
To allow customers to create an account, you may need to add additional fields on the WordPress form. Indeed, by default, WooCommerce offers the possibility to activate the Email address and password field. These fields are often not representative of the realities of companies. We will see how to add the fields that interest us. This without having to install an extension.
Follow the steps below to add an extra field to WooCommerce registration form
To add an extra field to the WooCommerce registration form, you can follow these steps:
- Open your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the “Appearance” section.
- Select "Theme Editor" from the drop-down menu.
- In the list of theme files on the right side of the screen, select "functions.php".
- Scroll to the bottom of the "functions.php" file and add the following code:
- Save the changes in the “functions.php” file.
This code will add a new field called “Additional Field” to the WooCommerce registration form. It will also validate the field to ensure it is not left blank and save the field value to the user's metadata upon signup. You can customize the field label and validation message by modifying the text in the add_extra_registration_field() and validate_extra_registration_field() functions, respectively.
Use a WordPress plugin
If you are unfamiliar with PHP programming, you can use an extension to perform the same task. Below are some extensions that we can recommend. It should be noted that these extensions may have a price.
1-Custom User Registration Fields for WooCommerce; ($49 / year)
It is a WooCommerce extension that you will find on the WooCommerce.com website. In order to use the extension, you need to place the order and follow the steps on the website.
2 – Custom Fields for WooCommerce; ($79 / year)
It is similarly an extension that you will find on WooCommerce. Click the link to download .
Other extensions that might be free
- Ultimate Member: It is a powerful member management plugin that allows you to add custom fields to WooCommerce account creation page. It offers a user-friendly and easy-to-use user interface to customize the account creation form.
- WooCommerce Checkout Manager: This plugin allows you to customize WooCommerce Checkout fields and add additional fields to the account creation page. It provides a drag and drop interface for customizing fields.
- Profile Builder: This WooCommerce profile management plugin helps you customize the account creation page by adding additional fields. It does not require programming knowledge.
- Advanced Custom Fields: Although not specifically designed for WooCommerce, this popular plugin allows you to add custom fields to any page on your WordPress site, including the WooCommerce account creation page. It features an intuitive user interface and lots of customization options.
All of these plugins are available in the official WordPress plugin directory. It is important to note that some extensions may require a premium version to access certain advanced features. Be sure to check out the features offered by each plugin before choosing the best one for your needs.
Conclusion
There are several approaches to adding additional fields on the account creation page. If you need help with custom development, contact us. Extensions or plugins are not always suitable for your needs or require additional costs. Thanks to custom developments, you will save in the long term.