EAN and Barcodes for WooCommerce

EAN and Barcodes for WooCommerce

The EAN and Barcodes by WPFactory is a powerful tool designed to bring structure, automation, and accuracy to product management in WooCommerce-based online stores. By allowing store owners to generate and manage a wide range of barcodes and product identifiers—such as EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC, ISBN, and even custom codes—the plugin streamlines inventory control, simplifies product tracking, and improves the overall user experience both on the front end and back end of the store.

A standout feature of this plugin is its automatic generation of barcodes, which can be assigned to products and their variations individually or in bulk. This is especially beneficial for stores with a large inventory, as it drastically reduces the time and manual effort required to maintain organized product listings. Users can also assign pre-existing EANs manually or import them via CSV, allowing flexibility depending on their current product data setup.

Another key functionality is barcode display and visibility. The plugin allows barcode images to be displayed on product pages, admin pages, order emails, packing slips, and invoices. This makes it easier for both store administrators and customers to confirm the authenticity and uniqueness of each product. The plugin supports multiple barcode formats, including standard linear codes and QR codes, which enhances compatibility with a variety of scanners and inventory systems.

For those using variable products, the plugin ensures each variation can have a unique barcode, which dynamically updates on the product page as the customer selects different options (like size or color). This feature minimizes confusion and helps in accurate order fulfillment, especially in warehouses or dropshipping operations where precision is critical.

From a technical perspective, the plugin integrates with the WooCommerce REST API, allowing developers to retrieve or update barcode data programmatically. It also supports structured data for Google’s rich search results, meaning products with valid EANs can benefit from improved SEO and visibility in search engine listings.