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How to Customize WooCommerce Single Product Page with Hooks

WooCommerce Single Product Page Hooks

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. What Are WooCommerce Single Product Page Hooks?
  3. WooCommerce Single Product Page Visual Overview
  4. Complete List of WooCommerce Single Product Page Hooks
  5. Troubleshooting Common Single Product Page Issues
  6. Best Practices for WooCommerce Single Product Page Hooks
  7. Conclusion

      Introduction

      The single product page in WooCommerce is where customers view detailed information about a product. Customizing this page allows you to enhance its design and functionality, helping you better showcase your products. Using WooCommerce hooks, you can make changes without altering the core WooCommerce files. This guide will walk you through the hooks available for the single product page and how to use them effectively.


      What Are WooCommerce Single Product Page Hooks?

      WooCommerce hooks are predefined points in the code where you can add or modify content and functionality. They help you customize specific areas of the single product page, such as:

      • Adding banners, notices, or extra information.
      • Customizing the layout of product details.
      • Enhancing user experience by adding interactive elements.

      WooCommerce Single Product Page Visual Overview

      Below is a visual breakdown of key hooks on the single product page:

      woocommerce_before_single_product

      woocommerce_before_single_product_summary

      woocommerce_single_product_summary

      Product Title

      woocommerce_before_add_to_cart_form

      woocommerce_before_variations_form

      woocommerce_before_add_to_cart_button

      woocommerce_before_single_variation

      woocommerce_single_variation

      $99.99

      woocommerce_before_add_to_cart_quantity

      woocommerce_after_add_to_cart_quantity


      woocommerce_after_single_variation

      woocommerce_after_add_to_cart_button

      woocommerce_after_variations_form

      woocommerce_after_add_to_cart_form

      woocommerce_product_meta_start

      SKU: TECHYKP

      Categories: WooCommerce,Plugins,

      Tags: wpml, auction, wooCommerce

      woocommerce_product_meta_end

      woocommerce_share

      woocommerce_after_single_product_summary

      woocommerce_product_tabs

      Description

      Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry.

      Additional Information

      Review

      Related Products

      woocommerce_after_single_product


      Complete List of WooCommerce Single Product Page Hooks




      Review Hooks

      1. woocommerce_review_before
      2. woocommerce_review_before_comment_meta
      3. woocommerce_review_meta
      4. woocommerce_review_comment_text
      5. woocommerce_review_after_comment_text

        Content Hooks

        1. woocommerce_before_single_product

        Triggered before the single product page content is loaded.

        Example: Add a custom notice

        add_action('woocommerce_before_main_content', 'custom_banner_before_main_content');
        function custom_banner_before_main_content() {
            echo '<div class="custom-banner">Special Offers on All Products!</div>';
        }
        
        

        2. woocommerce_before_single_product_summary

        Executed before the product summary section.

        Example: Add a promotional banner

        add_action('woocommerce_before_single_product_summary', 'custom_banner_before_summary');
        function custom_banner_before_summary() {
            echo '<div class="custom-banner">Exclusive Deals Today!</div>';
        }
        
        

        3. woocommerce_product_thumbnails

        Displays the product thumbnails.

        Example: Add text above thumbnails

        add_action('woocommerce_product_thumbnails', 'text_above_product_thumbnails');
        function text_above_product_thumbnails() {
            echo '<p>Explore different views:</p>';
        }
        
        

        4. woocommerce_single_product_summary

        Used for the main product details, such as title, price, and description.

        Example: Add custom text to product title

        add_action('woocommerce_single_product_summary', 'add_text_to_product_title', 5);
        function add_text_to_product_title() {
            echo '<p>Top-rated product!</p>';
        }
        
        

        5. woocommerce_after_single_product_summary

        Runs after the product summary section.

        Example: Add related products banner

        add_action('woocommerce_after_single_product_summary', 'related_products_banner', 5);
        function related_products_banner() {
            echo '<div class="related-banner">You might also like:</div>';
        }
        
        

        6. woocommerce_after_single_product

        Executed after the entire product page content.

