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How Do I Duplicate Variations in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 3:43 pm

If you’ve ever wondered how to duplicate variations in WooCommerce, then this guide is for you!

In WooCommerce, a variation is a product that comes in multiple versions, each with its own SKU, price, and stock status. For example, a t-shirt might come in different sizes and colors. Each size and color combination would be a separate variation.

There are several reasons why you might want to duplicate variations. For example, if you have a popular product with many variations, you may want to create a new version of the product with slightly different features. Or, you may want to create identical products with different SKUs for use on different platforms like Amazon and eBay.

Whatever your reason for wanting to duplicate variations, it’s easy to do with WooCommerce. In this guide, we’ll show you how to duplicate variations using the WooCommerce Duplicate Variations plugin.

Installing the Plugin

First thing’s first: you’ll need to install and activate the WooCommerce Duplicate Variations plugin. You can do this from the WordPress plugin repository or by uploading the plugin files to your server.

PRO TIP: If you are thinking about duplicating variations in WooCommerce, be warned that this is not an easy task. There is no built-in way to do this, and it can be quite complicated. Even if you are able to successfully duplicate your variations, there is no guarantee that they will work correctly. In many cases, duplicated variations can cause errors and conflicts. If you are not confident in your ability to duplicate variations correctly, it is best to avoid doing so altogether.

Duplicating Variations

Once the plugin is installed and activated, go to Products > All Products in your WordPress admin panel. Find the product that has the variations you want to duplicate and click Edit.

On the Edit Product page, scroll down to the product data section and click on the Variations tab. You should see a list of all the current variations for that product.

To duplicate a variation, hover over it and click on the Duplicate link that appears. A new variation will be created with all the same settings as the original.

You can then edit any of the settings for the new variation, such as changing the price or SKU. Once you’re finished making changes, click on the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page.

And That’s It!

How Do I Duplicate Variations in WooCommerce?

Now that you know how to duplicate variations in WooCommerce, you can easily create new versions of products with different SKUs, prices, or stock levels. This can be useful when creating products for different platforms or when making slight changes to popular products.
Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.