{"id":116796,"date":"2024-09-29T07:34:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T07:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"\/tutorials\/?p=116796"},"modified":"2026-03-09T19:17:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:17:09","slug":"how-to-add-woocommerce-add-to-cart-button","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-add-woocommerce-add-to-cart-button","title":{"rendered":"How to add a WooCommerce add-to-cart button"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>The add-to-cart button is a key element for any online store, including those built on WooCommerce.<\/p><p>Without the add-to-cart button, customers won&rsquo;t be able to check out any items. It&rsquo;s also important to place it strategically to ease the customers&rsquo; buying process and increase sales.<\/p><p>In this guide, we&rsquo;ll explain three methods to add the WooCommerce add-to-cart button: with a <strong>plugin<\/strong>, <strong>shortcode<\/strong>, and <strong>custom code<\/strong>. We&rsquo;ll also share the best practices for placing the add-to-cart button and troubleshooting tips in case you encounter errors.<\/p><p>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-three-ways-to-add-the-add-to-cart-button-in-woocommerce\">Three ways to add the add-to-cart button in WooCommerce<\/h2><p>We will show you three ways to add a WooCommerce add-to-cart button. Feel free to follow the method that best suits your needs and technical expertise.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a class=\"hgr-tutorials-cta hgr-tutorials-cta-woocommerce-hosting\" href=\"\/ng\/woocommerce-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Woocommerce-hosting-x-WP_in-text-banner.png\/public\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Woocommerce-hosting-x-WP_in-text-banner.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Woocommerce-hosting-x-WP_in-text-banner.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Woocommerce-hosting-x-WP_in-text-banner.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Woocommerce-hosting-x-WP_in-text-banner.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Woocommerce-hosting-x-WP_in-text-banner.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Woocommerce-hosting-x-WP_in-text-banner.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-the-woocommerce-custom-add-to-cart-button-plugin\">Using the WooCommerce Custom Add To Cart Button plugin<\/h3><p>Activating a plugin is the easiest way to add and customize a WooCommerce add-to-cart button. It&rsquo;s the best option for beginners because you don&rsquo;t have to know any coding.<\/p><p>We&rsquo;ll show you how to include an add-to-cart button using the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woo-custom-add-to-cart-button\">WooCommerce Custom Add To Cart Button<\/a> plugin:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to <strong>Plugins &rarr; Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for <strong>WooCommerce Custom Add To Cart Button<\/strong> and click <strong>Install Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c5c19e15f\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"996\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-add-plugins-install-now-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The Install Now button next to the WooCommerce Custom Add To Cart button plugin in the WordPress dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-116798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-add-plugins-install-now-highlighted.png\/w=1999,fit=scale-down 1999w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-add-plugins-install-now-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-add-plugins-install-now-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-add-plugins-install-now-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-add-plugins-install-now-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-add-plugins-install-now-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hit <strong>Activate<\/strong> to enable the plugin on your site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once activated, go to <strong>Appearance &rarr; Customize &rarr; WooCommerce &rarr; Add To Cart Buttons<\/strong>. Here, you can configure several settings, such as customizing the button text, adding or hiding the cart icon, and adjusting the button and text color.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c5c1a0b9a\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"955\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-customizing-woocommerce-add-to-cart-buttons-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The Add To Cart Buttons options in WordPress' Theme Customizer menu\" class=\"wp-image-116800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-customizing-woocommerce-add-to-cart-buttons-highlighted.png\/w=1999,fit=scale-down 1999w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-customizing-woocommerce-add-to-cart-buttons-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-customizing-woocommerce-add-to-cart-buttons-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-customizing-woocommerce-add-to-cart-buttons-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-customizing-woocommerce-add-to-cart-buttons-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-customizing-woocommerce-add-to-cart-buttons-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Publish <\/strong>to apply the changes. The customizations will apply to all product and shop pages site-wide.