# Similar Products

> Similar Products has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 90 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Similar Products shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Similar Products is a WooCommerce extension, to add similar products for each product like Upsell and Cross Sell Products.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 4,297
- **Downloads (30 days):** 90 (+8.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** Jun 29, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** cedcommerce (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cedcommerce/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/similar-products/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [product](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/product/) | #82 | 243 |
| [product similar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/product-similar/) | #1 | 1 |
| [similar products](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/similar-products/) | #1 | 2 |
| [simple product](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-product/) | #2 | 3 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,350 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| product | >100 | 10,000 |
| product similar | >100 | 1,158 |
| similar products | >100 | 1,158 |
| simple product | >100 | 5,806 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WCBoost – Products Compare](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wcboost-products-compare/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 14, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Rearrange Products for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rearrange-woocommerce-products/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (58) | Sep 7, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [Hide Categories and Products for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-categories-products-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (29) | Oct 1, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [Product Visibility by User Role for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/product-visibility-by-user-role-for-woocommerce/) | 6K+ | 3.8/5 (21) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 5 | [Ultimate Product Catalog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-product-catalogue/) | 4K+ | 4.5/5 (233) | Sep 23, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 6 | [Filter Orders by Product for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-filter-orders-by-product/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Jun 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Product Blocks for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/product-blocks-for-woocommerce/) | 4K+ | 4/5 (4) | Sep 6, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 8 | [YITH WooCommerce Tab Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yith-woocommerce-tab-manager/) | 4K+ | 3/5 (16) | Oct 1, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 9 | [YITH WooCommerce Product Bundles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yith-woocommerce-product-bundles/) | 3K+ | 3.2/5 (24) | Oct 6, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [WooCommerce Product Image Flipper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-product-image-flipper/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (28) | Nov 26, 2018 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Similar Products free?
Yes. Similar Products is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Similar Products safe to use in 2026?
Similar Products shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Similar Products?
Similar Products is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,297 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Similar Products work with WordPress 7.1?
Similar Products is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.22, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Similar Products last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on June 29, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Similar Products?
Similar Products is developed and maintained by cedcommerce.

### What are the best alternatives to Similar Products?
The most popular alternatives to Similar Products are WCBoost – Products Compare (30K+ installs), Rearrange Products for WooC… (20K+ installs) and Hide Categories and Product… (10K+ installs).


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