Shortlist
A wishlist that stays fast
Shortlist adds a wishlist to WooCommerce that shoppers build with one click. Saving works on shop listings and the product page, including variations, and they can view their list in My Account, on a dedicated page, or via the [shortlist] shortcode. A lightweight plain-JavaScript front end with no jQuery.
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See it in action
Shoppers often do not buy right away
A shopper browses products but is not ready to buy. Without a wishlist they have to remember the product or search for it again on their next visit, which raises the risk they never return.
- ✗ No way to save products for later
- ✗ Shoppers lose track of products they viewed earlier
- ✗ Wishlists with heavy JavaScript slow the store down
- ✗ No wishlist for logged-out guests
Shortlist lets shoppers save products for later
- ✓ An add-to-list button on shop listings and the product page
- ✓ A Wishlist tab in WooCommerce My Account
- ✓ Guest support with a per-browser list, merged into the account on login
- ✓ Plain-JavaScript rendering with no jQuery
What you get in the free version
Everything you need to let shoppers save products for later.
Wishlist button
An accessible add toggle on shop listings and the product page; each placement can be toggled independently.
My Account tab
A Wishlist tab in WooCommerce My Account, added automatically.
[shortlist] shortcode
Show the current shopper's wishlist on any page with the [shortlist] shortcode.
Guest support
Guests get a list saved in their browser, merged into the account on login.
AJAX add and remove
Add and remove products without a page reload, with all buttons kept in sync.
Variable products
On the product page, shoppers pick options first, then save the exact variation, no guessing SKUs.
Dedicated wishlist page
Pick a page in settings or create one in a click, ideal for your store menu.
No jQuery
A plain-JavaScript front end loaded in the footer, with accessible buttons and ARIA attributes.
Up and running in three steps
Enable the button and save the first product.
Install
Activate Shortlist alongside WooCommerce.
Pick placements
In the Shortlist menu, enable the wishlist button on shop listings, the product page and My Account.
Check the list
Add a product to the list and open the Wishlist tab in My Account or a page with the [shortlist] shortcode.
Who it is for
When shoppers come back later, a wishlist without a heavy plugin and with guest support.
Considered purchases
Electronics, furniture, gifts, save for later instead of abandoning the browse.
- ✓ Button on listings
- ✓ My Account tab
- ✓ Guests + cookie
Stores with returning customers
Lists merge on login, guests do not lose saved products.
- ✓ Merge on login
- ✓ AJAX without reload
- ✓ [shortlist] shortcode
jQuery-free storefronts
A small footer script instead of a library loaded on every shop page.
- ✓ Vanilla JS
- ✓ ARIA on buttons
- ✓ Synced toggles
What PRO adds, and why it matters
Multiple named lists
The [shortlist_lists] shortcode for create, switch and delete.
Share links
The [shortlist_share] shortcode for the active wishlist.
Wishlist analytics
Shortlist → Wishlist Analytics with CSV export.
Price alerts
[shortlist_price_alerts] + Shortlist → Price Alerts: email on price drops or back-in-stock.
What you get: FREE vs PRO
PRO keeps everything in the free plugin and adds the modules below.
Shortlist vs YITH Wishlist vs TI Wishlist
How Shortlist compares to the popular WooCommerce wishlist plugins.
| Shortlist | YITH Wishlist | TI Wishlist | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guest wishlist (no account) | Yes (cookie, merges on login) | — | — |
| Variation-aware add | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| My Account tab | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shortcode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| No jQuery (lightweight front end) | Yes | — | — |
| Open source (GPLv2) | Yes | Core GPL | Core GPL |
| Paid plan price | from €29/yr | ~$99.99/yr | Free + paid upgrade |
Competitor data and pricing as of June 2026; check the vendors' sites for current pricing.
Need more? Shortlist PRO
FREE covers a single wishlist. PRO adds multiple named lists, sharing, analytics and price-drop / back-in-stock email alerts.
- ✓ Multiple named wishlists, shipped in PRO
- ✓ Share and email wishlist, shipped in PRO
- ✓ Wishlist analytics, shipped in PRO
- ✓ Price-drop and back-in-stock alerts, shipped in PRO
Support and resources
Every plugin has its own documentation with setup walkthroughs. Bugs and questions go to the public GitHub repository for that plugin, we answer in the open.
Frequently asked questions
Does it require WooCommerce?
Yes. The plugin works with WooCommerce products.
Can guests use the wishlist?
Yes, if you allow it in settings. A guest's list lives in a cookie and is merged into their account the next time they log in.
Does Shortlist use jQuery?
No. The plugin's own front-end script is plain JavaScript with no jQuery dependency.
How do I show the wishlist on a page?
Use the [shortlist] shortcode, or rely on the Wishlist tab added to the WooCommerce My Account area.
Does adding a product reload the page?
No. Add and remove happen over AJAX, and every button for that product is kept in sync.
Does Shortlist support variations?
Yes. On variable products shoppers choose their options first; the wishlist stores the specific variation, just like add to cart.
How do I add a wishlist page?
In Shortlist settings, pick a page or use Create wishlist page. You can also place the [shortlist] shortcode anywhere.
Does Shortlist pair with Versus and Swift?
Yes. Versus lines products up in a comparison table; Swift adds a fast Buy Now path. Shortlist complements browsing with save-for-later.
How does Shortlist compare to YITH Wishlist and TI Wishlist?
All three offer a free wishlist. Shortlist adds a guest wishlist that merges on login and a no-jQuery front end; it is open source with PRO from €29/yr, versus YITH's ~$99.99/yr premium. Pricing as of June 2026.
Add a wishlist to your store
An add button, a My Account tab and guest support. The full FREE edition under GPL.
Read the docsFREE is one complete wishlist, PRO adds multiple lists, sharing, analytics and price alerts.