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How Do I Add a Custom Attribute in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 5:26 pm

Adding a custom attribute in WooCommerce is simple. First, log into your WordPress Dashboard and navigate to the WooCommerce tab.

Next, click on Products and then Attributes. Here, you will see a list of all the attributes that have been created for your products. To add a new attribute, click on the Add New button.

Enter the name of your attribute in the Name field. Then, select whether it is a global attribute or one that will be used for a specific product.

If you want to make the attribute visible on the frontend of your site, check the Visible on Product Page checkbox. Finally, click on the Add Attribute button to save your changes.

You can now add values for your custom attribute. To do this, navigate to the WooCommerce tab and click on Products. Select the product to which you want to add the attribute value and scroll down to the Product Data section.

Here, you will see your custom attribute listed. Select it and enter the value in the field provided. Click on the Update button to save your changes.

PRO TIP: When adding a custom attribute in WooCommerce, be sure to take the following precautions:

1. Make a backup of your database before proceeding.

2. Only add attributes that you will actually use. Adding too many attributes can slow down your site.

3. Be careful when editing existing attributes. changing an attribute’s name or slug can break things on your site.

Conclusion: Adding a custom attribute in WooCommerce is simple and easy to do.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.