How to Set Up a WooCommerce Discount Rule Based on Product Category: A Step-by-Step Guide – No Plugin

Features to Add Using Code Snippets in this Blog Post

In this blog post, we will explore the following features that can be implemented using code snippets:

1. Toggle Switch for Category-Based Discounts: We will add a toggle switch on the WooCommerce checkout page, allowing customers to enable or disable category-based discounts.
2. Dynamic Discount Calculation: By utilizing the provided code snippets, we will enable the calculation of discounts based on specific categories in real-time. The discount will be applied to the cart subtotal automatically.
3. AJAX Integration: We will implement AJAX requests to update the discount state without refreshing the page. This ensures a seamless and interactive user experience.
4. WC_Session Variable Management: We will leverage the WC_Session variable to store and retrieve the discount state. This enables us to maintain the discount status throughout the customer’s shopping journey.
5. Plugin-Free Approach: Instead of relying on external plugins, we will demonstrate how to achieve these features using code snippets, making your WooCommerce store more lightweight and efficient.

To execute these features, we will utilize the “Code Snippets” plugin, which provides a user-friendly interface for managing custom code snippets within WordPress. You can download the plugin from the following link: Code Snippets Plugin.