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Visit your eCommerce store and test the new button to make sure it works as expected.<\/p><p>However, some users might find the customization options on this add-to-cart button plugin limiting. In that case, we recommend trying the other two methods.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-the-woocommerce-shortcode\">Using the WooCommerce shortcode<\/h3><p>Shortcodes are code snippets that lets you insert dynamic content into posts, pages, or widgets. WooCommerce has a built-in shortcode to add an add-to-cart button for any product in your store.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s how to use the<a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/woocommerce-shortcodes\"> WooCommerce shortcode<\/a> to add an add-to-cart button:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find the product ID by going to <strong>Products &rarr; All Products<\/strong>. Hover over a product, and you&rsquo;ll see its ID listed below its name.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c5c1a36c6\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"951\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-products-id-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The product ID in WooCommerce's Products page of the WordPress dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-116801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-products-id-highlighted.png\/w=1999,fit=scale-down 1999w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-products-id-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-products-id-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-products-id-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-products-id-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-products-id-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the following shortcode to add an add-to-cart button. Replace <strong>PRODUCT_ID<\/strong> with the actual product ID:<\/li>\n<\/ol><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">[add_to_cart id=\"PRODUCT_ID\"]<\/pre><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insert the shortcode into any post, page, or widget where you want the add-to-cart button to appear. For the WordPress block editor, go to the page or post, add a <strong>Shortcode<\/strong> block, and paste the shortcode in it.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c5c1a62fc\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1302\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-block-editor-shortcode-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The add-to-cart shortcode in the WordPress block editor\n\" class=\"wp-image-116802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-block-editor-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=1999,fit=scale-down 1999w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-block-editor-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-block-editor-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-block-editor-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-block-editor-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-block-editor-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>If you use the <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/wordpress-classic-editor\">classic editor<\/a>, paste the shortcode directly into the visual editor.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c5c1a9406\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1694\" height=\"1182\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-classic-editor-shortcode-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The add-to-cart shortcode in the WordPress classic editor\" class=\"wp-image-116803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-classic-editor-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=1694,fit=scale-down 1694w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-classic-editor-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-classic-editor-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-classic-editor-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-classic-editor-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-classic-editor-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1694px) 100vw, 1694px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>To add the button as a widget, navigate to <strong>Appearance &rarr; Widgets<\/strong>, choose a <strong>Paragraph<\/strong> widget, and paste the shortcode.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c5c1abd54\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1770\" height=\"814\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-widget-shortcode-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The add-to-cart shortcode in WordPress' widget area\" class=\"wp-image-116804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-widget-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=1770,fit=scale-down 1770w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-widget-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-widget-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-widget-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-widget-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-widget-shortcode-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1770px) 100vw, 1770px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Customize the WooCommerce shortcode parameters<\/strong><\/p><p>To customize the button&rsquo;s behavior and appearance, you can add the following parameters to the