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How Do I Override a Product Category in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 4:48 pm

There are times when you may need to override a product category in WooCommerce. For example, if you have a product that is in multiple categories and you want to change the order in which they appear, or if you want to change the image that is associated with a particular category. In this article, we will show you how to override a product category in WooCommerce.

First, you will need to login to your WordPress Dashboard and go to Products » Categories.

On the categories page, you will see a list of all the product categories in your WooCommerce store. Find the category that you want to override and click on the Edit link.

PRO TIP: Overriding a product category in WooCommerce can have unintended consequences and is not recommended unless you are confident in what you are doing. Proceed with caution and always backup your site before making any changes.

On the edit page, scroll down to the bottom and you will see the option to Override Category Template. Select the template file that you want to use from the drop down list and click on the Update button to save your changes.

Now that you have overridden the default WooCommerce category template, you can make changes to it according to your needs. For example, if you want to change the order of products in a particular category, you can do so by editing the template file.

If you want to change the image that is associated with a category, then you will need to edit the template file and change the image URL.

Once you have made all the changes that you want, save the file and upload it back to your server. Your changes will now be reflected on your WooCommerce store.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.