by Brainstorm Force 4.6 (47 reviews)

Variation Swatches for WooCommerce – Color, Image & Size Swatches

Name: Variation Swatches for WooCommerce – Color, Image & Size Swatches
Rating: 4.6 (47 reviews)
Author: Brainstorm Force

Variation Swatches for WooCommerce replaces dropdowns with color, image & size swatches, helping shoppers decide faster and buy with confidence.

Variation Swatches for WooCommerce ranks #249 among WordPress.org plugins with 200,000+ active installations, a 4.6/5 rating from 47 reviews, and was last updated Aug 26, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1.1

v1.0.14 Current Version v1.0.14

Updated 3 weeks ago Last Update on 26 Aug, 2026

Refreshed 9 hours ago Last Refreshed on

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.0.14
Last Updated: Aug 26, 2026
Requires WP: 5.4+
Tested Up To: 7.1.1
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Brainstorm Force

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Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6
Reviews: 47
Support Threads: 6
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TL;DR

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This plugin is for WooCommerce store owners selling variable products such as clothing, home decor, or electronics. It replaces plain variation dropdown menus with clickable color, image, and size/label swatches so shoppers can select product options visually instead of scrolling through a list.

Color swatches for attributes
Image swatches for variations
Size and label button swatches
Auto-convert dropdowns to swatches
Global and per-product swatch settings
Tooltips on swatches
Out-of-stock swatch handling
Shop and archive page swatches

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Variation Swatches for WooCommerce – Color, Image & Size Swatches

Variation swatches are visual, clickable alternatives to the default WooCommerce dropdown menus on variable product pages. Instead of selecting a color or size from a plain text list, customers click a color swatch, image thumbnail, or labeled button. This makes the shopping experience faster, clearer, and more engaging.

After installing and activating the plugin, go to Products → Attributes in your WordPress dashboard. Edit any attribute such as "Color" and change its Type to Color Swatch. Then edit each attribute term and assign a hex color value. The plugin will automatically display color swatches on all products using that attribute. No per-product setup is required.

Yes. Set an attribute's Type to Image Swatch under Products → Attributes. Then upload a custom image to each attribute term. This works well for textures, patterns, and fabrics. You can also set the product variation's featured image to auto-populate as an image swatch to save setup time.

Set your size attribute's display type to Label or Button in the attribute settings. The plugin will automatically replace the dropdown with clickable size buttons such as S, M, L, and XL. You can control button shape, size, and styling globally from the plugin settings.

Yes. The plugin supports displaying color, image, and label swatches directly on your shop page, category pages, and archive pages. Enable this from the global settings. Customers can select variations straight from the product catalog.

No. The plugin is built with performance as the priority. It loads lightweight assets only on pages where swatches are displayed. It does not add unnecessary scripts or styles across your site. It also works well with major caching and performance optimization tools.

Yes. The plugin is compatible with well-coded WooCommerce themes including Astra, Flatsome, Divi, Avada, OceanWP, Kadence, GeneratePress, Storefront, Blocksy, and Neve. In rare cases with heavily customized themes, minor CSS adjustments may be needed.

Yes. From the plugin settings, you can choose square or rounded shapes, control swatch width and height, set border width and color, adjust spacing, and enable or disable tooltips. No coding is required. You can also override these settings on individual products.

You can choose how out-of-stock variations appear. Options include blurring the swatch, displaying a cross or strikethrough, or hiding it completely. This prevents customers from selecting unavailable options and improves the shopping experience.

Yes. The plugin works with standard WooCommerce variable products and supports variation swatches inside bundled product setups. If you face compatibility issues with specific bundle plugins, support is available.

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