How to Redirect WooCommerce Login to the Same Page After Login

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Why Redirect Users to the Same Page?
3. How to Add the Redirect Function
4. Troubleshooting Common Issues
5. Conclusion

Overview

Redirecting visitors to the page they were on before logging in can significantly improve user experience for WooCommerce businesses. This approach is particularly beneficial when customers are trying to complete a transaction or access specific content. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to implement this feature with a simple code snippet.

Why Redirect Users to the Same Page?

Redirecting users to the same page after login offers several advantages:

• Improve User Experience: Users stay engaged and do not lose their place.
• Streamline the Checkout Process: Customers can continue their checkout seamlessly.
• Enhance Navigation: Returning users to their previous page makes your site easier to navigate.

Adding the Redirect Function

To implement this redirection, you need to add a custom function. You can do this in either a custom plugin or the functions.php file of your WordPress theme. The code snippet below will ensure that users are sent back to the page they were on before logging in.

Code Snippet

Copy and paste the following code into your functions.php file:

//WooCommerce login redirect
add_filter( 'woocommerce_login_redirect', 'codebykp_login_redirect', 10, 2 );

function codebykp_login_redirect( $redirect, $user ) {
    // Check if there was a URL to redirect to
    if ( isset( $_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER'] ) && !empty( $_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER'] ) ) {
        $redirect = $_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER'];
    }

    return $redirect;
}

This code uses the woocommerce_login_redirect filter hook to modify the redirect URL after login. It sets the redirect URL to the HTTP referrer—the page from which the login request originated.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues, consider the following:

• Verify URL Handling: Ensure the URL is captured correctly by $_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER']. Some servers may not always send this header.
• Check for Compatibility Problems: Ensure this feature isn’t overridden by your theme or other plugins.

Conclusion

Redirecting users to the same page after login enhances their experience and simplifies navigation on your WooCommerce store. This quick customization helps users stay engaged and proceed without interruptions.

If you have any questions or face any issues, feel free to leave a comment!

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