The problem
Adding a custom field to a product in WooCoomerce is a very popular request, and while it might seem a little daunting to add a field and then get the data entered into the field, it will be processed throughout the cart, order, and purchase process Back-end ordering process displayed We can actually complete the task with only afew actionsand filters.
Let's see what we need.
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The solution
For the purposes of this solution, let's say we want to add a gift notes box to all the products in our shop. When users fill in the gift notes field, we display it in the cart screens and the order confirmation screens on the front-end and then it is also available to backend users.
Adding the field to the product screen
We add our field with thewoocommerce_before_add_to_cart_buttonaction hook
Function hwn_add_custom_option(){ $value = filter_input( INPUT_POST, 'gift_note' ); ?> <p> <label for="gift_note"><?php _e( 'Gift Note:', 'hwn' ); ?> </label><input type="text" id="gift_note" name="gift_note" placeholder="<?php _e( 'Enter your gift card here', 'hwn' ); ?>" value= " <?php $value ?>"/> </p><?php}add_action( 'woocommerce_before_add_to_cart_button', 'hwn_add_custom_option');
Restrict the custom field to specific products
We can make a change to restrict the gift note field to only appear for specific products using the$Productglobal variable that WooCommerce provides us with
Function hwn_add_custom_option(){ global $product; if ( $product->get_id() !== 21 ) { return; } $value = filter_input( INPUT_POST, 'iconic engraving' ); ?><p> <label for="gift_note"><?php _e( 'Gift Note:', 'hwn' ); ?> </label><input type="text" id="gift_note" name="gift_note" placeholder="<?php _e( 'Enter your gift card here', 'hwn' ); ?>" value= " <?php $value ?>"/> </p><?php}add_action( 'woocommerce_before_add_to_cart_button', 'hwn_add_custom_option');
Here we check the product id and if it is not 21 (which is the product id of the polo shirt in our example) then we return from the function and no labels or input fields are printed on the screen.
You could obviously use othersIfLogic to display the field for different products or product groups.
Show different inputs
If we didn't want to show text input, we could update the HTML to show a different type of input, provided the input we added writes a value called "gift_note" on the pagesPOSTcollection, then it would work with the rest of the code in this article.
Here is an example with a selection box
function hwn_add_custom_option(){global $product;if ( $product->get_id() !== 21 ) {return;}$value = filter_input( INPUT_POST, 'iconic-engraving' );?> <p> <label for= "gift_note"><?php _e( 'Geschenknotiz:', 'hwn' ); ?> </label> <select id="gift_note" name="gift_note"> <option value="love_you"<?=$value == 'love_you' ? ' selected="s selected"' : '';?>><?php _e( 'Ich liebe dich', 'hwn' ); ?></option> <option value="thanks"<?=$value == 'thanks' ? ' selected="s selected"' : '';?>><?php _e( 'Danke!', 'hwn' ); ?></option> <option value="sorry_its_late"<?=$value == 'sorry_its_late' ? ' selected="s selected"' : '';?>><?php _e( 'Sorry, es ist spät', 'hwn' ); ?></option> </select> </p><?php}add_action( 'woocommerce_before_add_to_cart_button', 'hwn_add_custom_option');
and this is what it looks like
Just as a side note, you may have noticed the logic here
<option value="love_you"<?=$value == 'love_you' ? ' selected="s selected"' : '';?>><?php _e( 'Ich liebe dich', 'hwn' ); ?></option>
This logic selects the option that the user previously selected prior to page refresh. So if the user says "Thank you!" and then adds the product to the cart, the "Thank you!" option will still be selected after the item is added to the cart.
The code also uses the short PHP tag for echo, which may look a bit strange if you've never seen it before, you can read more about itHere.
Custom field validation
This step isn't required for everything to work consistently, but if we want to add validation to our gift note field, we can do so by hooking into thiswoocommerce_add_to_cart_validationFilter
function hwn_gift_note_add_to_cart_validation( $passed, $product_id, $qty ){$value = filter_input( INPUT_POST, 'gift_note' );if( !$value ){$product = wc_get_product( $product_id );wc_add_notice( sprintf( __( '%s cannot be added to cart until you enter a gift card.', 'hwn' ), $product->get_title() ), 'error' );return false;}return $passed;}add_filter( 'woocommerce_add_to_cart_validation', ' hwn_gift_note_add_to_cart_validation', 10, 3 );
Let's go through the code step by step
- First, we use WordPressfilter_inputFunction to see if we have a value with the key "gift-note" in the POST variables
- We then check if the value is empty (with the wrong logic of PHP), if you want to use more complicated validation logic, you can just change thatIfstatement according to your wishes.
