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How Do I Debug a WooCommerce Plugin?

Last updated on January 18, 2023 @ 6:24 am

If you’re a WordPress developer, chances are you’ve had to debug a plugin at some point. Whether it’s your own plugin or someone else’s, the process is pretty much the same. In this article, we’ll show you how to debug a WooCommerce plugin.

The first step is to identify the problem. Is the plugin not working as intended?

Is it causing an error? Is it conflicts with another plugin or theme? Once you know what the problem is, you can start to debug the plugin.

If the plugin is not working as intended, the first thing you should do is check the documentation. Often times, there will be a troubleshooting section that can help you identify the problem and find a solution. If there is no documentation or if you’re still having trouble, you can contact the plugin author directly.

If the plugin is causing an error, you can use WordPress’ built-in debugging feature to help identify the problem. To enable debugging, add the following line to your wp-config.php file:

define( 'WP_DEBUG', true );

Once debugging is enabled, any errors will be displayed on the front-end of your site. You can also view errors in your server’s error log.

If you’re still having trouble identifying the problem, you can try deactivating other plugins and themes to see if they’re conflicting with the WooCommerce plugin. If deactivating other plugins and themes doesn’t solve the problem, then it’s likely that there’s a bug in the WooCommerce plugin itself.

At this point, you’ll want to contact WooCommerce support or file a bug report on their GitHub repository. Be sure to include as much information as possible, such as your WordPress version, WooCommerce version, and steps to reproduce the bug.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.