WooCommerce is a popular e-commerce plugin for WordPress that allows you to sell products and services online. By default, the WooCommerce shop page displays all the products in your store. However, if you have a large number of products or if you want to make it easier for customers to find specific products, you may want to display product categories on the shop page. In this blog post, we will explore how to show categories on the WooCommerce shop page using the customize option.

1. Enable Product Categories

   Before you can display product categories on the shop page, you need to make sure that product categories are enabled in your WooCommerce settings. To do this, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Display and check the box next to “Show categories”. This will enable product categories on the shop page and other product archive pages.

2. Create Product Categories

   If you haven’t already done so, you need to create product categories for your products. You can do this by going to Products > Categories in your WordPress dashboard. Create categories for your products and assign each product to the appropriate category.
   

3. Customize the Shop Page

   To display product categories on the shop page, you can use the customize option in WordPress. Go to Appearance > Customize in your WordPress dashboard.
   

4. Add Product Category Navigation to the Shop Page

   In the customize menu, select WooCommerce > Product Catalog. Here you will find an option called “Category Display”. Click on it to expand the section.
   

   Select “Show” from the drop-down menu to enable the display of categories on the shop page. You will also find an option called “Category Style” where you can select the style of category display.
   

5. Publish Your Changes

   Once you have selected the desired options, click on “Publish” to save your changes. You can now view your shop page to see the product categories displayed.
   

In Conclusion: Displaying product categories on the WooCommerce shop page can make it easier for customers to find specific products and navigate your store. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can enable product categories, create categories for your products, and display the categories on the shop page using the customize option in WordPress. You can also customize the category display style to match the design of your website.