- If the value is empty, we retrieve the product details withwc_get_productWooCommerce feature, note that we cannot use that$Productglobal variable as it is not available to this function. We know the product ID that we need to use because WooCommerce will pass it to the filter function in the$product_idVariable
- We then use the product title to display a message telling the user to add a gift note
- and return an incorrect value to the caller to indicate that validation failed
- If the user passed a valid value, then we do nothing and return that$files-Value passed from the code calling the filter
Note that this feature would also prevent users from adding products to the cart directly from the shop screen
If you want to allow users to continue adding products directly to the cart without having to add a gift card, we could add a conditional check to the if within the validation function to ensure the user is on the single product page
Function hwn_gift_note_add_to_cart_validation( $passed, $product_id, $qty ){$value = filter_input( INPUT_POST, 'gift_note' );if( !$value && is_product() ){$product = wc_get_product( $product_id );wc_add_notice( sprintf( __ ( '%s cannot be added to cart until you enter a gift card.', 'hwn' ), $product->get_title() ), 'error' );return false;}return $passed;}add_filter( ' woocommerce_add_to_cart_validation', 'hwn_gift_note_add_to_cart_validation', 10, 3 );
Adding the gift voucher to the item data of the shopping cart
Now we've added the gift note field to the product page, which we need to intercept the user's value input and include it in the cart's item data.
We can do this by hooking into thewoocommerce_add_cart_item_dataFilter.
Funktion hwn_add_gift_note_to_cart( $cart_item_data, $product_id, $variation_id ) { $gift_note = filter_input( INPUT_POST, 'gift_note' ); if (leer ($gift_note)) {return $cart_item_data; } $cart_item_data['gift-note'] = $gift_note; return $cart_item_data;}add_filter( 'woocommerce_add_cart_item_data', 'hwn_add_gift_note_to_cart', 10, 3 );
Here's what we're doing in the function
- First we use PHP'sfilter_inputFunction to get value key “Gift Certificate” from POST collection, this should be the value entered by user when adding product to cart
- If we can't find a "Gift Card" value, we'll do nothing and return the card$cart_item_datavariable unchanged
- When we find a value, we add a key-value pair$cart_item_datawith the key "Coupon" and the value that was entered in the "Coupon" field
- We now return the modified one$cart_item_dataand the WooCommerce core adds it to the shopping cart
Display of the voucher data in the shopping cart
Our gift card details have now been added to the shopping cart but they are not showing anywhere. In order for them to show up in the pre-checkout screen, we need to hook into the "woocommerce_get_item_data" filter
function hwn_get_gift_note_item_data( $item_data, $cart_item ) {if ( isset( $cart_item['gift-note'] ) ){$item_data[] = array('key' => __( 'Gift Note', 'hwn' ), 'display' => wc_clean($cart_item['gift-note']));}return $item_data;}add_filter( 'woocommerce_get_item_data', 'hwn_get_gift_note_item_data', 10, 2 );
The first thing we do in this code is to check if the "gift-note" key we added via thewoocommerce_add_cart_item_dataexists, we add a new key-value pair to it$item_dataArray with the following values
- Key - this is the name of our item, so in this case we'll use the text "Gift Voucher"
- Advertisement - this is the value of our item, so we pass on the 'Gift Ticket' value from the$cart_itemRow
The value of the gift card should now be displayed on the main shopping cart page
and the mini cart
Adding the gift card details to an order line
Now the data is shown in the shopping cart, which we need to display in the backorder screenwoocommerce_checkout_create_order_line_itemaction
function hwn_add_gift_note_to_order_line_item( $order_item, $cart_item_key, $cart_item_values ) {if ( ! empty( $cart_item_values['gift-note'] ) ) {$order_item->add_meta_data( __( 'Gift Note', 'hwn' ), $cart_item_values [ 'gift-note' ]);}}add_action( 'woocommerce_checkout_create_order_line_item', 'hwn_add_gift_note_to_order_line_item', 10, 3 );
In this function we check if there is a "Gift Certificate" value in the$cart_item_valuesArray, if there is a value, we add the data about that to the order item metadataadd_meta_dataFunction. We pass the following values to the function
- The name of the item, in this case we pass "gift certificate"
- The value of the article, for this we pass the "gift voucher" value that we wrote in the article data of the shopping cart in the previous steps
The value of the gift card should now appear in all backorder screens and emails
Here it is in the order email
and also in the Order admin screens.
