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The WooCommerce Barcode Generator plugin adds automatic barcode generation to your WooCommerce-powered store. It allows you to generate unique barcode numbers for your products and display them in various locations such as invoices, packing slips, product pages, and order emails.

This documentation will guide you through installation, configuration, and usage of the plugin.

📦 Key Features #

  • Auto-generate unique barcode numbers for each WooCommerce product
  • Supports multiple product types: Simple, Variable, Grouped, and External products
  • Display barcodes on:
    • Product pages
    • Order pages
    • PDF invoices and packing slips
    • Emails
  • Customizable barcode number length and format
  • Manual barcode number editing
  • Supports popular barcode standards like Code 128, EAN-13, and QR codes

📥 Installation #

  1. Download the WooCommerce Barcode Generator plugin.
  2. In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.
  3. Click Upload Plugin and select the downloaded .zip file.
  4. Click Install Now and then Activate.

⚙️ Configuration #

 

1️⃣ Plugin Settings #

After activation:

  • Navigate to WooCommerce → Barcode Settings
  • Configure the following options:
    • Enable Barcode Generation: Toggle on to activate barcodes for products
    • Barcode Number Length: Set the desired number of digits (default is 6)
    • Barcode Type: Choose from available formats like Code 128, EAN-13, or QR Code
    • Display Options: Select where barcodes should appear (product pages, order emails, invoices, etc.)

2️⃣ Autogenerate Barcode Numbers #

  • When the plugin is activated, each product is automatically assigned a unique barcode number based on the configured digit length.
  • This applies to:
    • Simple Products
    • Variable Products (each variation gets a unique number)
    • Grouped Products
    • External/Affiliate Products

3️⃣ Manual Editing #

  • Go to Products → All Products
  • Edit a product
  • In the product data section, find the Barcode Number field
  • Enter your custom value and update the product

Quick edits are also available from the product list for fast changes.

📄 Displaying Barcodes #

You can choose to display barcodes in:

  • Product Pages: Under the product title or in the additional information tab
  • Order Pages: In the admin order details and customer-facing order pages
  • PDF Invoices & Packing Slips: If integrated with a compatible PDF plugin
  • Order Confirmation Emails

Go to WooCommerce → Barcode Settings to enable or disable these options.

🎨 Customization #

Adjust barcode appearance and size from the settings:

  • Set barcode dimensions (width and height)
  • Choose barcode label display (show number below the barcode)
  • Change barcode color and alignment

📚 FAQs #

Q: Can I change the barcode format after activation?
A: Yes — navigate to Barcode Settings and select your preferred format.

Q: Will variable product variations have different barcodes?
A: Yes — each variation gets a unique autogenerated barcode number.

Q: Can I bulk update barcode numbers?
A: Barcode numbers are generated automatically, but you can manually edit individual products or export/import product data for bulk changes.

📽️ Video Tutorials #

Check out our video guides for a step-by-step setup and usage:

🆘 Support #

For any questions or assistance:

  • Visit our Support Page
  • Email us at: support@sharabindu.com
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