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How Do I Add a WooCommerce Dashboard?

Last updated on January 18, 2023 @ 4:36 pm

As a WordPress user, you’re probably already familiar with the WooCommerce plugin. If not, WooCommerce is a plugin that allows you to turn your WordPress site into an online store.

Adding a WooCommerce dashboard to your site is a great way to keep track of your store’s performance and make sure that everything is running smoothly.

There are a few different ways that you can add a WooCommerce dashboard to your site. One option is to use the WooCommerce Admin plugin.

This plugin adds a dedicated WooCommerce dashboard page to your WordPress site. The dashboard page includes all of the same information that you would find in the WooCommerce section of your WordPress admin area, but it’s presented in a more user-friendly way.

Another option for adding a WooCommerce dashboard to your site is to use the Jetpack plugin. Jetpack is a plugin that includes a variety of features for WordPress sites, one of which is the ability to add a custom dashboard.

When you enable the custom dashboard feature in Jetpack, you’ll be able to choose which widgets to display on your dashboard and rearrange them however you like. The WooCommerce widget will give you an overview of your store’s performance, including sales and traffic data.

PRO TIP: Adding a WooCommerce dashboard can be tricky and may result in unexpected behavior. Proceed with caution and be sure to back up your site before making any changes.

If you’re not using either of those plugins, you can still add a WooCommerce dashboard to your WordPress site by creating a custom page template. This method requires some basic coding knowledge, but it’s not difficult to do. Simply create a new file in your theme’s directory called “template-woocommerce-dashboard.php” and add the following code:

<?php
/* Template Name: WooCommerce Dashboard */
 
// Exit if accessed directly
if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
	exit; }
 
get_header(); ?>
    <div id="primary" class="content-area">
        <main id="main" class="site-main" role="main">
            <?php while ( have_posts() ) : the_post(); ?>
                <article id="post-<?php the_ID(); ?>" <?php post_class(); ?>>
                    <div class="entry-content">
                        <?php if ( current_user_can( 'manage_woocommerce' ) ) : ?>
                            <?php do_action( 'woocommerce_dashboard' ); ?>
                        <?php endif; ?>
                    </div>"

This code creates a new page template that displays the WooCommerce dashboard if the user is logged in and has permission to view it. You can then add this page template to any page on your WordPress site.

Conclusion:

Adding a WooCommerce dashboard to your WordPress site is a great way to keep track of your store’s performance and make sure that everything is running smoothly. There are a few different ways that you can add a WooCommerce dashboard to your site, including using the WooCommerce Admin plugin or the Jetpack plugin. You can also create a custom page template if you’re comfortable with code.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.