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How Do I Import Export Categories in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 4:22 pm

Assuming you’re starting with a fresh WooCommerce install, you first need to export your products from your old site. To do this, log in to your WordPress admin panel and go to Tools > Export. On the next screen, select “Products” from the Export Type dropdown and click the Export button.

You will be prompted to download an XML file. This file contains all of your product information including name, description, price, image, etc. Next, you need to import this file into your new WooCommerce store.

To do this, log in to your WordPress admin panel and go to Tools > Import. On the next screen, select “WordPress” from the Import Type dropdown and click the Install Now button.

After installing the WordPress importer, click the Activate Plugin & Run Importer link. On the next screen, click the Choose File button and select the XML file you exported from your old site. Finally, click the Import button.

Your products will now be imported into WooCommerce!

How Do I Import Export Categories in WooCommerce?

Importing and exporting categories in WooCommerce is a straightforward process. To export your categories, log in to your WordPress admin panel and go to Products > Categories. On the next screen, select the categories you want to export and click the Export button.

You will be prompted to download a CSV file. This file contains all of your category information including name, slug, description, etc.

Next, you need to import this file into your new WooCommerce store.

PRO TIP: If you are planning to import or export categories in WooCommerce, it is important to note that there is no built-in tool for this. Instead, you will need to use a plugin or custom code.

Before proceeding, we recommend backing up your site first. If you are comfortable with code, you can follow the instructions in our documentation. Otherwise, we recommend using the Import/Export Categories Plugin.

Please note that importing or exporting categories can be a complex process, and it is important to test your changes on a staging site before making them live. If you have any questions, please reach out to our support team for assistance.

To do this, log in to your WordPress admin panel and go to Products > Categories. On the next screen, click the Import button.

On the next screen, click the Choose File button and select the CSV file you exported from your old site.

Your categories will now be imported into WooCommerce!

Conclusion: Importing and exporting categories in WooCommerce is a quick and easy process that can be done directly from your WordPress admin panel.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.