Variation swatches vs linked product swatches: what is the difference?

Variation swatches and linked product swatches can look similar, but they solve different WooCommerce problems.

Variation swatches

Variation swatches replace dropdowns on a variable product. They are ideal when the product should remain one page and the option does not need its own SEO target.

Linked product swatches

Linked product swatches connect separate products. Each option can have its own URL, title, images, copy, stock logic and search opportunity.

Choosing the right one

Use variation swatches for small attribute choices. Use linked product swatches when the option is important enough to be a product page.

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