WP e-Commerce Product Showroom
Description:A categorized product list multi widget/shortcodes.Works with the WP e-commerce(tested on 3.8.6 version). You can choose the number of products, the image size, category, change its css properties, use…
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WP e-Commerce Product Showroom 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 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP e-Commerce Product Showr… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| commerce | >100 |
| e-commerce | >100 |
| list | >100 |
| products | >100 |
| wp e-commerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP e-Commerce Product Showroom
From the official readme · v5.0.0Description
Description:A categorized product list multi widget/shortcodes.Works with the WP e-commerce(tested on 3.8.6 version). You can choose the number of products, the image size, category, change its css properties, use shortcodes.
Based on Sample Hello World Plugin 2 (http://lonewolf-online.net/) by Tim Trott(http://lonewolf-online.net/)
and WP e-Commerce Featured Product by Zorgbargle | Phenomenoodle http://www.phenomenoodle.com
More info about the plugin: http://www.wpworking.com/
Arbitrary section
Important notes:
It was tested on WP-ecommerce 3.8.6. For older versions, check version 1.0.0 of this plugin, that works only for WP-ecommerce 3.6 or lower;
It works only for sites databases with wp_ tables prefix(default WordPress prefix);
If you have any questions, please let me know alvaron8@gmail.com
This readme file were validated at https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/about/validator/
Installation
Important notes:
It was tested on WP-ecommerce 3.8.6 requires WordPress 2.8 or higher. For older versions, check version 1.0.0 of this plugin, that works only for WP-ecommerce 3.6 or lower. See the last part of this topic to make it work with shortcodes.
It works only for sites databases with wp_ tables prefix(default WordPress prefix);
- After the steps bellow, go to the permalink settings page and update it without changing, it flushes
WordPress permalink settings and make the product permalink work.
- Upload
wp_e_showrpfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to the permalink settings page and update it without changing
- Configure the widgets on your wp-admin pannel and save(see screenshot 1)
- As the result div uses a css class(showrpdiv), you can play with it and make the product list look like you want. Check the example bellow. If you put this on the same page you call the plugin, the list will change.
/*
.showrpdiv{
float:left;
}
.showrpdiv ul a{
color:red;
}
.showrpdiv li{list-style: none;}
*/
7. Go to the permalink settings page and update it without changing
To use shotcodes, go like that [wpeshow prodnr=”9″ tbwid=100 catg=” rndw=’true’]
just paste it on wp-admin post/page editor
/*
parameters:
prodnr : default = 9 number of products;
tbwid : default = 100 width of thumbnail;
catg : default = ” products category id;
rndw : default = ‘false’ random product order;
*/
Changelog
5.0.0 Supports shortcodes multiple widgets 4.0.0 Works for WP-ecommerce 3.8.6, product random order, supports shortcodes 3.0.0 Works for WP-ecommerce 3.8.5, now you can choose a product category
5.0.0 – supports multiple widgets
4.0.0 – product random order, supports shortcodes
To use shotcodes, go like that [wpeshow prodnr=”9″ tbwid=100 catg=” rndw=’true’]
just paste it on wp-admin post/page editor
/*
parameters:
prodnr : default = 9 number of products;
tbwid : default = 100 width of thumbnail;
catg : default = ” products category id;
rndw : default = ‘false’ random product order;
*/
3.0.0 Now you can choose a product category.
Important note: It was tested on WP-ecommerce 3.8.6. For older versions, check version 1.0.0 of this plugin, that works only for WP-ecommerce 3.6 or lower.
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Is WP e-Commerce Product Showroom free?
Yes. WP e-Commerce Product Showroom is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP e-Commerce Product Showroom safe to use in 2026?
WP e-Commerce Product Showroom 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 e-Commerce Product Showroom?
WP e-Commerce Product Showroom is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,116 times since it launched in February 2011. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP e-Commerce Product Showroom work with WordPress 7.1?
WP e-Commerce Product Showroom is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP e-Commerce Product Showroom last updated?
The latest version, 5.0.0, was released on September 22, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes WP e-Commerce Product Showroom?
WP e-Commerce Product Showroom is developed and maintained by alvaron.
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