How to Add Custom Product Descriptions to WooCommerce

Running a WooCommerce store but tired of manually copying the same shipping information, warranty details, or care instructions to every product? This guide shows you the safest, most current methods to automatically add custom descriptions – no coding experience required.

What’s new in 2025: WooCommerce now has better built-in features and modern tools that make customization easier and safer than ever before.

Three Simple Methods That Work in 2025

Method 1: Use the Block Editor

Best for: Visual editing without any coding

Steps:

1. Install Code Snippets plugin (free)
2. Go to Snippets → Add New, title it “Enable Product Editor”
3. Add this code:

add_filter( 'use_block_editor_for_post_type', 'enable_gutenberg_for_products', 10, 2 );
function enable_gutenberg_for_products( $can_edit, $post_type ) {
    if ( $post_type == 'product' ) {
        return true;
    }
    return $can_edit;
}

4. Save and activate
5. Edit products using the visual block editor
6. Create Reusable Blocks for common content

Benefits: Visual editing, rich media support, mobile-responsive

Method 2: Add Universal Information to All Products

Best for: Same content on every product (shipping, guarantees)

Steps:

1. Install Code Snippets plugin
2. Create new snippet titled “Universal Product Info”
3. Add this code:

add_action('woocommerce_single_product_summary', 'add_universal_info', 25);
function add_universal_info() {
    echo '<div style="background: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0;">';
    echo '<h4>🛒 Why Shop With Us?</h4>';
    echo '<p>✅ Free shipping over $50 • ✅ 30-day returns • ✅ Same-day processing</p>';
    echo '</div>';
}

4. Customize the content for your store
5. Save and activate

Method 3: Category-Specific Information

Best for: Different content for different product types

Steps:

1. Install Advanced Custom Fields (free version)
2. Create field group “Category Info”
3. Add textarea field for each product category
4. Set location rules by category
5. Use Code Snippets to display:

add_action('woocommerce_single_product_summary', 'display_category_info', 30);
function display_category_info() {
    global $product;
    $info = get_field('category_info', $product->get_id());
    if ($info) {
        echo '<div style="background: #e3f2fd; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0;">';
        echo '<h4>📋 Product Information</h4>';
        echo '<p>' . wp_kses_post($info) . '</p>';
        echo '</div>';
    }
}

Safety Tips for 2025

Always:

• Use Code Snippets plugin instead of editing theme files
• Test changes on a staging site first
• Keep automatic backups running
• Choose plugins that support HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage)

Avoid:

• Editing functions.php directly (can crash your site)
• Outdated plugins from old tutorials
• Making changes directly on your live store

Conclusion

Custom product descriptions make your WooCommerce store look professional and reduce customer service inquiries. Start with Method 1 (Block Editor) for the easiest visual approach, or Method 2 for quick universal content.

Quick recommendation: Most store owners should begin with the Block Editor method – it’s safe, user-friendly, and gives you the most flexibility without any coding knowledge.

The key is starting simple and expanding as your store grows. Even basic shipping information and guarantees displayed consistently across all products will improve your customer experience immediately.