Neon Shoppable Reels
Shoppable video reels carousel with a fullscreen swipeable viewer and per-reel Buy Now links.
Use with caution
Neon Shoppable Reels works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Neon Shoppable Reels stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| carousel | >100 |
| ecommerce | >100 |
| reels | #31 |
| shoppable | #61 |
| video | >100 |
About Neon Shoppable Reels
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Neon Shoppable Reels lets you add an Instagram/TikTok-style shoppable video reels carousel anywhere on your WordPress site. Upload a video (or paste a direct .mp4 link) for each reel, attach a Buy Now link, and display them with a shortcode. Clicking a reel opens a fullscreen, swipeable (mobile) / arrow-navigable (desktop) viewer.
Features:
- Custom “Reel” content type managed from its own admin menu — no theme editing required.
- Two ways to add video: WordPress Media Library upload, or a direct external .mp4 link.
- Per-reel Buy Now link, shown in the fullscreen viewer.
[neon_reels]shortcode shows every reel in one scrollable carousel.[neon_reel id="123"]shortcode shows a single specific reel.- Global Settings: reels per view for Desktop / Tablet / Mobile, border width/radius/colour, padding, margin, and gap.
- Global Theme Settings: Buy Now button text/colours/radius, and icon button colours (normal + hover).
Usage
- Neon Reel > All Reels — Add a reel: give it a Title, select/upload a Video (or paste a Custom Video Link), paste the product’s Buy Now link, set an Order number, then Save.
- Each saved reel gets its own individual shortcode, e.g.
[neon_reel id="12"]— shows just that one reel. - Use
[neon_reels]anywhere (post, page, widget, or template via do_shortcode) to show the full scrollable carousel of all reels in Order. - Neon Reel > Settings — controls layout: how many reels show per row on Desktop / Tablet / Mobile, border width/radius/colour, padding, margin, and gap between reels. Applies globally to every shortcode on the site.
- Neon Reel > Theme Settings — controls the look of the “Buy Now” button (text, colours, border radius) and the icon buttons (sound / close / arrows) in the fullscreen viewer, including hover colours. Applies globally.
Notes
- Clicking any reel opens a fullscreen, swipeable (mobile) / arrow-navigable (desktop) viewer, same as a familiar “Reels” experience.
- The individual reel shortcode shows just that reel and hides the navigation controls in fullscreen view since there’s nothing else to browse to.
- Each reel’s own Buy Now link is used when that reel is open in the viewer.
Installation
- Upload the
neon-shoppable-reelsfolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install the zip via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to the “Neon Reel” menu in the admin sidebar to add your first reel.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a video from an external CDN instead of uploading to WordPress?
Yes. When adding a reel, paste a direct .mp4 file link into the “Custom Video Link” field instead of selecting a video from the Media Library.
Does the layout work on mobile?
Yes. Go to Neon Reel > Settings to set how many reels show per row separately for Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile.
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FAQ
Neon Shoppable Reels: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is Neon Shoppable Reels free?
Yes. Neon Shoppable Reels is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Neon Shoppable Reels safe to use in 2026?
Neon Shoppable Reels works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Neon Shoppable Reels?
Neon Shoppable Reels is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 174 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.
Does Neon Shoppable Reels work with WordPress 7.1?
Neon Shoppable Reels is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Neon Shoppable Reels need?
Neon Shoppable Reels requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Neon Shoppable Reels last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 4, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Neon Shoppable Reels?
Neon Shoppable Reels is developed and maintained by shad5450.
What are the best alternatives to Neon Shoppable Reels?
The most popular alternatives to Neon Shoppable Reels are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+ installs), Carousel, Slider, Photo Gal… (70K+ installs) and Carousel Slider Block for G… (50K+ installs).
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