Creating a custom settings tab in WooCommerce involves a bit of PHP coding, as WooCommerce provides hooks and functions for extending its settings. Below is a basic outline of the steps you can follow to create a custom settings tab:
Step 1: Set up your WordPress plugin
Create a new directory for your plugin:
In your WordPress plugins directory (usually wp-content/plugins/), create a new directory for your plugin.Create the main plugin file:
Inside your plugin directory, create a main PHP file (e.g., custom-woocommerce-tab.php).Add plugin header:
In your main plugin file, start with the plugin header, including the plugin name, description, and other details.
/*
Plugin Name: Custom WooCommerce Tab
Description: Add a custom settings tab in WooCommerce.
Version: 1.0
Author: Your Name
*/
// Your code will go here
Step 2: Creating a class
/**
* Custom WooCommerce Tab Class
*/
class Wooprint_Wc_Settings {
}
// Instantiate the class
new Wooprint_Wc_Settings();
In this class-based example:
- The class is instantiated at the end, which automatically sets up the hooks and initializes the functionality.
This class encapsulates the functionality related to your custom WooCommerce tab, providing a more structured and organized way to handle your code.
Step 3: Add the custom settings tab
/**
* Custom WooCommerce Tab Class
*/
class Wooprint_Wc_Settings {
/**
* string tab id;
*/
public $tab_id;
/**
* Run all the actions and filter here.
*/
public function __construct() {
$this->tab_id = 'wooprint_tab';
add_filter( 'woocommerce_settings_tabs_array', array( $this, 'wooprint_add_new_tab' ), 50 );
}
/**
* Add a new tab to the WooCommerce settings tabs array
*
* @param array $tabs all tabs.
* @return array
*/
public function wooprint_add_new_tab( $tabs ) {
$tabs[ $this->tab_id ] = __( 'Wooprint Tab', 'wooprint' );
return $tabs;
}
}
// Instantiate the class
new Wooprint_Wc_Settings();
Step 4: Add the custom section inside the custom settings tab
/**
* Custom WooCommerce Tab Class
*/
class Wooprint_Wc_Settings {
/**
* string tab id;
*/
public $tab_id;
/**
* Run all the actions and filter here.
*/
public function __construct() {
$this->tab_id = 'wooprint_tab';
add_filter( 'woocommerce_settings_tabs_array', array( $this, 'wooprint_add_new_tab' ), 50 );
add_action( 'woocommerce_sections_' . $this->tab_id, array( $this, 'wooprint_add_new_section' ) );
}
/**
* Add a new tab to the WooCommerce settings tabs array
*
* @param array $tabs
* @return array
*/
public function add_wooprint_tab( $tabs ) {
$tabs[ $this->tab_id ] = __( 'Wooprint Tab', 'wooprint' );
return $tabs;
}
/**
* Add new section inside tab.
*
* @return void
*/
public function wooprint_add_new_section() {
global $current_section;
$sections = array(
'' => __( 'General Settings', 'wooprint' ),
'invoice_settings' => __( 'Invoice Settings', 'wooprint' ),
);
$sections_keys = array_keys( $sections );
echo '<ul class="subsubsub">';
foreach ( $sections as $id => $label ) {
$url = add_query_arg(
array(
'page' => 'wc-settings',
'tab' => $this->tab_id,
'section' => $id,
),
admin_url( 'admin.php' )
);
$current = $current_section === $id ? 'current' : '';
$separator = end( $sections_keys ) === $id ? '' : '|';
echo '<li><a href="' . esc_url( $url ) . '" class="' . esc_html( $current ) . '">' . esc_attr( $label ) . '</a> ' . esc_attr( $separator ) . ' </li>';
}
echo '</ul><br class="clear" />';
}
}
// Instantiate the class
new Wooprint_Wc_Settings();
Step final: Test your custom tab
Go to WooCommerce > Settings, and you should see your custom tab. You can then configure and save your custom settings.
Note: This is a basic example, and you may need to enhance it based on your specific needs. You can refer to the WooCommerce documentation for more details on available hooks and functions.