shortcode:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>quantity<\/strong>. Sets the number of items customers can add to the cart when they click the button. For example, to add <strong>2<\/strong> items of the product ID <strong>25<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">[add_to_cart id=\"25\" quantity=\"2\"]<\/pre><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>show_price<\/strong>. Chooses whether to display the product price next to the button. Set <strong>show_price<\/strong> to <strong>true<\/strong> to show the price or <strong>false<\/strong> to hide it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">[add_to_cart id=\"25\" show_price=\"false\"]<\/pre><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>style<\/strong>. Customizes the button&rsquo;s appearance. You can define styles like <strong>border<\/strong>, <strong>background-color<\/strong>, or <strong>font-size<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">[add_to_cart id=\"25\" style=\"border: 2px solid #ff6600; background-color: #ff6600; color: #fff;\"]<\/pre><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>sku<\/strong>. Uses the product&rsquo;s stock-keeping unit (SKU) instead of a specific product ID.<\/li>\n<\/ul><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">[add_to_cart sku=\"SKU123\"]<\/pre><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>class<\/strong>. Adds custom CSS classes to the button for advanced styling and functionality. For instance, adding the <strong>custom-add-to-cart-button <\/strong>class lets you style the button further in your theme&rsquo;s CSS file.<\/li>\n<\/ul><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">[add_to_cart id=\"25\" class=\"custom-add-to-cart-button\"]<\/pre><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>button_text<\/strong>. Customizes the cart button text.<\/li>\n<\/ul><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">[add_to_cart id=\"25\" button_text=\"Buy Now!\"]<\/pre><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>redirect<\/strong>. Redirects users to a different page, such as the cart or checkout page, after adding the product to the cart. Replace <strong>your_store_url<\/strong> with the destination page URL:<\/li>\n<\/ul><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">[add_to_cart id=\"25\" redirect=\"true\" url=\"your_store_url\"]<\/pre><p>Once you&rsquo;ve applied customizations to the shortcode, publish or update the page or post.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-code-in-the-theme-s-file\">Using code in the theme&rsquo;s file<\/h3><p>If you&rsquo;re comfortable with editing code, you can tweak your theme&rsquo;s <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/functions-php-wordpress\">functions.php file<\/a> to customize how the add-to-cart button looks and works on your WooCommerce store.<\/p><p>For this method, we suggest <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-create-wordpress-child-theme\">using a child theme<\/a> to prevent losing your theme customizations.<\/p><p><div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> Please be aware that this method requires caution, as incorrect changes can break your site. Be sure to <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/backup-wordpress\">create a WordPress backup<\/a> before proceeding.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p>Open the <strong>functions.php<\/strong> file based on your theme type:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Via the Theme File Editor menu<\/strong>. If you use a classic theme, head to <strong>Appearance &rarr; Theme File Editor<\/strong>. From the right-hand sidebar, select the <strong>functions.php<\/strong> file of your active theme.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c5c1ae917\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1074\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-edit-themes-theme-functions-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The functions.php file in the Theme File Editor menu of the WordPress dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-116805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-edit-themes-theme-functions-highlighted.png\/w=1999,fit=scale-down 1999w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-edit-themes-theme-functions-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-edit-themes-theme-functions-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-edit-themes-theme-functions-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-edit-themes-theme-functions-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-edit-themes-theme-functions-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Via file manager or FTP<\/strong>. For block themes that don&rsquo;t have the <strong>Theme File Editor<\/strong> option, use your hosting provider&rsquo;s file manager or an<a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/ftp\/filezilla-ftp-configuration\"> FTP client like FileZilla<\/a> to edit the file. It&rsquo;s located under <strong>public-html\/wp-content\/themes\/your-theme\/functions.php<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c5c1b0ff1\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1154\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/hostinger-file-manager-functions-php-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The functions.php file under the theme's folder in the file manager\" class=\"wp-image-116807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/hostinger-file-manager-functions-php-highlighted.png\/w=1350,fit=scale-down 1350w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/hostinger-file-manager-functions-php-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/hostinger-file-manager-functions-php-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/hostinger-file-manager-functions-php-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/hostinger-file-manager-functions-php-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>Next, add the following code snippet at the end of the file to display an add-to-cart button after each product on the shop page. You can customize the HTML and CSS to change the button&rsquo;s style and placement.