Google for WooCommerce vs Kadence Shop Kit
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| Feature | Google for WooCommerce v3.10.0 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 2.7/5 Visit Details | Kadence Shop Kit v3.0.8 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Paid Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 800,000+ | — |
| Last updated | October 20, 2026 | — |
| Editions | Google for WooCommerce | Kadence Shop Kit ($) |
| Pros | Syncs the WooCommerce product feed to Google Merchant Center; Sets up Google Ads campaigns from the store admin; Syncs coupons and shipping rates to Google | Each module is switched on or off separately in settings; Swatches, galleries, quickview and size charts on product pages; Checkout editor and checkout coupon modal included |
| Cons | Needs a Google account with Merchant Center and Ads access; Only works with WooCommerce; Connects to several Google services, so setup takes time | Product template blocks need Kadence Blocks active; Commercial plugin that needs a licence key; Some code under lib/ is adapted from Iconic plugins |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Product feed sync to Google Merchant Center, Google Ads account and campaign setup, Ads recommendations shown in the admin, Merchant Center policy compliance check, WooCommerce coupon sync to Google, Shipping rates sent to Google, Plugin event tracking through WooCommerce Tracks | Variation swatches on product pages ($), Product template blocks for the WooCommerce block editor ($), Product and variation galleries, with attribute images ($), Size charts ($), Reviews module ($), Cart notices ($), Product badges ($), Product quickview with REST controller ($), Checkout editor, with HPOS compatibility declaration ($), Global product tabs ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| Marketing | Google Ads | — |
| E-commerce | Google Merchant Center, WooCommerce | WooCommerce ($) |
| Plugins | — | Kadence Blocks ($), Iconic (bundled code) ($) |
| Other | — | Kadence licence server (Uplink) ($) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9 | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | Only if you agree |
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| Blocks | — | 26 |