How to Filter WooCommerce Products by Category in WordPress?

Key Takeaways

  • Nexter Blocks includes a Product Listing block that allows users to add a category-wise filter to their product listings.
  • The Category Wise Filter toggle must be activated in the Filters tab to enable filtering by category in the product listing.
  • Category filter is not available in the Carousel layout of the Product Listing block.
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Filtering WooCommerce products by category in WordPress is a powerful way to optimize your online store and enhance the shopping experience for your customers. By allowing visitors to browse products based on specific categories, you streamline the search process and make it easier for them to find what they’re looking for.

With the Product Listing block from the Nexter Blocks, you can easily add a category wise filter to your product listing.

To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Product Listing block, click here.

Requirement  – This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.

To do this, make sure you’ve added some products to your WooCommerce store, then follow the steps – 

1. Add the Product Listing block on the page. 

2. Then select Normal from the Type section and select the appropriate style and layout.

Note: Category filter is not available in the Carousel layout.

3. Then go to the Filters tab, and turn on the Category Wise Filter toggle.

How to Filter WooCommerce Products by Category in WordPress?

To ensure this works, make sure to assign categories to your products, only then it will show here.

Now you’ll be able to see filter options in your product listing that you can use to filter the products.

You can set the filter by category or tag from the Filter by section. Let’s keep it to category.

Note: In a similar way, you can set filters by tag as well. 

You can turn on the All Filter toggle to add an additional filter label to show all the products. You can edit the filter label from the All Category Text field.

From the Style and Hover Style, you can choose different styles for the category filter labels for normal and hover states.

From the Alignment section, you can align the filter.

How to Filter WooCommerce Products by Category in WordPress?

Also, check How to Display WooCommerce Products by Category in WordPress.

About the Author

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He has spent years in the WordPress ecosystem building, breaking, and optimizing sites until they actually perform. He works at the intersection of speed, growth, and usability, helping creators ship websites that load fast and convert. An active WordPress community contributor sharing through tools, tutorials, and direct collaboration. Tested practice, not theory.

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Related Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if the category filter isn't showing up in my product listing?

If the category filter isn't appearing, ensure that you've assigned categories to your products. The filter options will only show if products are categorized correctly. Additionally, confirm that you have the Product Listing block from Nexter Blocks installed and activated, as this feature is part of that block.

What is the best layout for using category filters in WooCommerce product listings?

The best layout for using category filters is the Normal layout, as category filters are not available in the Carousel layout. Choosing the right layout is crucial for ensuring that customers can easily navigate and filter products based on their interests.

Last reviewed: April 14, 2026

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