Title: GS Variation Swatches for WooCommerce Author: GS Plugins Published: February 10, 2018 Last modified: April 22, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/gs-woo-variation-swatches/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3087653) ![](https://ps.w.org/gs-woo-variation-swatches/assets/icon-128x128.png?rev=3019622) # GS Variation Swatches for WooCommerce By [GS Plugins](https://profiles.wordpress.org/samdani/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/gs-woo-variation-swatches.3.0.5.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-woo-variation-swatches/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-woo-variation-swatches/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-woo-variation-swatches/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-woo-variation-swatches/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-woo-variation-swatches/) ## Description GS WooCommerce Variation Swatches is easy to use WooCommerce product variation swatches plugin. It offers an aesthetic and professional experience to select attributes for variation products. It turns the product variation select options fields into images, colors and labels. It means with the help of this powerful WooCommerce color or image variation swatches plugin, you can show product variation items in images, colors and labels. So, you can say goodbye to dropdown product attribute fields. WooCommerce Variation Swatches not only offers the color, image and label attributes in the single WooCommerce product. It also enables them in products quick view. If you’re using WooCommerce themes like Flatsome that comes with default Quick View option, you don’t need to hassle to load color and image swatches for variable product attributes in quick view separately. WooCommerce attribute variation plugin allows you beautiful tooltips on variation swatch hover. Based on your requirement you enable and disable hover from the settings. ### GS WooCommerce Variation Swatches by 󠀁[GS Plugins](https://www.gsplugins.com)󠁿 🎬 [ Live Demo](https://woovariation.gsplugins.com) ⬆️ [Upgrade to PRO](https://www.gsplugins.com/product/woocommerce-variation-swatches) 📚 [Documentation](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-woocommerce-variation-swatches) 🙋‍♂️ [Support](https://www.gsplugins.com/contact) ### Plugin Features * Completely integrate with WooCommerce plugin * Work on variable product only * Work on variable product quick view * Enable attributes into images swatches * Enable attributes into color swatches * Enable attributes into label/text/button swatches * Control attribute setting globally. * Create new attribute swatch in product editing page. * Compatible with popular themes and plugins. * Flexible tooltip insert and display settings * Settings panel available to control options. * Free updates for one year. * Auto update notification. * Auto update from dashboard. ### Documentation If you have any questions regarding the **WooCommerce Variation Swatches** plugin and how to work with it, We recommend referring to our comprehensive online documentation. It provides detailed information and instructions to assist you in navigating and utilizing the plugin effectively. You can find the [Documentation](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-woocommerce-variation-swatches) here. ### Quick Support & Bug Reporting If you encounter any problems or discover bugs, please post them in our [Support](https://www.gsplugins.com/contact) channel. We aim to respond as soon as possible (excluding holidays). **_Pro users are requested to contact our support channel for dedicated assistance._** 🙋‍♂️ Alternatively, you can reach out to us through our [Support](https://www.gsplugins.com/contact) or [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-woo-variation-swatches/) support forum. ### Development Team Crafted and Developed with Passion by [GS Plugins](https://www.gsplugins.com) ### Confused? 🎬 [View live Demos »](https://woovariation.gsplugins.com) 📚 [Documentation »](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-woocommerce-variation-swatches) ### 🔥 You may like other plugins from 󠀁[GS Plugins](https://www.gsplugins.com)󠁿 **[Testimonial Slider](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-testimonial)** – Testimonials slider displays rotating customer endorsements and recommendations, helping to build trust and credibility for a business or product. **[Logo Slider](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-logo-slider)** – Logo slider displays rotating logos of partners, clients, or sponsors, showcasing a business’s relationships and endorsements. **[Portfolio](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-portfolio/)** – Filterable Portfolio plugin for WordPress allows you to easily display and showcase your projects, highlighting your skills and abilities. **[Team Members](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-team-members)** – Build a Stunning Team Page or Section and Show off Your Team’s Talents! 