Description

The Nested Category Layout addon displays nested subcategories on WooCommerce category pages, organizing navigation by hierarchical levels instead of listing only standalone products in the store’s default archive. Built for those who sell extensive catalogs with many subcategories (automotive parts, building materials, clothing with variations), it makes product discovery clearer by presenting the full tree of child categories alongside the main listing.

Key Features of Nested Category Layout

  • Hierarchical display of subcategories
    Shows child categories within the page of each parent category in WooCommerce.
  • Archive template replacement
    Rewrites the product_cat taxonomy archive page with a nested layout.
  • Support for category thumbnails
    Renders the images added to each term in the product_cat taxonomy.
  • Compatible with the active theme
    Inherits the visual structure of the template configured in WooCommerce.
  • Configuration via the standard panel
    Enables the layout through native WooCommerce options without editing theme files.

Benefits of Nested Category Layout

  • Clearer navigation in large catalogs
    The visitor can see the entire category tree before opening each product.
  • Fewer clicks to the right item
    Filtering by subcategory is visible right on the main category page.
  • Reduction of low-information pages
    Categories with many children no longer display only mixed products.
  • Visual organization of the store
    The catalog structure becomes evident to the visitor right on the first screen.

Who Is Nested Category Layout Intended For?

  • Those who sell automotive parts, tools, or building materials with deep taxonomy by type, brand, and model.
  • You who maintain a fashion store divided into collections, genres, and categories with multiple subdivisions.
  • Those who need to expose the entire catalog structure at the category entry, avoiding long scrolling to reach the right product.

How to Download Nested Category Layout

The Nested Category Layout is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload plugin, select the .zip, and activate. With WooCommerce already active, the new layout automatically applies to product category pages.

In WooCommerce stores that organize the catalog by departments, brands, or product lines, the default flat navigation forces the visitor to go through intermediate pages with little information. Nested Category Layout shortens that path by exposing the entire subcategory structure right at the first level, letting the visitor choose the segment that matters before reaching the final products.

Frequently asked questions

Is the WooCommerce Nested Category Layout plugin GPL?

Yes. WooCommerce Nested Category Layout 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 the WooCommerce Nested Category Layout plugin on more than one site?

Yes. There is no domain limit: you can install WooCommerce Nested Category Layout on as many sites (domains) as you wish.

How much does the WooCommerce Nested Category Layout plugin cost at Ultrapack?

WooCommerce Nested Category Layout costs US$ 2,89 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$ 11,44/mo (VIP I).

Does the WooCommerce Nested Category Layout plugin include updates?

Yes. Every new version of WooCommerce Nested Category Layout is synced automatically at Ultrapack. You download the latest version whenever you want, and subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is the WooCommerce Nested Category Layout plugin safe to download and install on my WordPress?

Yes, you can download it safely. Every version of WooCommerce Nested Category Layout is scanned before publication by Ultrapack's own engine (UltraHub), which combines ClamAV and YARA rules, technologies used to detect malware and malicious code. So you install it on your WordPress with nothing to worry about.