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How Do I Add Bulk Categories in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 3:39 pm

Adding bulk categories in WooCommerce is a great way to manage your products and keep them organized. There are a few different ways to do this, and we’ll go over the two most popular methods.

The first method is to use the WooCommerce Bulk Category Manager plugin. This plugin allows you to add, edit, and delete categories in bulk from your WooCommerce admin panel.

To use this plugin, simply install and activate it, then go to WooCommerce > Categories. From here, you can select the categories you want to edit, and then make your changes in the Bulk Category Manager interface.

PRO TIP: Adding bulk categories in WooCommerce can be done by going to the products page, selecting the categories you want to add, and then selecting the “Add to Categories” button. However, before doing this, please be aware that adding too many categories at once can overwhelm your server and cause your website to crash. Therefore, it is recommended that you only add a few categories at a time, and then gradually increase the number as needed.

The second method is to use a CSV file to bulk edit your categories. This method is a bit more technical, but it’s still fairly easy to do. First, you’ll need to export your current category data from WooCommerce. To do this, go to WooCommerce > Categories, then select Export at the top of the screen. Next, open the CSV file in a text editor like Notepad++ or Sublime Text. Find the column titled “grouping_id” and delete all the rows except for the header row.

Now, you can add your new categories here. To do this, simply add a new row for each category you want to add, and fill in the required data (name, slug, description, etc). Once you’re done adding your categories, save the CSV file and import it back into WooCommerce. That’s it! Your new categories will now be imported into WooCommerce.

Conclusion:

Both of these methods are great ways to bulk edit your categories in WooCommerce. If you’re not comfortable with code or CSV files, then we recommend using the Bulk Category Manager plugin. However, if you’re looking for a more technical solution, then using a CSV file is a great option.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.