This section addresses common questions about the WooCommerce Auto Comments plugin, covering installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and best practices.
Installation & Setup
Q: What are the requirements for this plugin?
A: The plugin requires:
- WordPress (any recent version)
- WooCommerce plugin activated
- Customers with completed/processing orders
The plugin will display a warning if WooCommerce is not activated.
Q: Where do I configure the plugin settings?
A: After activation, go to WordPress Admin → Pingback. You’ll see three tabs: General (order statuses), Texts (customize all text), and Style (colors and appearance).
Q: How do I set up the dedicated tab option?
A: After selecting “In dedicated tab” in Style settings, you MUST go to WordPress Admin → Settings → Permalinks and click “Save Changes” (without changing anything) to update the rewrite rules.
Functionality & Features
Q: Which customers see the comment form?
A: Only logged-in customers who have:
- Purchased products with orders in configured statuses
- At least one product they haven’t reviewed yet
- Access to the My Account page or pages with the shortcode
Q: What happens to the reviews customers submit?
A: Reviews are saved as WordPress comments with:
- Status: Pending approval (not automatically published)
- Type: WooCommerce review
- Rating: Automatically set to 5 stars
- Location: Accessible via Products → Reviews ( or WordPress Admin → Comments for old versions of woocommerce)
Q: Can customers rate products or only leave text reviews?
A: The plugin automatically assigns a 5-star rating to all reviews. Customers only write text comments – there’s no rating interface in the form.
Q: How does the shortcode work?
A: Use [woocommerceautocomment] on any page, but you must first enable shortcode support in Style settings. This loads plugin files on all pages, so use sparingly for performance.
Troubleshooting
Q: The comment form isn’t showing on My Account page. Why?
A: Check these common issues:
- Is WooCommerce activated?
- Is the customer logged in?
- Does the customer have orders with configured statuses?
- Are there unreviewed products in those orders?
- Try clearing cache plugins
Q: The shortcode isn’t working. What should I check?
A: Ensure:
- Shortcode support is enabled in Style settings
- The shortcode is spelled correctly: [woocommerceautocomment]
- The customer meets all eligibility requirements
- The page isn’t cached
Q: Reviews submitted through the plugin aren’t appearing on product pages.
A: This is normal behavior. Reviews are set to “Pending” status and require manual approval. Go to WordPress Admin → Comments → All Comments and approve the reviews to make them visible.
Q: The form colors don’t match my site. How do I fix this?
A: Go to Pingback → Style tab and adjust the color settings. You can customize:
- Header background and text colors
- Submit button background and text colors
- Cancel button background and text colors
- Font sizes for all elements
Performance & Optimization
Q: Which display option is better for performance?
A: “Display at the top of all tabs in the My Account page” is the high-performance option (recommended). The dedicated tab option requires additional page processing and should only be used if you prefer the cleaner UI separation.
Q: Does enabling shortcode support affect site performance?
A: Yes, enabling shortcode support loads plugin files on all pages where the shortcode might be used. Only enable it when necessary and use the shortcode sparingly.
Q: How often should I approve reviews?
A: Check for pending reviews weekly or bi-weekly. Regular approval keeps customers engaged and provides fresh content for SEO benefits.
Customization & Advanced Usage
Q: Can I customize the text customers see?
A: Yes! The Texts tab allows you to customize:
- Main title and subtitle
- Description text
- Button text (Submit and Cancel)
- Placeholder text in the comment field
Q: Can I change which order statuses trigger review requests?
A: Yes, in the General tab you can select any combination of WooCommerce order statuses. Start with “Completed” only, then add “Processing” or others based on your needs.
Q: Is the plugin translation-ready?
A: The plugin uses WordPress translation functions, but you can easily customize all customer-facing text through the Texts tab settings without needing translation files.
Q: Can customers edit their reviews after submission?
A: The plugin doesn’t provide editing functionality. Once submitted, the form for that product disappears. Customers would need to contact you directly for review modifications.
Business Impact
Q: How does this plugin help my business?
A: The plugin provides several benefits:
- SEO: More product reviews improve search rankings
- Conversion: Customer reviews build trust and increase sales
- Engagement: Customers return to your site to leave reviews
- Quality: Reviews from verified purchasers are more authentic
Q: What’s the best way to encourage review participation?
A:
- Use encouraging, positive language in your custom text
- Keep the title short and action-oriented
- Choose bright, attention-grabbing colors
- Send follow-up emails directing customers to My Account
- Train customer service to mention the review option