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Installation Guide

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Installation Guide

Important Requirement: This plugin requires WooCommerce to be installed and activated on your WordPress site.

Installation Methods

Method 1: WordPress Admin Dashboard

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
  2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New
  3. Click “Upload Plugin” button
  4. Choose the plugin zip file and click “Install Now”
  5. After installation, click “Activate Plugin”

Method 2: FTP Upload

  1. Extract the plugin zip file
  2. Upload the woocommerce-wishlist folder to /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  3. Go to WordPress admin → Plugins
  4. Find “WooCommerce Products Wishlist” and click “Activate”

Post-Installation Steps

  1. Verify WooCommerce: Ensure WooCommerce is installed and activated
  2. Access Settings: Go to WordPress admin → Wishlist (new menu item)
  3. Configure Settings: Set up your preferred options in the five available tabs:
    • General – Configure user access and messages
    • Product Page – Set button/link positions on single product pages
    • Archive Pages – Configure display options for product listing pages
    • Wishlist Page – Set up the main wishlist page and columns
    • Style – Customize colors, icons, and appearance
  4. Automatic Page Creation: The plugin automatically creates a “Wishlist” page with the shortcode [woowish_table]
  5. Test Display: Visit your product pages to see the wishlist buttons/links
Installation Complete! The plugin will automatically display wishlist functionality on your product pages based on your configured settings. Both registered users and guests can now manage their wishlists.

Troubleshooting Installation

Plugin doesn’t appear: Check that WooCommerce is activated first

No menu item: Ensure you have admin privileges and the plugin is activated

Display issues: Clear any caching plugins after activation

Wishlist page not created: Manually create a page and add the shortcode [woowish_table]