# Product Spotlight Badge – WooCommerce Product Highlights Instantly

> Product Spotlight Badge has <10 active installs and 44 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Product Spotlight Badge shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Product Spotlight Badge is designed to boost the visibility of newly added products in your WooCommerce store. This plugin allows you to add a customizable “NEW!” badge on products, helping them stand out and attract…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 833
- **Downloads (30 days):** 44 (+63% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 20, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Huzaifa Al Mesbah (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/huzaifaalmesbah/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/product-spotlight-badge/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [badge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/badge/) | #68 | 89 |
| [new](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/new/) | #14 | 14 |
| [product](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/product/) | >100 | 243 |
| [spotlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spotlight/) | #4 | 6 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,201 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| badge | >100 | 3,619 |
| new | >100 | 10,000 |
| product | >100 | 10,000 |
| spotlight | #89 | 190 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [YITH WooCommerce Badge Management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yith-woocommerce-badges-management/) | 10K+ | 2.9/5 (93) | Sep 2, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 2 | [Sold Out Badge for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sold-out-badge-for-woocommerce/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (25) | May 30, 2023 | 45/100 |
| 3 | [Trusted Shops Easy Integration for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/trusted-shops-easy-integration-for-woocommerce/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 14, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 4 | [Product Badge, Label, Countdown Timer for WooCommerce – Sale Booster](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-sale-badges-for-woocommerce/) | 5K+ | 4.8/5 (30) | Sep 16, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 5 | [Verified Member for BuddyPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-verified-member/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | May 19, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 6 | [WPC Badge Management for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-badge-management/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Sep 24, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 7 | [Out of Stock Message Manager for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-out-of-stock-message/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (6) | Jun 23, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 8 | [Coming Soon Badges for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coming-soon-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Mar 24, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 9 | [DMCA Website Protection Badge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dmca-badge/) | 1K+ | 3.2/5 (19) | Oct 1, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [TZ Flickr Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tz-flickr-widget/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 24, 2015 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Product Spotlight Badge free?
Yes. Product Spotlight Badge is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Product Spotlight Badge safe to use in 2026?
Product Spotlight Badge shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Product Spotlight Badge?
Product Spotlight Badge is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 833 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Product Spotlight Badge work with WordPress 7.1?
Product Spotlight Badge is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Product Spotlight Badge need?
Product Spotlight Badge requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Product Spotlight Badge last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on October 20, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Product Spotlight Badge?
Product Spotlight Badge is developed and maintained by Huzaifa Al Mesbah.

### What are the best alternatives to Product Spotlight Badge?
The most popular alternatives to Product Spotlight Badge are YITH WooCommerce Badge Mana… (10K+ installs), Sold Out Badge for WooComme… (8K+ installs) and Trusted Shops Easy Integrat… (6K+ installs).


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