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What Is a Subcategory in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 3:02 pm

There are two types of product categories in WooCommerce: the main category and the subcategory. The main category is the highest-level grouping of products, and the subcategory is a more specific grouping within the main category. For example, if you have a WooCommerce store that sells clothes, the main category could be “Men’s Clothing” and the subcategory could be “T-shirts.”

The main category is generally created first, and then the subcategory is created within it. You can create as many subcategories as you need within a main category.

PRO TIP: Subcategories in WooCommerce can be a great way to organize your products, but they can also be a source of confusion for customers. If you are using subcategories, be sure to clearly label them and provide enough information so that customers can easily find the products they are looking for.

To create a subcategory, go to the Products > Categories page in your WooCommerce dashboard and select the “Add New Category” button. On the next page, you’ll see a field for “Parent Category.” This is where you select the main category for your new subcategory.

Once you’ve created your subcategory, you can add products to it just like you would with a main category. The only difference is that when adding or editing a product, you’ll need to select the appropriate subcategory from the “Category” drop-down menu.

A subcategory can be useful if you want to further organize your products into more specific groups. This can help your customers find the products they’re looking for more easily, and it can also help you better track your inventory. If you have a lot of products in your WooCommerce store, using subcategories can help keep things organized and streamlined.

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Dale Leydon

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