=== UGCify – UGC for WooCommerce ( Customer Photos, Videos & Visual Reviews ) ===
Contributors: rextheme, coderexltd, coderexco
Tags: woocommerce reviews, ugc, user generated content, woocommerce, customer photos, social proof, product reviews, visual reviews, customer videos, woocommerce gallery 
Requires at least: 6.1
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Requires Plugins: woocommerce
Stable tag: 1.0.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically collect and display customer photos and videos on WooCommerce product pages. Self-hosted. No monthly fees. Real social proof.

== Description ==
**Turn your WooCommerce product reviews into a conversion engine!**
Powered by real buyer photos, videos, and social proof. 

Automatically collect UGC (customer photos and video reviews) after every purchase and display them as shoppable UGC galleries on your product pages.

Plus, you can import and display social posts about your products (based on hashtags) (Pro) as part of your product reviews!

Why? Because this, in turn, will help build trust in your store and lead to more conversions!

>  93% of consumers say user-generated content influences their buying decisions more than brand content.

With UGCify, you can:

✅ Collect customer photo & video reviews automatically
✅ Add shoppable UGC galleries on WooCommerce product pages
✅ Combine visual reviews with WooCommerce star ratings
✅ Moderate and approve all submissions before they go live
✅ Tag products in customer images with purchase path (Pro)

Unlike generic review plugins, UGCify is built specifically for WooCommerce stores that want to turn product UGC & social proof into a marketing engine; self-hosted, with full data ownership and no recurring fees.

= Key Solutions You Get With UGCify To Grow WooCommerce Conversions =

**Visual Review System**
Let customers drop reviews with real photos and videos of the products they purchased.

**Automated UGC Collection**
Trigger post-purchase emails automatically and collect customer photos and video reviews with smart timing.

**Shoppable UGC Galleries**
Display real buyer content in responsive grid, masonry, or carousel layouts with product tagging and direct purchase paths.

**WooCommerce Reviews Integration**
Merge visual UGC with star ratings and written reviews for stronger social proof on every product page.

**Self-Hosted Social Proof Marketing**
Everything lives on your server. No third-party dependency, no monthly fees.

<em>You can learn more details about these in the next section.</em>


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== Polished Studio Photos Aren't Enough To Convert Buyers... ==

One of the main reasons people hesitate to place orders online is 'lack of trust.'

Now, you always add high-quality, polished photos when adding products to your WooCommerce shop.

**But did you know?**
<em>While your studio photos grab attention, people don't really trust them...</em>

Buyers are concerned about whether they will get exactly what was shown in the product images.

Think about the last time you placed an order. 
> You obviously looked for some reviews first. But that's not all.
> You also tend to look for reviews that include a photo or video showcasing what the buyer received.

Your customers do the same!

Why? Because it removes most of the doubt around authenticity and quality!

Modern shoppers scroll past your polished product photos and look for something real: actual customers, genuinely using your products, in their real lives. 

If your WooCommerce product pages don’t show customer photos and videos, you’re leaving conversions on the table every single day.

UGCify is built to exactly help you fix this... Automatically.

== How UGCify Can Help Your WooCommerce Store ==

UGCify was built with one goal: to help WooCommerce stores actively leverage UGC to build trust and increase conversions, without high costs.

**Build instant trust with new shoppers**
In 2026, user-generated content and influencer reviews are the strongest trust signals for online shoppers. And as a WooCommerce store owner, you can use UGCify to collect and display real customer photos and videos, influencer product reviews, and social posts from actual buyers right on the product page, removing doubts and driving more orders.

**Automate authentic visual review collection**
Instead of chasing customers manually, put the entire process on autopilot. Customers submit photos and videos alongside their reviews, and the content flows straight into a moderation queue ready to publish.

**Increase conversions with help from buyers**
Once you collect and show real buyer photos and videos on the product page, it will help more shoppers to believe your products, leading to higher conversion rates and fewer drop-offs.

**Native & Self-hosting without the high costs**
There are very few UGC tools dedicated to WooCommerce. And most SaaS UGC tools cost between $110 and $5,000 a year. UGCify gives your WooCommerce store the same leverage as SaaS UGC tools without the high bills and with full ownership of data!

= Getting Started Is Simple =

1. Activate UGCify and import existing WooCommerce reviews.
2. (Optional) Update review request emails if needed.
3. (Pro) Choose from more effective review layouts.
4. (Pro) Customize the colors to match your brand.
5. (Pro) Import social proof via hashtags in the reviews
6. Start receiving UGC and grow.

