WooCommerce Wishlists is a store extension that allows guests and customers to create and add products to an unlimited number of shopping lists. Over 5,000 active installations rely on this system to improve retention and organic traffic. It provides a stable way for shoppers to save items for future purchase or share dream lists with others.
WPExclusive members get access to WooCommerce Wishlists as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full WooCommerce collection →
What Is WooCommerce Wishlists?
WooCommerce Wishlists is developed by WooCommerce and is a sales-focused plugin for WordPress. It has been a mainstay in the ecosystem for over a decade, providing a proven method for managing customer intent. It belongs to the ecommerce category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for digital storefronts.
The plugin solves the problem of abandoned carts by giving users a low-pressure way to save products. It is designed for store owners who want to encourage repeat visits through birthdays, weddings, or personal shopping lists.
WooCommerce Wishlists Features
The core feature set is built around flexible list management and social connectivity to drive store growth.
Customer List Management
Registered customers can create an unlimited number of wishlists and store them indefinitely within their accounts. Guests are also supported, with their items stored via cookies for up to 30 days. This provides a balance between user convenience and store resources in high-traffic ecommerce environments.
Privacy and Sharing Controls
Users maintain full control over who sees their saved items through three distinct levels: public, shared, or private. Integrated social media buttons facilitate sharing on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. The plugin also supports direct email sharing with custom messages, turning customers into brand advocates.
Deep WooCommerce Integration
WooCommerce Wishlists offers native support for simple products, grouped products, and variations. It is compatible with complex setups involving Product Add-Ons and Gravity Forms Add-ons. A built-in notification system alerts consumers if an item they are browsing already exists in one of their active lists.
Customization and Administration
Store managers can customize the “Add to Wishlist” text and appearance, choosing between buttons, icons, or text. The dedicated administration screen allows managers to view, sort, and edit customer lists from the backend. Since it inherits WooCommerce core styles, it integrates naturally with most themes while allowing for custom CSS overrides.
Pricing
The official price for a single site license is $89 per year. WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Official License | $89 | 1 Site | Updates + Support |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | WooCommerce Wishlists + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers WooCommerce Wishlists plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The current version is 2.3.19. The plugin receives regular updates to maintain compatibility with WordPress 7.0 and WooCommerce 10.9. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install
- Download the WooCommerce Wishlists .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to WooCommerce → Settings → Wishlists to configure privacy and display settings.
- Add the “My Lists” and “Create a List” links to your site navigation menu.
Use Cases
Gift Registries for Special Occasions
Customers can create registries for weddings or birthdays and share them with family members. This provides a clear path for buyers to purchase exactly what the recipient needs in an ecommerce environment.
Long-term Shopping Lists
Shoppers can use different lists to organize planned home improvements or wardrobe updates. This keeps them returning to the site when they are ready to finalize the purchase for specific project phases.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Developers working on various client projects can deploy this standardized wishlist solution across different stores using a single WPExclusive subscription, ensuring consistent functionality without individual $89 license fees.
vs Alternatives
| Feature | WooCommerce Wishlists | YITH Wishlist | Essential Wishlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Lists | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Guest Access | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Bulk Actions | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Premium) | ❌ Limited |
| Starting Price | $89 | Free / $94+ | Free / $49 |
| Available on WPExclusive | ✅ Yes | ❌ | ❌ |
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Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Native deep integration with WooCommerce product types including variations and grouped products.
- Robust privacy controls allowing users to hide lists or share them only via specific links.
- Detailed administrative view that allows shop owners to monitor customer trends and edit lists.
⚠️ Limitations
- Guest data is cookie-based and expires after 30 days if the user does not create an account.
- Requires a few manual steps to add the wishlist links to the theme menu system.
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is WooCommerce Wishlists GPL Licensed?
Yes. WooCommerce Wishlists is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) — the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get WooCommerce Wishlists on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you WooCommerce Wishlists plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does WooCommerce Wishlists do?
WooCommerce Wishlists is an ecommerce plugin used to allow customers to save products for later across multiple specialized lists. It helps increase conversions by reducing cart friction and enabling social sharing.
Is WooCommerce Wishlists free?
There is no official free version of this specific extension. While third-party alternatives exist, this version is available through WPExclusive for $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of WooCommerce Wishlists?
The current version is 2.3.19. The plugin is actively maintained — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release.
How much does WooCommerce Wishlists cost?
The retail price is $89/year at the official shop. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use WooCommerce Wishlists via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
What are the best alternatives to WooCommerce Wishlists?
Options include YITH WooCommerce Wishlist and Essential Wishlist. Both provide different approaches to saving products, and YITH is also widely used in the ecosystem.