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Here is different ways to install GS WooCommerce Variation Swatches plugin : * Before installing GS WooCommerce Variation Swatches make sure you’ve already installed WooCommerce plugin. * [Visual Installation & Usage Guide »](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-woocommerce-variation-swatches) #### Install by Search Plugin * In your Admin, go to menu Plugins > Add New * Search GS WooCommerce Variation Swatches * Click to install * Activate the plugin * WooCommerce Variation Swatches settings panel will show under Settings menu. #### Install by Upload Plugin * Download the latest version of GS WooCommerce Variation Swatches (.zip file) * In your Admin, go to menu Plugins > Add New * Select **Upload Plugin** * Click on **Choose File** * Select downloaded **_gs-woocommerce-variation.zip_** & click on **Install Now** button * Activate the plugin * WooCommerce Variation Swatches settings panel will show under Settings menu. #### Install Plugin using FTP * Upload gs-woocommerce-variation folder inside the /wp-content/plugins/ directory * Go to WordPress dashboard > Plugins & Activate the GS WooCommerce Variation plugin * WooCommerce Variation Swatches settings panel will show under **Settings** menu. ## FAQ ### How can I configure attributes? Even if this plugin has been installed and activated on your site, variable products will still show dropdowns if you’ve not configured product attributes. 1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Products menu and click Attributes. 2. Click the attribute name to edit an exists attribute or in the Add New Attribute form you will see the default Type selector. 3. Click to that Type selector to change the attribute’s type. Besides default options Select and Text, there are more 3 options Color, Image, Label to choose. 4. Select the suitable type for your attribute and click Save Change/Add attribute 5. Go back to the manage attributes screen. Click the cog icon on the right side of the attribute to start editing terms. 6. Start adding new terms or editing existing terms. There will be a new option at the end of the form that lets you choose the color, upload image or choose as a button for those terms. ### Is it compatible with any kinds of WooCommerce Theme? Yes, it’s compatible with woocommerce themes including Flatsome / X-Theme / Avada/ Uncode / Storefront / Labomba. But sometimes it may require a small css tweak. ### Does it show in the product QuickView? Yes, it supports any kind of product quick view (pro). ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f504872a6239a8d745e3faa1444b847636429b5567c6f57dd18fa1889a8442e0? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[awsome](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/awsome-297/)󠁿 [jothammagdy](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jothammagdy/) April 30, 2021 Great Plugin affords what you need easily ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0e02f5786fa7804002ac0aa4c189c8dc58303251fdeefd600c63ceca3d8ecf18? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Plugin Support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-support-58/)󠁿 [bernibernal](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bernibernal/) June 15, 2020 1 reply Great Plugin and support! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ed882aff25a7e1b803f81d979bbaaff956e6bc1d6c99c7533c02588122a46ef5? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Excellent plugin / Exceptional support!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/excellent-plugin-exceptional-support-3/)󠁿 [JapeNZ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/japenz/) April 21, 2020 I’ve been using this plugin for a really long time without any problems at all. Recently I decided to do an overhaul of my site, and one of the plugins I added caused a conflict with ‘GS Variation Swatches for WooCommerce’ (See ‘Possible plugin conflict with Smush – Compress, Optimize and Lazy Load Images’ in support area). The support I received was amazing, and everything was humming along nicely in no time at all. Highly recommend the plugin for the added functionality to provides, and if you have any trouble at all the support is fantastic! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d29b082873ad3a81e5ed4b95aa9c83a84f873a7f6fbd99487c772922a6354240? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[No lables](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/no-lables/)󠁿 [countless](https://profiles.wordpress.org/countless/) September 14, 2019 It does not work. No labels for product variations, only empty boxes. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5b166f761ede376dacf00e0986fef6c0418f423410145130abbd94ecab3398a9? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great plugin!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-22103/)󠁿 [steffi501](https://profiles.wordpress.org/steffi501/) June 13, 2019 1 reply We’re already using the plugin since our website relaunch last years and it works great. Great support! