WP-Ecommerce History
By default, the widget generates an unordered list of permanent links to blog posts with the post title. The product listing ul has a class of wpec-history.
Consider an alternative
WP-Ecommerce History shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP-Ecommerce History stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| products | >100 |
| WP-eCommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP-Ecommerce History
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
By default, the widget generates an unordered list of permanent links to blog posts with the post title. The product listing ul has a class of wpec-history.
Coming in future versions is the following…
- Support for post thumbnails
- Support for logged out users
- Dashboard for tracking what products your users have looked at.
- Hooks and Filters (dependent on user feedback. I can’t really see a need for them right now as the plugin is quite simplistic).
- Default styling.
Installation
- Make sure WP-Ecommerce is active. This plugin will not run unless WP-Ecommerce is installed.
- Upload wpec-history.php to your plugins folder.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to Appearance -> Widgets in the WordPress admin.
Changelog
1.0
- Initial Release
1.0.1
- Make the plugin actually work.
- BuddyPress Integration complete – a new activity item is now logged whenever you “view” a product.
- Fix up the README a little bit.
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FAQ
WP-Ecommerce History: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is WP-Ecommerce History free?
Yes. WP-Ecommerce History is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP-Ecommerce History safe to use in 2026?
WP-Ecommerce History shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP-Ecommerce History?
WP-Ecommerce History is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,757 times since it launched in April 2011. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP-Ecommerce History work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-Ecommerce History is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP-Ecommerce History last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 28, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes WP-Ecommerce History?
WP-Ecommerce History is developed and maintained by Anthony Cole.
What are the best alternatives to WP-Ecommerce History?
The most popular alternatives to WP-Ecommerce History are YITH WooCommerce Catalog Mo… (60K+ installs), WCBoost – Wishlist (40K+ installs) and افزونه رسمی ترب (30K+ installs).
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