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How Do I Add a Discount Programmatically in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 2, 2022 @ 12:53 am

Discounts are a great way to encourage customers to buy your products. In WooCommerce, you can add a discount programmatically by following these steps:

PRO TIP: If you are planning to add a discount programmatically in WooCommerce, be aware that there is a risk of creating instability or errors on your website. Proceed with caution and test thoroughly before making any changes to your website’s code.

1. Log in to your WordPress site as an administrator. 2. Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings > General. 3. Scroll down to the “Enable coupons” checkbox and check it. 4. Click on the “Save changes” button. 5. Navigate to WooCommerce > Coupons. 6. Click on the “Add coupon” button.

7. Enter a code for your coupon in the “Coupon code” field. 8. Choose the “Discount type”. You can choose from a fixed amount, percentage, or free shipping discount. 9. Enter the amount or percentage in the “Amount” field. 10. If you want, you can set a minimum and/or maximum spend amount in the appropriate fields. 11. Set an expiration date for the coupon if you want one by checking the “Expiry date” checkbox” and choosing a date from the calendar. 12. Save changes by clicking on the “Publish” button.

That’s it! You’ve successfully added a discount programmatically in WooCommerce.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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