YITH Points and Rewards Premium creates a complete loyalty points program for your WooCommerce store. Customers earn points on purchases, reviews, signups, and other actions, then redeem points as discounts on future orders. You can configure points per currency spent, points per product category, bonus points for specific actions, and point expiration rules. The plugin includes a customer points history and a points balance that customers can view in their account. This plugin is part of the YITH Premium Plugin Family — a collection of over 66 WooCommerce plugins.
Competitive Features
- Points for purchases — customers earn points based on the amount spent with configurable ratios
- Points for actions — award points for signups, product reviews, newsletter subscriptions, and other actions
- Points redemption — customers convert points into discounts at checkout with configurable conversion rates
- Category-based earning — set higher point rates for specific product categories to promote certain items
- Bonus points — offer bonus points for products on sale or during promotional periods
- Points expiration — set expiration rules for points to encourage customer engagement
- Customer points dashboard — customers view their points balance and history in the account area
Key Features
- Points calculation rules — configure whether points are calculated before or after discount
- Minimum redemption — set the minimum number of points required for redemption
- Points on reviews — award points automatically when customers leave approved reviews
- Points on referrals — reward customers for referring new users to your store
- Flexible conversion — configure both earning and redemption ratios independently
- Points notifications — send email notifications when customers earn or spend points
- WPML compatible — translate points-related labels for multilingual stores
Comparison with Competitors
YITH Points and Rewards vs WooCommerce Points and Rewards (by WP Swings)
| Feature | YITH Points & Rewards | WP Swings Points |
|---|---|---|
| Points on purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Points on reviews | Yes | Yes |
| Points on signup | Yes | Yes |
| Category-based earning | Yes | Yes |
| Points expiration | Yes | Yes |
| Referral rewards | Yes | Yes |
| Active installations | 8,000+ | 20,000+ |
YITH Points and Rewards vs YITH Gift Cards
| Feature | YITH Points and Rewards | YITH Gift Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Loyalty program | Gift cards |
| Points system | Yes | No |
| Convert points to gift cards | Yes (compatible) | No |
| Reward redemption | Discounts | Card balance |
Recommended Stack — pair Points and Rewards with Gift Cards to let customers convert their loyalty points into gift cards, expanding the ways customers can use their rewards.
Official Changelog
Version 4.29.0
Release Date: August 15, 2026
- New: WooCommerce 11.0 compatibility.
- New: YITH plugin framework update.
- Fix: Points calculation for orders with multiple product categories.
Version 4.22.0
Release Date: July 10, 2026
- New: WordPress 6.9 compatibility.
- Improvement: Points history interface performance.
- Fix: Points redemption with coupon code stacking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do customers earn points?
Customers earn points on purchases (based on the amount spent), product reviews, signups, referrals, and other configurable actions.
How are points redeemed?
Customers can convert their points into a discount at checkout using the configurable conversion rate during the redemption process.
Can I set different point rates for different product categories?
Yes. You can configure higher point earning rates for specific product categories to promote certain items.
Do points expire?
Yes. You can configure expiration rules, and points expire after a set period if the customer does not use them.
Can customers convert points into gift cards?
Yes. When combined with the YITH Gift Cards plugin, customers can convert their loyalty points into gift cards.
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