Description
WebGears AI Product Descriptions for WooCommerce helps you generate high-quality, SEO-optimized product and category descriptions in seconds using AI.
Unlike many other AI plugins, this plugin works directly with your own OpenAI API key. This means:
– No token systems
– No artificial usage limits
– No additional subscriptions beyond your OpenAI account
You stay in full control of your usage and costs, making it ideal for both small stores and large WooCommerce catalogs.
Why choose this plugin?
- Uses Your Own GPT API Key – No middleman, no platform-imposed limits. You control everything through your OpenAI account.
- Massive Time Saver – Generate descriptions for hundreds of products in minutes instead of writing manually.
- Fully Integrated with WooCommerce – Works directly inside the native Products and Categories bulk actions.
- Simple & Clean Interface – Easy to set up and use, even without technical knowledge.
- Flexible Prompt System – Customize how the AI writes using dynamic placeholders.
- SEO-Optimized Output – Structured HTML with headings, lists, and keyword-focused content.
- Stock Images – Unsplash, Pexels, and Freepik integration with images saved to your Media Library.
- Product Gallery Images – Use your existing product images directly in descriptions.
- Multiple Display Modes – Standard, gallery grid, and slider layouts.
- Automatic Backups – Original content saved before generation with one-click restore.
- Multiple AI Models – GPT-4.1, GPT-4o, GPT-5, and o-series reasoning models supported.
Automation with Pro
With the Pro add-on, you can fully automate your workflow:
- Auto-Generate & Save – Generate descriptions without manual review, skip the preview step entirely
- Include Existing Content – Send your current description to AI as context for smarter, richer output
- Append Mode – Add new AI content after existing descriptions instead of replacing them
- AI-Powered Keywords – AI automatically extracts the best image search keywords from product names
- Hybrid Image Mode – Fill slots with product gallery images first, stock photos as fallback
- ALT/Title/Caption Templates – Custom SEO image attribute templates with dynamic placeholders
- Bulk Restore – Restore all products or categories to originals at once
- AI Column Preview – Show description preview directly in the products list
Test Before You Commit
If you want to test the plugin before using your own API key, you can contact us for a demo setup. This allows you to preview how the plugin works before committing.
How It Works
- Enter your OpenAI API key
- Customize prompts (optional)
- Select products or categories
- Click “Generate AI Descriptions”
- Review and save (or automate with Pro)
Available Placeholders
Use these in your prompts:
{title}– Product or category name{name}– Same as title{price}– Product price{sku}– Product SKU{categories}– Product categories{attributes}– Product attributes{slug}– URL slug{count}– Number of products in category
External Services
This plugin relies on the following third-party services for its functionality:
OpenAI API
This plugin sends product/category data (title, price, SKU, categories, attributes) to the OpenAI API to generate AI-powered descriptions. API calls are made only when the user explicitly triggers content generation through the bulk actions interface or settings page.
- Service: OpenAI
- Data sent: Product title, price, SKU, categories, attributes, and custom prompt text
- When sent: Only when user clicks “Generate AI Descriptions” or tests the API connection
- Terms of Use: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
Unsplash API
When image integration is enabled and Unsplash is selected as the image source, the plugin searches for stock images using keywords derived from product/category titles. Images are downloaded to the WordPress Media Library.
- Service: Unsplash
- Data sent: Image search keywords (derived from product/category titles)
- When sent: Only during content generation when images are enabled and Unsplash is selected
- Terms of Use: https://unsplash.com/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://unsplash.com/privacy
Pexels API
When image integration is enabled and Pexels is selected as the image source, the plugin searches for stock images using keywords derived from product/category titles. Images are downloaded to the WordPress Media Library.
- Service: Pexels
- Data sent: Image search keywords (derived from product/category titles)
- When sent: Only during content generation when images are enabled and Pexels is selected
- Terms of Use: https://www.pexels.com/terms-of-service/
- Privacy Policy: https://www.pexels.com/privacy/
Freepik API
When image integration is enabled and Freepik is selected as the image source, the plugin connects to the Freepik API to search for and download premium stock images. Images are downloaded to the WordPress Media Library. Requires a Freepik API key provided by the user.
- Service: Freepik Company S.L. — https://www.freepik.com/
- Data sent: API key (provided by user), image search keywords (derived from product/category titles), and resource IDs when requesting image downloads
- When sent: During content generation when images are enabled and Freepik is selected as the image source. The plugin makes search requests and download requests to the Freepik API.
