How to Add Custom Product Fields in WooCommerce Store?

Adding custom product options and advanced fields in WooCommerce allows you to collect additional details, customization requests, and other information from customers.

In this in-depth tutorial, we’ll cover how to install, set up, and use the Extra Product Options plugin to add conditional, customizable fields to WooCommerce product pages using the Themehigh plugin.

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Why Add Custom Fields to WooCommerce Products?

Here are some of the key reasons to add extra customizable fields for your products:

Collect supplemental product details like engravings, gift options, special instructions etc.
Allow customers to customize or personalize a product to their needs
Capture special instructions, notes or requests from customers
Segment products better based on user selections and attributes
Charge premiums or fees for add-ons, customizations or upgrades
Improve conversion rates by offering more options and personalization
Streamline order fulfillment with the extra captured data
Avoid post-order clarification around custom details
Increase average order value by providing premium add-ons

Additional custom fields enable highly tailored products catering to each customer’s needs and preferences.

Installing and Activating the Extra Product Options Plugin

Installing Extra Product Options is simple:

In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New
Search for “Extra Product Options”
Install and activate the plugin
You’ll now find the settings under Products > Extra Product Options

Activating the plugin adds it to your WooCommerce installation.

Configuring the Global Plugin Settings

Under the Advanced Settings tab you can:

Customize the add to cart button text
Select where fields display – product page, cart page, etc.
Enable URL parameters for custom selections
Backup and import plugin settings

Configure these global settings upfront based on your specific needs.

Adding Custom Product Fields in WooCommerce

To add custom fields:

Go to Product Options in your WP dashboard
Click “Add New Section” and configure the section details
Click “Add Field” and choose the desired field type like checkbox, text, date picker etc.
Set the required field name, label, positioning and display conditions
Click Save Changes to create the field

Repeat this process to create all the fields you need per product. Try different field types.

Conditionally Displaying Custom Fields

You can selectively show fields based on:

Product categories
Product tags
User roles
Values of other fields
Variations
Quantity

This allows very targeted and dynamic field placement.

Managing Custom Options in Orders

The selected options and submitted values also appear:

On the cart and checkout pages
In order details pages and order emails
On the purchase confirmation / thank you page

This provides a complete record of all customizations for each order.

Premium Extra Product Options Features

The Pro version adds powerful features like:

More advanced conditional logic for field display
20+ field types including multi-select, time picker, sliders, file uploads etc.
Field pricing options to charge for certain selections
Character counts and length limit validation
Field repetition to allow selecting multiple options
Date and time range pickers
Image selector groups
File uploads for supporting documents

So you can build even more tailored product customization workflows.

The Benefits of Custom Product Fields

Some benefits of adding custom fields:

Providing a personalized, engaging buying experience
Catering to customer-specific requirements and customizations
Validating field values and options before purchase
Avoiding post-order clarification around missing details
Capturing all supplemental order details upfront
Streamlining order processing and fulfillment
Increasing average order value through premium add-ons

Overall, custom fields allow highly tailored products catering to each customer’s unique needs and preferences.

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Conclusion

The Extra Product Options plugin enables easily adding conditional custom fields to WooCommerce products.

With the ability to charge for options, customize ordering experiences, and capture additional data, product customization can significantly lift sales and revenue.

Consider which fields can help you better cater to your customers and streamline fulfillment. Diverse product niches can all benefit from tailored options and personalization.