# How to Add Size Selection in WooCommerce: A Beginner’s Guide
Selling clothes, shoes, or other sized products on WooCommerce? You’ll need a way for customers to select the right size. This guide will walk you through adding size selection to your WooCommerce products, even if you’re a complete beginner. We’ll cover various methods, from simple attributes to using powerful plugins.
Why Size Selection is Crucial
Imagine selling t-shirts without size options. Frustrated customers would abandon your site, leading to lost sales and negative reviews. Offering size selection is crucial for a smooth and successful online shopping experience. It avoids returns, improves customer satisfaction, and ultimately boosts your sales. Think of it like this: a brick-and-mortar store wouldn’t sell clothes without showing sizes, right? Your online store shouldn’t either!
Method 1: Using WooCommerce’s Built-in Attributes (Simplest Method)
This is the easiest way if you only need a few size options.
Step 1: Add a Product Attribute
- Go to Products > Attributes in your WordPress dashboard.
- Click Add new attribute.
- Name your attribute “Size” (or similar).
- Choose “Select” as the attribute type.
- Enter your size options (e.g., S, M, L, XL, XXL). Be consistent and accurate!
- Click Add new attribute.
- Go to Products > Add New or edit an existing product.
- Scroll down to the Product data section.
- Under “Attributes,” click “Custom Product Attributes.”
- Select your “Size” attribute.
- Click “Save attributes.” This adds the attribute to the list of attributes.
- Now, under “Product data > Attributes” you’ll see your “Size” attribute with the selection option. Choose which sizes apply to that specific product.
- WooCommerce Product Add-ons: Allows adding size as an “add-on” with possibly different pricing for each size.
- YITH WooCommerce Size Charts: Creates beautiful and functional size charts linked to your products.
Step 2: Assign the Attribute to Your Product
Step 3: Assign Values to the Attribute for Specific Products
Step 4: Save Your Product
Click “Publish” or “Update” to save your changes. Now, your product page should show a dropdown or selectable list of sizes!
Method 2: Using a WooCommerce Plugin (More Advanced Features)
For more complex scenarios, such as multiple size charts or size-specific pricing, a plugin offers greater flexibility. Popular options include:
These plugins often have intuitive interfaces and detailed documentation. Install and activate them as per the plugin instructions.
Method 3: Customizing with Code (Advanced Users Only)
If you’re comfortable with PHP, you can customize the size selection directly in your theme’s files or using a custom plugin. This offers maximum flexibility but requires coding skills. Proceed with caution and always back up your site before making code changes.
Here’s a *simplified* example of adding a size selection field using a custom function:
function add_size_field( $product ) {
woocommerce_wp_select( array(
'id' => '_size',
'label' => __( 'Size', 'your-text-domain' ),
'placeholder' => __( 'Select size', 'your-text-domain' ),
'options' => array(
'S' => __( 'Small', 'your-text-domain' ),
'M' => __( 'Medium', 'your-text-domain' ),
'L' => __( 'Large', 'your-text-domain' ),
),
) );
}
add_action( 'woocommerce_product_options_general_product_data', 'add_size_field' );
Disclaimer: This code snippet is for illustrative purposes only. You’ll likely need to adapt it to your theme and specific needs. It’s essential to understand PHP and WooCommerce’s template hierarchy before using this method.
Conclusion
Adding size selection to your WooCommerce products is vital for improving the customer experience and increasing sales. Choose the method that best suits your technical skills and needs – the built-in attributes for simple setups, a plugin for advanced features, or custom coding for ultimate control. Remember to always test your changes thoroughly before making them live.
