Nad N.
Misleading Product Names, Poor Refund Practices, and Unethical Customer Service
I purchased the “Subscriptions for WooCommerce Pro” and “Membership for WooCommerce Pro” plugins from WP Swings after believing they were the official WooCommerce extensions. Their names and descriptions are nearly identical to the legitimate ones (“WooCommerce Subscriptions” and “WooCommerce Memberships”), which makes it extremely easy for anyone to assume they’re official products. Once I realized they were not, I requested a refund 14 days after purchase, which is well within their own 30-day refund policy clearly stated on their website. Instead of honoring that policy, WP Swings repeatedly refused the refund, claiming technical exclusions that don’t apply to my case. Their support team also tried to convince me to buy another plugin from them instead of processing my refund — a tactic that felt unprofessional and manipulative. I explained multiple times that I had purchased in good faith, but they continued to dismiss my requests. It’s also important to note that WP Swings is based in India, and they do not appear to follow North American consumer protection standards or refund practices. Despite advertising in U.S. dollars and presenting themselves as a U.S.-based company, they apply restrictive refund conditions that go against what most customers in Canada or the U.S. would expect. After weeks of back-and-forth, I replaced their plugins with the official WooCommerce extensions, which worked perfectly. Unfortunately, WP Swings still refused to issue the refund. In my experience, their business practices are misleading and customer-unfriendly. I strongly recommend buying only from the official WooCommerce.com site or verified marketplaces to avoid similar issues. — Nadège Nelson, Studio X Ottawa Inc. (Canada)
Response from WP SwingsOct 27, 2025
We want to clarify that this is the first time we’ve received feedback regarding similarities in the product name, description, and website. With thousands of active customers, we’ve never encountered such a concern before. After reviewing the situation, we believe the reason provided does not apply to our refund policy. The point about similarity does not indicate any attempt to hide details about the product. It’s quite standard for any customer to check the website name or URL before making a purchase, as this is an essential part of the decision-making process. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent support and assistance. We’ve made every effort to help from our end, going above and beyond to ensure the best possible resolution. We hope this explanation is helpful and that you understand our position. Thank you for your time and understanding.




