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How Are WooCommerce Attributes Stored?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 5:55 pm

WooCommerce attributes are stored in the database as taxonomies. Taxonomies are a way of organizing data, and they’re what WordPress uses to store categories and tags.

Each attribute is a separate taxonomy, and each product can be assigned to one or more attributes. Attributes can be used to filter products, and they can be displayed on the product page.

Attributes are stored in the database as terms. Each attribute has a slug (the name of the attribute), and each product can be assigned to one or more terms. Terms can be used to filter products, and they can be displayed on the product page.

Here’s how it works:

  • Attributes are created in the WordPress admin
  • Each attribute is a separate taxonomy
  • Products are assigned to attributes
  • Attributes are used to filter products
  • Attributes are displayed on the product page

Conclusion:

WooCommerce attributes are stored in the database as taxonomies. This makes it easy for you to organize your data and display it on your product pages. You can use attributes to filter products, and they will be displayed on the product page.

PRO TIP: If you are using the WooCommerce plugin for WordPress, it is important to be aware of how attributes are stored. By default, WooCommerce will store all product attributes in the WordPress database. This can cause performance issues if you have a lot of products and attributes. Additionally, if you switch to another eCommerce platform, you will need to export your products and attributes separately.
Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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