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How Do I Add a Custom Product Field to a WooCommerce Plugin?

Last updated on January 18, 2023 @ 4:38 pm

When it comes to WooCommerce customization, product fields are one of the most commonly requested features. Whether you need to add an extra field for customer information, product customization, or anything else, it’s easy to do with the help of a plugin. In this article, we’ll show you how to add a custom product field to a WooCommerce plugin.

Adding a custom product field to a WooCommerce plugin is easy with the help of a few tools.

First, you’ll need to create a new product field in the WordPress admin. To do this, go to WooCommerce > Products > Add New Field. From here, you can create a text, textarea, select, or radio button product field. Give your field a name and choose which type of field you want to create.

Once you’ve created your product field, you can add it to any WooCommerce plugin using the following code:

// Add product field
add_action( 'woocommerce_product_options_general_product_data', 'woo_add_custom_general_fields' );
// Save product field
add_action( 'woocommerce_process_product_meta', 'woo_add_custom_general_fields_save' );
function woo_add_custom_general_fields() {
  global $woocommerce, $post;
  echo '<div class="options_group">';
  // Custom fields will be created here..
  echo '</div>';  
}

Replace “woo” in the code above with your own unique prefix to avoid conflicts with other plugins and themes.

PRO TIP: Adding a custom product field to a WooCommerce plugin can be tricky and may result in unexpected behavior. Make sure to thoroughly test your plugin after adding a custom product field to ensure everything is working as expected.

In the code above, the first function (woo_add_custom_general_fields) is used to display the custom product field in the WordPress admin. The second function (woo) is used to save the data entered in the custom product field. Be sure to replace “woo” with your own unique prefix.

That’s all there is to it! Adding a custom product field to a WooCommerce plugin is easy with the help of a few tools and a bit of code.

Conclusion

Adding a custom product field to a WooCommerce plugin is easy with the help of a few tools and a bit of code. With just a few minutes of work, you can add an extra level of customization and functionality to your WooCommerce site.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.