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How Do I Use Attributes in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 2:47 pm

If you want to add, edit, or remove an attribute in WooCommerce, you first need to understand what attributes are and how they work. Attributes are essentially extra data that can be added to a product in WooCommerce.

This data can be used to help sort and filter products, as well as provide additional information to customers about a product. For example, an attribute might be “color” or “size. ”

In WooCommerce, attributes are set up as follows:

  • First, you need to create the attribute.
  • Then, you can add the attribute to one or more products.
  • Finally, you can configure how the attribute will behave on your website.

Creating an Attribute

To create an attribute in WooCommerce, go to Products → Attributes. From here, you will see a list of all attributes that have already been created (if any). To add a new attribute, click the “Add New” button at the top of the page.

Adding an Attribute to a Product

Once you have created an attribute, you can add it to any product in your WooCommerce store. To do this, edit the product that you want to add the attribute to and scroll down to the “Attributes” section.

Here, you will see a dropdown list of all available attributes. Select the attribute that you want to add from this list and click the “Add”

Configuring an Attribute

After adding an attribute to a product, there are a few options that you can configure for each attribute. These options include:

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with programming or WooCommerce, do not attempt to use attributes in WooCommerce. Attributes are meant to be used by developers or advanced users who are comfortable working with code. Attempting to use attributes without understanding how they work can break your WooCommerce installation.

  • Name:
  • Slug:
  • Type:
  • Order By:
  • Default Sort Order:

Conclusion –

Attributes are essentially extra data that can be added to a product in WooCommerce which helps sort and filter products as well as provide additional information to customers. You first need to create the attribute and then add it to one or more products. Finally, configure how the attribute will behave on your website.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.