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02/25/2026 08:17:48 PM (4 weeks ago)
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akdevs
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Update README - improved description with feature highlights, stock by variation showcase, FAQ, and comparison table

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  • variation-swatches-and-gallery/tags/1.0.6/README.txt

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    1212License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
    1313
    14 Boost your conversion rate by replacing boring WooCommerce dropdowns with beautiful Color, Image, and Button swatches, plus an integrated Variation Image Gallery.
     14The only free WooCommerce variation swatches plugin with a built-in Variation Image Gallery AND Stock Count by Variation. Replace boring dropdowns with beautiful Color, Image, Button & Radio swatches.
    1515
    1616== Description ==
    1717
    18 **Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce** is the ultimate solution for enhancing your store's User Experience (UX). It transforms standard variable product dropdowns into professional Color, Image, Button, and Radio swatches.
    19 
    20 Beyond just swatches, this plugin includes a **Variation Image Gallery**, allowing you to display multiple images for each specific variation—a feature usually only found in paid plugins!
    21 
    22 ### Why use this plugin?
    23 Standard WooCommerce dropdowns require too many clicks. With this plugin, customers can see all available colors, patterns, and sizes at a glance, leading to faster purchasing decisions and higher sales.
    24 
    25 == Core Features ==
    26 
    27 * **4 Custom Swatch Types:** Choose from Color, Image, Button, and Radio types.
    28 * **Variation Image Gallery:** Support for unlimited gallery images per variation.
    29 * **Automated Defaults:** Set Button or Image swatches as the default global display.
    30 * **Smart Stock Handling:** Blur, cross out, or hide out-of-stock variations to prevent customer frustration.
    31 * **Customizable Shapes:** Choose between Circle, Rounded, or Square swatch styles.
    32 * **Tooltips:** Enable sleek tooltips (Top/Bottom) to show attribute labels on hover.
    33 * **Performance Ready:** Includes Custom Ajax Variation Threshold for high-performance on stores with many variations.
    34 * **Layout Control:** Choose between Inline or Block display styles to match your theme.
    35 * **Clear Selection:** Add a "Clear" button to reset selected variations with one click.
    36 
    37 == Premium Features ==
    38 
    39 Upgrade to the Premium Package to unlock advanced shop management and styling tools:
    40 
    41 * **Archive/Shop Page Swatches:** Let customers select variations directly from the shop or category pages.
    42 * **Per-Product Settings:** Override global settings for specific individual products.
    43 * **Advanced Styling:** Complete control over Normal, Hover, and Selected states (Colors, Borders, Shadows).
    44 * **Advanced Tooltips:** Support for Image tooltips or Text tooltips for attribute terms.
    45 * **Tooltip Styling:** Match your brand colors perfectly with a custom tooltip styler.
     18Say goodbye to boring WooCommerce dropdown menus! **Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce** transforms your variable product dropdowns into stunning **Color, Image, Button, and Radio swatches** — giving your customers an experience like shopping on Amazon or AliExpress.
     19
     20🔗 [Live Demo](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/) | 📖 [Documentation](https://zqe.io/docs/variation-swatches-and-gallery-documentation/) | 🌐 [Plugin Homepage](https://zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/) | 💬 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     21
     22### 🏆 What Makes This Plugin Different?
     23
     24Other swatches plugins give you basic color and image swatches. We go further — with **two features that are usually premium-only**, included for **free**:
     25
     261. **Variation Image Gallery** — Upload unlimited images per variation. When a customer selects "Red / Large", they see a complete photo gallery of that exact combination. Other plugins charge $49+ for this feature alone!
     27
     282. **Stock Count by Variation** — Show customers exactly how many items are left for each specific variation (e.g., "Red / Medium: Only 5 left!"). This creates buying urgency (FOMO) and helps customers make faster decisions. **No other free swatches plugin offers this.**
     29
     30[See Both Features in Action →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     31
     32---
     33
     34### 🎨 4 Beautiful Swatch Types
     35
     36👉 **Color Swatches**
     37Display vibrant color circles or squares that customers can select at a glance. Perfect for clothing, accessories, home decor, and any product with color variants.