        Example: Add a thank-you message

        add_action('woocommerce_after_single_product', 'thank_you_message_after_product');
        function thank_you_message_after_product() {
            echo '<p>Thank you for visiting our store!</p>';
        }
        
        

        7.woocommerce_after_main_content

        Here’s an example of how to use it in your theme or a plugin:

        // Hook into the woocommerce_after_main_content action
        add_action( 'woocommerce_after_main_content', 'custom_content_after_main_content' );
        
        function custom_content_after_main_content() {
            echo '<div class="custom-message">Thank you for visiting our store! We hope you found something you love.</div>';
        }
        
        

        Add to Cart and Variations Hooks

        1. woocommerce_before_add_to_cart_form

        Triggered before the Add to Cart form.

        Example: Add a message above the form

        add_action('woocommerce_before_add_to_cart_form', 'message_above_add_to_cart');
        function message_above_add_to_cart() {
            echo '<p>Hurry! Limited stock available.</p>';
        }
        
        

        2. woocommerce_before_variations_form

        Executed before the variations form for variable products.

        Example: Add custom text before variations

        add_action('woocommerce_before_variations_form', 'custom_text_before_variations_form');
        function custom_text_before_variations_form() {
            echo '<p>Choose your preferred size and color:</p>';
        }
        
        

        3. woocommerce_before_add_to_cart_button

        Runs before the Add to Cart button.

        Example: Add a notice near the Add to Cart button

        add_action('woocommerce_before_add_to_cart_button', 'notice_near_add_to_cart_button');
        function notice_near_add_to_cart_button() {
            echo '<p>Don’t miss out on this offer!</p>';
        }
        
        

        4. woocommerce_single_variation

        Displays information for a selected variation.

        Example: Add extra information for variations

        add_action('woocommerce_single_variation', 'extra_variation_information');
        function extra_variation_information() {
            echo '<p>This product is available for same-day delivery!</p>';
        }
        
        

        5. woocommerce_after_single_variation

        Triggered after the variation details.

        Example: Add a warning after variation selection

        add_action('woocommerce_after_single_variation', 'warning_after_variation_selection');
        function warning_after_variation_selection() {
            echo '<p>Please double-check your selection before proceeding.</p>';
        }
        
        

        6. woocommerce_after_add_to_cart_button

        Runs immediately after the Add to Cart button.

        Example: Add a support message after Add to Cart

        add_action('woocommerce_after_add_to_cart_button', 'support_message_after_cart_button');
        function support_message_after_cart_button() {
            echo '<p>Need help? Contact us at support@example.com.</p>';
        }
        
        

        7. woocommerce_after_variations_form

        This hook is triggered immediately after the variations form for variable products. It is an excellent spot to add messages or additional content that complements the variation selection.

        Example: Add a message about shipping

        add_action('woocommerce_after_variations_form', 'custom_message_after_variations_form');
        function custom_message_after_variations_form() {
            echo '<p class="custom-shipping-message">Shipping is free for orders over $100. Select your variation above.</p>';
        }
        
        
        

        Use Case: This is useful for providing extra guidance, promotional messages, or tips related to the selected variations.


        8. woocommerce_after_add_to_cart_form

        This hook is triggered immediately after the Add to Cart form, regardless of whether the product is simple, variable, or grouped.

        Example: Add a product review reminder

        add_action('woocommerce_after_add_to_cart_form', 'custom_message_after_add_to_cart_form');
        function custom_message_after_add_to_cart_form() {
            echo '<p class="custom-review-reminder">Don’t forget to review your purchase to earn reward points!</p>';
        }
        
        

        Use Case: You can use this hook to display thank-you messages, trust-building badges, or additional calls to action (e.g., “Check out our accessories section for related items”).


        Product Meta and Sharing Hooks

        1. woocommerce_product_meta_start

        Triggered at the start of the product metadata.

        Example: Add custom meta information

        add_action('woocommerce_product_meta_start', 'custom_meta_start_info');
        function custom_meta_start_info() {
            echo '<p>Made with sustainable materials.</p>';
        }
        

        2. woocommerce_product_meta_end

        Triggered at the end of the product metadata.

