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title: "How to Create a WooCommerce Product Category List in WordPress?"
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# How to Create a WooCommerce Product Category List in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks Taxonomy Listing block creates a WooCommerce product category list in WordPress.
- Taxonomy Listing block requires Nexter Blocks to be installed and activated before use.
- Select Product categories from the Select Taxonomy dropdown after adding the block and choosing a style and layout.

Are you looking to create a WooCommerce product category list in WordPress? Showing a product category list can improve the user experience as it allows you to group similar products together, making it easier for customers to find what they're looking for.

With the Taxonomy Listing block from the Nexter Blocks, you can easily create a WooCommerce product category list.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Taxonomy Listing block,* [click here](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-taxonomy-listing-in-wordpress/).

***Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/builder/wordpress-taxonomy-listing/)

To do this, make sure you’ve created some product categories in WooCommerce then follow the steps - 

1. Add the Taxonomy Listing block on a page and select an appropriate style from the **Style** section from the **Layout** tab.

2. Then select an appropriate layout from the **Layout** section.

3. After that select **Product categories** from the **Select Taxonomy** dropdown.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/taxonomy-listing-layout-grid-product-categories-new.gif)

> *Note: Similarly you can create a product tag list by selecting the Product tags option.*

This is how easily you can create a product category list.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/taxonomy-listing-demo-product-category-tags.png)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Why is my WooCommerce product category list not showing up in WordPress?**
A: The usual blocker is missing setup, not the block itself. Nexter Blocks provides the Taxonomy Listing block, but the page says you need to have product categories already created in WooCommerce before building the list. It also needs Nexter Blocks installed and activated. If either piece is missing, there is nothing for the listing to display.

**Q: What do I need before creating a WooCommerce product category list?**
A: Two things matter here: existing product categories in WooCommerce and an installed, activated Nexter Blocks plugin. The Taxonomy Listing block from Nexter Blocks is what creates the list, so the categories have to exist first or the output will be empty. That setup order saves time because you are listing taxonomy terms, not creating them inside the block.

**Q: Can I use the Taxonomy Listing block to show product tags instead of categories?**
A: The same Taxonomy Listing block can show product tags too. The page notes that you just select the Product tags option instead of Product categories in the Select Taxonomy dropdown. That makes it a practical choice when you want a tag list for browsing or filtering without building a separate layout from scratch.

**Q: What is the difference between a product category list and a product tag list in this setup?**
A: The difference is which taxonomy you choose in the Taxonomy Listing block. Product categories are selected from the Select Taxonomy dropdown for grouped shopping navigation, while Product tags are available as an alternate option for a tag list. In practice, categories are better for broad organization, while tags are useful when you want a more specific content grouping.

**Q: Is there another way to create a WooCommerce product category list with Nexter?**
A: [click here](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-taxonomy-listing-in-wordpress/) for the feature overview of the Taxonomy Listing block, or use the [LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/builder/wordpress-taxonomy-listing/) to see it in action. Nexter Blocks provides this taxonomy-based approach inside WordPress, so it is built around selecting Product categories from the dropdown rather than hand-coding a list.