     38[Live Demo & Documentation →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     39
     40👉 **Image Swatches**
     41Show product photos, patterns, fabrics, or textures as selectable thumbnail swatches. Great for products where seeing the material or design matters before buying.
     42[Live Demo & Documentation →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     43
     44👉 **Button / Label Swatches**
     45Clean, clickable text buttons for sizes (S, M, L, XL), styles, or any text-based option. The most popular swatch type for size selectors. Auto-converts from dropdowns on install!
     46[Live Demo & Documentation →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     47
     48👉 **Radio Swatches**
     49Classic radio-style selectors for simple binary or limited choices. Ideal for yes/no options, gift wrapping toggles, or small option sets.
     50[Live Demo & Documentation →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     51
     52---
     53
     54### 🆓 All Free Features
     55
     56Our free version is more powerful than many paid alternatives:
     57
     58👉 **Auto-Convert Dropdowns to Swatches**
     59Install and activate — all variation dropdowns instantly become button swatches. Zero configuration required.
     60
     61👉 **Variation Image Gallery (FREE!)**
     62Upload unlimited gallery images for each specific variation. Customers see the exact photos for their selected color/size combination. A feature usually found only in premium plugins!
     63[Live Demo →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     64
     65👉 **Stock Count by Variation (EXCLUSIVE)**
     66Display the exact stock quantity for each variation. "Red / M: 12 in stock" — creates urgency, reduces hesitation, increases conversions. Not available in any other free swatches plugin.
     67[Live Demo →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     68
     69👉 **Smart Out-of-Stock Handling**
     70Three options for unavailable variations: **Blur** them out, show a **Cross** sign, or **Hide** them completely. Prevent customer frustration with clear visual cues.
     71[Live Demo →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     72
     73👉 **Customizable Swatch Shapes**
     74Choose between **Circle**, **Rounded**, or **Square** swatch styles to match your store's design and branding.
     75
     76👉 **Hover Tooltips**
     77Enable sleek tooltips that appear on hover, showing attribute labels. Position them **Top** or **Bottom** to fit your layout.
     78
     79👉 **Ajax Variation Threshold**
     80Custom threshold setting for stores with hundreds of product variations. Ensures smooth, fast performance without slowing down your product pages.
     81
     82👉 **Layout Control**
     83Choose between **Inline** or **Block** display styles. Show the selected attribute name beside the label. Add a "Clear" button to reset selections with one click.
     84
     85👉 **Automated Defaults**
     86Set Button or Image as the global default swatch type. No need to configure every product individually.
     87
     88---
     89
     90### 🏆 What Our Users Say
     91
     92> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *"This plugin solved my client requirements. I had an issue and the author supported me very quickly. Great plugin, excellent support!"*
     93> — [designunique](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-fulfill-my-requirements-excellent-support/), Verified WordPress.org Review
     94
     95---
     96
     97### 🚀 Premium Features
     98
     99Upgrade to **[Variation Swatches and Gallery Pro](https://zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)** to unlock advanced shop management and styling tools:
     100
     101[Live Demo](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/) | [Upgrade to Pro](https://zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/) | [Documentation](https://zqe.io/docs/variation-swatches-and-gallery-documentation/)
     102
     103👉 **Archive / Shop Page Swatches**
     104Let customers select variations (colors, sizes) directly from the shop, category, and archive pages — without visiting each product page. Fewer clicks = more sales.
     105[Live Demo →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     106
     107👉 **Per-Product Settings Override**
     108Need different swatch shapes, styles, or types for specific products? Override global settings on a per-product basis for complete control.
     109
     110👉 **Advanced State Styling**
     111Full control over **Normal**, **Hover**, and **Selected** states — including custom colors, borders, and box shadows. Make your swatches look exactly how you want.
