Hiding Custom Fields in WooCommerce Checkout for Specific User Roles
Problem: You've added a custom field to your WooCommerce checkout, but you only want certain user roles to see and fill it out. For example, you might have a "Company Name" field that's only relevant for business customers.
Rephrasing: How can you control who sees a specific custom field on your WooCommerce checkout page, based on their user role?
Scenario: Let's say you're selling products to both individuals and businesses. You've added a "Company Name" field to the checkout page to capture this information for business customers. However, you want to ensure that individual customers don't see this field.
Original Code:
// Add custom field to checkout page
add_action( 'woocommerce_checkout_billing_form_fields', 'add_company_name_field' );
function add_company_name_field( $fields ) {
$fields['billing_company'] = array(
'label' => __( 'Company Name', 'woocommerce' ),
'placeholder' => __( 'Enter your company name', 'woocommerce' ),
'required' => false,
'type' => 'text',
);
return $fields;
}
Solution:
To hide the custom field for specific user roles, we need to modify the code to check the current user's role before displaying the field. We can use the current_user_can() function to achieve this.
Revised Code:
// Add custom field to checkout page, only for specific roles
add_action( 'woocommerce_checkout_billing_form_fields', 'add_company_name_field' );
function add_company_name_field( $fields ) {
// Check if the current user has the 'customer' role
if ( current_user_can( 'customer' ) ) {
$fields['billing_company'] = array(
'label' => __( 'Company Name', 'woocommerce' ),
'placeholder' => __( 'Enter your company name', 'woocommerce' ),
'required' => false,
'type' => 'text',
);
}
return $fields;
}
Explanation:
-
current_user_can( 'customer' ): This checks if the current user has the 'customer' role. Replace 'customer' with the specific role you want to target. -
Conditional Display: If the user has the specified role, the
$fields['billing_company']array is added to the$fieldsarray, making it visible on the checkout page. Otherwise, the field is not included.
Additional Considerations:
- You can use the
current_user_can()function with multiple roles using the'|'operator. For example:current_user_can( 'customer' | 'subscriber' ). - If you're using a custom role, ensure you've created it correctly in WordPress.
- Consider providing alternative input options for users who do not have the targeted role. For example, you could display a checkbox allowing them to indicate if they are a business customer and then reveal the "Company Name" field if selected.
Benefits:
- Improved user experience: Users only see relevant fields, making the checkout process more streamlined and user-friendly.
- Data accuracy: You can gather more precise information from your targeted customer segments.
- Enhanced control: You have granular control over who sees specific custom fields on your WooCommerce checkout page.
References:
Remember: Make sure you've implemented the correct role and logic for your specific needs. Always test your code thoroughly before deploying it to your live website.