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Often customers ask for custom fields and logic to add products in WooCommerce stores. Hopefully the snippets above can help you add any custom logic you need.
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FAQs
How do I add an advanced custom field in WooCommerce? ›
- Create a new field group.
- Add your desired custom field(s)
- Configure additional field group settings.
- Add required information to products.
- Display custom field information on the frontend.
- Step 1: Define an Array of Fields on Checkout Page. ...
- Step 2: Add Custom Fields to WooCommerce Checkout Page. ...
- Step 3: Concatenate Fields as per Requirement. ...
- Step 4: Display Custom Fields on Order Page. ...
- Step 5: Display Fields on Account Page.
Log into your WordPress site and go to the WooCommerce->Settings page. Select the “Custom Fields” tab and click on the “Add Custom Field” button. Input the name of your custom field and select the type of field you want to add (e.g. text, select, checkbox, etc.).
How do I customize a field in WooCommerce? ›- Text – standard text input.
- Password – password text input.
- Textarea – a larger text field.
- Select – a dropdown box with options customers can choose from.
- Multi-select – a box that allows shoppers to select multiple options.
- Radio – a set of radio inputs that customers can choose from.
Go to the product where you'd like to add a custom field. In the Product Data section, click the Product Add-Ons. Click 'Add Group' then click 'Add Field' Choose the type of field you'd like to add from the 'Field Type' option.
How do I create an advanced custom field? ›Once you've installed and activated the free version of Advanced Custom Fields from WordPress.org, go to Custom Fields > Add New to create your first Field Group. As the name suggests, a “Field Group” is a group of one or more custom fields that are displayed together in your WordPress dashboard.
How do I add advanced custom fields? ›- Log in to your WP install.
- From the Administration Panels, click on the Plugin Menu.
- Under Plugins, click the “Add New” sub menu.
- Search for “Advanced Custom Fields”
- Click the “Install Now” button on the ACF plugin (should be the first one)
Adding Custom Fields in WordPress
First, you need to edit the post or page where you want to add the custom field and go to the custom fields meta box. Next, you need to provide a name for your custom field and then enter its value. Click on the Add Custom Field button to save it.
Custom product fields are additional data points that can be added to products in an online store. These fields allow store owners to collect and display more information about their products beyond the basic details typically included (such as name, price, color, and description).
How do I create a custom meta field in WordPress? ›In order to add a WordPress custom meta box to your website, you first need to install and activate the plugin. You can do this by going to the Plugins page of your WordPress admin dashboard and searching for the plugin name there.
How do I get custom field value in WooCommerce checkout page? ›
To add a custom field to the WooCommerce checkout, select the field type in the Add New Field section, enter a label name and click on Add Field. WooCommerce checkout fields - Add a new field. Step 2. 🎉And it's done!
How do I add a custom input field to my WooCommerce cart page? ›Adding a custom field to a WooCommerce cart page plugin is a simple process. First, you'll need to create a new field in the plugin's settings. To do this, click on the “Fields” tab and then click on the “Add Field” button.
How do I add a custom field to a template? ›- Go to the post editor screen and check “Custom Fields.”
- Find the Custom Fields box as part of your post editing. ...
- Add the key, which in this case is “Type of exercise.” We will use this box to add specific details to the post. ...
- Add the value. ...
- Save the post.
Go to 'Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control' and execute 'Define Condition Tables'. Select 'Conditions: Allowed fields' and enter 'ZZPSTYV' as a new entry. 5. Note: When you create the condition table Annn, you can now use the field ZZPSTYV as a key field.
How do I add a custom field in standard infotype? ›For this use T-code SE51. Give the Program name and search for the screen number, click Change Button. Then, in the module pool program - Click the Layout button and include your field inside manually and provide the properties for that field.
How do I edit a custom field? ›- Select Settings ( ) > Issues.
- Under FIELDS, select Custom fields.
- Find the custom field you want to edit and select More ( ) > Edit details to update the following: The custom field name, which appears on issues. ...
- Modify the fields as needed and select Update.
- Open the single. php file or page. ...
- Find the_content function so you can list your custom field data after the actual content of the post or page.
- Use the get_post_meta function to fetch custom field values using their meta key then list them using PHP echo.
- Step 1: Add Data in a Custom Session, on 'Add to Cart' Button Click. ...
- Step 2: Add Custom Data in WooCommerce Session. ...
- Step 3: Extract Custom Data from WooCommerce Session and Insert it into Cart Object. ...
- Step 4: Display User Custom Data on Cart and Checkout page. ...