     112
     113👉 **Image & Text Tooltips**
     114Display product images or custom text inside tooltips on hover. A much richer browsing experience than text-only tooltips.
     115
     116👉 **Custom Tooltip Styling**
     117Match tooltip colors and appearance to your brand identity. Full control over tooltip background, text color, and borders.
     118
     119👉 **Priority Support**
     120Get fast, dedicated support directly from the developers who built the plugin.
     121
     122👉 [Get Pro Version →](https://zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     123
     124---
     125
     126### 🔌 Compatibility
     127
     128This plugin is built to work everywhere:
     129
     130* ✅ Any standard **WooCommerce theme** (Flatsome, OceanWP, Divi, Astra, Storefront, and more)
     131* ✅ Popular **Quick View** plugins
     132* ✅ **WooCommerce HPOS** (High-Performance Order Storage)
     133* ✅ **Elementor** and other page builders
     134* ✅ Tested with **WordPress 6.4+** through 6.8
     135* ✅ Tested with **WooCommerce 8.0+** through 10.3
     136* ✅ PHP 7.4+ compatible
     137
     138---
     139
     140### 📊 Free vs Pro Comparison
     141
     142| Feature | Free | Pro |
     143| --- | --- | --- |
     144| Color, Image, Button, Radio Swatches | ✅ | ✅ |
     145| Variation Image Gallery (Unlimited) | ✅ FREE! | ✅ |
     146| Stock Count by Variation | ✅ EXCLUSIVE | ✅ |
     147| Out-of-Stock Handling (Blur/Cross/Hide) | ✅ | ✅ |
     148| Customizable Swatch Shapes | ✅ | ✅ |
     149| Hover Tooltips | ✅ | ✅ |
     150| Ajax Variation Threshold | ✅ | ✅ |
     151| Clear Selection Button | ✅ | ✅ |
     152| Inline & Block Display | ✅ | ✅ |
     153| Shop / Archive Page Swatches | ❌ | ✅ |
     154| Per-Product Override Settings | ❌ | ✅ |
     155| Advanced State Styling | ❌ | ✅ |
     156| Image & Text Tooltips | ❌ | ✅ |
     157| Custom Tooltip Styling | ❌ | ✅ |
     158| Priority Support | ❌ | ✅ |
     159
     160---
     161
     162### 👨‍💻 Support & Documentation
     163
     164Need help getting started? We've got you covered:
     165
     166* 📖 [Complete Documentation](https://zqe.io/docs/variation-swatches-and-gallery-documentation/) — Step-by-step guides for every feature
     167* 🎮 [Live Demo Store](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/) — Try every feature before installing
     168* 💬 [WordPress Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/variation-swatches-and-gallery/) — Free community support
     169* 🎫 [Priority Support](https://zqe.io/) — For Pro users
    46170
    47171== Installation ==
    48172
    49 ### From WordPress Dashboard
     173### From WordPress Dashboard (Recommended)
    501741. Go to **Plugins > Add New**.
    51 2. Search for **Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce**.
     1752. Search for **"Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce"**.
    521763. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate**.
     1774. Done! All variation dropdowns are now auto-converted to button swatches.
    53178
    54179### Manual Installation
    551801. Download the ZIP file from the WordPress plugin repository.
    561812. Upload the `variation-swatches-and-gallery` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
    57 3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
     1823. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
     183
     184### After Activation — Quick Setup (2 minutes)
     1851. Navigate to **Products > Attributes**.
     1862. Edit an existing attribute (e.g., Color).
     1873. Change the **"Type"** from **Select** to **Color** (or Image).
     1884. Click **Update** to save.
     1895. Edit the individual attribute terms and assign a color or upload an image for each.
     1906. Visit your product page — your beautiful swatches are live!
     191
     192Need help? Check our [step-by-step documentation →](https://zqe.io/docs/variation-swatches-and-gallery-documentation/)
    58193
    59194== Frequently Asked Questions ==
    60195
    61 = Why are my products still showing dropdowns? =
    62 You need to configure the attribute types. Go to **Products > Attributes**, edit your attribute (e.g., Color), and change the "Type" from Select to Color or Image. Then, edit the individual terms to assign colors or images.