<\/p><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">function custom_add_to_cart_button() {<br>echo '&lt;a href=\"' . esc_url( get_permalink() ) . '?add-to-cart=' . get_the_ID() . '\" class=\"button add_to_cart_button\"&gt;Add to Cart&lt;\/a&gt;';<br>}<br>add_action('woocommerce_after_shop_loop_item', 'custom_add_to_cart_button', 10);<\/pre><p>Finally, save the changes to the <strong>functions.php<\/strong> file. If you use the <strong>Theme File Editor<\/strong>, click the <strong>Update File<\/strong> button. If you&rsquo;re editing via a file manager or FTP client, save your edits and re-upload the file.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c5c1b36cf\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1784\" height=\"762\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-edit-themes-update-file-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The Update File button in the Theme File Editor menu of the WordPress dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-116808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-edit-themes-update-file-highlighted.png\/w=1784,fit=scale-down 1784w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-edit-themes-update-file-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-edit-themes-update-file-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-edit-themes-update-file-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-edit-themes-update-file-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/wordpress-edit-themes-update-file-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1784px) 100vw, 1784px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-an-effective-woocommerce-add-to-cart-button\">Tips for an effective WooCommerce add-to-cart button<\/h2><p>Now that you know how to add a WooCommerce add-to-cart button, let&rsquo;s talk about how to maximize its potential to boost your sales. Here are our top six tips for an effective add-to-cart button:<\/p><p><strong>Make the add-to-cart button stand out<\/strong><\/p><p>The add-to-cart button should be easily recognizable to encourage customers to buy products.<\/p><p>Use a bold, contrasting color that aligns with your brand but stands out from the rest of the page. For instance, if your website uses a predominantly neutral color scheme, a bright, contrasting color like red or green can make the button more noticeable.<\/p><p>Take Uniqlo&rsquo;s add-to-cart button as an example. The red pops on the predominantly white page while also matching the brand&rsquo;s color palette.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c5c1b67c8\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1887\" height=\"702\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-add-to-cart-button-in-uniqlo-website.png\/public\" alt=\"The Uniqlo eCommerce site's checkout page\" class=\"wp-image-116809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-add-to-cart-button-in-uniqlo-website.png\/w=1887,fit=scale-down 1887w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-add-to-cart-button-in-uniqlo-website.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-add-to-cart-button-in-uniqlo-website.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-add-to-cart-button-in-uniqlo-website.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-add-to-cart-button-in-uniqlo-website.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-add-to-cart-button-in-uniqlo-website.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1887px) 100vw, 1887px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>You should also find a sweet spot when it comes to the add-to-cart button&rsquo;s size. Make sure it is large enough to be easily clickable but not too large that it takes up too much space.<\/p><p><strong>Place the button strategically<\/strong><\/p><p>Your WooCommerce add-to-cart button should be visible and easy to access. Ideally, it should be the first element your customers see when they visit a product page.<\/p><p>We recommend placing the add-to-cart button near key elements like the product title, price, and image. If you need to have a detailed product description, consider having a sticky add-to-cart button that stays visible even when users scroll the page.<\/p><p><strong>Write a clear call to action<\/strong><\/p><p>The text on your add-to-cart button should be simple, clear, and action-driven.<\/p><p>Instead of vague words like <strong>Proceed <\/strong>or <strong>Continue<\/strong>, use direct language that represents the desired actions, such as <strong>Add to Cart<\/strong> or <strong>Buy Now<\/strong>.<\/p><p>You can also be creative with the text and personalize it to your target audience. For instance, write <strong>Add to Bag<\/strong> for online fashion stores or <strong>Order Now<\/strong> for limited-stock items.<\/p><p>Also, consider adding a shopping cart icon next to the text. This way, the add-to-cart button is more intuitive for your customers.