        Example: Add a trust badge

        add_action('woocommerce_product_meta_end', 'add_trust_badge');
        function add_trust_badge() {
            echo '<p><img src="trust-badge.png" alt="Secure Purchase Guarantee"></p>';
        }
        
        

        3. woocommerce_share

        Used for social sharing links.

        Example: Add a custom sharing message

        add_action('woocommerce_share', 'custom_sharing_message');
        function custom_sharing_message() {
            echo '<p>Share this product with your friends!</p>';
        }
        
        

        Tabs, Upsells, and Related Products Hooks

        These hooks manage the tabs, upsell products, and related products.

        1. woocommerce_output_product_data_tabs

        Add custom tabs for product details.

        add_filter('woocommerce_product_tabs', 'add_custom_tab');
        function add_custom_tab($tabs) {
            $tabs['custom_tab'] = [
                'title' => 'More Info',
                'priority' => 50,
                'callback' => 'custom_tab_content',
            ];
            return $tabs;
        }
        function custom_tab_content() {
            echo '<p>Additional product details go here.</p>';
        }
        
        

        2. woocommerce_upsell_display

        Displays upsell products.

        add_filter('woocommerce_upsell_display_args', 'modify_upsell_limit'); 
        function modify_upsell_limit($args) { 
        $args['posts_per_page'] = 4; return $args;
         }
        

        Customize related product

        add_filter('woocommerce_output_related_products_args', 'related_products_args'); 
        function related_products_args($args) { 
        $args['columns'] = 4; return $args;
        }
        

        4. woocommerce_product_after_tabs

        Add a call-to-action

        add_action('woocommerce_product_after_tabs', 'call_to_action_banner');
        function call_to_action_banner() { 
        echo '<div class="cta-banner">Don’t forget to check out our deals!</div>';
         }
        

        Review Hooks

        These hooks control the review section of the product page.

        1. woocommerce_review_after_comment_text

        Example: Add a “Reply” link

        add_action('woocommerce_review_after_comment_text', 'reply_link');
         function reply_link() { 
        echo '<a href="#">Reply</a>'; 
        }
        

        2. woocommerce_review_before

        Example: Add a review header

        add_action('woocommerce_review_before', 'review_header'); 
        function review_header() { 
        echo '<h3>Customer Review:</h3>';
         }
        

        3. woocommerce_review_before_comment_meta

        Triggered before review metadata.

        Example: Add a custom badge

        add_action('woocommerce_review_before_comment_meta', 'custom_badge');
         function custom_badge() { 
        echo '<span class="badge">Verified Buyer</span>';
         }
        

        4. woocommerce_review_meta

        Displays metadata of the review.

        Example: Add an emoji rating

        add_action('woocommerce_review_meta', 'emoji_rating'); 
        function emoji_rating() { 
        echo '🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟'; 
        }
        

        5. woocommerce_review_comment_text

        Displays the review text.

        Example: Add “Helpful?” text below review

        add_action('woocommerce_review_comment_text', 'add_helpful_text'); 
        function add_helpful_text() { 
        echo '<p>Was this review helpful?</p>'; 
        }
        

        6. woocommerce_review_after_comment_text

        Example: Add a “Reply” link

        add_action('woocommerce_review_after_comment_text', 'reply_link'); 
        function reply_link() { 
        echo '<a href="#">Reply</a>';
         }
        

        Troubleshooting Common WooCommerce Single Product Page Issues

        1. Hooks Not Working:
          • Double-check the hook name.
          • Place the code in your child theme’s functions.php file or a custom plugin.
        2. Theme Conflicts:
          • Ensure your theme supports WooCommerce.
          • Check if the theme overrides WooCommerce templates.
        3. Caching Problems:
          • Clear your site cache to see updates.

        Best Practices for Using WooCommerce Hooks

        • Use a Child Theme to ensure your changes are update-safe.
        • Test on a Staging Environment before applying changes to the live site.
        • Document all customizations for future reference.
        • Regularly update WooCommerce and your theme to avoid compatibility issues.

        Conclusion

        WooCommerce single product page hooks provide a flexible way to customize the look and functionality of your product pages. By adding or modifying elements at specific hook points, you can create a better user experience and showcase your products effectively. Experiment with the hooks above to design a unique and engaging single product page for your WooCommerce store.

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