How to Remove Add to Cart on WooCommerce 3.3.4
As an ecommerce store owner, you may want to remove the Add to Cart button for certain product types or in specific scenarios. Whether it's to streamline the shopping experience, highlight other calls-to-action, or adjust the user flow, having the ability to customize the add to cart functionality is a valuable tool.
In this blog post, we'll dive into the steps to remove the Add to Cart button on your WooCommerce 3.3.4 store. We'll cover a versatile code snippet that allows you to selectively hide the button based on product type, and explore some additional customization options to take your store's add to cart experience to the next level.
Understanding the WooCommerce Add to Cart Functionality
The Add to Cart button is a fundamental part of the WooCommerce shopping experience. It allows customers to quickly and easily add products to their cart, guiding them through the purchase process.
By default, the Add to Cart button is displayed on all product archive pages (like the shop page and category pages) as well as on the single product page. This button is generated using the woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link
hook, which can be easily customized to suit your store's needs.
Removing the Add to Cart Button with a Code Snippet
To remove the Add to Cart button in WooCommerce 3.3.4, we'll use the following code snippet:
add_filter( 'woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link', 'remove_add_to_cart_buttons', 1 );
function remove_add_to_cart_buttons( $button ) {
global $product;
if( $product->is_type( 'external' ) ) {
return '';
}
return $button;
}
Let's break down how this code works:
- The
add_filter()
function hooks into the woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link
filter, which is responsible for generating the Add to Cart button.
- The
remove_add_to_cart_buttons()
function is the callback that will be executed whenever the woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link
filter is applied.
- Inside the
remove_add_to_cart_buttons()
function, we first grab the global $product
object, which represents the current product being displayed.
- We then check the product type using the
is_type()
method. In this example, we're removing the Add to Cart button for "external" product types.
- If the product is an external product, we return an empty string, effectively removing the Add to Cart button. For all other product types, we simply return the original
$button
variable, keeping the button intact.
This code snippet provides a flexible way to remove the Add to Cart button based on product type. You can easily modify the is_type()
condition to target other product types, such as "simple", "variable", "grouped", or "virtual" products.
Selectively Removing the Add to Cart Button
While the previous code snippet removes the Add to Cart button for all external products, you may want to be more selective in your approach. For example, you might want to keep the button for some external products while hiding it for others.
To achieve this, you can modify the code to use additional conditional checks or custom product meta data. Here's an example that removes the Add to Cart button for external products with a specific product tag:
add_filter( 'woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link', 'remove_add_to_cart_buttons', 1 );
function remove_add_to_cart_buttons( $button ) {
global $product;
if( $product->is_type( 'external' ) && has_term( 'no-add-to-cart', 'product_tag', $product->get_id() ) ) {
return '';
}
return $button;
}
In this version, we've added an additional check using the has_term()
function. This function checks if the current product has the "no-add-to-cart" product tag assigned to it. If both the product type is "external" and the product has the specified tag, the Add to Cart button will be removed.
You can further expand on this concept by using custom product meta fields or other product-specific criteria to determine when the Add to Cart button should be hidden.
Replacing the Add to Cart Button
Instead of completely removing the Add to Cart button, you may want to replace it with a different call-to-action or functionality. This can be useful if you want to direct users to a different action, such as a "Learn More" or "Buy Now" button.
To replace the Add to Cart button, you can modify the code to return a custom HTML markup instead of an empty string:
add_filter( 'woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link', 'replace_add_to_cart_buttons', 1 );
function replace_add_to_cart_buttons( $button ) {
global $product;
if( $product->is_type( 'external' ) ) {
return '<a href="' . $product->get_product_url() . '" class="button">Buy Now</a>';
}
return $button;
}
In this example, we're replacing the Add to Cart button with a "Buy Now" button for external products. The button links directly to the external product's URL, providing a more direct path to the purchase.
You can customize the HTML and CSS to match the design and functionality of your store. This approach allows you to maintain a consistent user interface while still customizing the add to cart experience.
Disabling the Add to Cart Button on Single Product Pages
While the previous examples focused on removing the Add to Cart button on product archive pages (like the shop page and category pages), you may also want to remove the button on the single product page.
To do this, you can use a similar approach, but target the woocommerce_single_product_summary
hook instead:
add_action( 'woocommerce_single_product_summary', 'remove_add_to_cart_on_single', 30 );
function remove_add_to_cart_on_single() {
global $product;
if( $product->is_type( 'external' ) ) {
remove_action( 'woocommerce_single_product_summary', 'woocommerce_template_single_add_to_cart', 30 );
}
}
In this code, we're hooking into the woocommerce_single_product_summary
action, which is responsible for rendering the Add to Cart button on the single product page.
Inside the remove_add_to_cart_on_single()
function, we first retrieve the global $product
object. We then check if the product type is "external" and, if so, we remove the woocommerce_template_single_add_to_cart
action, which is responsible for displaying the Add to Cart button.
This approach allows you to selectively remove the Add to Cart button from the single product page, while still maintaining the button on product archive pages.
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Conclusion
Customizing the Add to Cart button in your WooCommerce 3.3.4 store can be a valuable way to optimize the user experience and align with your store's specific needs. The code snippets provided in this blog post demonstrate how to selectively remove or replace the Add to Cart button based on product type, tags, or other criteria.
By mastering these techniques, you can create a more streamlined and focused shopping experience for your customers, ultimately driving higher conversion rates and revenue for your ecommerce business.
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