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Here’s a refined overview of WooCommerce Frequently Bought Together v1.2.10 (by StoreApps / Premmerce):
ℹ️ Overview & Status
- This plugin empowers you to display bundled product suggestions (e.g., “Frequently Bought Together”) on individual product pages, enhancing cross-sell capabilities The WooCommerce Developer Blog+15WooCommerce+15Varun Dubey+15.
- Version 1.2.10 was released around mid-2019; not updated since then.
- A security advisory (CVE-2019-16251) identified a low-severity broken access control vulnerability in v1.2.10, which was patched in v1.2.11 Patchstack.
✅ Key Features
- Add one-click bundle upsells directly on product pages, combining main and complementary products WooCommerce+1Flycart+1.
- Supports manual or auto-generated recommendations, based on related, cross-sell, or upsell products The WooCommerce Developer Blog+15WooCommerce+15Varun Dubey+15.
- Offers customization in widget layout, style, button text, placement, and bundle styling WooCommerce+1Flycart+1.
- Enables bulk creation of bundles at product or category level GitHub+13WooCommerce+13Varun Dubey+13.
- Includes analytics-friendly features such as discounts on bundles and add-to-cart aggregation.
⚙️ Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ✅ Boosts AOV: Encourages customers to add extras, increasing cart value StoreApps+14WP Swings Forum+14FunnelKit+14 | ⚠️ Outdated: Last update was 2019; may conflict with recent WooCommerce versions. |
| ✅ Easy setup & control: Intuitive settings, shortcode support, and customization options | ⚠️ Security risk if left at v1.2.10—should update to v1.2.11+ |
| ✅ Supports multiple bundles per product: configurable and flexible | ⚠️ Limited UI options (e.g., no carousel or grid views unless customized). |
| ✅ Manually curated bundles: you choose combinations, flexibility in pricing and placement | ⚠️ Premium alternatives: Plugins like WPC/FunnelKit offer richer visuals and auto recommendations. |
🔎 Alternatives to Consider
- WPC Frequently Bought Together (WPClever) – free on WordPress.org; offers grid layouts and AJAX functionality GitHub+12WordPress.org+12WordPress.org Norsk (Bokmål)+12.
- YITH Frequently Bought Together – strong customization and premium integrations (e.g., wishlist, A/B testing) The WooCommerce Developer Blog+15yithemes.com+15Flycart+15.
- UpsellWP – commercial plugin with multiple upsell strategies, including frequently bought together, order bumps, post-purchase upsells, etc. Varun Dubey+4Flycart+4UpsellWP+4.
🔧 Recommendations
- Update the plugin ASAP if you’re using v1.2.10 to address the access-control vulnerability (upgrade to v1.2.11 or newer) Patchstack.
- Test compatibility with your WooCommerce version—because the plugin hasn’t been updated in years, you may encounter issues.
- Evaluate alternatives—especially if you want modern styling, carousel layouts, mobile-first UX, or extended upsell features.
- Optimize bundle display—use shortcodes or widget placement for ideal placement, ensure mobile-friendly layout, and consider discount bundles to encourage purchases.
📌 Bottom Line
Version 1.2.10 works well for basic “Frequently Bought Together” bundles, but it’s outdated and vulnerable. Update to at least 1.2.11, and if you need richer visuals, mobile layouts, or modern upsell features, consider plugins like WPClever, YITH, or UpsellWP.
Let me know if you’d like help updating securely, setting up bundle offers, or exploring feature-rich alternatives! 😊
