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Why Simplify the Checkout Process?
For virtual products, there’s no need to collect shipping addresses, phone numbers, or other details that are irrelevant to the purchase. Simplifying the checkout process can lead to:
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How the Plugin Works
This plugin hooks into the WooCommerce checkout fields filter and removes everything except for the name and email fields when the cart contains only virtual products.
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The Code
Here is the complete code for the plugin:
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How It Works
- Hooking into WooCommerce: The plugin uses the
woocommerce_checkout_fields
filter to modify the checkout fields dynamically. - Checking the Cart: The
simplify_checkout_for_virtual_products
function loops through the cart items to check if all products are virtual. This is determined using theis_virtual()
method of the product data. - Modifying Checkout Fields: If all items in the cart are virtual, the function unsets several fields from the
$fields
array, which represents the checkout fields. The fields removed include company name, address, city, postcode, country, state, and phone number. - Disabling Order Notes: The order notes field is also disabled using the
woocommerce_enable_order_notes_field
filter, set to return false.
Installation and Activation
- Create the Plugin File: Copy the above code into a new PHP file and save it as
simplify-checkout-virtual-products.php
. - Upload the Plugin: Upload this file to your WordPress site’s
wp-content/plugins
directory.
Conclusion
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