Asteris Free.
6 modules. $0.
6 WooCommerce modules on WordPress.org. No credit card. Installs directly from the WP plugin directory like any other plugin. GPL-2.0+. Unlimited sites.
Asteris Free is 6 of the 19 modules. Upgrade to a paid tier when you need the other 13.
What's in Asteris Free.
Six modules. Four of them are "lite" versions of paid modules — they cover the core use case but the full version unlocks more. Two (Sequential Order Numbers + Trust Badges) are identical to paid.
SEO (basic)
LITECustom meta titles + descriptions for products, categories, shop, archive pages. XML sitemap. WooCommerce breadcrumbs.
AI-generated meta + multi-keyword optimisation + redirect manager + advanced schema for variations and reviews.
PDF Invoices and Packing Slips (basic)
LITEPDF invoice auto-generated on order completion. One default template. Customers download from order page. Admin downloads from order screen.
Custom branded templates + packing slips + refund credit notes + bulk export + custom merge tags.
Variation Swatches (basic)
LITEColour and image swatches on variable product pages in place of dropdown menus. Configured per attribute.
Custom swatch shapes (rounded, pill, square) + per-attribute swatch sets + conditional logic + light/dark styling.
Sequential Order Numbers
FULLCustom prefix, suffix, and sequential numbering for WooCommerce orders. Replaces the default random order ID format.
— Full module, identical in Free and paid.
Product Filtering (basic)
LITEAJAX-powered shop + category page filtering by category and price. No page reload. Works with standard WC product loops.
Faceted multi-attribute filtering + URL state preservation + mobile drawer mode + custom widget templates.
Trust Badges
FULL8 pre-designed security and payment trust badges for product pages and the cart. Placement configurable.
Custom badge image upload + conditional display (per product, per user role) + badge analytics.
What Asteris Free doesn't include.
13 modules are in paid tiers only.
Run Free and paid together.
Asteris Free and a paid Asteris licence run on the same site at the same time. Free handles the 6 free modules; the paid licence unlocks the other 13. You don't need to uninstall Free to install a paid tier — the licence key activates within the same plugin.
Requirements
- WordPress 6.7 or later
- WooCommerce 9.0 or later
- PHP 8.1 or later
- 128MB PHP memory minimum (256MB recommended for 5,000+ products)
- Tested on Storefront, Astra, Kadence, GeneratePress, Blocksy, and Hello Elementor
FAQ
Is Asteris Free really free, permanently?
Yes. It's on WordPress.org under a GPL licence. Asteris doesn't charge for the free tier, now or in the future.
Do I need to create an account to use Asteris Free?
No. Install directly from the WordPress plugin repository. No account on asterisforwoocommerce.com required.
Will Asteris ever remove modules from the free tier?
No. The 6 free modules are locked. Asteris may add modules to Free in future but won't remove what's there.
Can I use Asteris Free on a client site?
Yes. GPL-licensed. Use it on client sites without restriction. If they need paid modules, they (or you) purchase a paid tier.
Does Asteris Free receive security updates?
Yes. Security updates apply across all tiers including Free.
How do I get support for Asteris Free?
WordPress.org support forum is the primary channel. Email support@ is a fallback — 2–3 business day response.