{"id":15006,"date":"2025-11-14T06:38:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T06:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/?p=15006"},"modified":"2025-12-30T10:46:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T10:46:51","slug":"how-to-set-up-woocommerce-related-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-woocommerce-related-products\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up WooCommerce Related Products in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WooCommerce<\/a> related products are a powerful sales tool that can help you increase your online store’s average order value by recommending products similar to or complementary to the one a customer is viewing. They keep shoppers engaged, encourage exploration, and can lead to more purchases by showcasing targeted product suggestions at key points in the buying journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through what WooCommerce-related products are<\/strong>, their types, how they work<\/strong>, and how to set up WooCommerce related products<\/strong><\/strong> up to make the most of this powerful feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. What Are WooCommerce Related Products?<\/a>
  2. Types of WooCommerce Related Products<\/a>
  3. Why Use Related Products?<\/a>
  4. How to Set Up WooCommerce Related Products<\/a>
  5. Best Practices for WooCommerce Related Products<\/a>
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    What Are WooCommerce Related Products?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    WooCommerce related products<\/a> are additional items displayed on product pages, often below the main product details. These recommended products can be based on various criteria, such as shared categories or tags, or manually curated by the store owner. Their primary purpose is to drive customers to discover and buy more products, thus increasing the store’s overall revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    By default, WooCommerce automatically shows related products based on shared product categories and tags. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example<\/strong>, if a customer is viewing hiking boots in the \u201cwaterproof\u201d category, related products might include other waterproof shoes or hiking gear from the same category or tags. However, this automatic method can be customized or replaced with manual selections or smart recommendations through plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Types of WooCommerce Related Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    WooCommerce offers three main types<\/a> of related product recommendations designed to enhance the shopping experience and boost sales:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Category and Tag Related Products<\/strong>: These are automatically generated product suggestions based on shared categories and tags<\/a> with the current product. This is WooCommerce’s default behavior for related products, helping customers discover similar or complementary items without any manual setup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example<\/strong>, if a product belongs to the “Running Shoes” category and is tagged “Outdoor,” other items with the same category or tag will be shown as related products on that product’s page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tip<\/strong>: You can customize related product displays using plugins such as Related Products for WooCommerce or WooCommerce Product Recommendations.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Cross-sells:<\/strong> These are products recommended specifically on the cart or checkout pages to encourage customers to add complementary or supplementary goods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Example: HP Online Store<\/a> \u2013 Cross-sells in Action<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When you visit the HP Store and add a laptop like the HP Pavilion x360 to your cart, HP immediately recommends related accessories<\/strong> such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n