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Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce
Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce is a plugin by WooCommerce for managing product categories in bulk.
Product facts
- Version
- 2.6.12
- Released
- 18 August 2026
- Type
- Plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $6.99 on its own
Overview
Product categories in a busy WooCommerce store can take a lot of time to maintain. Changing them one product at a time means opening every edit screen, and that is slow and easy to get wrong. This plugin moves the work into one screen inside your WooCommerce dashboard, where you pick the products you want and apply the category changes together.
You can narrow the product list by criteria such as SKU, price and stock status, then add or remove categories for the selection. A preview lets you review the edits before they are applied. It works with simple and variable products, so it fits stores that are restructuring their catalog, preparing a sale or adding a new product line.
Features
- Bulk category assignment: Add categories to many products at once. Select the products you want and apply the change in a single step instead of editing each one by hand.
- Bulk category removal: Remove categories from multiple products together. This helps when you retire a collection or reorganize how your catalog is grouped.
- Filter products by criteria: Narrow the product list by SKU, price, stock status and other criteria, so each category update reaches only the products you intend to change.
- Preview before applying: Review your bulk edits before they are applied. Checking the changes first helps you catch mistakes and keep category data accurate.
- Simple and variable products: Manage categories for both simple and variable products, so you do not need a separate method for different product types in your catalog.
- Built for WooCommerce: The editor is designed specifically for WooCommerce and works from your WooCommerce dashboard with a clean interface that needs no technical skills.
- Light admin asset loading: Category, media, sortable, Select2 and color-picker dependencies load only on the plugin tabs that use them, which keeps the rest of the admin lighter.
- Tidy admin screen: Third-party notices are hidden on the plugin screen while the plugin's own notices stay visible, so the page is easier to read and use.
Best for
- WooCommerce stores with large product catalogs
- Store owners reorganizing categories before sales or launches
- Agencies managing product data for client shops
Changelog
Version 2.6.12 — 18 August 2026
- Fixed Cleared stale category caches after deployment and corrected product category hooks so imported or recreated categories refresh reliably.
- Fixed Reduced admin noise on the plugin screen by hiding third-party notices while keeping Bulk Category Editor notices visible.
- Improved Reduced plugin-side admin asset loading by only enqueuing category, media, sortable, Select2, and color-picker dependencies on tabs that use them.
Earlier versions
- 2.6.10 (16 August 2026): 1 improved
- 2.6.8 (20 July 2026): 1 fixed
- 2.6.7 (19 July 2026): 1 fixed
FAQ
Is Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce free?
The code of Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce is this?
Version 2.6.12, released 18 August 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.
How do I update Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce?
Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce for you.






