Description
The Bulk Category Editor add-on adds to WooCommerce administration a unique table to create, edit, reorganize, and delete product categories in bulk, with direct editing of title, description, slug, image, and hierarchy. It also moves products between categories in mass by displaying SKU, stock, image, and price, and generates frontend catalog filters via shortcode without the need for custom code.
Key Features
- Single-table editing
Centralizes category title, description, slug, image, and hierarchy in one screen. - Bulk product movement
Transfers products between categories with visibility of SKU, stock, image, and price. - Drag-and-drop ordering
Reorganizes category hierarchy with drag and drop and level-based colors. - Configurable frontend filters
Creates catalog filters with adjustable labels, colors, layouts, and visibility via shortcode. - CSV import and export
Synchronizes the category structure between stores with input and output CSV files.
Bulk Category Editor Benefits
- Large catalogs under control
Reduces repetitive clicks when managing hundreds of categories on a single screen. - Reorganization without rework
Moves entire product families without editing each item individually in the standard panel. - Filters without a developer
Enables refined navigation for the end customer without needing custom code. - Simplified store-to-store migration
Replicates the category tree across other installations via standardized CSV.
Who Is It For?
- WooCommerce store owners with extensive catalogs and multiple categorization levels.
- Store operators who reorganize taxonomies and move products frequently.
- Agencies and developers who need to standardize structures across multiple stores.
- Marketing teams that rely on frontend catalog filters without involving IT.
The Bulk Category Editor add-on delivers to WooCommerce a taxonomy operations hub, eliminating repetitive navigation between individual edit screens and the manual work of moving products one by one. The combination of table-based editing, drag and drop, CSV import, and frontend filters via shortcode positions the add-on as a direct productivity layer for anyone managing medium and large catalogs day to day.
Frequently asked questions
Is WooCommerce Bulk Category Editor GPL-licensed?
Yes. WooCommerce Bulk Category Editor is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use WooCommerce Bulk Category Editor on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install WooCommerce Bulk Category Editor on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does WooCommerce Bulk Category Editor cost at Ultrapack?
WooCommerce Bulk Category Editor costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does WooCommerce Bulk Category Editor include updates?
Yes. The current version of WooCommerce Bulk Category Editor is 2.6.12, published at Ultrapack on Aug 18, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is WooCommerce Bulk Category Editor scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of WooCommerce Bulk Category Editor goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin WooCommerce Bulk Category Editor?
Requires WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.0 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.0.
What changed in this version
Version 2.6.12 2026-08-18
- Fix - Cleared stale category caches after deployment and corrected product category hooks so imported or recreated categories refresh reliably.
- Fix - Reduced admin noise on the plugin screen by hiding third-party notices while keeping Bulk Category Editor notices visible.
- Dev - Reduced plugin-side admin asset loading by only enqueuing category, media, sortable, Select2, and color-picker dependencies on tabs that use them.
Version 2.6.11 2026-08-17
- Fix - Improved admin script loading for stricter security policies by relying on bundled WordPress UI dependencies and defensive initialization.
- Fix - Restored hierarchical category ordering in parent selectors while keeping imported and orphaned categories available.
Version 2.6.10 2026-08-16
- Update - Declared WooCommerce compatibility through 11.0.1 for marketplace header validation.
Version 2.6.9 2026-08-16
- Fix - Improved category parent selectors and category option data so imported or orphaned categories remain available in the Categories tab, including direct moves into subcategories.
- Update - Styled the Categories table footer save button to match the refreshed primary action design.
Version 2.6.8 2026-07-20
- Fix - Restored imported categories in the Categories tab when terms do not yet have WooCommerce ordering meta, while still preserving order-based sorting where available.
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
woo-bulk-category-editor.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
woo-bulk-category-editor.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.0 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.0.
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