This documentation will guide you through installation, configuration, and usage of the plugin.
π¦ 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
π₯ Installation #
- Download the WooCommerce Barcode Generator plugin.
- In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to
Plugins
βAdd New
. - Click
Upload Plugin
and select the downloaded.zip
file. - Click
Install Now
and thenActivate
.
βοΈ Configuration #
1οΈβ£ Plugin Settings #
After activation:
- Navigate to
WooCommerce
βBarcode 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.)
2οΈβ£ 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
3οΈβ£ Manual Editing #
- Go to
Products
βAll 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.
π 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
β Barcode Settings
to enable or disable these options.
π¨ 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
π FAQs #
Q: Can I change the barcode format after activation?
A: Yes β navigate to Barcode Settings
and select your preferred format.
Q: Will variable product variations have different barcodes?
A: Yes β 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.
π½οΈ Video Tutorials #
Check out our video guides for a step-by-step setup and usage:
π Support #
For any questions or assistance:
- Visit our Support Page
- Email us at:
support@sharabindu.com