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WooCommerce Variation Swatches and Photos

by Lucas Starkv3.1.18Unlimited sites

WooCommerce Variation Swatches and Photos by Lucas Stark is a WooCommerce plugin that swaps text dropdowns for clickable swatches.

Product facts

Version
3.1.18
Released
1 September 2026
Type
Plugin
Licence
GPL
Included in
Every plan, or $7.69 / year on its own

Overview

Variable products usually ask shoppers to choose options from plain dropdown menus. That works, but it makes people read through text to picture a color or style. This plugin replaces those dropdowns with swatches, so each option can appear as a color block, an image or a label that customers select with one click.

You can set swatches once for a product attribute and have them apply across your catalog, or define them separately for an individual product. That lets you match the selectors to your brand or to the needs of a specific item. The admin tools are meant for store owners who do not write code, so it suits fashion shops, gadget stores and any WooCommerce site with variable products.

Features

  • Color swatches: Show variation options as solid color blocks so shoppers can see the shade they are choosing instead of reading a color name in a dropdown list.
  • Image swatches: Use images as swatches for options such as patterns or styles, so customers can view the variation visually and select it directly on the product page.
  • Label swatches: Display options like sizes as clear text labels that shoppers click, replacing the standard dropdown field with a more direct way to choose.
  • Attribute-level swatches: Define swatches globally for a product attribute, so the same visual options carry across every product that uses that attribute in your store.
  • Product-level swatches: Create unique swatches for an individual product when it needs its own look, without changing how the attribute appears on other products.
  • Simple admin interface: Manage and assign swatches through intuitive backend tools. Store owners can set up their selectors quickly without any coding knowledge.
  • Responsive display: Swatches are built to work on desktop, tablet and smartphone, so shoppers can choose variations comfortably on whichever device they use.
  • Works with WooCommerce flows: The plugin fits into standard WooCommerce product and purchase flows, so variable products keep working the way your store already handles them.

Best for

  • WooCommerce stores selling products with color or size options
  • Fashion and apparel shops with variable products
  • Store owners who want visual selectors without coding

Changelog

Version 3.1.18 — 29 August 2026

  • Improved Tested up to WordPress 7.1
  • Improved WordPress 6.5 is now the minimum supported version
  • Improved Tested up to WooCommerce 11.0

Earlier versions

  • 3.1.17 (29 June 2026): 1 improved
  • 3.1.15 (2 May 2026): 2 improved
  • 3.1.14 (22 December 2025): 5 improved

FAQ

Is WooCommerce Variation Swatches and Photos free?

The code of WooCommerce Variation Swatches and Photos is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of WooCommerce Variation Swatches and Photos gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of WooCommerce Variation Swatches and Photos is this?

Version 3.1.18, released 1 September 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.

How do I update WooCommerce Variation Swatches and Photos?

Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of WooCommerce Variation Swatches and Photos for you.