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c5c1b900e\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1826\" height=\"817\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-hnm-product-page-with-a-cart-icon-in-the-add-to-cart-button.png\/public\" alt=\"The HnM's product page showing an add-to-cart button with a cart icon\" class=\"wp-image-116810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-hnm-product-page-with-a-cart-icon-in-the-add-to-cart-button.png\/w=1826,fit=scale-down 1826w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-hnm-product-page-with-a-cart-icon-in-the-add-to-cart-button.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-hnm-product-page-with-a-cart-icon-in-the-add-to-cart-button.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-hnm-product-page-with-a-cart-icon-in-the-add-to-cart-button.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-hnm-product-page-with-a-cart-icon-in-the-add-to-cart-button.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-hnm-product-page-with-a-cart-icon-in-the-add-to-cart-button.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1826px) 100vw, 1826px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Maintain a consistent design<\/strong><\/p><p>Make sure that the add-to-cart button&rsquo;s design aligns with the rest of your site. If a button looks off or out of place, it can confuse customers and make them less likely to click on it.<\/p><p>Use colors and fonts from your brand palette, and make sure that the buttons look the same wherever you place them on your WooCommerce store.<\/p><p><strong>Add interactive elements<\/strong><\/p><p>Visual feedback boosts the user experience by letting customers know their actions were successful. It makes shopping more intuitive and helps prevent any confusion.<\/p><p>You can implement a subtle animation, like a slight color change, a confirmation pop-up, or a cart icon that updates in real-time when customers add an item to the cart.<\/p><p>That said, keep it simple. You don&rsquo;t want to overwhelm users with too many animations.<\/p><p><strong>Make sure the button is mobile-responsive<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/568684\/e-commerce-website-visit-and-orders-by-device\/\">Nearly 80% of shoppers<\/a> access online stores from mobile devices. So, it&rsquo;s important that your add-to-cart button functions well on any screen size.<\/p><p>The rule of thumb is to make the button large enough to tap easily. Also, give sufficient space around it to prevent accidental clicks on nearby elements.<\/p><p>Try accessing your online store from devices with different screen sizes to see if the button works perfectly. This will allow you to immediately fix any errors.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-fix-a-missing-add-to-cart-button-in-woocommerce\">How to fix a missing add-to-cart button in WooCommerce<\/h2><p>A missing WooCommerce add-to-cart button is an issue that could happen from time to time. Here are some ways to troubleshoot the error:<\/p><p><strong>Check your WooCommerce settings<\/strong><\/p><p>The add-to-cart button won&rsquo;t show if your WooCommerce setup is incomplete.<\/p><p>In this case, you should check whether your online store&rsquo;s currency, shipping options, and payment methods are properly configured.<\/p><p>Refer to our <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/woocommerce-tutorial\">WooCommerce tutorial<\/a> to ensure you&rsquo;ve followed all the essential steps.<\/p><p><strong>Check your WooCommerce product data<\/strong><\/p><p>WooCommerce may hide the add-to-cart button if a product is out of stock or missing any required details like the image, price, product type, stock keeping unit (SKU), and shipping rules.<\/p><p>If this is the case, filling in the missing information for your WooCommerce products might fix the problem. Alternatively, consider removing sold-out products to prevent them from appearing on your pages and searches.<\/p><p><strong>Clear your WordPress cache<\/strong><\/p><p>Your <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/website-cache\">website cache<\/a> may be showing an outdated version of your product page without the add-to-cart button.<\/p><p>Clearing your WordPress cache using a caching plugin could fix this issue. Here&rsquo;s how to do it with <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/litespeed-cache\/\">LiteSpeed Cache<\/a>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install and activate the plugin from your WordPress admin dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>LiteSpeed Cache<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Toolbox<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Purge <\/strong>tab will open by default. Choose <strong>Purge All<\/strong> to clear the entirety of your website cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c5c1bbc5a\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1726\" height=\"638\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-purge-all-menu-in-litespeed-cache-toolbox-purging-option.png\/public\" alt=\"The Purge All menu is highlighted on the LiteSpeed Cache plugin dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-116811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-purge-all-menu-in-litespeed-cache-toolbox-purging-option.png\/w=1726,fit=scale-down 1726w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-purge-all-menu-in-litespeed-cache-toolbox-purging-option.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-purge-all-menu-in-litespeed-cache-toolbox-purging-option.