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Variation Swatches Pro
Variation Swatches Pro by Emran Ahmed is a WordPress plugin for WooCommerce stores. It turns the standard variation dropdowns into clickable color, image, button and radio swatches, so shoppers can see and pick options like sizes and colors at a glance on product, shop and archive pages.
- Version
- 2.5.1
- Released
- Sep 21, 2026
- Developer
- Emran Ahmed
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce and Woo Variation Swatches
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 a year on its own
What’s new in Variation Swatches Pro 2.3.0
Version 2.3.0 · Jun 8, 2026
Latest
- NewWP 7.0+ compatibility.
- NewWC 10.8+ compatibility.
- NewYITH WooCommerce Waitlist compatibility.
- NewFilter woo_variation_swatches_add_to_cart_variation_params added.
- NewObject cache for "single-product" REST API.
- FixedWoo_variation_swatches_total_children return {} issue.
What it does
Variable products in WooCommerce normally rely on select dropdowns, which hide options behind a click and say little about what each choice looks like. This plugin replaces those dropdowns with visual swatches. It can build image swatches automatically from your variation featured images, show two colors for a single variation, and add text or image tooltips that describe each option. It works with WooCommerce and the free Variation Swatches for WooCommerce plugin, adding the Pro features on top of it.
The plugin also brings swatches beyond the single product page. Shoppers can choose variations on catalog and archive pages and inside quick view lightboxes, and attribute filter widgets can show color swatches instead of dropdowns. You can show all attributes or one selected attribute on shop pages, cap visible swatches with a MORE link to keep rows aligned, create direct links to specific variations, and set swatches per product when global settings do not fit.
Best for
- Clothing and apparel stores with sizes and colors
- WooCommerce shops with many variable products
- Agencies building visual product catalogs for clients
Features
Automatic image swatches
Converts attribute dropdowns into image swatches based on each variation's featured image, so you can skip setting up every swatch by hand.
Swatches on shop pages
Displays variation swatches on catalog and archive pages, letting customers preview and select options without opening each product page.
Dual color swatches
Shows two colors in a single swatch, which suits products sold in color combinations such as two-tone garments or accessories.
Text and image tooltips
Adds text or image tooltips that appear when shoppers hover over swatches on catalog and shop pages, giving more detail about each variation.
Swatch filter widgets
Changes WooCommerce attribute filter dropdown widgets into clickable color swatches, so shoppers can filter products by color more easily.
Quick view support
Enables swatches inside quick view lightboxes, so customers can choose a variation without leaving the page they are browsing.
Tidy rows with MORE link
Limits how many swatches show per product on shop pages and adds a MORE link, keeping product grids aligned when option counts differ.
Direct variation links
Generates shareable URLs that open a specific product variation, useful for marketing campaigns or sending customers to an exact option.
Variation Swatches Pro older versions
- 2.5.0Sep 18
- 2.3.0Jun 9
- 2.2.3Feb 92 new, 1 improvement, 1 fix
- 2.2.2Nov 11, 20251 new
- 2.2.1Sep 11, 20252 new, 2 fixes
- 2.2.0Feb 17, 2025
- 2.1.5Dec 11, 2024
- 2.1.4Aug 30, 2024
- 2.1.3Jun 14, 2024
- 2.1.1Jun 7, 2024
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
20 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about Variation Swatches Pro
Does this plugin need anything else to work?
Yes. It runs on WooCommerce and also relies on the free Variation Swatches for WooCommerce plugin. The Pro plugin adds extra features such as archive page swatches, dual color swatches, tooltips and per-product settings on top of that base.
Which swatch styles can I use?
You can choose color, image, button and radio swatches. Color swatches can also show two colors for one variation, and image swatches can be generated automatically from your variation featured images.
Can the gallery image change when a shopper picks only a color?
Yes. The plugin can switch the product gallery image after a single attribute, such as color, is selected. Shoppers do not need to choose every attribute before seeing the matching image.
Can I set different swatches for individual products?
Yes. Per-product customization lets you adjust swatches for a specific product instead of relying only on global settings. On shop pages you can also choose to show all attributes or just one selected attribute.
Is Variation Swatches Pro free?
The code of Variation Swatches Pro is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Variation Swatches Pro is this?
Version 2.5.1, released Sep 21, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Variation Swatches Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Variation Swatches Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Variation Swatches Pro need?
Variation Swatches Pro needs WooCommerce and Woo Variation Swatches installed and active.
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