Enhanced WooCommerce Variation Display for Better Product Visibility
↑ Back to topSmart Variations & Attributes Display is a powerful variation display plugin that transforms how your WooCommerce variations appear across the store. Instead of relying on dropdowns, it offers a dynamic product display that showcases each variation—such as color, size, or material—as an individual product on your shop, archive, and category pages.
This makes it easier for customers to find and interact with the exact variation they want. Whether you’re selling clothing, decor, or any variable product, the plugin gives you full flexibility to show variations as products, complete with their own prices, images, and swatches—boosting visibility and user experience.
With dual display modes, AJAX-powered add-to-cart, and a built-in quick view, shoppers can explore and purchase variations without reloading the page. The toggle feature lets them switch between dropdown view and individual variation listings in real-time, directly from the frontend.
Smart Variations & Attributes Display is lightweight, mobile-optimized, and integrates smoothly with popular page builders and swatch plugins. If you’re looking to enhance WooCommerce variation presentation, improve conversions, and deliver a more intuitive shopping journey—this plugin is the ideal solution.
Installation
- Download the Smart Variations & Attributes Display for WooCommerce
.zipfile from your WooCommerce account. - In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New, then click Upload Plugin.
- Upload the file you downloaded and click Install Now.
- After installation, click Activate to enable the plugin.
More information at: Install and Activate Plugins/Extensions.
Configuration
- The General Settings section allows store owners to control the core behavior of how product variations are displayed on the frontend. These options can be accessed via your WordPress dashboard under WooCommerce → Settings → Smart Variations Settings → General.
- Check the Enable Plugin option to activate the Smart Variation & Attributes Display for WooCommerce Plugin.
- Set the Mode Variation or Display Attributes as Dropdown.
General Settings – Smart Variations & Attributes Display
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Enable Plugin
This activates or deactivates the plugin’s functionality. It must be enabled for any variation display enhancements to take effect across your store.
Set Plugin Mode (Dropdown or Variation)
You can choose between two main display modes:
- Dropdown Mode: All variations remain inside the parent product and are displayed using traditional dropdowns.
- Variation Mode: Each variation is shown as a separate product on the shop, archive, and category pages—each with its own image, price, and add-to-cart button.
Remove Quantity Input
This setting allows you to hide the quantity input field for products listed in variation mode. It creates a cleaner interface by focusing solely on variation selection and purchase, especially on grid-style layouts.
Select Variable Products to Apply
With this option, you can apply the plugin functionality to specific variable products only. This is useful if you want to use variation-based display for some products while keeping others in standard WooCommerce format.
Display Parent Product in Variation Mode
When using Variation Mode, this setting lets you decide whether to show or hide the parent product. Hiding the parent helps avoid duplication, especially when each variation is already listed individually.
Label Text Style for Single Variation
This allows you to style or customize the label text that appears when only a single variation is displayed. It’s useful for better visual consistency across your store.
Variation Dropdown Placeholder (Shop Page)
You can define a custom placeholder text for the variation dropdown when it’s shown on the shop or archive page. This helps guide users before a selection is made.
Enable/Disable Variation Dropdown Toggle
This enables a toggle button that allows users to expand or collapse the variation dropdown directly from the shop or category view. It’s especially helpful for stores with many variation options and limited space.
Hide Variation Button Text
Customize or remove the text shown on the button that reveals or hides the dropdown. This lets you match the button to your store’s design or streamline its appearance.
Quick View & Widget Settings – Smart Variations & Attributes Display
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The Quick View & Widget Settings panel allows you to control how variations are interacted with on the frontend—through quick view popups and display mode switcher buttons. These settings enhance the customer experience by enabling real-time variation selection, layout flexibility, and design customization.
Enable Quick View
Activates the built-in Quick View feature. When enabled, customers can click a button on the shop or archive page to open a popup window showing the selected product’s variations, images, and add-to-cart functionality—without leaving the current page.
Set Width of Quick View
Allows you to define the width of the quick view popup window. You can set a specific width (e.g., 700px or 80%) to ensure the popup fits your theme and device layout.