<em>**With the UGCify Pro, you get more review layouts, option to import social proof, manage influencer content, set up points & rewards systems for UGC, build automation workflows, and more.</em>

Once you have UGC in place, you will start seeing
* people spending more time on product pages
* higher conversion rates
* fewer returns & refunds


> We have **top-quality support**! If you have questions, don't hesitate to <a href="https://rextheme.com/contact-us/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=contact-us-2&utm_campaign=ugcify-repo" target="_blank">reach out to us</a>.


== Who Is UGCify For? ==

* Fashion and apparel stores that need real buyers wearing their products
* Beauty and skincare shops that rely on before-and-after video reviews
* Home and living brands where lifestyle photos outsell product shots
* Electronics and gadget stores that want authentic video reviews from real buyers
* Any WooCommerce store ready to turn product reviews into a social proof marketing engine

== Everything You Need To Turn Product Reviews Into Shoppable UGC ==

Every feature in UGCify is designed to help you build a conversion engine around customer reviews, UGC, and social proof marketing.

= 👉 Automated UGC Collection =

The hardest part of building social proof is getting customers to submit content.

UGCify automatically emails buyers after an order is completed, and requests them to drop a review.

Buyers get a link to visit the product page and upload phots and videos directly from their device!

**You can also use automation workflows (Pro) to set up further follow-up requests in case they do not leave a review initially.

So, no chasing customers or manual follow-ups. 

= 👉 Photo & Video Reviews for WooCommerce =

When we say visuals, we mean both photos and videos. Customers can easily upload short video reviews or photos from their photo galleries.

> Video reviews give new shoppers a real-life product context that studio photos and text reviews simply cannot deliver, especially for fashion, beauty, and electronics stores.

The overall visual experience will give new shoppers the clarity they need to feel confident in placing orders.

* Supported Image Formats: JPG, PNG, GIF
* Supported Video Formats: MP4, MOV, WebM
* Upload file size limit control.

So, you can turn your product review section from a list of texts into a living gallery of real buyer experiences.

= 👉 Shoppable UGC Galleries =
Your visual reviews will be displayed on product pages in responsive layouts.

But that's not all.

When viewing these photos and videos, shoppers will get an option to directly add the product to the cart right on that window!

* Minimal Block Gallery layout (grid, masonry, carousel, and slider)
* Reels Style layout (with stories and column control) (Pro)
* Amazon-style Carousel layout (Pro)
* Individual review modal
* Embed via Gutenberg block, Elementor widget, or shortcode for Divi and others
* Product tagging (Pro) — adds interactive hotspots to customer images linking directly to product pages and Add to Cart buttons 
* Fully responsive to any device

The UGC gallery is not only visually appealing but also acts as a direct purchase path for new buyers.

= 👉 Easy Review Moderation Dashboard =

Every submission goes through moderation before it goes live.

* Review, approve, reject, or organize all new review submissions
* Edit and update reviews if needed.

= 👉 Social Media Import (Pro) =

Nowadays, most customers post about anything they purchase on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.

With UGCify, you can pull those posts and display them as social proof on the product page!

* Import public posts from Instagram hashtags.
* Pull in video UGC from TikTok and YouTube URLs.
* Map reviews to their respective products.

So, from now on, encourage customers to include your brand name as hashtags when posting on Instagram. That way, you get some public authority and can use them as UGC on your product page.

= 👉 Rewards & Gamification (Pro) =

Encourage customers to keep contributing content by rewarding them for it. UGCify's rewards system makes it easy for you to recognize and incentivize the most active contributors.

* Set up point distribution based on content type or submission volume
* Define a badge system based on points earned.
* Assign discount rewards per x points within different badges.

Always keep buyers motivated to share their experience, which you leverage to get more repeat purchases.

= 👉 Influencer UGC Portal (Pro) =

For stores working with brand ambassadors or content creators, UGCify provides a dedicated portal that makes bulk content contribution and rights management simple.

* Invite-only interface for brand ambassadors and influencers
* Bulk upload of high-quality content directly to your moderation queue
* Manage contribution rights from one place
* Keep influencer content separate from general customer submissions
  
= 👉 UGC A/B Testing (Pro) =
Use UGCify's A/B testing suite to test multiple UGC gallery layouts or design to determine which drives the most conversions.

* Compare how different UGC galleries perform against standard product photos
* Track click-throughs and conversions directly attributed to UGC content
* Test different gallery layouts and content combinations
* Use real data to decide which customer content to prioritize
  
= 👉 Performance & Compatibility =

UGCify is built to run fast and work with the tools you already use; no conflicts, no slowdowns, no complicated setup.

