Hi all!
I have a problem. I need to redirect the "add to cart" button to external websites. When a customer clicks on "add to cart," I want them to be redirected to the external site.
How can I achieve this? Do I need to change the code, and if so, in which file should I make these changes?
Thanks for any help! If you're also looking for assistance with services like checking your grant status, you can find the guide for SRD status check here.
1: https://srd-sassa.org.za/
To redirect the "Add to Cart" button to an external website, you'll need to make adjustments in your theme or plugin code, depending on the eCommerce platform you're using (e.g., WooCommerce for WordPress). Below is a guide specifically for WooCommerce, as it's one of the most common platforms.
🛠️ Redirect "Add to Cart" Button to an External URL in WooCommerce
1. Using the WooCommerce Product Settings (Best for Few Products)
If you only have a few products:
1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard > Products > All Products.
2. Edit the product you want to redirect.
3. Change the Product Data to External/Affiliate product.
4. Enter the External URL where you want users to be redirected.
5. Save changes.
2. Redirect All "Add to Cart" Buttons via Code
If you want to apply this to all products, add the following code to your functions.php file in your theme or via a custom plugin:
```php
add_filter('woocommerce_add_to_cart_redirect', 'redirect_add_to_cart_to_external_link');
function redirect_add_to_cart_to_external_link() {
$external_url = 'https://example.com'; // Replace with your desired external URL
return $external_url;
}
```
Explanation:
- The filter woocommerce_add_to_cart_redirect modifies the behavior of the "Add to Cart" button.
- Replace https://example.com with your desired external URL.
3. Customize Per Product with Meta Field (Advanced Option)
If you need different URLs for different products:
1. Install a plugin like Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).
2. Create a custom field called external_url.
3. Edit your functions.php to include:
```php
add_filter('woocommerce_add_to_cart_redirect', 'custom_redirect_per_product');
function custom_redirect_per_product() {
global $product;
$external_url = get_post_meta($product->get_id(), 'external_url', true);
if ($external_url) {
return $external_url;
}
return wc_get_cart_url(); // Fallback to cart page
}
```
- Add the
external_url meta field for each product in the product editor.
📂 Where to Add the Code?
- Go to your WordPress Dashboard → Appearance > Theme File Editor → Select functions.php.
- Alternatively, use a child theme or a custom plugin to avoid losing changes during updates.
If you're still stuck, feel free to ask for more help! 😊
P.S. If you're also looking for assistance with services like checking your grant status, you can find the guide for SRD status check
> Hi all!
>
> I have a problem. I need to redirect the "add to cart" button to external websites. When a customer clicks on "add to cart," I want them to be redirected to the external site.
>
> How can I achieve this? Do I need to change the code, and if so, in which file should I make these changes?
>
> Thanks for any help! If you're also looking for assistance with services like checking your grant status, you can find the guide for [SRD status check][1] here.
>
>
> [1]: https://srd-sassa.org.za/
To redirect the **"Add to Cart"** button to an external website, you'll need to make adjustments in your theme or plugin code, depending on the eCommerce platform you're using (e.g., **WooCommerce** for WordPress). Below is a guide specifically for **WooCommerce**, as it's one of the most common platforms.
---
## 🛠️ **Redirect "Add to Cart" Button to an External URL in WooCommerce**
### **1. Using the WooCommerce Product Settings (Best for Few Products)**
If you only have a few products:
1. Go to your WordPress **Dashboard > Products > All Products**.
2. Edit the product you want to redirect.
3. Change the **Product Data** to **External/Affiliate product**.
4. Enter the **External URL** where you want users to be redirected.
5. Save changes.
---
### **2. Redirect All "Add to Cart" Buttons via Code**
If you want to apply this to all products, add the following code to your **functions.php** file in your theme or via a custom plugin:
```php
add_filter('woocommerce_add_to_cart_redirect', 'redirect_add_to_cart_to_external_link');
function redirect_add_to_cart_to_external_link() {
$external_url = 'https://example.com'; // Replace with your desired external URL
return $external_url;
}
```
**Explanation:**
- The filter `woocommerce_add_to_cart_redirect` modifies the behavior of the "Add to Cart" button.
- Replace `https://example.com` with your desired external URL.
---
### **3. Customize Per Product with Meta Field (Advanced Option)**
If you need different URLs for different products:
1. Install a plugin like **Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)**.
2. Create a custom field called `external_url`.
3. Edit your `functions.php` to include:
```php
add_filter('woocommerce_add_to_cart_redirect', 'custom_redirect_per_product');
function custom_redirect_per_product() {
global $product;
$external_url = get_post_meta($product->get_id(), 'external_url', true);
if ($external_url) {
return $external_url;
}
return wc_get_cart_url(); // Fallback to cart page
}
```
4. Add the `external_url` meta field for each product in the product editor.
---
### **📂 Where to Add the Code?**
- Go to your WordPress Dashboard → **Appearance > Theme File Editor** → Select **functions.php**.
- Alternatively, use a child theme or a custom plugin to avoid losing changes during updates.
---
If you're still stuck, feel free to ask for more help! 😊
**P.S.** If you're also looking for assistance with services like checking your grant status, you can find the guide for **[SRD status check][1]**
[1]: https://sassa-status.org.za/
