Attribute Stock for WooCommerce – Shared Stock & Variable Quantities (Lite Version)

76 Quality Score

Active Installs

15/30

With 2,000 active installs, this is a niche plugin with modest reach, reflected in a middling popularity score despite a multiplier boost.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was updated within days of this assessment and supports the latest WordPress release, earning a perfect maintenance score.

User Rating

14/15

Eighteen ratings yielding a 92 out of 100 score indicates strong satisfaction, though the small sample size limits confidence.

Support Health

8/15

There are zero support threads on record, which means there is no track record of responsiveness or issue resolution to evaluate.

WP Compatibility

15/15

It is tested against WordPress 7.0.4 and requires PHP 7.4 or higher, earning full marks on the compatibility check.

Scores higher than 50% of indexed plugins

About

Set up complex stock configurations with ease. Shared stock, variable quantities, the possibilities are endless.

Active Installs 2k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.6/5

Last Updated 2026-06-14 11:41pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.4+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Requires PHP 7.4+

Security History

1 known vulnerability, all patched

1 Medium

Most recent: July 18, 2023

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What It Does

Attribute Stock for WooCommerce lets shop owners configure stock levels at the product attribute level rather than per individual variation. This enables shared stock pools across variations, variable quantities per attribute, and complex inventory rules that go beyond WooCommerce's default variation stock system.

Who It's For

This plugin is best for WooCommerce stores selling configurable products like clothing with multiple sizes and colours, fabric by the metre, or any product where different attribute combinations need to draw from a shared inventory pool. It suits merchants who find WooCommerce's built-in variation stock management too rigid for their product line.

Who Should Skip It

Stores with simple variable products where each variation has its own independent stock count have no reason to install this plugin, since native WooCommerce already handles that scenario. It is also unnecessary for shops selling only simple, non-variable products.

The Bottom Line

Attribute Stock for WooCommerce fills a real gap in WooCommerce for stores needing shared or variable stock across attribute combinations, and its recent update plus strong rating suggest it works as advertised. The lack of any support history is a concern, and the 2,000 install base means a smaller community for troubleshooting. Merchants with complex inventory needs will likely find it valuable, but they should test thoroughly and have a backup plan given the absence of visible support activity.

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