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WP Inventory Manager

Manage inventory in WordPress without WooCommerce. Unlimited items, custom fields, shortcode display. Trusted by 120,000+ sites since 2013.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version2.5.9
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 3.5.0 · PHP —
Directory statusactive
Last directory update13 Oct 202620d ago
Active installations1K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.6 / 5 from 32 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records WP Inventory Manager version 2.5.9 as active, updated 20d ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

🚀 Manage inventory in WordPress. No WooCommerce required.

WP Inventory Manager is the most flexible inventory and catalog management plugin for WordPress. Whether you are tracking equipment, parts, artwork, vehicles, or any collection, you can manage and display it all directly from your WordPress dashboard – without installing WooCommerce.

Trusted by 120,000+ websites since 2013, across retail, manufacturing, nonprofits, education, and more.

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💡 Why WP Inventory Manager?

Most inventory plugins for WordPress are built on top of WooCommerce, which adds bloat, complexity, and features you do not need if you are not running an e-commerce store. WP Inventory Manager works independently, keeping your site fast and simple.

No WooCommerce. No subscriptions required to get started. No item limits.

✅ What You Can Do

  • Add unlimited inventory items with custom fields, images, and categories
  • Display your inventory on any page using simple shortcodes
  • Let visitors search, filter, and browse your catalog on the front end
  • Track quantity, status, pricing, and custom attributes
  • Send low-stock alerts and reservation requests by email
  • Fully customize labels, fields, and display templates
  • Multilingual support: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Russian, Spanish

🏭 Use Cases

Equipment Rental

Track what is out, what is coming back, and what is available – all from your WordPress dashboard. Set up reservation workflows, availability tracking, and return management without a separate system.

See the equipment rental use case

Parts Suppliers and Manufacturers

Build a searchable parts catalog with custom fields for SKU, specs, compatibility, and stock levels. Let customers or staff find what they need instantly.

See the parts supplier use case

Museums, Galleries and Collections

Create a searchable digital catalog of artwork, artifacts, or collectibles. Add images, descriptions, provenance, and custom metadata for each item.

See the galleries use case

Internal Asset Tracking

Track company equipment, tools, or assets across departments or locations. Know what you own, where it is, and who has it.

See the asset tracking use case

🆓 Free Version

The core plugin is free with no item limits. You get:

  • Unlimited inventory items
  • Custom categories and tags
  • Shortcode display on any page
  • Frontend search and sort
  • Admin dashboard management

⭐ Pro Version

Unlock plugin updates and priority support with a Pro license.

Get WP Inventory Pro

🔌 Add-Ons Available with WP Inventory Pro

  • Advanced Inventory Manager – Create multiple inventory types, each with their own custom fields
  • Advanced Search – Filter inventory by any field with a frontend search widget
  • Import and Export – Bulk import and export via CSV
  • Reserve Cart – Let visitors reserve multiple items at once
  • Location Manager – Manage inventory across multiple locations
  • Ledger – Track inventory movement, generate PDF invoices, view history
  • Per Item Low Quantity Notifications – Email alerts for low stock and inventory changes
  • Advanced User Control – Restrict access by user role, enable frontend submission
  • Bulk Item Manager – Update hundreds of items at once

Browse all add-ons

🛟 Support

All support requests are handled through our website.

If you have a support request, we are happy to help, but you need to submit your request here:

com/support/ (This is the only way we are notified of your support request).

🌐 Website

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📖 Documentation

  • Getting Started
  • Support
WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • inventory manager
  • product catalog
  • stock management
  • woocommerce alternative
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 3.5.0 · PHP not listed
Update activity13 Oct 202620d ago

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Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex

Recent tracked changes

Version2.5.82.5.9
WordPress compatibility7.1.27.1.3
Version2.5.72.5.8
Version2.5.62.5.7
Version2.5.52.5.6
Version2.5.42.5.5
WordPress compatibility7.17.1.2
Version2.5.32.5.4
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