* Lazy loading, image compression, and optimized database queries
* Typical page speed impact under 50ms
* Works with Astra, Storefront, OceanWP, Kadence, GeneratePress, Flatsome, and all WooCommerce-compatible themes
* Gutenberg block, Elementor widget, and shortcode support for Divi and others
* All customer content is stored on your own server — no external SaaS dependency, no data privacy concerns, or monthly fees
* Option to connect AWS/S3 to store uploaded media to reduce server load.

= 👉 WooCommerce Product Reviews Integration =

Easily import all your current WooCommerce reviews into UGCify with a single click. These will appear among your newly collected photo or video reviews in a more visually appealing way.

Plus, if you can get past customers to share photos with you personally, you can then upload them by editing the old text ratings, turning them into visual UGC.


= All UGCify Free & Pro Features =

**FREE FEATURES**

* Automated review collection via email
* Easy review moderation
* Collect photo and video reviews
* Minimal Block Gallery layout (grid, masonry, carousel, and slider)
* Customize review form color & texts
* Customize default review emails
* WooCommerce reviews migration
* Shoppable UGC - Add to cart from reviews
* ReCaptcha support

**PRO FEATURES**

* Reels Style layout (with stories and column control)
* Amazon-style Carousel layout
* Customize layout colors and content
* Email automation workflows (via Mail Mint)
* Influencer Content Portal
* Instagram UGC import via hashtags
* TikTok UGC import via hashtags
* YouTube UGC import via URL
* Points, Badges, and Discount Rewards System
* A/B Testing UGC
* AWS/S3 storage integration for UGC content

> 💡 Can't find what you are looking for? Submit your ideas or suggestions <a href="https://rextheme.com/ugcify-public-ideas/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=ideation&utm_campaign=ugcify-repo" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

= Why Choose UGCify Over Other WooCommerce Review & UGC Plugins? =

UGCify is intentionally built for WooCommerce, which means every feature is built to complement your existing store. No third-party bridge needed.

It's a strong, cost-effective alternative to plugins like <a href="https://rextheme.com/ugcify-vs-cusrev/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=cusrev-vs&utm_campaign=ugcify-repo" target="_blank">Cusrev</a>, Review X, or <a href="https://rextheme.com/ugcify-vs-wiserreview/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=wiserreview-vs&utm_campaign=ugcify-repo" target="_blank">WiserReview</a>, with a focus on the tools you actually need to collect & leverage visual user-generated content to build trust and increase conversions.

We promise the following:

* UGCify will be easier to use compared to other tools.
* You will see visible results within a month.
* You won't have to pay extra as you scale.
* We have top-notch support to help you at all times.

= Get Started with UGCify =
As a WooCommerce store owners, if you're looking to avoid losing buyers due to a lack of trust, build authority through social proof, and stop paying for expensive SaaS UGC tools, start using UGCify today!

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## Privacy Policy
If you **opt in** to usage tracking, we collect telemetry data via **PostHog** with aims of improving plugin performance and troubleshooting issues.

### What Data is Collected?
Only if you provide consent, the following information is gathered:
* **System Info:** WordPress version, PHP version, and active theme/plugin names.
* **Plugin Details:** UGCify version and non-sensitive configuration settings.
* **Usage Patterns:** Feature usage and in-plugin page views.
* **Contact:** Site admin email address.

## External services
Some external services can be connected to the plugin. No data is sent unless you actively use these features.

### Meta / Instagram Graph API
* **Purpose:** Fetch public Instagram posts by hashtag via an Instagram Business account.
* **Data sent:** During OAuth, an authorization code is exchanged for an access token via your server; hashtag searches send the access token and hashtag text.
* **When:** Only when an admin connects Instagram or scheduled hashtag syncs run.
* **<a href="https://developers.facebook.com/terms/" target="_blank">Terms of service</a>** | **<a href="https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/" target="_blank">Privacy policy</a>**

### YouTube oEmbed API
* **Purpose:** Fetch metadata (such as title and thumbnail) for imported YouTube video reviews.
* **Data sent:** The YouTube video URL.
When: Only when an admin imports a YouTube video review.
* **Service provider:** Google LLC.
* **<a href="https://developers.google.com/youtube/terms/api-services-tos" target="_blank">Terms of service</a>** | **<a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" target="_blank">Privacy policy</a>**

### TikTok Embed
* **Purpose:** Display TikTok videos using TikTok's standard embed player. No data is sent from your server.
* **Data sent:** The TikTok video ID in the embed URL, loaded by the visitor's browser.
* **When:** Only when a visitor views a review containing a TikTok video.
Service provider: TikTok Inc.
* **<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/row/terms-of-service/en" target="_blank">Terms of service</a>** | **<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/row/privacy-policy/en" target="_blank">Privacy policy</a>**

