If your WooCommerce store uses multiple plugins – e.g., for managing custom product fields, editing cart fields or inventory integration – you may need to synchronize data between them. Data inconsistencies can lead to errors, mismatched customer information or order process problems.
Below are proven methods that will help you effectively synchronize data between different WooCommerce plugins.
Method 1: Shared database (meta fields, options or tables)
Most plugins store their data directly in the WordPress database – usually in tables wp_postmeta, wp_options or custom tables.
To ensure consistency:
- Identify where each plugin stores its information.
- Use WordPress hooks to automatically copy or update data in the right places.
Example: Synchronizing custom product fields
Add the following code to your child theme’s functions.php file:
“`php
add_action(‘save_post_product’, ‘synchronizuj_pola_miedzy_wtyczkami’, 10, 3);
function synchronizuj_pola_miedzy_wtyczkami($post_id, $post, $update) {
if (!$update) return;
$wartosc = get_post_meta($post_id, ‘_pole_wtyczki_1’, true);
if ($wartosc) {
update_post_meta($post_id, ‘_pole_wtyczki_2’, $wartosc);
}
}
“`
This code ensures that data from one plugin is copied to another when a product is saved.
Method 2: Use WooCommerce hooks and filters
WooCommerce provides numerous actions and filters that allow you to dynamically modify and synchronize data, e.g., during product editing or at the checkout and order stages.
Example: Synchronizing fields in the checkout form
Add the following code:
“`php
add_filter(‘woocommerce_checkout_fields’, ‘synchronizuj_pola_checkout’);
function synchronizuj_pola_checkout($fields) {
$telefon = get_user_meta(get_current_user_id(), ‘telefon_wtyczki’, true);
if ($telefon) {
$fields[‘billing’][‘billing_phone’][‘default’] = $telefon;
}
return $fields;
}
“`
This code sets the default value of the phone field in the checkout form based on data from another plugin.
Method 3: Middleware – WP Fusion, Zapier and other integrators
If your plugins don’t communicate directly, consider using intermediate tools:
- WP Fusion: synchronizes user data between WooCommerce and CRM or marketing systems.
- Zapier: enables automatic actions (e.g., “if a customer places an order, update the field in the external database”).
This is a great solution if you need to synchronize data across different platforms or don’t want to write code.
Method 4: Custom API and communication between plugins
If your plugins support REST APIs, use endpoints to send data between systems in real-time.
Example: Sending data to a custom endpoint
Use the following code:
“`php
wp_remote_post(‘https://yourwebsite.com/wp-json/moje-api/zaktualizuj’, [
‘body’ => json_encode([
‘produkt_id’ => $product_id,
‘wartosc’ => $custom_value
]),
‘headers’ => [
‘Content-Type’ => ‘application/json’
]
]);
“`
This code sends updated data to a custom endpoint that can be handled by another plugin or your own module.
Conclusion
Synchronizing data between WooCommerce plugins is possible in many ways, depending on the level of integration and available features.