     196= Why are my products still showing dropdowns instead of swatches? =
     197
     198After installing the plugin, all dropdowns automatically become **Button swatches**. To display Color or Image swatches, you need one extra step: Go to **Products > Attributes**, edit your attribute (e.g., Color), and change the "Type" from Select to Color or Image. Then edit individual terms to assign colors or images. [See our setup guide →](https://zqe.io/docs/variation-swatches-and-gallery-documentation/)
     199
     200= How does the Stock Count by Variation feature work? =
     201
     202When enabled, customers see the exact stock quantity for their selected variation — for example, "Red / Large: 5 in stock" or "Blue / Medium: Only 2 left!". This creates urgency (FOMO) and helps customers make faster purchasing decisions. This feature is **completely free** and exclusive to our plugin.
    63203
    64204= Is it compatible with my theme? =
    65 Yes! It is designed to be compatible with any standard WooCommerce theme. If you encounter a layout conflict, our support team is ready to help.
    66 
    67 = Does it support Quick View? =
    68 Yes, the swatches and gallery logic are compatible with most WooCommerce Quick View extensions.
    69 
    70 = Can I show swatches on the Shop page? =
    71 The Free version enables swatches on the Single Product page. To show swatches on the Archive/Shop page, please check out our Premium version.
     205
     206Yes! The plugin is designed to work with any standard WooCommerce theme including **Flatsome, OceanWP, Divi, Astra, Storefront**, and more. It follows WooCommerce hooks and templates, so it integrates seamlessly. If you encounter any layout conflict, our support team is ready to help.
     207
     208= Does it support Quick View plugins? =
     209
     210Yes. The swatches and gallery logic are fully compatible with most popular WooCommerce Quick View extensions out of the box.
     211
     212= How is the Variation Image Gallery different from the main product gallery? =
     213
     214The main WooCommerce gallery shows the same images regardless of which variation is selected. With our **Variation Image Gallery**, you can upload unique images for each variation (e.g., different angles of the red shirt vs. the blue shirt). When a customer selects a variation, the gallery automatically swaps to show those specific images — like shopping on Amazon.
     215
     216= Can I show swatches on the shop / catalog page? =
     217
     218The Free version displays swatches on the **Single Product page**. To display swatches on the **Shop, Category, and Archive** pages, upgrade to the [Pro version](https://zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/).
     219
     220= How many variations can it handle? =
     221
     222The plugin includes a **Custom Ajax Variation Threshold** setting specifically designed for stores with a large number of product variations. You can adjust this threshold to ensure smooth, fast performance even with hundreds of variations.
     223
     224= What happens to out-of-stock variations? =
     225
     226Three options: **Blur** out-of-stock swatches, display a **Cross** sign over them, or **Hide** them completely. Customers always see clearly which options are available and which aren't.
     227
     228= Does it work with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS)? =
     229
     230Yes! The plugin is fully compatible with WooCommerce's HPOS feature.
     231
     232= Where can I get support? =
     233
     234For free plugin support, visit our [WordPress support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/variation-swatches-and-gallery/). Pro users get priority support through [our website](https://zqe.io/).
    72235
    73236== Screenshots ==
    … …  
    772403. Image Swatch examples for patterns and textures.
    782414. Comprehensive settings panel for design customization.
    79 5. Advanced Variation Gallery management.
     2425. Variation Image Gallery — multiple images per variation.
     2436. Stock Count by Variation — shows exact stock per selection.
     2447. Out-of-stock variation handling (blur, cross, hide).
     2458. Button and Radio swatch display.
     2469. Tooltip display on hover.
    80247
    81248== Changelog ==

  • variation-swatches-and-gallery/trunk/README.txt

    r3431035 r3469706  
    1212License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
    1313
    14 Boost your conversion rate by replacing boring WooCommerce dropdowns with beautiful Color, Image, and Button swatches, plus an integrated Variation Image Gallery.
