Including the YITH Compare plugin in your WooCommerce Site enhances shopping, by helping customers in determining the right product tailored to their requirements. In this guide, we’re going to show you how to install the YITH Compare plugin for your WooCommerce store. Let’s get started!

Download the Plugin:

There are two ways to install the plugin:

Option 1: Manual Download

1. Visit the YITH WooCommerce Compare plugin page
2. Download the ZIP file 
3. In your WordPress Dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
4. Upload and install the ZIP

Option 2: Install from the WordPress plugin Directory

Step 1: Navigate to Plugins and then go to Add New

1. Login to your WordPress admin panel.

2. From the sidebar, go to  Plugins > Add New.

Step 2: Search  for a Compare Plugin

1. In the search bar (top right), type:  YITH WooCommerce Compare.
2.  When the plugin shows, click Install Now

Step 3: Activate the Plugin

1. Once installed, click Activate
2. Now you’ll see a new option on your WordPress admin dashboard, on the sidebar named  YITH section.

Step 4: Adjust the Compare Parameters

1. Go to  YITH > Compare from the admin dashboard.
2. In the settings, choose:

• Where the compare button will be displayed on the Product Page / Category Page or both.
• Change the compare button (icon or text) design.

Step 5- Display the compare button on the product page.

1. Visit a product page on your website 
2. If the button doesn’t appear, please make sure that you have enabled the display share button on product pages in your plugin settings.

Step 6: Closely Monitor and Tweak Compare

1. Customers can use the compare features
2. You can see and follow their activity directly in the frontend of your WordPress dashboard.

Bonus Tips for WooExpand Users

If you are using  Wooexpand Product Modules components, we have two powerful integrations for compare and wishlist:

• YITH Compare Component (WooExpand):

YITH Compare plugin must be installed as described above. Once installed, WooExpand will automatically expand its styling and controls.

•  YITH Wishlist Component (WooExpand):

If you also need to create a wishlist feature, install the YITH Wishlist plugin. For further information on the installation and setup of the wishlist plugin, you can refer to our installation guide for the Wishlist plugin.

Why Use YITH Compare with WooExpand?

With WooExpand’s Supreme’s flexible design on top of YITH’s powerful compare engine, you’re able to:

• Keep functionality native to Divi
• Style compare buttons & interactions right within the Divi Builder
• Create a uniform shopping experience in all modules

Conclusion

And that’s it! Now you have added a product comparison feature to your WooCommerce store in just a few easy steps. This functionality will allow your customers to make more accurate buying decisions and enjoy some great perks including better shopping experiences, and possibly improved conversion. With it, your customers will be able to compare products side by side and find the best one within minutes, helping them make confident buying decisions.