Ecommerce · Website glossary

Variable product

Quick answer · What is Variable product?

A WooCommerce product type that offers variations with attributes and potentially distinct prices, stock, or images.

IN PRACTICE

Variable product: an example

A mug product offers two sizes, with each size configured as a variation.

KEEP IN MIND

Define usable attribute combinations carefully; unavailable combinations should not look ready to purchase.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Variable product?

A mug product offers two sizes, with each size configured as a variation.

What should I check when defining attribute combinations?

Define usable attribute combinations carefully; unavailable combinations should not look ready to purchase.

Which concepts should I read alongside Variable product?

Product variant: A specific purchasable version of a product distinguished by attributes such as size or color.
Simple product: A WooCommerce product type for an individual product without selectable purchasing variations.