- Terms of Use: https://www.freepik.com/legal/terms-of-use
- Privacy Policy: https://www.freepik.com/legal/privacy
Screenshots
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to WooCommerce > AI Descriptions
- Enter your OpenAI API key
- Customize prompts and image settings
- Start generating descriptions!
FAQ
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Do I need an OpenAI API key?
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Yes, the plugin uses OpenAI’s API for content generation. Get your key from platform.openai.com. OpenAI charges based on usage.
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How much does it cost to generate descriptions?
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Costs depend on the OpenAI model. GPT-4.1-nano is cheapest. Typically, 100 product descriptions cost $1-5 depending on length and model.
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Will it work with my language?
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Yes! Write your prompts in your desired language, and the AI will respond in that language.
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What happens to my original descriptions?
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Original content is automatically backed up before generation. Restore anytime with one click.
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Can I use my own product images?
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Yes! Choose “Product/Category Gallery” as image source to use existing images. Hybrid mode combines gallery images with stock photos.
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Is it compatible with page builders?
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Yes, generated content is standard HTML compatible with Elementor, Divi, and all themes.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“WebGears AI Product Descriptions for WooCommerce” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
3.0.6
- Improved plugin description and plugin page text
- Added/updated screenshots
3.0.5
- Updated plugin name to “WebGears AI Product Descriptions for WooCommerce”
- Improved plugin description and messaging
3.0.4
- WordPress.org Plugin Review compliance: Complete Pro code removal from free plugin
- Removed all Pro implementation code (zero Pro conditionals in free)
- Removed: auto-approve, include_original_description, hybrid image strategy, bulk restore handlers, AI column preview, show_description_preview
- Removed Pro settings sanitization and Pro JS handlers
- SEO image templates now use apply_filters for Pro extensibility instead of options
- Updated Freepik API documentation with download endpoint details
- Separated free and Pro features in readme.txt
- Text domain updated to match plugin slug: webgears-ai-product-describer-for-woocommerce
3.0.3
- WordPress.org compliance: Removed all inline styles from PHP templates
- Moved 58 inline style attributes to proper CSS files (settings.css, bulk-modal.css)
- Added CSS classes: wgai-modal-fieldset, wgai-flex-label, wgai-option-highlight, wgai-hidden, etc.
- All assets now fully compliant with wp_enqueue standards
3.0.2
- Replaced PRO badges with “Upgrade to Pro” links for Bulk Restore, SEO Templates, and Include Original Description
- Added “Upgrade to Pro” banner at the bottom of settings page
- New .wgai-pro-upgrade-link CSS class for inline upgrade links
3.0.1
- Added Free/Pro architecture with PRO badges for premium features
- Added auto-approve checkbox in bulk generation modals (Pro feature)
- Added “Include Original Description” feature card in overview
- Added “Upgrade to Pro” banner on settings page
- Added PRO badge to Automatic Backup feature
- Fixed critical error with WGAI_Limits::get_instance() call
- Removed image limit system entirely
3.0.0
- Complete refactoring for WordPress.org compliance
- New unique prefix (wgai_) for all functions, classes, and hooks
- All assets properly enqueued via wp_enqueue_script/style
- External services fully documented
- Added Requires Plugins header for WooCommerce dependency
- Plugin renamed to WebGears AI Product Descriptions for WooCommerce
2.4.9
- Security: Added server-side bulk generation limit validation
- Updated all upgrade URLs to webgears.net
2.4.8
- Updated plugin website URL
- WordPress.org release preparation
2.4.7
- SEO Templates (Alt/Title) now apply to all embedded images
- Stock images and external gallery images use the same template placeholders
2.4.6
- Fixed: Gallery-only strategy no longer falls back to stock images
2.4.5
- Added “Include original description in prompt” for products
- Plugin version now displayed in Overview tab
2.4.4
- AI column settings moved to Help tab
- Increased preview word count limit to 200 words
2.4.3
- AI column with configurable width and long description preview
2.4.2
- Added AI status column in Products and Categories lists
2.4.0
- Complete settings page redesign with tabbed navigation
2.3.0
- Multi-source image system (Stock, Gallery, Hybrid)
- Product gallery integration for categories
2.2.0
- GPT-5 and o-series model support
- Separate prompts for categories and products
2.0.0
- Complete rewrite with enhanced bulk generation