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a2fb696b55c51c24c45a716d51edb4b56519df8a7586c08125b9c797455606b2? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Plugin don’t work](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-dont-work-36/)󠁿 [semagoff](https://profiles.wordpress.org/semagoff/) November 11, 2018 The free version doesn’t even have a settings page. [ Read all 9 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-woo-variation-swatches/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “GS Variation Swatches for WooCommerce” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ GS Plugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/samdani/) * [ GS Plugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gsplugins/) * [ Md. Sarwar Zaman ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/itszaman/) [Translate “GS Variation Swatches for WooCommerce” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/gs-woo-variation-swatches) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gs-woo-variation-swatches/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/gs-woo-variation-swatches/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/gs-woo-variation-swatches/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/gs-woo-variation-swatches/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### Version 3.0.5 [22nd Apr 2025] * [Fixed]: Security Issue Capability Check. #### Version 3.0.4 [1st Oct 2024] * [Added]: Thumbnail Preview on Hover. (Pro) * [Updated]: Woo Variation POT. #### Version 3.0.3 [3rd Aug 2024] * [Added]: Woo & Pro Compatibility Notice. * [Fixed]: Condition. * [Updated]: Restricted Pro Styles. #### Version 3.0.2 [29th July 2024] * [Fixed]: Attributes Not Displaying Issue. #### Version 3.0.1 [18th May 2024] * [Updated]: POT files. #### Version 3.0.0 [16th May 2024] * [Updated]: Rewritten the plugin. #### version 1.6.1 [3rd Aug 2022] * [Added]: Support for the WooCommerce Subscriptions plugin. #### version 1.6.0 [12th Mar 2021] * [Fixed]: Security Issues. #### version 1.5.0 [24th May 2021] * [Fixed]: PHP 7.3 Compatibility. * [Fixed]: Deprecated Function Warning. #### version 1.4.9 [20th Dec 2020] * [Updated]: AppSero Client. * [Updated]: With WordPress version 5.6 #### Version 1.4.8 [15th Aug 20] * [Updated]: For WordPress 5.5 #### Version 1.4.7 [26th Jul 20] * [Fixed]: Review style CSS. #### Version 1.4.6 [23rd Jul 20] * [Fixed]: Woocommerce install notice. #### Version 1.4.5 [11th Jul 20] * [Added]: Appsero client. * [Added]: Review system. #### Version 1.4.4 [18th Jun 20] * [Fixed]: Woocommerce Image issue. #### Version 1.4.3 [17th Jun 20] * [Fixed]: Image size issue. #### Version 1.4.2 [15th Jun 20] * [Fixed]: Attribute Description field. Now Attribute Description showing on Single product template. #### Version 1.4.1 [22nd Oct 19] * [Fixed]: Domain name changed & fixed all urls. * [Fixed]: Admin CSS. * [Added]: New Contributors. * [Fixed]: Attribute behaviour * [Added]: Attribute Style * [Fixed]: Attribute behaviour and attribute style #### version 1.3 * Fixed – Attribute save function #### version 1.2 * Added – Help & Documentation Info * Fixed – Menu Position conflict with Product Slider #### version 1.0 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **3.0.5** * Last updated **1 year ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.9 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.6** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [variation swatches](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/variation-swatches/)[woocommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/woocommerce/) [woocommerce attributes](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/woocommerce-attributes/) [woocommerce variation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/woocommerce-variation/) [woocommerce variation swatches](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/woocommerce-variation-swatches/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-woo-variation-swatches/advanced/) ## Ratings 3.7 out of 5 stars. * [ 6 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-woo-variation-swatches/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-woo-variation-swatches/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-woo-variation-swatches/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-woo-variation-swatches/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 3 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-woo-variation-swatches/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-woo-variation-swatches/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-woo-variation-swatches/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ GS Plugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/samdani/) * [ GS Plugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gsplugins/) * [ Md. 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