EAN Barcode Generator for WooCommerce: UPC, ISBN & GTIN Inventory

80 Quality Score

Active Installs

18/30

With 10,000 active installs the plugin has a modest user base, well below the top WooCommerce add-ons, which keeps its popularity score at the low end.

Update Freshness

25/25

It was updated 2026-07-11 and is tested against WordPress 7.0.1, signalling an actively maintained codebase that meets current standards.

User Rating

15/15

A 98 out of 100 from 55 reviewers is an excellent score, suggesting users who do install it tend to be very satisfied with the result.

Support Health

8/15

Only 1 support thread exists and none are marked resolved, which is too small a sample to judge responsiveness but does mean there is no public track record of fast fixes.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Compatibility sits at full marks because the plugin is tested with the latest WordPress release and runs on any environment supporting the 5.7 minimum.

Scores higher than 79% of indexed plugins

About

Manage GTINs (EAN, UPC, ISBN, etc.) effortlessly in WooCommerce! Create, save, search, and display EANs easily, with tools for bulk actions, etc.

Active Installs 10k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.9/5

Last Updated 2026-08-17 11:45pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.7+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Security History

6 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 High 5 Medium

Most recent: May 19, 2025

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EAN for WooCommerce <= 5.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

May 19, 2025 Patched in ["5.4.7"] CVE-2025-48249

EAN for WooCommerce <= 5.3.5 - Missing Authorization Medium

February 3, 2025 Patched in ["5.4.0"] CVE-2025-22673

EAN for WooCommerce <= 4.8.9 - Authenticated (Shop Manager+) Arbitrary Options Update High

May 3, 2024 Patched in ["4.9.0"] CVE-2024-34370

EAN for WooCommerce <= 4.9.2 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Sensitve Information Exposure via Shortcode Medium

April 17, 2024 Patched in ["4.9.3"] CVE-2023-6897

EAN for WooCommerce <= 4.9.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via alg_wc_ean_product_meta Shortcode Medium

April 17, 2024 Patched in ["4.9.3"] CVE-2023-6892

EAN for WooCommerce <= 4.4.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+ )Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Medium

January 11, 2023 Patched in ["4.4.3"] CVE-2023-0062

What It Does

EAN Barcode Generator for WooCommerce lets store owners add GTIN identifiers (EAN, UPC, ISBN, and related codes) to product listings, then generate, search, and bulk-edit those codes from the WooCommerce admin. It also displays the codes on product pages so customers and feed channels can read them.

Who It's For

This plugin fits small to mid-sized WooCommerce shops that sell physical goods and need to submit GTIN data to Google Shopping, Amazon, eBay, or other marketplaces that require product identifiers. It is also useful for stores that want to print or scan barcodes for warehouse and inventory workflows.

Who Should Skip It

If you sell only digital downloads, services, or unique handmade items where GTINs do not apply, this plugin adds no value. Stores already running a full PIM, ERP, or marketplace sync tool that handles GTINs natively should avoid adding another layer.

The Bottom Line

For a niche utility the plugin is well built, recently updated, and loved by its 10,000 users, earning an 80.11/100 quality score that reflects solid maintenance and ratings tempered by limited reach and an unproven support history. It is a sensible pick if you specifically need GTIN handling in WooCommerce without paying for a full PIM. Skip it if you do not actually need barcodes or already handle them elsewhere.

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