### RexTheme Update Server (Pro only)
* **Purpose:** Provide plugin updates for Pro licence holders via RexTheme’s update server instead of WordPress.org to prevent the free version from overwriting the Pro version.
* **Data sent:** License key, plugin slug, plugin version, and site URL.
When: During WordPress plugin update checks (approximately every 12 hours) when a valid Pro license is active.
* **Service provider:** RexTheme (Coderex Ltd)
* **<a href="https://rextheme.com/terms-and-conditions/" target="_blank">Terms of service</a>** | **<a href="https://rextheme.com/privacy-policy/" target="_blank">Privacy policy</a>**

== Installation ==
1. Upload UGCify to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
1. Follow the setup wizard to configure the plugin for use

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= 1. Does this work with my theme? =

If your theme supports WooCommerce, it supports UGCify. We use native WooCommerce hooks for maximum compatibility.

We've tested with all major themes including Astra, Storefront, OceanWP, Kadence, and GeneratePress.

= 2. Will it replace or remove my existing WooCommerce product reviews? =

No. UGCify will not remove any existing reviews.

UGCify extends your existing WooCommerce reviews. Customer photos and videos appear alongside star ratings and written reviews — making your review section richer and more convincing without replacing anything.

= 2. Will this slow down my site? =

No. UGCify uses lazy loading, image compression, and optimized database queries. Typical page speed impact is under 50ms.

= 3, Can customers upload video reviews? =

Yes. Customers can upload both photos and videos as part of their product review. 

Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, WebM.

= 4. Do I need to manually send emails to collect UGC? =

No. Post-purchase collection emails are fully automated. Whenever an order is complited, the email will be sent out.

You can even set up automation workflows to send further follow-up emails. Though this is part of the Pro plugin.

= 5. How is this different from SaaS review platforms or UGC tools? =

SaaS platforms like Yotpo, WiserReview, Stamped, etc., charge $110 to $5,000 per year.

UGCify is a self-hosted WooCommerce plugin. You can use it for free for basic UGC reviews, or <a href="https://rextheme.com/ugcify/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=cta3&utm_campaign=ugcify-ltd-launch-rex" target="_blank">go for it's LTD</a> to get more layouts, social review import, rewards system, and influencer portal.

= 6. Can I moderate submissions before they go live? =

Absolutely. Every submission goes through your moderation dashboard first. Nothing appears on your store until you approve it.

= 7. What do you mean by "Shoppable" UGC Galleries? =

It means, when people view photo and video reviews, they will get the option to add the product to the cart right then an there, i.e., they can shop while watching reviews.

Plus, you can even tag products on any image for people to hover and add to cart. (This is Pro feature.)

= Is my customer data safe? =

All content is stored on your own WordPress hosting. Nothing is sent to external servers. You have full control and ownership.

= What happens if I deactivate the plugin? =

Customer photos and videos remain in your WordPress media library. Your data is never held hostage.

== Screenshots ==

1. **Shoppable UGC Gallery** - Real customer photos linked directly to product pages
2. **Review Submission Form** - Clean multi-step form for photo and video reviews
3. **Moderation Dashboard** - Approve, reject, reply, and manage all reviews in one place
4. **Hotspot Product Tagger** - Tag multiple products as clickable links inside a single image
5. **Review Insights Dashboard** - Total reviews, average rating, revenue, and top products
6. **Gallery Template Customizer** - Pick your layout and customize with a live preview
7. **Email Settings** - Five email triggers with a built-in drag-and-drop editor
8. **Rewards and Coupons** - Auto-issue discount coupons when photo reviews are approved
9. **WooCommerce Migration** - Import all your existing WooCommerce reviews in one click
10. **Setup Wizard** - Fully configured in under five minutes

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.3 (2026-06-08) =
* Enhancement: Updated licence activation flow.
* Compatibility: Compatible with pro features

= 1.0.2 (2026-05-06) =
* Enhancement: Update Pro modal position
* Fix: Resolved undefined variable issue on single product page
* Fix: Removed failed API calling

= 1.0.1 (2026-05-05) =
* Fix: Resolved API calling issue on pro features

= 1.0.0 (2026-05-04) =
* Initial release
* Photo and video review collection with drag-and-drop upload
* Shoppable UGC gallery with masonry, grid, and list layouts
* Visual hotspot product tagger for multi-product tagging
* Moderation dashboard with bulk actions
* Five automated email triggers with built-in drag-and-drop editor
* Discount coupon rewards for approved photo reviews
* WooCommerce review migration (import and export)
* Instagram integration via Meta OAuth
* YouTube video URL import
* Spam management with keyword filtering
* Automation workflows via Mail Mint
* Review insights dashboard with date range filtering
* Six-step setup wizard

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release. No upgrade steps needed.