How to Add a Product Video in WooCommerce Gallery

Table of Contents

• Why Add a Product Video in WooCommerce?
• Methods to Add a Product Video in WooCommerce
  • Using a Plugin
  • Using a Custom Field
• Best Plugins for Adding Product Videos
• Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a Video
• FAQs

Why Add a Product Video in WooCommerce?

A product video helps customers see the product in action, increasing engagement and boosting conversions. Videos provide more details than images, helping customers make informed decisions.

Methods to Add a Product Video in WooCommerce

WooCommerce does not include a built-in feature for adding videos to the product gallery. To achieve this, you can use a plugin or a custom field.

Using a Plugin

Since WooCommerce does not support videos by default, you must use a plugin. Some recommended plugins are:

• Add Featured Videos in Product Gallery (Paid)
• Product Video Gallery Slider for WooCommerce (Free)

Using a Custom Field

If you prefer not to use a plugin, you can add a custom field to store the video URL and display it on the product page using custom code.

1. Go to WooCommerce > Products and select a product.
2. Scroll to the Custom Fields section.
3. Click Add Custom Field, enter a name like “product_video_url,” and paste your video URL.
4. Save the product.
5. Add the following code to your theme’s functions.php file to display the video:
6. Update your product page, and the video will appear.

add_action('woocommerce_single_product_summary', 'display_product_video', 20);
function display_product_video() {
    global $post;
    $video_url = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'product_video_url', true);
    if ($video_url) {
        echo '<div class="product-video">';
        echo '<iframe width="100%" height="400" src="' . esc_url($video_url) . '" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>';
        echo '</div>';
    }
}

Best Plugins for Adding Product Videos

Here are some great plugins for adding product videos:

1. Add Featured Videos in Product Gallery (Paid) – Adds featured videos in the product gallery.
2. Product Video Gallery Slider for WooCommerce (Free) – Supports multiple video formats and integrates with the product gallery.

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a Video

1. Install a plugin like WooCommerce Product Video Gallery or use a custom field.
2. Go to WooCommerce > Products and select a product.
3. Look for the Video URL field or add a custom field.
4. Paste a YouTube/Vimeo link or upload a video.
5. Click Update to save changes.

FAQs