     14The only free WooCommerce variation swatches plugin with a built-in Variation Image Gallery AND Stock Count by Variation. Replace boring dropdowns with beautiful Color, Image, Button & Radio swatches.
    1515
    1616== Description ==
    1717
    18 **Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce** is the ultimate solution for enhancing your store's User Experience (UX). It transforms standard variable product dropdowns into professional Color, Image, Button, and Radio swatches.
    19 
    20 Beyond just swatches, this plugin includes a **Variation Image Gallery**, allowing you to display multiple images for each specific variation—a feature usually only found in paid plugins!
    21 
    22 ### Why use this plugin?
    23 Standard WooCommerce dropdowns require too many clicks. With this plugin, customers can see all available colors, patterns, and sizes at a glance, leading to faster purchasing decisions and higher sales.
    24 
    25 == Core Features ==
    26 
    27 * **4 Custom Swatch Types:** Choose from Color, Image, Button, and Radio types.
    28 * **Variation Image Gallery:** Support for unlimited gallery images per variation.
    29 * **Automated Defaults:** Set Button or Image swatches as the default global display.
    30 * **Smart Stock Handling:** Blur, cross out, or hide out-of-stock variations to prevent customer frustration.
    31 * **Customizable Shapes:** Choose between Circle, Rounded, or Square swatch styles.
    32 * **Tooltips:** Enable sleek tooltips (Top/Bottom) to show attribute labels on hover.
    33 * **Performance Ready:** Includes Custom Ajax Variation Threshold for high-performance on stores with many variations.
    34 * **Layout Control:** Choose between Inline or Block display styles to match your theme.
    35 * **Clear Selection:** Add a "Clear" button to reset selected variations with one click.
    36 
    37 == Premium Features ==
    38 
    39 Upgrade to the Premium Package to unlock advanced shop management and styling tools:
    40 
    41 * **Archive/Shop Page Swatches:** Let customers select variations directly from the shop or category pages.
    42 * **Per-Product Settings:** Override global settings for specific individual products.
    43 * **Advanced Styling:** Complete control over Normal, Hover, and Selected states (Colors, Borders, Shadows).
    44 * **Advanced Tooltips:** Support for Image tooltips or Text tooltips for attribute terms.
    45 * **Tooltip Styling:** Match your brand colors perfectly with a custom tooltip styler.
     18Say goodbye to boring WooCommerce dropdown menus! **Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce** transforms your variable product dropdowns into stunning **Color, Image, Button, and Radio swatches** — giving your customers an experience like shopping on Amazon or AliExpress.
     19
     20🔗 [Live Demo](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/) | 📖 [Documentation](https://zqe.io/docs/variation-swatches-and-gallery-documentation/) | 🌐 [Plugin Homepage](https://zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/) | 💬 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     21
     22### 🏆 What Makes This Plugin Different?
     23
     24Other swatches plugins give you basic color and image swatches. We go further — with **two features that are usually premium-only**, included for **free**:
     25
     261. **Variation Image Gallery** — Upload unlimited images per variation. When a customer selects "Red / Large", they see a complete photo gallery of that exact combination. Other plugins charge $49+ for this feature alone!
     27
     282. **Stock Count by Variation** — Show customers exactly how many items are left for each specific variation (e.g., "Red / Medium: Only 5 left!"). This creates buying urgency (FOMO) and helps customers make faster decisions. **No other free swatches plugin offers this.**
     29
     30[See Both Features in Action →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     31
     32---
     33
     34### 🎨 4 Beautiful Swatch Types
     35
     36👉 **Color Swatches**
     37Display vibrant color circles or squares that customers can select at a glance. Perfect for clothing, accessories, home decor, and any product with color variants.
