WooCommerce Custom Related Products Pro Plugin

Product Overview

WooCommerce shows related products based on shared categories or tags by default. That logic works for some stores, but it often surfaces irrelevant items — hurting cross-sell potential and confusing shoppers. WooCommerce Custom Related Products Pro replaces the native behavior with a flexible, rule-based system so you decide exactly what appears in the related products section on every single product page.

Whether you want to promote high-margin accessories, clear seasonal inventory, or guide buyers through a curated collection, this plugin gives you the control to do it — product by product.

Key Features

• Hand-pick related products — Search and select any products in your catalog to appear as related items for a specific product.
• Filter by category — Choose one or more categories; only products from those categories will be pulled into the related section.
• Filter by tag — Narrow recommendations further using product tags for granular control.
• Set display count — Define exactly how many related products show (e.g., 4, 5, 6) regardless of how many match your rules.
• Hide fallback related products — When no custom rules are defined for a product, hide the default WooCommerce related products entirely instead of showing irrelevant suggestions.
• Exclude out-of-stock items — Automatically prevent sold-out products from appearing in the related section.
• Slider layout — Enable a responsive carousel/slider for related products to save space and improve mobile usability.
• Custom section title — Replace the default “Related Products” heading with any text — “You May Also Like,” “Complete the Look,” “Recommended for You,” etc.

Benefits for Your Store

Increase average order value by surfacing the right cross-sells and upsells on every product page. Reduce decision fatigue — shoppers see relevant, curated options instead of a random assortment. Improve mobile experience with the optional slider that keeps the product page clean. Save time — set rules once per product or apply category/tag logic across groups without manual linking for every SKU.

How It Can Be Used

• A fashion store links each dress to matching shoes, belts, and outerwear by hand-picking the exact SKUs.
• An electronics shop uses category rules so every laptop automatically shows laptop bags, mice, and sleeves from the “Accessories” category.
• A seasonal promotion uses tag-based rules: tag “Black Friday” products to cross-sell only other “Black Friday” tagged items.
• A store with limited inventory enables the out-of-stock filter so customers never see unavailable recommendations.

Why Choose This Plugin?

Unlike heavier recommendation engines that require external services, monthly fees, or complex AI training, this plugin runs entirely on your WordPress site. It’s lightweight, GPL-licensed, works on unlimited domains, and receives lifetime updates. No subscription, no external dependencies — just a straightforward tool that does one thing well: lets you decide what “related” actually means.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this replace the default WooCommerce related products?

Yes. When you configure custom rules for a product, those rules take over. You can also choose to hide the default related products entirely when no custom rules exist.

Can I use categories, tags, and manual selection together?

The plugin lets you choose the source: manual product selection, categories, or tags. You pick one method per product.

Is the slider responsive on mobile?

Yes. The slider option adapts to screen size for a smooth touch experience.

Will this work with my theme?

The plugin uses standard WooCommerce hooks and templates, so it works with most well-coded themes. If your theme heavily overrides the related products template, minor CSS adjustments may be needed.

Are updates included?

Yes — lifetime manual updates are included with the GPL license.

Conclusion

Default related products are a missed revenue opportunity. With WooCommerce Custom Related Products Pro, you turn that section into a deliberate sales tool — curated, relevant, and fully under your control. Install once, configure per product or by category/tag, and start showing shoppers the products you actually want them to buy.