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How Do I Create a WooCommerce Child Theme?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 8:08 pm

A WooCommerce child theme is a theme that inherits the functionality of another theme, called the parent theme, and can be used to modify, or add to, the existing functionality of that parent theme. Child themes are the recommended way of modifying an existing theme.

In order to create a WooCommerce child theme you will need access to a text editor and have a basic understanding of both HTML and CSS. If you are unfamiliar with these technologies, we recommend checking out some tutorials before proceeding.

Once you have access to a text editor and understand the basics of HTML and CSS, you will need to create two files:

  • style.css
  • functions.php

The style.css file is where you will add your CSS code that will override or add to the CSS code in the parent theme. The functions.php file is where you will add your PHP code that will modify or add to the functionality of the parent theme.

You will also need to create a folder called “/woo-commerce-child”. This is where you will store your child theme files.

Step 1: Create the style.css File

The first step is to create a file called “style.css”.

This file should be created in the “/woo-commerce-child/” folder. The style.css file is where you will add your CSS code.

Step 2: Create the functions.php File

The second step is to create a file called “functions.php”. This file should also be created in the “/woo-commerce-child/” folder. The functions.php file is where you will add your PHP code.Step 3: Include the style.css and functions.php Files in Your Child Theme>

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PRO TIP: While creating a child theme can be a great way to customize your WooCommerce site, it’s important to remember that a child theme is a separate theme from your WooCommerce theme. This means that if you make any changes to your child theme, they will not be reflected in your WooCommerce theme. Additionally, if you update your WooCommerce theme, any changes you’ve made to your child theme will be lost.
Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.