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-purge-all-menu-in-litespeed-cache-toolbox-purging-option.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-purge-all-menu-in-litespeed-cache-toolbox-purging-option.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-purge-all-menu-in-litespeed-cache-toolbox-purging-option.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1726px) 100vw, 1726px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Run a malware scan on your website<\/strong><\/p><p>Malware can corrupt or modify WordPress core files, your site&rsquo;s JavaScript or PHP code, plugins, or themes. This can possibly stop the add-to-cart button from functioning.<\/p><p>Use WordPress security plugins like <strong>Wordfence<\/strong> or <strong>Sucuri<\/strong> to scan and remove malware from your website files.<\/p><p>You can also consider <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/restore-wordpress-from-backup\">restoring your website from a backup<\/a> taken before the malware infection.<\/p><p><strong>Check for any conflicting plugins or themes<\/strong><\/p><p><div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> We recommend trying this troubleshooting method in a <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/wordpress-staging-environment\">staging environment<\/a>, as it might affect your live site&rsquo;s functionality.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p>Installing multiple <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/best-woocommerce-plugins\">WooCommerce plugins<\/a> lets you build a highly functioning eCommerce site. However, incompatibility between plugins may cause WooCommerce add-to-cart buttons to fail.<\/p><p>To troubleshoot this problem, try deactivating all plugins except WooCommerce and check if the add-to-cart button appears on the live site.<\/p><p>If it does, re-enable plugins one by one to identify the source of the conflict. Then, try updating the plugin in question if it&rsquo;s outdated. If not, remove it or try to find a replacement.<\/p><p>In case your plugin isn&rsquo;t causing the issue, try switching to a default <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/best-woocommerce-themes\">WooCommerce theme<\/a> like <strong>Storefront<\/strong> and see if the add-to-cart button appears. If it does, your active theme is most likely causing the error.<\/p><p>If you&rsquo;d rather not <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/change-a-theme-in-wordpress\">change your WordPress theme<\/a>, check if the current theme is up-to-date. If it is, try to consult with the theme&rsquo;s support team to solve the issue.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>In this tutorial, you&rsquo;ve learned how to add a WooCommerce add-to-cart button using three different methods. Each method gives you a different level of control and flexibility, so choose the one that best fits your needs.<\/p><p>Strategically placing an add-to-cart button can really make your customers&rsquo; shopping experience smoother and more enjoyable. When that happens, you&rsquo;ll likely see more sales.<\/p><p>It&rsquo;s also important to regularly check if your online store&rsquo;s add-to-cart button is properly functioning so you can fix any issues immediately.<\/p><p>We hope this guide helps you optimize your store&rsquo;s add-to-cart button and shows you how to troubleshoot any errors if they arise. Good luck!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-woocommerce-add-to-cart-button-faq\">WooCommerce add-to-cart button FAQ<\/h2><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1727593842844\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I add a link to the add-to-cart button in WooCommerce?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can use plugins like <strong>WooCommerce Custom Add to Cart Button <\/strong>to easily add a custom link to the button. If you&rsquo;re comfortable editing code, add the <strong>redirect<\/strong> parameter to the <strong>[add_to_cart]<\/strong> shortcode, or edit your theme&rsquo;s <strong>functions.php<\/strong> file.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1727593865290\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the shortcode for the add-to-cart button in WooCommerce?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The shortcode for the add-to-cart button in WooCommerce is <strong>[add_to_cart]<\/strong>. The basic syntax is <strong>[add_to_cart id=&rdquo;PRODUCT_ID&rdquo;], <\/strong>where you should replace <strong>PRODUCT_ID<\/strong> with the product&rsquo;s actual ID number.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1727593866320\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I edit the WooCommerce cart button?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The <strong>WooCommerce Custom Add to Cart Button<\/strong> plugin lets you make simple changes to the button. For more advanced tweaks, add the <strong>style <\/strong>and <strong>class <\/strong>parameters to the WooCommerce <strong>[add_to_cart] <\/strong>shortcode or add custom CSS to your theme&rsquo;s <strong>functions.php<\/strong> file. But remember to create a child theme or back up your site before making changes to its code.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The add-to-cart button is a key element for any online store, including those built on WooCommerce. Without the add-to-cart button, customers won&rsquo;t be able to check out any items. It&rsquo;s also important to place it strategically to ease the customers&rsquo; buying process and increase sales. 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