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How Do I Show the Sidebar in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 3:30 pm

Sidebars are a great way to add extra information and links to your WooCommerce store. However, they can sometimes be hidden away or difficult to find. Here are a few tips on how to show the sidebar in WooCommerce:

If you’re using a theme that has a sidebar enabled by default, you shouldn’t have any problems seeing the sidebar on your WooCommerce store. However, if your theme doesn’t have a sidebar enabled, you can follow these steps to enable it:

PRO TIP: The sidebar in WooCommerce can be used to display products, categories, and other pages on your WooCommerce store. If you are not careful, it is possible to accidentally display the sidebar on the wrong page or in the wrong place.
  1. Navigate to the Appearance > Widgets page in your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Locate the Main Sidebar widget area and add the desired widgets to it.
  3. Save your changes and check your store front-end to see the sidebar appearing.

Enabling the WooCommerce Sidebar in Storefront

If you’re using the Storefront theme, you can enable the sidebar by going to the Customizer. Navigate to “WooCommerce > Layout”, and then select “Content (left) / Sidebar (right)”. This will ensure that your sidebar appears on the right-hand side of your store pages.

Conclusion: Showing the sidebar in WooCommerce is easy, whether you’re using a default WordPress theme or the Storefront theme. Simply navigate to the Appearance > Widgets page and add the desired widgets to the Main Sidebar widget area. If you’re using Storefront, you can also enable the sidebar from within the Customizer.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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