In today’s fast-paced eCommerce environment, efficiency is key to satisfying the needs of wholesale customers and large volume buyers. Creating a bulk order form in WooCommerce can streamline the purchasing process, allowing customers to quickly and easily order products in large quantities. This guide will walk you through how to create a bulk order form in WooCommerce, enhancing user experience and potentially increasing your sales volume.
The Importance of a Bulk Order Form
A bulk order form simplifies the buying process for customers who need to purchase large quantities of products frequently. It reduces the time spent navigating through product pages and the cart, facilitating a smoother transaction and improving customer satisfaction.
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Bulk Order Form
Step 1: Install Necessary Plugins
Before you can create a custom bulk order form, you may need to install a plugin that allows for table-like order forms. While you can code from scratch, plugins like ‘Product Table for WooCommerce’ offer a starting point.
Step 2: Create the Bulk Order Form
Once the necessary tools are in place, you can begin creating your bulk order form. This involves setting up a product table that lists all available products and allows users to specify quantities and add multiple products to their cart at once.
/*
* Snippet: How to Create a Bulk Order Form in WooCommerce – 2026
* Author: John Cook
* URL: https://wcsuccessacademy.com/?p=1139
* Tested with WooCommerce 10.7.0
* "Create a shortcode for the bulk order form"
*/
function wcsuccess_create_bulk_order_form() {
ob_start();
?>
<form action="<?php echo esc_url(wc_get_cart_url()); ?>" method="post">
<table class="shop_table shop_table_responsive">
<thead>
<tr>
<th class="product-name"><?php esc_html_e('Product', 'woocommerce'); ?></th>
<th class="product-quantity"><?php esc_html_e('Quantity', 'woocommerce'); ?></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<?php
$args = array('post_type' => 'product', 'posts_per_page' => -1);
$loop = new WP_Query($args);
while ($loop->have_posts()) : $loop->the_post();
global $product;
?>
<tr>
<td class="product-name">
<?php the_title(); ?>
</td>
<td class="product-quantity">
<input type="number" name="product_qty[<?php echo esc_attr($product->get_id()); ?>]" min="0" step="1">
</td>
</tr>
<?php endwhile; ?>
</tbody>
</table>
<button type="submit" name="add_bulk_products_to_cart" class="button alt"><?php esc_html_e('Add to Cart', 'woocommerce'); ?></button>
</form>
<?php
return ob_get_clean();
}
add_shortcode('wcsuccess_bulk_order_form', 'wcsuccess_create_bulk_order_form');
Step 3: Add Functionality to Process the Form
With the form in place, you need to handle the backend functionality to process orders when the form is submitted.
/*
* Snippet: How to Create a Bulk Order Form in WooCommerce – 2026
* Author: John Cook
* URL: https://wcsuccessacademy.com/?p=1139
* Tested with WooCommerce 10.7.0
* "Process the bulk order form submission"
*/
function wcsuccess_process_bulk_order_form_submission() {
if (isset($_POST['add_bulk_products_to_cart'])) {
foreach ($_POST['product_qty'] as $product_id => $quantity) {
if (!empty($quantity)) {
WC()->cart->add_to_cart($product_id, $quantity);
}
}
wp_redirect(wc_get_cart_url());
exit;
}
}
add_action('wp_loaded', 'wcsuccess_process_bulk_order_form_submission');
Testing the Implementation
To ensure your bulk order form works correctly:
- Functional Testing: Test the form by adding various products and quantities to see if they are correctly added to the cart.
- User Experience Testing: Ensure the form is user-friendly, responsive, and aligns with your site design.
- Error Handling: Check how the form handles incorrect inputs or zero quantities.
- Performance Testing: Assess the loading times and responsiveness of the form, especially if you have a large number of products.
Conclusion
Implementing how to create a bulk order form in WooCommerce can significantly enhance the functionality of your eCommerce store, particularly for B2B transactions where large-volume purchases are common. By following the steps outlined above, you can provide a more efficient and user-friendly shopping experience for your customers.
Final Thoughts
Regularly updating and refining the form based on customer feedback and testing results is crucial to maintain its effectiveness and ensure it continues to meet user needs and expectations.
I have been working with WordPress and WooCommerce since 2012 and have developed a deep knowledge of the content management system. Since 2012, I have developed several plugins and designed dozens of websites utilising different frameworks, CMS’s and programming languages. I am proficient in PHP, Python, Java, C, C++, R and JavaScript with limited experience in Go, Kotlin and Swift.
Educationally, I have a Master’s degree in cyber security a Bachelor’s (Hons, First Class) in Applied Research and a Graduate Certificate in Data Science. I’m currently undertaking PhD studies investigating IoT cybersecurity. I recently graduated with First Class Honours and Masters of Information Technology, receiving the Executive Dean’s Award for studies undertaken in the 2021 and 2022 academic years. I have worked in the information technology industry for the past 11 years primarily as a software/web developer specific to design, optimisation, network management and security. My research interests are in the areas of Internet of Things (IoT), 5G and Beyond Networks, information security for wireless networks and software development.
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