SmartCheckout — Field Editor for WooCommerce
Customize WooCommerce checkout fields, labels, visibility, and required status without code.
Solid choice
SmartCheckout is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where SmartCheckout stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| checkout customization | >100 |
| checkout fields | >100 |
| custom labels | >100 |
| field manager | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 3 reviews
About SmartCheckout
From the official readme · v1.0.11Description
SmartCheckout for WooCommerce gives you a clean, simple way to customize checkout fields without writing code.
From a lightweight admin interface, you can rename checkout field labels, show or hide optional checkout fields, and make supported fields required or optional again.
It is built for WooCommerce store owners who want a cleaner checkout experience without editing theme files or adding custom PHP snippets.
What You Can Do
- Change WooCommerce checkout field labels
- Show or hide optional checkout fields
- Make supported fields required or optional
- Manage billing and order notes fields from one screen
- Keep important WooCommerce core fields protected
- Save checkout field settings with one click
- Apply changes to the frontend checkout page
- Detect WooCommerce Checkout Blocks and offer a safe switch to classic checkout
- Optionally apply a modern two-column style to classic checkout
Safe Checkout Editing
SmartCheckout keeps essential WooCommerce checkout fields protected to help avoid checkout errors.
Core fields such as name, email, address, and other important checkout fields may be locked depending on WooCommerce requirements. This helps keep your checkout stable and compatible with standard WooCommerce behavior.
Need More Checkout Control?
SmartCheckout Pro adds advanced checkout field tools for stores that need more than basic label, visibility, and required-field editing.
SmartCheckout Pro includes:
- Add new custom checkout fields
- Create select, radio, checkbox, date, email, phone, and textarea fields
- Reorder custom checkout fields
- Add basic conditional display rules
- Show custom field values in WooCommerce order admin
- Include custom field values in order emails
- Manage advanced checkout fields without code
Best For
SmartCheckout is useful if you want to:
- Rename checkout labels for your store language or brand
- Hide optional fields that are not needed
- Simplify the WooCommerce checkout page
- Make selected fields required or optional
- Improve the checkout experience without custom code
Compatibility
SmartCheckout works best with the classic WooCommerce checkout shortcode. When Checkout Blocks are detected, SmartCheckout can help switch the checkout page to classic checkout and save a backup of the previous block layout.
The optional modern classic checkout style is disabled by default and can be turned on or off from the SmartCheckout screen. It may not match every theme perfectly, especially sites with heavily customized checkout templates or third-party checkout replacement plugins.
License
SmartCheckout for WooCommerce is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later.
You may redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of that license.
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Installation
- Upload the plugin ZIP file through Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, or install it from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
- Activate the plugin.
- Make sure WooCommerce is installed and active.
- Go to WooCommerce > SmartCheckout.
- Customize your checkout field labels, visibility, and required status.
- Save your changes.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin require WooCommerce?
Yes. SmartCheckout is built for WooCommerce checkout fields, so WooCommerce must be installed and active.
Can I edit checkout field labels?
Yes. You can rename supported WooCommerce checkout field labels from the SmartCheckout settings screen.
Can I hide optional checkout fields?
Yes. You can hide supported optional checkout fields from the checkout page.
Can I make fields required or optional?
Yes. Supported non-essential fields can be changed between required and optional.
Can I hide required WooCommerce fields like billing email or address?
Some important WooCommerce core fields are locked for stability and checkout compatibility. This helps prevent broken checkout flows.
Can I add completely new checkout fields in the free version?
No. The free version focuses on editing existing WooCommerce checkout fields. Adding new custom checkout fields is available in SmartCheckout Pro.
Is there a Pro version?
Yes. SmartCheckout Pro is available for store owners who need custom checkout fields, conditional display rules, order/email output, and more advanced checkout customization.
What extra features are included in SmartCheckout Pro?
SmartCheckout Pro lets you add new checkout fields, create radio/select/checkbox/date fields, display submitted values in WooCommerce orders and emails, reorder custom fields, and use basic conditional rules.
Does this plugin work with WooCommerce Checkout Blocks?
The free version detects Checkout Blocks and can switch the checkout page to the classic WooCommerce shortcode after backing up the current block layout. Advanced Checkout Block field creation belongs in SmartCheckout Pro.
Will my settings remain after updating the plugin?
Yes. Your saved SmartCheckout settings should remain after normal plugin updates.
Changelog
This update adds Checkout Block detection, safe switch/restore controls for classic checkout, and an optional modern style for classic checkout pages.
1.0.11
- Added Checkout Block detection with a safe switch to the classic WooCommerce checkout shortcode.
- Added backup and restore controls for the previous Checkout Block page layout.
- Added an optional Modern Classic Checkout Style for classic checkout pages.
- Kept modern checkout styling disabled by default so stores can opt in manually.
1.0.10
- Added a top header CTA that scrolls to the Pro comparison section.
- Moved the Pro comparison below the checkout field manager to keep core field editing first.
- Improved Pro detection so inactive Pro installs still show the comparison prompt.
1.0.9
- Redesigned the SmartCheckout admin screen with a cleaner dashboard layout.
- Added checkout field summary stats for total, editable, visible, and protected fields.
- Improved the field manager with grouped field sections, clearer badges, and toggle-style controls.
- Added quicker save actions at the top and bottom of the field manager.
- Improved admin notices and protected-field handling.
1.0.8
- Added a top review request prompt on the SmartCheckout admin page after settings are saved.
- Added review request actions to leave a review, be reminded later, or mark the prompt as already reviewed.
- Updated WordPress.org plugin screenshots.
1.0.7
- Improved the SmartCheckout Pro admin announcement panel with feature highlights and a Free vs Pro comparison.
- Improved frontend checkout label refresh handling after WooCommerce checkout updates.
- Restored required and optional label markers when checkout labels are updated dynamically.
- Prevented empty saved labels from overwriting WooCommerce checkout labels.
- Refreshed plugin readme content, FAQ, screenshots, and Pro feature information.
- Added new WordPress.org plugin screenshots.
1.0.6
- Added the SmartCheckout Pro announcement banner to the admin field manager.
- Updated the plugin version for the new free release.
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FAQ
SmartCheckout: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is SmartCheckout free?
Yes. SmartCheckout is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SmartCheckout safe to use in 2026?
SmartCheckout is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SmartCheckout?
SmartCheckout is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,221 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.
Does SmartCheckout work with WordPress 7.1?
SmartCheckout 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 SmartCheckout need?
SmartCheckout requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was SmartCheckout last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.11, was released on August 5, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes SmartCheckout?
SmartCheckout is developed and maintained by Faraz Shoaib.
What are the best alternatives to SmartCheckout?
The most popular alternatives to SmartCheckout are Checkout Fields for Blocks (1K+ installs), One Click Order (10+ installs) and Checkout Popup (<10 installs).
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