YITH Recently Viewed Products Premium displays a list of products that each customer has recently viewed on your WooCommerce store. The plugin tracks product views and shows them in a widget or shortcode, helping customers return to items they were considering and encouraging them to complete purchases. You can customize the number of products shown, the display style, and whether to use a slider. This plugin is part of the YITH Premium Plugin Family — a collection of over 66 WooCommerce plugins.
Competitive Features
- Recently viewed tracking — automatically track and store the products each customer has viewed
- Widget display — show recently viewed products in sidebars and widget areas
- Shortcode support — display recently viewed products anywhere with shortcodes
- Custom product count — set the number of recently viewed products to display
- Repeated product handling — prevent or allow products from appearing multiple times in the list
- Slider display — optionally display recently viewed products in a carousel slider
- Per-customer tracking — track recently viewed products per visitor or per registered user
Key Features
- Display style options — choose between list, grid, or slider display modes
- Exclude products — exclude specific products or categories from the recently viewed list
- Custom labels — customize the section title and product display labels
- Placement control — place the recently viewed widget on product pages, shop pages, or the footer
- Responsive design — recently viewed products display correctly on all devices
- Performance optimized — lightweight tracking that does not affect page speed
- WooCommerce HPOS compatible — fully supports High-Performance Order Storage
Comparison with Competitors
YITH Recently Viewed vs WooCommerce Recently Viewed (by Relenta)
| Feature | YITH Recently Viewed | Relenta Recently Viewed |
|---|---|---|
| Product tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Widget display | Yes | Yes |
| Shortcode support | Yes | No |
| Slider display | Yes | No |
| Per-customer tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Exclude products | Yes | Yes |
| Active installations | 4,000+ | 5,000+ |
YITH Recently Viewed vs Default WooCommerce
| Feature | YITH Recently Viewed | WooCommerce Default |
|---|---|---|
| Recently viewed widget | Yes | No |
| Slider display | Yes | No |
| Custom product count | Yes | No |
| Exclude products | Yes | No |
Recommended Stack — pair Recently Viewed Products with Product Slider Carousel to show recently viewed items in an attractive carousel and boost product rediscovery.
Official Changelog
Version 2.54.0
Release Date: August 15, 2026
- New: WooCommerce 11.0 compatibility.
- New: YITH plugin framework update.
- Fix: Recently viewed tracking for logged-out visitors.
Version 2.53.0
Release Date: July 10, 2026
- New: WordPress 6.9 compatibility.
- Improvement: Widget rendering performance.
- Fix: Duplicate product display with repeated views.
Version 2.52.0
Release Date: June 5, 2026
- Improvement: Slider display option stability.
- Fix: HPOS compatibility for view tracking metadata.
- Fix: Exclusion rule application for product categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the plugin track recently viewed products?
The plugin automatically records each product a visitor views and stores the list for display in a widget or shortcode.
Can I display recently viewed products as a slider?
Yes. You can enable slider display to show recently viewed products in a carousel format.
Can I include or exclude specific products?
Yes. You can exclude specific products or categories from appearing in the recently viewed list.
Is the widget available to place anywhere?
Yes. The plugin provides a widget for sidebars and widget areas, plus shortcodes for placing the list on any page or post.
Does tracking work for registered and guest users?
Yes. Recently viewed products are tracked per visitor and per registered user for personalized display.
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