Set Quick View Text
Customize the label or CTA (Call to Action) that appears on the quick view button. This can be something like “Quick View,” “Preview,” or any text that matches your store’s voice.
Quick View Button Text Color
Choose the text color for the quick view button to ensure it stands out or matches your site’s branding.
Quick View Button Background Color
Customize the background color of the quick view button. This helps you maintain a consistent design aesthetic across your store.
Variation Mode Switcher Title
Define a custom title for the section where the display mode toggle appears. For example, “View Mode,” “Display Options,” or “Choose Your View.”
Single Variation Button Text
Set the button text that appears when the customer selects the Variation Mode (where each variation is shown as a separate product). This gives you full control over the button’s label and tone.
Dropdown Button Text
Set the button text that appears when the customer selects the Dropdown Mode (where all variations are inside one product dropdown). This helps clearly communicate what will happen when the button is clicked.
Mode Switcher Button Text Color
Customize the font color of the frontend toggle buttons for switching between modes. This helps improve visibility and brand consistency.
Mode Switcher Button Background Color
Set the background color of the toggle buttons that allow users to switch between dropdown view and variation view. Use this setting to blend the toggle with your theme or make it visually stand out.
Frontend Usage / How It Works
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The Smart Variations & Attributes Display plugin includes a built-in toggle widget that lets customers switch between Variation Mode and Dropdown Mode on the shop or archive pages. By default, the plugin loads in Dropdown Mode, but users can instantly change the view with a single click — no page reloads needed.
This widget gives shoppers full control over how they browse product variations, while store admins can set the default mode from the backend settings. It improves usability, speeds up navigation, and provides a more interactive shopping experience.
Smart Variation and Attribute Display as Dropdown
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In Dropdown Mode, the Smart Variations & Attributes Display plugin groups all product variations under the main product using classic dropdowns. This clean and space-saving layout is ideal for stores that want to present options like size, color, or logo without overwhelming the shop or category page.
As shown in the image above, customers can select their desired variation attributes directly under the product, with updated prices and availability shown in real time. Once selected, they can add the product to the cart instantly—without needing to visit the single product page.
The plugin also includes a “Show/Hide Variation” toggle, allowing users to expand or collapse the variation options inline. This dynamic product display keeps your shop neat while offering full WooCommerce variation functionality, making it a powerful variation display plugin for modern stores.
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Smart Variation and Attribute Display as Variation
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In Variation Mode, the Smart Variations & Attributes Display plugin transforms each variation into an individual product on the shop, archive, and category pages. Instead of selecting attributes from a dropdown, customers see every variation—such as color, size, or material—displayed separately with its own image, price, and swatches.
This dynamic product display boosts visibility for each variation, making it easier for customers to find exactly what they want while improving your store’s SEO. Since each variation is treated like a standalone product, it’s indexed separately, helping you rank for more targeted long-tail keywords.
As a powerful WooCommerce variation display plugin, this mode is perfect for stores selling fashion, accessories, furniture, and other items with multiple customizable options. It enhances both discoverability and user experience with a clean, modern frontend.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
↑ Back to top1. What is the Smart Variations & Attributes Display plugin for WooCommerce?
↑ Back to topThis plugin allows you to display WooCommerce variations either as individual products or as dropdowns, improving product visibility, usability, and SEO through dynamic variation displays.
2. Can I show each variation as a separate product?
↑ Back to topYes. In Variation Mode, each variation (like color, size, or material) is shown as an individual product on shop, archive, and category pages, each with its own price and image.
3. Is there a way to toggle between dropdown and variation view on the frontend?
↑ Back to topAbsolutely. The plugin includes a variation mode switcher widget that lets users toggle between the dropdown and variation view in real time—no reload or settings change needed.
4. Does this plugin support AJAX quick view for variations?
↑ Back to topYes. The built-in Quick View popup allows customers to view and select product variations instantly and add them to the cart without leaving the shop page.
5. Is the plugin compatible with page builders and swatch plugins?
↑ Back to topYes. It works seamlessly with popular page builders like Elementor and WPBakery, and supports most WooCommerce swatch plugins for color and image-based attribute selection.