WordPress Woocommerce How To Display Tags As Links

WordPress WooCommerce: How to Display Tags as Links

Introduction

WooCommerce tags are a powerful tool for organizing your products and improving your store’s SEO. They allow customers to easily browse products based on specific features, materials, or brands. By default, WooCommerce often displays tags in product pages as simple text. However, displaying them as clickable links offers a better user experience and further boosts your SEO by enabling customers and search engines to navigate your product catalog with greater ease. This article will guide you through the process of displaying WooCommerce product tags as clickable links, enhancing both usability and search engine visibility. Turning your tags into links makes your store more accessible and searchable.

Displaying WooCommerce Tags as Links

There are a few methods you can use to display WooCommerce product tags as links:

1. Modifying the Theme’s `functions.php` File (Recommended for Code-Savvy Users):

This method provides the most control and flexibility. However, always back up your theme before making any changes to the `functions.php` file. The best practice is to use a child theme so updates don’t override your modifications.

Here’s how to do it:

• Access your Theme’s `functions.php`: Via FTP or your WordPress dashboard (Appearance > Theme Editor > `functions.php` – if allowed; typically not recommended for security reasons).
• Add the following code snippet:

<?php
/**
Display product tags as links.
*/
function display_product_tags_as_links() {
global $product;

$tags = get_the_terms( $product->get_id(), ‘product_tag’ );

if ( $tags && ! is_wp_error( $tags ) ) {

echo ‘

Tags: ‘;

$tag_links = array();

foreach ( $tags as $tag ) {

$tag_link = get_term_link( $tag );

if(! is_wp_error( $tag_link)) {

$tag_links[] = ‘‘ . esc_html( $tag->name ) . ‘‘;

}

}

echo implode( ‘, ‘, $tag_links );

echo ‘

‘;

}

}

/

* Display the product tags after the product meta

*/

add_action( ‘woocommerce_product_meta_end’, ‘display_product_tags_as_links’ );

?>

• Explanation:
• `get_the_terms( $product->get_id(), ‘product_tag’ )` retrieves the product tags for the current product.
• The code then iterates through each tag and creates a link using `get_term_link( $tag )`.
• `esc_url()` and `esc_html()` are used for security, ensuring the URL and tag name are properly sanitized.
• `implode( ‘, ‘, $tag_links )` joins the tag links with a comma and space.
• `add_action( ‘woocommerce_product_meta_end’, ‘display_product_tags_as_links’ )` hooks the function to display the tags after the product meta information on the product page.

2. Using a Plugin:

If you’re not comfortable editing code, several plugins can achieve this functionality. Search the WordPress plugin repository for terms like “WooCommerce product tags links” or “WooCommerce tags as links.” While plugins simplify the process, be mindful of the potential impact on site performance if using too many. Choose reputable plugins with good reviews.

Example (Plugin Approach – General Idea):

• Install and activate the plugin.
• Configure plugin settings (if any) to control the placement and appearance of the tags.

3. Customizing Theme Templates (Advanced):

You can also modify your theme’s product page template files directly. This requires more advanced knowledge of WooCommerce template structure. This method is NOT recommended unless you’re very familiar with theme development.

• Copy the `single-product.php` template: From WooCommerce templates to your theme folder following the WooCommerce template structure.
• Locate the section displaying tags: Typically near the product meta information.
• Modify the code to generate links: Using similar logic to the `functions.php` example, but directly within the template.