What is BrikPanel and is it really free?

BrikPanel's a GPL WooCommerce dashboard mimicking Metorik—sales, visitors, products, sources. 100% free on WordPress.org, no signups, no pro tiers.

Does BrikPanel work with WooCommerce HPOS?

Yes—dual paths for HPOS and legacy. Auto-detects, no breakage, even mid-migration.

How do I install BrikPanel?

Search 'BrikPanel' in WP plugins or grab from WordPress.org. Activate. Done—no API keys.

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Inside BrikPanel: 1000 WooCommerce Stores Reveal the Free Metorik Killer's Secrets

Tired of Metorik's $200/month sting? One dev's 18-month quest birthed BrikPanel, a free WooCommerce powerhouse tested on 1000 live stores. Here's the raw architecture that powers it.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

BrikPanel WooCommerce analytics dashboard showing sales charts and 3D globe

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Dual HPOS/legacy query paths are mandatory for any WooCommerce order analytics — code them from day one. 𝕏
Ditch wp_options for dedicated tables with composite indexes to avoid bloat and keep queries flying. 𝕏
BrikPanel shows free, GPL tools can rival pricey SaaS without compromises, battle-tested on 1000 stores. 𝕏

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