     38[Live Demo & Documentation →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     39
     40👉 **Image Swatches**
     41Show product photos, patterns, fabrics, or textures as selectable thumbnail swatches. Great for products where seeing the material or design matters before buying.
     42[Live Demo & Documentation →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     43
     44👉 **Button / Label Swatches**
     45Clean, clickable text buttons for sizes (S, M, L, XL), styles, or any text-based option. The most popular swatch type for size selectors. Auto-converts from dropdowns on install!
     46[Live Demo & Documentation →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     47
     48👉 **Radio Swatches**
     49Classic radio-style selectors for simple binary or limited choices. Ideal for yes/no options, gift wrapping toggles, or small option sets.
     50[Live Demo & Documentation →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     51
     52---
     53
     54### 🆓 All Free Features
     55
     56Our free version is more powerful than many paid alternatives:
     57
     58👉 **Auto-Convert Dropdowns to Swatches**
     59Install and activate — all variation dropdowns instantly become button swatches. Zero configuration required.
     60
     61👉 **Variation Image Gallery (FREE!)**
     62Upload unlimited gallery images for each specific variation. Customers see the exact photos for their selected color/size combination. A feature usually found only in premium plugins!
     63[Live Demo →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     64
     65👉 **Stock Count by Variation (EXCLUSIVE)**
     66Display the exact stock quantity for each variation. "Red / M: 12 in stock" — creates urgency, reduces hesitation, increases conversions. Not available in any other free swatches plugin.
     67[Live Demo →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     68
     69👉 **Smart Out-of-Stock Handling**
     70Three options for unavailable variations: **Blur** them out, show a **Cross** sign, or **Hide** them completely. Prevent customer frustration with clear visual cues.
     71[Live Demo →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     72
     73👉 **Customizable Swatch Shapes**
     74Choose between **Circle**, **Rounded**, or **Square** swatch styles to match your store's design and branding.
     75
     76👉 **Hover Tooltips**
     77Enable sleek tooltips that appear on hover, showing attribute labels. Position them **Top** or **Bottom** to fit your layout.
     78
     79👉 **Ajax Variation Threshold**
     80Custom threshold setting for stores with hundreds of product variations. Ensures smooth, fast performance without slowing down your product pages.
     81
     82👉 **Layout Control**
     83Choose between **Inline** or **Block** display styles. Show the selected attribute name beside the label. Add a "Clear" button to reset selections with one click.
     84
     85👉 **Automated Defaults**
     86Set Button or Image as the global default swatch type. No need to configure every product individually.
     87
     88---
     89
     90### 🏆 What Our Users Say
     91
     92> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *"This plugin solved my client requirements. I had an issue and the author supported me very quickly. Great plugin, excellent support!"*
     93> — [designunique](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-fulfill-my-requirements-excellent-support/), Verified WordPress.org Review
     94
     95---
     96
     97### 🚀 Premium Features
     98
     99Upgrade to **[Variation Swatches and Gallery Pro](https://zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)** to unlock advanced shop management and styling tools:
     100
     101[Live Demo](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/) | [Upgrade to Pro](https://zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/) | [Documentation](https://zqe.io/docs/variation-swatches-and-gallery-documentation/)
     102
     103👉 **Archive / Shop Page Swatches**
     104Let customers select variations (colors, sizes) directly from the shop, category, and archive pages — without visiting each product page. Fewer clicks = more sales.
     105[Live Demo →](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     106
     107👉 **Per-Product Settings Override**
     108Need different swatch shapes, styles, or types for specific products? Override global settings on a per-product basis for complete control.
     109
     110👉 **Advanced State Styling**
     111Full control over **Normal**, **Hover**, and **Selected** states — including custom colors, borders, and box shadows. Make your swatches look exactly how you want.
     112
     113👉 **Image & Text Tooltips**
     114Display product images or custom text inside tooltips on hover. A much richer browsing experience than text-only tooltips.
