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How Do I Create a Custom API in WooCommerce?

Last updated on January 18, 2023 @ 6:24 pm

If you’re a developer, then you know that one of the most important aspects of any eCommerce site is the API. The API allows developers to interact with the site’s data and functionality in a secure and consistent manner.

WooCommerce is no different, and in fact, provides a very robust and easy-to-use API. In this article, we’ll show you how to create a custom WooCommerce API.

PRO TIP: When creating a custom API in WooCommerce, it is important to take into account the potential risks involved. This includes the possibility of exposing sensitive data, as well as introducing vulnerabilities into your WooCommerce installation. It is therefore recommended that you thoroughly test any custom API before making it available to live users.

The first thing you need to do is register for a WooCommerce account. Once you have an account, you’ll be able to access the WooCommerce Developer Portal. This is where you’ll find all the documentation and resources you need to get started with the WooCommerce API.

Once you’ve registered for an account and logged in, you’ll be taken to the Developer Portal homepage. On this page, you’ll see a number of resources, including Documentation, Code Reference, and Support. We recommend starting with the Documentation, as it will give you a comprehensive overview of the WooCommerce API and how it works.

Once you’ve read through the documentation, it’s time to start coding! The first thing you need to do is create a new file in your text editor of choice.

We’ll call ours “woocommerce-api.php”. In this file, we’ll start by adding the following code:

<?php
// Include our autoloader
include_once( 'vendor/autoload.php' );
// Include our config file
include_once( 'woocommerce-config.php' );
// Instantiate our class
$woocommerce_api = new WC_API();
// Use the class methods as needed..
?>
Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.