How to edit WooCommerce product page programmatically?

Want to customize your WooCommerce product page? Doing it programmatically lets you create a unique shopping experience. Whether you want to add extra fields, rearrange content, or style elements differently, you can achieve it all with a bit of coding.

Why Edit the WooCommerce Product Page?

The default WooCommerce product page is good, but not always perfect for every store. Here’s why you might want to modify it:

• Make products stand out with custom layouts.
• Enhance user experience.
• Add extra information such as shipping details.
• Improve conversion rates.

The good news? You don’t need a plugin. A few lines of code can work wonders.

Getting Started: Use a Child Theme

Before making changes, ensure you’re using a child theme.

1. Navigate to your theme folder in WordPress.
2. Locate the functions.php file inside your child theme.
3. Always back up before modifying any code.

Now, let’s dive into some custom edits!

Rearrange Product Page Elements

Want to move the product title above the image? WooCommerce uses hooks to position elements on the page. Use remove_action and add_action to reposition them.

// Remove default title
remove_action( 'woocommerce_single_product_summary', 'woocommerce_template_single_title', 5 );

// Add title above image
add_action( 'woocommerce_before_single_product_summary', 'woocommerce_template_single_title', 5 );

This moves the title above the product image.

Add Custom Text Below the Add to Cart Button

If you want to display a message after the “Add to Cart” button:

add_action( 'woocommerce_after_add_to_cart_button', 'custom_message_after_cart_button' );

function custom_message_after_cart_button() {
    echo '
Free shipping on orders over $50!
';
}

Now, customers will see a shipping perk right below the button.

Modify the Product Price Display

Want to modify how prices appear? You can customize it like this:

add_filter( 'woocommerce_get_price_html', 'custom_price_display' );

function custom_price_display( $price ) {
    return 'Special Price: ' . $price;
}

This changes the price label to “Special Price” and turns it red.

Add a Custom Tab to the Product Page

WooCommerce product pages often have three tabs: Description, Additional Information, and Reviews. You can add a custom tab!

add_filter( 'woocommerce_product_tabs', 'custom_product_tab' );

function custom_product_tab( $tabs ) {
    $tabs['custom_tab'] = array(
        'title'    => 'Custom Info',
        'priority' => 50,
        'callback' => 'custom_tab_content'
    );
    return $tabs;
}

function custom_tab_content() {
    echo '
Here is some custom content for this product.
';
}

Now, a new tab appears with your custom content.

Remove Unwanted Elements

Don’t need certain elements? Remove them easily. For example, remove the product meta information (categories & tags beneath the product details):

remove_action( 'woocommerce_single_product_summary', 'woocommerce_template_single_meta', 40 );

Simple and effective!

Final Thoughts

Editing WooCommerce product pages programmatically gives you complete control. Whether it’s moving elements, adding new features, or changing styles, you can make your store unique.

Try these snippets and experiment. Soon, you’ll have a product page that stands out!