     115
     116👉 **Custom Tooltip Styling**
     117Match tooltip colors and appearance to your brand identity. Full control over tooltip background, text color, and borders.
     118
     119👉 **Priority Support**
     120Get fast, dedicated support directly from the developers who built the plugin.
     121
     122👉 [Get Pro Version →](https://zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/)
     123
     124---
     125
     126### 🔌 Compatibility
     127
     128This plugin is built to work everywhere:
     129
     130* ✅ Any standard **WooCommerce theme** (Flatsome, OceanWP, Divi, Astra, Storefront, and more)
     131* ✅ Popular **Quick View** plugins
     132* ✅ **WooCommerce HPOS** (High-Performance Order Storage)
     133* ✅ **Elementor** and other page builders
     134* ✅ Tested with **WordPress 6.4+** through 6.8
     135* ✅ Tested with **WooCommerce 8.0+** through 10.3
     136* ✅ PHP 7.4+ compatible
     137
     138---
     139
     140### 📊 Free vs Pro Comparison
     141
     142| Feature | Free | Pro |
     143| --- | --- | --- |
     144| Color, Image, Button, Radio Swatches | ✅ | ✅ |
     145| Variation Image Gallery (Unlimited) | ✅ FREE! | ✅ |
     146| Stock Count by Variation | ✅ EXCLUSIVE | ✅ |
     147| Out-of-Stock Handling (Blur/Cross/Hide) | ✅ | ✅ |
     148| Customizable Swatch Shapes | ✅ | ✅ |
     149| Hover Tooltips | ✅ | ✅ |
     150| Ajax Variation Threshold | ✅ | ✅ |
     151| Clear Selection Button | ✅ | ✅ |
     152| Inline & Block Display | ✅ | ✅ |
     153| Shop / Archive Page Swatches | ❌ | ✅ |
     154| Per-Product Override Settings | ❌ | ✅ |
     155| Advanced State Styling | ❌ | ✅ |
     156| Image & Text Tooltips | ❌ | ✅ |
     157| Custom Tooltip Styling | ❌ | ✅ |
     158| Priority Support | ❌ | ✅ |
     159
     160---
     161
     162### 👨‍💻 Support & Documentation
     163
     164Need help getting started? We've got you covered:
     165
     166* 📖 [Complete Documentation](https://zqe.io/docs/variation-swatches-and-gallery-documentation/) — Step-by-step guides for every feature
     167* 🎮 [Live Demo Store](https://demo.zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/) — Try every feature before installing
     168* 💬 [WordPress Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/variation-swatches-and-gallery/) — Free community support
     169* 🎫 [Priority Support](https://zqe.io/) — For Pro users
    46170
    47171== Installation ==
    48172
    49 ### From WordPress Dashboard
     173### From WordPress Dashboard (Recommended)
    501741. Go to **Plugins > Add New**.
    51 2. Search for **Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce**.
     1752. Search for **"Variation Swatches and Gallery for WooCommerce"**.
    521763. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate**.
     1774. Done! All variation dropdowns are now auto-converted to button swatches.
    53178
    54179### Manual Installation
    551801. Download the ZIP file from the WordPress plugin repository.
    561812. Upload the `variation-swatches-and-gallery` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
    57 3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
     1823. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
     183
     184### After Activation — Quick Setup (2 minutes)
     1851. Navigate to **Products > Attributes**.
     1862. Edit an existing attribute (e.g., Color).
     1873. Change the **"Type"** from **Select** to **Color** (or Image).
     1884. Click **Update** to save.
     1895. Edit the individual attribute terms and assign a color or upload an image for each.
     1906. Visit your product page — your beautiful swatches are live!
     191
     192Need help? Check our [step-by-step documentation →](https://zqe.io/docs/variation-swatches-and-gallery-documentation/)
    58193
    59194== Frequently Asked Questions ==
    60195
    61 = Why are my products still showing dropdowns? =
    62 You need to configure the attribute types. Go to **Products > Attributes**, edit your attribute (e.g., Color), and change the "Type" from Select to Color or Image. Then, edit the individual terms to assign colors or images.
