WP Inventory Manager Features
Manage, display and track inventory directly inside WordPress. No WooCommerce required. Explore the core features included with WP Inventory Manager and the optional add-ons available for more advanced inventory workflows.
Inventory management built for WordPress
No limits on items
Add as many inventory items as you like. No caps, no tiers, no extra fees.
Categories & organisation
Group items into categories. Control display order and sort options on the frontend.
15+ customisable fields
Enable, disable or rename any field. Show only what’s relevant to your inventory type.
Unlimited images & documents
Attach multiple images and files per item. PDFs, Word docs. No storage restrictions.
Full control over how inventory appears on your site
Shortcode display
Drop [wpinventory] anywhere on a page. Dozens of parameters to customise the output. Learn more here.
Two layout modes
Display inventory as a table or individual item boxes. Switchable per shortcode.
Template override system
Copy any template file to your theme to fully control frontend HTML output without touching plugin files.
Built-in search & sort
Visitors can search and sort your inventory list out of the box. No configuration required. Learn how to here.
Built the WordPress way. Familiar, extensible, no lock-in
Native dashboard integration
Manage inventory from inside your WordPress admin. No external apps or separate login portals.
Actions & filters throughout
Extend or modify behaviour at every layer using standard WordPress hooks. No hacking core files.
Extensible with add-ons
Official add-ons for locations, reservations, advanced search, import/export and more. Browse add-ons →
WordPress-style functions
Familiar naming conventions and architecture. If you know WordPress, you already know how to extend this.
Extend WP Inventory Manager with add-ons
Start with the core inventory features, then add functionality for more advanced inventory workflows as you need it.
| Need | Add-on |
|---|---|
| Advanced inventory filters | Advanced Search |
| Inventory across multiple locations | Locations Manager |
| Import and export with CSV | Import / Export |
| Reserve several items in one request | Reserve Cart |
| Stock transactions, costs and invoices per item | Ledger |
| More granular user permissions | Advanced User Control |
| Different inventory types and field sets | Advanced Inventory Manager |
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about WP Inventory Manager features.
Is WP Inventory Manager free?
Yes. The core plugin is free to download and use with no item limits. Pro adds priority support and enables the use of paid add-ons.
Do I need WooCommerce?
No. WP Inventory Manager is completely independent of WooCommerce. It is designed for inventory and catalog workflows that do not require ecommerce checkout.
Can I add custom fields to my inventory?
Yes. The plugin includes 15+ built-in fields you can enable, disable or rename. For fully custom field sets or multiple inventory types, the Advanced Inventory Manager add-on extends this further. Check our complete list of add-ons here.
How does inventory display on my site?
Using the [wpinventory] shortcode. Drop it on any page and configure the output using shortcode parameters. You can also override the display templates from your theme for full HTML control.
Can visitors search and filter the inventory?
Basic search and sort are built in and work out of the box. For filtering by custom fields, category or other criteria, the Advanced Search add-on adds a configurable filter form to your inventory pages.
What is the difference between Core and Pro?
Core is the free WP Inventory Manager plugin with the base inventory features. Pro is a paid license that adds priority support and enables paid add-ons for more advanced inventory workflows. Pro is not a separate plugin.
How does WP Inventory Manager compare to other WordPress inventory plugins?
WP Inventory Manager is built for WordPress-native inventory workflows that do not need WooCommerce, such as asset tracking, equipment rental, parts catalogs, galleries and internal inventory systems. For a broader overview, read the WordPress inventory plugin comparison here.
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