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How Do I Change a Hook in WooCommerce?

Last updated on December 24, 2022 @ 1:25 am

If you’re using WooCommerce to sell products on your WordPress site, you may want to change the default “Add to Cart” button text to something more specific to your product, like “Buy Now” or “Purchase.”

In this article, we’ll show you how to easily change the default WooCommerce “Add to Cart” button text, without having to edit any code.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

  • Changing the “Add to Cart” Button Text in WooCommerce
  • How Do I Change a Hook in WooCommerce?
  • Conclusion

Changing the “Add to Cart” Button Text in WooCommerce

To change the default WooCommerce “Add to Cart” button text, you’ll need to add a new filter hook to your child theme’s functions.php file. If you don’t have a child theme yet, we recommend creating one. This will allow you to make changes like this without having to worry about them being overwritten when you update your theme.

Once you have a child theme set up, open your child theme’s functions.php file and add the following code:

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with code or are not comfortable making changes to your site’s code, we don’t recommend making changes to WooCommerce hooks. Doing so could break your site.
add_filter( 
  'woocommerce_product_add_to_cart_text', 
  'woo_custom_cart_button_text' );  
// Change WooCommerce add to cart button text
 
function woo_custom_cart_button_text() {
  return __( 'Buy Now', 'woocommerce' );  
  // Change WooCommerce add to cart button text to read Buy Now.
  // You can also use Purchase.. 
  // This is an optional setting. You can remove it if you want. 

We are just changing it for demonstration purposes. You can put anything in here that you like. Just make sure that it is wrapped in quotes and has a semi-colon at the end of the line. Then save your changes and upload the file back to your server. That’s it! Your new button text should now be showing up on your product pages.

Conclusion:

Changing the “Add to Cart” button text in WooCommerce is a simple process that can be accomplished through a variety of methods. Whether you prefer to use a plugin, custom code, or the built-in settings in WooCommerce, there are many options available to help you customize the text on this important button.

By taking the time to change the “Add to Cart” button text to something that is more relevant to your products and your brand, you can create a more cohesive and user-friendly shopping experience for your customers. Whether you choose to use a straightforward call-to-action like “Buy Now” or something more creative and unique, changing the “Add to Cart” button text is a quick and easy way to make a big impact on your WooCommerce store.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.