     196= Why are my products still showing dropdowns instead of swatches? =
     197
     198After installing the plugin, all dropdowns automatically become **Button swatches**. To display Color or Image swatches, you need one extra step: Go to **Products > Attributes**, edit your attribute (e.g., Color), and change the "Type" from Select to Color or Image. Then edit individual terms to assign colors or images. [See our setup guide →](https://zqe.io/docs/variation-swatches-and-gallery-documentation/)
     199
     200= How does the Stock Count by Variation feature work? =
     201
     202When enabled, customers see the exact stock quantity for their selected variation — for example, "Red / Large: 5 in stock" or "Blue / Medium: Only 2 left!". This creates urgency (FOMO) and helps customers make faster purchasing decisions. This feature is **completely free** and exclusive to our plugin.
    63203
    64204= Is it compatible with my theme? =
    65 Yes! It is designed to be compatible with any standard WooCommerce theme. If you encounter a layout conflict, our support team is ready to help.
    66 
    67 = Does it support Quick View? =
    68 Yes, the swatches and gallery logic are compatible with most WooCommerce Quick View extensions.
    69 
    70 = Can I show swatches on the Shop page? =
    71 The Free version enables swatches on the Single Product page. To show swatches on the Archive/Shop page, please check out our Premium version.
     205
     206Yes! The plugin is designed to work with any standard WooCommerce theme including **Flatsome, OceanWP, Divi, Astra, Storefront**, and more. It follows WooCommerce hooks and templates, so it integrates seamlessly. If you encounter any layout conflict, our support team is ready to help.
     207
     208= Does it support Quick View plugins? =
     209
     210Yes. The swatches and gallery logic are fully compatible with most popular WooCommerce Quick View extensions out of the box.
     211
     212= How is the Variation Image Gallery different from the main product gallery? =
     213
     214The main WooCommerce gallery shows the same images regardless of which variation is selected. With our **Variation Image Gallery**, you can upload unique images for each variation (e.g., different angles of the red shirt vs. the blue shirt). When a customer selects a variation, the gallery automatically swaps to show those specific images — like shopping on Amazon.
     215
     216= Can I show swatches on the shop / catalog page? =
     217
     218The Free version displays swatches on the **Single Product page**. To display swatches on the **Shop, Category, and Archive** pages, upgrade to the [Pro version](https://zqe.io/variation-swatches-and-gallery/).
     219
     220= How many variations can it handle? =
     221
     222The plugin includes a **Custom Ajax Variation Threshold** setting specifically designed for stores with a large number of product variations. You can adjust this threshold to ensure smooth, fast performance even with hundreds of variations.
     223
     224= What happens to out-of-stock variations? =
     225
     226Three options: **Blur** out-of-stock swatches, display a **Cross** sign over them, or **Hide** them completely. Customers always see clearly which options are available and which aren't.
     227
     228= Does it work with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS)? =
     229
     230Yes! The plugin is fully compatible with WooCommerce's HPOS feature.
     231
     232= Where can I get support? =
     233
     234For free plugin support, visit our [WordPress support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/variation-swatches-and-gallery/). Pro users get priority support through [our website](https://zqe.io/).
    72235
    73236== Screenshots ==
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    772403. Image Swatch examples for patterns and textures.
    782414. Comprehensive settings panel for design customization.
    79 5. Advanced Variation Gallery management.
     2425. Variation Image Gallery — multiple images per variation.
     2436. Stock Count by Variation — shows exact stock per selection.
     2447. Out-of-stock variation handling (blur, cross, hide).
     2458. Button and Radio swatch display.
     2469. Tooltip display on hover.
    80247
    81248== Changelog ==
Note: See TracChangeset for help on using the changeset viewer.