WooCommerce Giveaway Plugin That
Tracks Purchases & Grows Your Store
Run giveaways directly from your WordPress site with SweepWidget's WooCommerce plugin. Track purchases, award entries per dollar spent, distribute coupons, and sync with your email marketing. Full control on your own hosting, no third-party app store required.
A WordPress Plugin, Not a Walled Garden
WooCommerce stores run on WordPress, which means you own your infrastructure, your data, and your customer relationships. SweepWidget's WooCommerce plugin fits into that ecosystem. Install it from your WordPress admin, connect it to your store, and start tracking purchases. No external app marketplace approval. No revenue sharing with a platform. Just a plugin that plugs into the store you already control.
The SweepWidget WooCommerce plugin connects to your store and tracks every order automatically (synced every 60 minutes). When a customer makes a purchase, they earn giveaway entries based on how much they spend. You customize how many entries are earned per dollar. No manual verification needed.
How the WooCommerce Plugin Works
Install the SweepWidget plugin from your WordPress dashboard. Once activated, it connects to your WooCommerce store and monitors orders. When a giveaway participant makes a purchase, the plugin matches their email to their giveaway entry and awards points automatically based on the order total. You control the ratio. Set it to 1 entry per $1, 5 entries per $1, or any multiplier that fits your margins.
Auto-entry from purchases: Customers are automatically entered when they make purchases from eligible products, even if they never log into the giveaway widget. They can also be auto-emailed to let them know they have earned qualifying entries from their purchase.
AMOE compliance built in: This entry method uses an AMOE (Alternative Method of Entry), which automatically adds a refer-a-friend entry method so participants have a free way to enter without making a purchase. You can also add a mail-in entry method in your official rules for additional compliance.
Order limits by plan: Pro supports 100 tracked orders per contest. Business supports 1,000. Premium supports 5,000. Enterprise supports unlimited orders. Choose the plan that fits your store's volume.
Built for Self-Hosted Stores
WooCommerce powers over 5 million online stores because it gives merchants full control. SweepWidget builds on that philosophy. Your giveaway data, customer emails, and purchase records stay on your infrastructure. Embed the giveaway widget on any WordPress page, product page, or custom landing page. No iframes, no redirects to external domains.
Every giveaway supports entry methods from 30+ platforms. Pair WooCommerce purchase tracking with Instagram follows, Facebook page visits, X reposts, email signups, and refer-a-friend sharing to grow every channel from a single campaign.
SweepWidget vs. Other WooCommerce Giveaway Options
Most WordPress giveaway plugins were designed for simple "enter your email, pick a winner" contests. They have no concept of purchase tracking, coupon distribution, or CRM integrations. Here is how SweepWidget compares to the alternatives WooCommerce merchants typically consider.
SweepWidget vs. Basic WordPress Giveaway Plugins
Plugins like RafflePress are popular for WordPress giveaways. They handle the basics well: entry forms, social actions, and random winner selection. But they were not built for e-commerce. If your goal is to drive revenue from your WooCommerce store during a giveaway, there is a significant capability gap.
Basic plugins cannot verify that a purchase was made. They can ask users to "visit your store," but there is no API connection to WooCommerce orders. SweepWidget tracks actual purchases through the WooCommerce plugin and awards entries based on real spending. Every dollar is verified.
SweepWidget supports instant coupons (awarded when a participant completes an action) and tiered coupons (unlocked at point milestones). Upload unique one-time-use WooCommerce discount codes and they are distributed individually. Enterprise plans support up to 15,000 codes per contest.
SweepWidget integrates natively with 20+ email platforms including Mailchimp, Klaviyo, ActiveCampaign, HubSpot, Omnisend, ConvertKit, and more. New giveaway entrants sync to your lists automatically. Most basic plugins only support Mailchimp or require Zapier workarounds. See all email integrations.
Basic plugins typically support 5-15 entry actions. SweepWidget offers 90+ verified entry methods spanning Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Discord, Telegram, X, Facebook, Twitch, Kick, and more. Every entry method means another channel you can grow from a single contest.
Basic plugins work fine for simple "follow and win" contests. But if you are running a WooCommerce store and want giveaways that generate measurable revenue, purchase tracking and coupon distribution are the features that make the difference.
SweepWidget vs. Running Giveaways Manually
Some WooCommerce merchants run giveaways manually: collect entries through a form, verify actions by hand, pick a winner from a spreadsheet. This approach works for very small contests. It falls apart at any real scale.
Manual Approach
- Cannot verify purchases automatically
- No fraud detection (duplicate entries, bots)
- Manual winner selection from spreadsheets
- No referral tracking or viral sharing
- Hours of manual verification per contest
SweepWidget Plugin
- API-verified purchase tracking via WooCommerce
- reCAPTCHA, VPN blocking, IP limits, blacklists
- Automatic weighted winner selection
- Built-in refer-a-friend with unique links
- Everything automated, runs 24/7
Manual giveaways also have no way to incentivize higher spending. With SweepWidget's "Earn Entries per $1 Spent" feature, every additional dollar a customer spends increases their chances of winning. That naturally drives up your average order value in a way that a Google Form never can.
WooCommerce Giveaway Campaigns: 3 Proven Setups
WooCommerce stores come in every shape, from single-product shops to 10,000-SKU catalogs. These three campaign templates are designed around real e-commerce scenarios, each optimized for a different revenue goal.
Inventory Clearance Giveaway
Move excess stock while building your email list
You have seasonal inventory that needs to move. A giveaway with purchase tracking gives customers a reason to buy now instead of waiting for a deeper discount. Every purchase earns entries, so the giveaway itself becomes the sales driver.
