PW WooCommerce BOGO Pro (Buy One, Get One) 2.174

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Here’s a detailed overview of PW WooCommerce BOGO Pro (version 2.174) by Pimwick, LLC:

🆕 Version 2.174 (Released June 7, 2023)

• Latest stable release as of mid-2023 The WooCommerce Developer Blog+11WP-Premium+11PluginsForWP+11.
• Available through Pimwick’s official site and GPL resellers (WP-Premium, WPClub, etc.).

⚙️ Key Features

Promotion Types:

• Buy One Get One Free on specific products/categories.
• Buy X Get X (e.g. Buy 3, Get 2 Free).
• Percentage discounts (e.g. Buy 2, Get 1 at 75% off).
• Fixed-price discounted items (e.g. Get item Y for $10).
• Cart-wide offers: spend/get percentage or fixed discounts.
• Consecutive discounts (e.g. “BOGO half off or Buy 2, Get 1 Free”).
• Always applies discount to cheapest eligible item automatically. WP-PremiumWordPress.org Česko+5Pimwick+5Pimwick+5

Configuration Options:

• Schedule start/end dates.
• Include/exclude products or categories.
• Different eligible and discounted products.
• Auto-add discounted items to cart.
• Optional coupon code trigger.
• Limit usage per order or overall.
• Role-based restrictions.
• Specific to identical products/variations.
• Option to exclude sale items or disallow other coupons.
• Compatible with popular gateways (PayPal, Klarna), Dokan multi-vendor, PPOM plugin pricing tweaks, etc. OrangoGPL+5Pimwick+5WPClub+5

✅ Pros & ⚠️ Cons

✅ Pros

• Robust flexibility: supports complex deals besides basic BOGOs.
• Automatic cart handling simplifies user experience.
• Compatible with major WooCommerce and vendor plugins.
• Offers solid support and annual updates when purchased officially GPL Updates+10Pimwick+10WordPress.org Česko+10PluginsForWP+1srmehranclub.com+1.

⚠️ Cons

• Advanced features require Pro version.
• Pricing structure is subscription-based (annual license).
• GPL resellers lack official support and license keys — official licensing advised srmehranclub.com.
• Heavy usage of discounts may require testing for compatibility with other promotional systems.

💡 Free vs Pro

• Free version (on WordPress.org) only supports simple BOGO (Buy 1, Get 1 Free) functionality WP-Premium+6WordPress.org+6OrangoGPL+6.
• Pro version unlocks full features—Buy X/Get X, scheduled deals, cart-level discounts, role restrictions, auto-add, etc. PluginsForWP+8WordPress.org+8WordPress.org Česko+8.

💵 Pricing & Licenses

• Official pricing: USD 59/year for a single-site Pro license, USD 89/year for 5-site license, plus optional bundles Pimwick+1Pimwick+1.
• GPL marketplaces offer lifetime downloads for <$6, but lack official support and require self-management .

📝 Should You Use It?

Use it if:

• You need advanced, automated BOGO / discount rules beyond coupons.
• You want a clean admin U I and automatic cart behavior.
• You require scheduling, role-based offers, or multi-type promotions.

Consider alternatives if:

• You’re managing simple promotions via coupons.
• You regularly run different plugins that may conflict with auto-applied discounts.

🔧 Next Steps

• Want help licensing and installing Pro via official channel?
• Need assistance configuring a specific discount scenario (like Buy 3 Get 1 Free for VIP members)?
• Interested in comparing it to other dynamic pricing plugins?

Just let me know—happy to walk you through setup and optimization! 😊