Plugin Updated Aug 18

Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce

by WooCommerce woocommerce.com v2.6.12 Unlimited sites

Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce is a plugin by WooCommerce that lets you change product categories across many products in one pass. You select the products, choose the categories to add or remove, and apply the change without opening each product page.

Version: 2.6.12
Released: Aug 18, 2026
Developer: WooCommerce
Type: WordPress plugin
Requires: WooCommerce
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $7.99 a year on its own

What’s new in Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce 2.6.12

Version 2.6.12 · Aug 18, 2026 Latest

FixedCleared stale category caches after deployment and corrected product category hooks so imported or recreated categories refresh reliably.
FixedReduced admin noise on the plugin screen by hiding third-party notices while keeping Bulk Category Editor notices visible.
ImprovedReduced plugin-side admin asset loading by only enqueuing category, media, sortable, Select2, and color-picker dependencies on tabs that use them.

What it does

Keeping categories in order gets tedious once a store has more than a handful of products. Moving items into a sale category, building a new collection or cleaning up after an inventory restructure usually means editing products one at a time. This plugin replaces that routine with bulk actions, so you can assign or remove categories for dozens or hundreds of products in a single step and cut down on the mistakes that repetitive manual edits tend to produce.

The plugin works inside your WooCommerce dashboard and requires WooCommerce to run. You narrow the product list with filters such as SKU, price and stock status, pick the products you want, then set the category changes. A preview shows what will happen before anything is saved. It handles both simple and variable products, and its admin screens load their scripts only on the tabs that need them, which keeps the editor tidy to work in.

Best for

WooCommerce stores with large or growing product catalogs
Store owners reorganizing categories for sales and launches
Agencies maintaining product data for client shops

Features

Bulk category assignment

Add one or more categories to a group of selected products at once, instead of opening and saving each product individually.

Bulk category removal

Strip categories from many products in a single action, useful when a sale ends or a collection is retired.

Product filtering

Narrow the product list by criteria such as SKU, price and stock status so your category updates target exactly the right items.

Preview before applying

Review the planned bulk edits before they are saved, giving you a chance to catch errors and keep your catalog accurate.

Simple and variable products

Manage categories for both simple and variable products from the same editor, without separate workflows for each product type.

Built into the WooCommerce dashboard

The editor sits inside your WooCommerce admin with a clean, simple interface, so there is no separate tool to learn or switch to.

Focused plugin screen

Third-party admin notices are hidden on the plugin screen while its own notices stay visible, keeping the workspace clear while you edit.

Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.

13 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.

Questions about Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce

Can I remove categories from products as well as add them?

Yes. The plugin supports both bulk assignment and bulk removal of categories, so you can add a seasonal category to a group of products and later take it off the same group in one action.

How do I pick which products get changed?

You can filter the product list using criteria such as SKU, price and stock status, then select the products you want. This lets you target a specific set of items rather than editing your whole catalog.

Will it work with variable products?

Yes. The plugin manages categories for both simple and variable products, so you can include either type in the same bulk edit without restrictions.

Can I check my changes before they are saved?

Yes. A preview shows the bulk edits before you apply them, so you can confirm the right products and categories are involved and avoid accidental changes to your store.

Is Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce free?

The code of Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce is this?

Version 2.6.12, released Aug 18, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.

What does Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce need?

Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce needs WooCommerce installed and active.