- Step 5: Add Custom Data as Metadata to the Order Items.
- In Admin Center, click People in the sidebar, then select Configuration > User fields.
- Click Add field.
- Select a field type, then enter a Display name.
- Verify that the field key is the value you want it to be. ...
- (Optional) Add a Description for the custom field.
At the core of the Advanced Custom Fields plugin is the simple and intuitive API. Use functions like get_field() and the_field() to quickly build powerful templates.
Why use advanced custom fields? ›
ACF allows you, the developer, to take full control of the WordPress edit screen and tailor the content editing experience around your website's needs! Using ACF, you can add fields in addition to the WordPress visual editor or choose to hide it completely.
How do I get advanced custom field value in WordPress? ›To retrieve a field value as a variable, use the get_field() function. This is the most versatile function which will always return a value for any type of field. To display a field, use the the_field() in a similar fashion.
What is advanced custom field? ›Advanced Custom Fields Plugin
The free version allows users to quickly and easily add 30+ fields all over your WordPress dashboard — including to posts, users, taxonomy terms, media, comments and custom options pages — and display the custom field values in any theme template file.
- The Edit Post screen in WordPress.
- Check the box "Custom Fields"
- The Custom Fields area.
- An example of saving the information about a product in custom fields.
- Add extra data into a custom field.
- Homepage after adding custom fields.
WordPress.com users cannot install plugins unless they upgrade to the business plan which costs about $299 per year. If you are on a free, personal, or premium plan, then you cannot install third-party plugins. If you don't want to pay the $299 per year, then you can move your blog from WordPress.com to WordPress.org.
How do I display custom fields in custom post type in WordPress? ›- Start by creating a custom post type. ...
- Download, install and activate Advanced Custom Fields. ...
- Create your field group. ...
- Assign your field group to the custom post type. ...
- Choose your display options. ...
- Publish. ...
- Using Your Custom Fields. ...
- Conclusion.
Examples of custom fields include data such as title, URL, name, timestamp, or any piece of data you want to define on a model.
How do custom fields work? ›Custom fields are a type of metadata that allows you to add custom data to your posts and pages. The information isn't contained in the post but provides information about the post.
What is the difference between The_field and Get_field? ›the_field() automatically displays the field value on your page, where get_field() does not. Use get_field() when assigning field values to variables, or when manipulating the returned content in your code.
What are custom meta fields? ›Custom Meta Fields display additional information about the custom or default post. In the default state of the post, that metadata isn't visible to the website visitors. You can display it only with the help of dynamic widgets. However, the information you type into the meta fields can be used in various places.
How do I customize a product in WooCommerce? ›
- Step 1: Create the Single Product Template. ...
- Step 2: Choose a Pre-Designed Product Page Template, or build one from scratch. ...
- Step 3: Add the Product Widgets that will make up your page. ...
- Step 4: Preview the Product Page With Another Product. ...
- Step 5: Set the Conditions.
Custom product fields are additional data points that can be added to products in an online store. These fields allow store owners to collect and display more information about their products beyond the basic details typically included (such as name, price, color, and description).
Where can you add custom fields to the sales agreement product object? ›- In Object Manager, select Sales Agreement Product or Sales Agreement Product Schedule.
- In Fields & Relationships, click New.
- Select the data type for the new custom field, and then click Next.
- Enter the field label, and click Next.
Go to the custom fields meta box and select your custom field from the drop-down menu and enter its value. Click on the 'Add Custom Field' button to save your changes and then publish or update your post.
How do I add variations to WooCommerce products? ›...
Manually Add a Variation
- Select Add variation from the dropdown menu, and select Go.
- Select attributes for your variation. ...
- Edit any available data. ...
- Select Save changes.
To create a new product page for WooCommerce, navigate to Templates–> Add New–> Landing page. Now select the Single Product Page option and create a new template. You will find a set of templates that are made for the WooCommerce product page. Select one and use the widgets in the list to design your product page.
What is the purpose of custom fields? ›Custom fields are metadata categories that allow to fully describe the type of assets a business manager is storing in a digital library.
How do I add a custom field to a purchase requisition? ›Select Customize Purchase Order Form
Select the relevant tab at the top of the screen: Custom Fields, Disclaimer/Labels, Shipping Terms, Shipping Methods, PO PDF Labels and/or PO PDF Custom Fields. Select the + button located at the right-hand side of the screen.
Each standard object also comes with a set of prebuilt, standard fields. You can customize standard objects by adding custom fields, and you can add custom fields to your custom objects.