How To Show Coupon Code Used On Woocommerce Emails

How to Display Used Coupon Codes on WooCommerce Emails

Introduction:

WooCommerce is a powerful platform for running online stores. One common feature is the use of coupon codes to offer discounts and promotions to customers. However, by default, WooCommerce doesn’t automatically display the specific coupon code a customer used in the order confirmation emails. This can lead to confusion or difficulty for both the customer and the store owner, especially when multiple coupons are in play. This article will guide you through several methods to effectively display the applied coupon code in your WooCommerce order emails, improving customer clarity and order management.

Main Part:

There are multiple ways to achieve this, ranging from simple plugin usage to custom code implementations. We’ll explore some of the most popular and effective approaches:

1. Using a Plugin (Recommended for Beginners)

This is the easiest method, especially if you’re not comfortable editing code. Several plugins can handle this functionality:

• Benefits of Using a Plugin:
• Simple installation and configuration.
• No coding knowledge required.
• Often includes additional features for email customization.
• Regular updates and support.
• Example Plugin: Email Customizer for WooCommerce:

While many plugins can achieve this, “Email Customizer for WooCommerce” (or similar plugins) often provide a user-friendly interface to add the coupon code to your emails.

• Simply install and activate the plugin.
• Navigate to the plugin settings and find the email customization section.
• Look for options to add “Coupon Codes” or similar placeholders to the email templates.
• Use the drag-and-drop interface to place the coupon code information where you want it in the email.

2. Adding Custom Code to Your `functions.php` File

For those comfortable with PHP and WooCommerce hooks, you can add custom code to your theme’s `functions.php` file (or, preferably, a child theme’s `functions.php` or a custom plugin) to display the coupon code.

• Important Note: Always back up your website before making changes to your `functions.php` file. Using a child theme ensures your changes are not overwritten during theme updates.
• Code Snippet:

 <?php 

/

* Display used coupon codes in WooCommerce emails.

*

* @param WC_Order $order Order object.

* @param bool $sent_to_admin Whether the email is for the admin.

* @param bool $plain_text Whether the email is in plain text format.

*/

function display_coupon_codes_in_email( $order, $sent_to_admin, $plain_text ) {

if ( ! $sent_to_admin ) { // Only show on customer emails

$coupon_codes = $order->get_coupon_codes();

if ( ! empty( $coupon_codes ) ) {

echo ‘

‘ . esc_html__( ‘Coupon Code(s) Used:’, ‘your-theme-textdomain’ ) . ‘
‘;

echo implode( ‘, ‘, $coupon_codes );

echo ‘

‘;

}

}

}

add_action( ‘woocommerce_email_after_order_table’, ‘display_coupon_codes_in_email’, 10, 3 );

?>

• Explanation:
• The code hooks into the `woocommerce_email_after_order_table` action, which is executed after the order details table in the WooCommerce emails.
• `$order->get_coupon_codes()` retrieves an array of coupon codes used in the order.
• The code then loops through the coupon codes and displays them in a paragraph.
• `esc_html__()` is used for proper translation and security.
• `$sent_to_admin` condition ensures that the code only runs for customer emails, not admin notification emails. Remove this condition if you also want the coupon codes displayed in admin emails.
• Important: Replace `’your-theme-textdomain’` with your actual theme text domain. If you’re using a child theme, use the parent theme’s text domain, or create your own if you’re building a custom plugin.
• Customization:
• You can easily customize the output by changing the HTML tags, CSS classes, or the way the coupon codes are displayed.
• You can also add conditional logic to display different messages based on the coupon codes used.

3. Editing the WooCommerce Email Templates Directly

While possible, this method is generally not recommended unless you are comfortable with overriding WooCommerce template files. It involves copying the default email templates to your theme and modifying them directly. Any changes you make this way will be overwritten when WooCommerce is updated unless you correctly override the templates in your theme.

• Steps (Use with Caution):

1. Copy the relevant email template file (e.g., `emails/email-order-details.php`) from the WooCommerce plugin directory to your theme’s directory, maintaining the same folder structure (`your-theme/woocommerce/emails/email-order-details.php`).

2. Edit the copied template file to add the code for displaying coupon codes. You’ll need to use similar code as shown in the `functions.php` example, but within the template’s context.

3. Remember to test thoroughly after making any changes to the templates.