes. WP Inventory Manager is compatible with any WordPress theme. The frontend display uses your theme’s styles by default, and you can customize the appearance using CSS or the built-in display settings.
Yes. You can create unlimited custom fields for your inventory items – text, number, date, dropdown, checkbox, and more. Each field can be shown or hidden on the frontend.
Yes. The plugin has been tested and confirmed working on WordPress 7.0 and is fully compatible with all recent WordPress releases.
Submit your support request at https://www.wpinventory.com/support/. This is the only way we are notified. Please do not use the WordPress.org support forum for paid add-on issues.
Full documentation is available at https://www.wpinventory.com/documentation/user/.
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