In this short guide, we’ll explore how to import WooCommerce discount codes using WooCommerce plugins easily. We will also look at why there’s a need to import multiple coupons and more.
Planning to migrate to a new WooCommerce store or update your coupon data soon? Either way, importing coupon codes to your WooCommerce store requires the right tool. As you may already know, WooCommerce doesn’t provide this feature by default, which is why you’ll need a more effective solution—one that we’ll explore in detail.
But first, let’s go over the key takeaways from this article.
Key Takeaways
- Learn how to manage the import of coupons into your store using WooCommerce plugins.
- The key benefits of bulk importing discount codes in WooCommerce.
If you’re transitioning from a different eCommerce system to WooCommerce, running major promotions, or updating coupon data, importing coupons in bulk can save time, reduce errors, and simplify coupon management.
Manually entering coupon codes, especially during large promotions, can lead to errors. Importing discount codes ensures greater accuracy and significantly reduces the time required to set up high-volume campaigns.
When your store grows, managing hundreds of promotional codes gets complicated. Migrating coupons and discounts makes scaling promotional efforts so much easier, especially for loyalty programs, affiliate campaigns, or wholesale pricing strategies.
Moreover, if coupon data are accidentally deleted or require updates, importing easily restores or modifies your coupon offers.
Smart Coupons for WooCommerce Pro is an excellent option for creating advanced WooCommerce coupons for your store. With this plugin, you can configure advanced coupons for specific categories, user roles, payment methods, and even restrict coupons based on your chosen countries. You can also bulk-generate coupons and export them to your store, CSV files, or emails.
As we explore the plugin, you’ll uncover more powerful features. For now, let’s focus on the coupon import process and how this WooCommerce coupon plugin simplifies it.
To import WooCommerce coupons to your Store using Smart Coupons, follow these steps:
Prerequisites
- Install and activate the Smart Coupons plugin
- Ensure you have a CSV (UTF-8 format) file containing all the coupon data that need to be imported.
Step 1: Upload Multiple Coupons and Deals into WooCommerce
- Go to your WordPress dashboard and select Smart Coupons from the menu, then click on Import coupons.
- In the import window, click on the option to Upload the CSV file. This file should contain all the details of the coupons you wish to import.
- If you want to notify users about their coupons via email upon import, make sure to check the box that enables this feature.
- Click the Map columns for import button. The appearing window allows you to align the fields in your CSV file with the corresponding coupon fields in WooCommerce.
Step 2: Coupon Column Mapping
- Match each CSV file’s columns with the appropriate coupon fields in WooCommerce.
- Once you’ve mapped the columns, proceed by clicking the Import coupons button. This will begin the import process.
The below window implies that the import process has been completed.
You can now check your WooCommerce store to view all the imported coupons. They should appear exactly as outlined in your CSV file.
Why choose this plugin?
If you’re a store owner looking to expand your promotional efforts, this plugin is for you. With advanced features like BOGO deals, gift card coupons, store credits, signup coupons, and more, this coupon plugin also offers convenient bulk importing of discount codes.
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Another great option for importing coupons into your WooCommerce store is the Order Import Export plugin from WebToffee. This plugin not only simplifies coupon imports but also enables you to import and export orders and subscriptions (Pro).
Let’s see how this plugin manages the import of WooCommerce coupons in your store.
To import WooCommerce coupons to your store using Order Import Export plugin, follow these steps:
Prerequisites
- Install and activate the WordPress Order Import Export plugin by WebToffee
- Ensure you have a CSV (UTF-8 format) file containing all the coupon data that need to be imported. If needed, you can also export existing coupon data into this format using the plugin.
Step 1: Choose the Post Type for Import
- From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to WebToffee Import Export (Basic).
- Click on Import to begin the process.
- Select Coupon as the post type you wish to import.
- Move on to step 2 to select the import method.
Step 2: Upload the CSV file
- In the next window, you’ll see two import options: Quick Import and Advanced Import.
- Let’s select Quick import to easily import the coupons. If you need advanced import options select Advanced import.
- Upload the CSV file that contains your coupon data.
- Click on Import to start the import process. The coupon codes will be added to your WooCommerce store.
Once the import is complete, you can find the newly imported coupons listed in your WooCommerce store.
Why choose this plugin?
If you’re looking to migrate your store’s coupons and more, this is the plugin for you. The Order Export Import Plugin for WooCommerce is an ideal tool for transferring order data seamlessly from one WooCommerce store to another, while preserving your complete order history, including subscription orders (available in the premium version).
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Yes, Smart Coupons for WooCommerce allows you to upload multiple coupon codes at a time. Indeed, with the plugin, you can easily bulk import coupons, hence efficiently uploading hundreds or thousands of codes simultaneously. This will be helpful in managing high-volume promotional campaigns or migration from another system where numerous coupons are already created.
To import discount codes using a CSV file: (Using Smart Coupons plugin)
1. Prepare your CSV with coupon information in it.
2. Navigate to Smart Coupons > Import.
3. Upload the CSV file and map columns.
4. Click Import.
To bulk generate coupons using Smart Coupons:
1. Navigate to Smart Coupons > Bulk generate.
2. Set the Action post bulk generation.
3. Configure the coupon settings.
4. Generate coupons.
For more detailed instructions, refer the article here.
Conclusion
In this article, we have discussed two methods to import coupons into your WooCommerce. You can use either the Smart Coupons for WooCommerce plugin (premium) or Order Import Export Plugin (free).
The Smart Coupons for WooCommerce plugin lets you create advanced coupons on your WooCommerce store. This WooCommerce coupon plugin also has a free version available on the WordPress plugin library.
Either of the above-described plugins would be enough to take care of your WooCommerce stores’ coupon import-related needs.
That’s it, folks! What are your thoughts on this article? Let us know in the comments below.