Recommended setup:
- Earn Entries per $1 Spent (API tracked, 2-3x multiplier) - higher multiplier for clearance items creates urgency
- Leaderboard mode - top spenders compete for position, encouraging repeat purchases
- Instant coupons - everyone who enters gets a clearance discount code immediately
- Email Signup (1 point) - capture visitors for your next sale announcement
Prize: A gift card to your own store works best here. It keeps revenue in-house and ensures the winner shops with you again. Run the campaign for 7-10 days to maintain urgency. Generate unique WooCommerce discount codes from your WordPress admin and upload them to SweepWidget for one-time-use distribution.
Product Launch Giveaway
Generate buzz and first-week sales for a new product or collection
You are launching a new product line in your WooCommerce store and want to generate pre-launch excitement plus first-week sales. This campaign combines purchase tracking with social amplification to reach both existing customers and new audiences.
Recommended setup:
- Earn Entries per $1 Spent (API tracked) - every new-product purchase earns entries automatically
- Instagram Follow + Post Like (3 points each) - build a retargetable audience around the launch
- Refer a Friend (3 points per referral) - viral customer acquisition with unique referral links
- Tiered coupons - earn 10 points to unlock 10% off, earn 25 points to unlock free shipping
Prize: Give away the new product itself. Nothing attracts more qualified buyers than the exact product they are already interested in. Start the giveaway a few days before launch to build anticipation. Enable instant coupons so every entrant gets a launch-day discount code the moment they enter their email.
Repeat Purchase / Loyalty Giveaway
Increase customer lifetime value and reactivate lapsed buyers
WooCommerce stores selling consumables, supplements, beauty products, or anything with a replenishment cycle can use giveaways to drive repeat orders. Email the giveaway to past customers who have not purchased in 30-60 days and let purchase tracking do the rest.
Recommended setup:
- Earn Entries per $1 Spent (API tracked) - the primary entry method, every reorder earns entries
- Refer a Friend (3 points per referral) - turn returning customers into acquisition channels
- Instagram Follow + Like Post (2 points each) - re-engage them on social too
- Instant coupons - give a welcome-back discount just for entering
Prize: A significant store credit ($200-$500) works well because it drives the winner back to your store. The instant coupon ensures that even non-winners come back and buy. For WooCommerce stores with WooCommerce Subscriptions, consider offering a year of free product as the grand prize. This campaign is about lifetime value, not just one-time revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I run a giveaway on my WooCommerce store?
Create a SweepWidget account, install the SweepWidget WooCommerce plugin from your WordPress admin, and create a new giveaway. Add the "Earn Entries per $1 Spent" entry method to track purchases automatically. Customize how many entries customers earn per dollar spent. Set your prize, dates, and entry methods, then publish. Embed the widget on any WordPress page or share the hosted landing page link.
How does WooCommerce purchase tracking work with SweepWidget?
The SweepWidget WooCommerce plugin connects to your store and monitors orders (synced every 60 minutes). When a customer makes a purchase, the plugin matches their email to their giveaway entry and awards entries based on the order total. Customers can be auto-entered from eligible product purchases without logging into the widget, and auto-emailed when they earn qualifying entries. An AMOE (Alternative Method of Entry) is automatically added via refer-a-friend so there is always a free entry path. Order limits: Pro (100), Business (1,000), Premium (5,000), Enterprise (unlimited).
What is the best WooCommerce giveaway plugin?
SweepWidget is built for WooCommerce merchants who want giveaways that drive revenue. Unlike basic WordPress giveaway plugins, SweepWidget tracks purchases through the WooCommerce API, distributes unique coupon codes, integrates with 20+ email marketing platforms, and supports 90+ entry methods across 30+ platforms. It is the only giveaway tool with native WooCommerce purchase-to-entry tracking.
Can I distribute WooCommerce coupon codes through a giveaway?
Yes. SweepWidget supports instant coupons and tiered coupons. Generate unique discount codes from your WooCommerce admin, upload them to SweepWidget, and they are distributed individually when participants complete actions or reach point milestones. Enterprise plans support up to 15,000 unique codes per contest. Every recipient gets a one-time-use code.
Does SweepWidget work with my WordPress email marketing plugin?
SweepWidget integrates natively with Mailchimp, Klaviyo, ActiveCampaign, HubSpot, Omnisend, ConvertKit, GetResponse, Drip, and 12 more email platforms. New giveaway entrants sync to your email lists automatically, so you can trigger post-entry welcome sequences, abandoned cart flows, or promotional campaigns without any manual work.
Can I embed the giveaway widget on my WordPress site?
Yes. SweepWidget provides a JavaScript embed code that works on any WordPress page. Add it to a custom page, your homepage, a WooCommerce product page, or a blog post using a Custom HTML block in the WordPress editor. You can also use the free hosted landing page URL if you prefer not to modify your site. Both options are fully responsive.
How is SweepWidget different from RafflePress or other WordPress giveaway plugins?
The main difference is purchase tracking. Basic giveaway plugins can ask users to "visit a page" or submit a form, but they cannot verify that a real purchase was made. SweepWidget's WooCommerce plugin connects to your order data and awards entries based on actual spending. SweepWidget also offers coupon distribution, 90+ entry methods across 30+ platforms, leaderboard competitions, and native integrations with 20+ email marketing tools.
Do I need purchase tracking, or can I just give away products?
You can absolutely run a standard giveaway where the prize is a product from your store and entry methods are social follows, email signups, and referrals. Purchase tracking is optional. But if your goal is to drive actual sales during the giveaway period, purchase tracking is what makes that possible. It turns a marketing expense into a measurable revenue driver.
Turn Your WooCommerce Store Into a Growth Engine
Create a giveaway with WooCommerce purchase tracking, coupon distribution, 20+ email integrations, and 90+ entry methods. Install the WordPress plugin and start driving revenue from your first campaign.
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