Get Custom Field Values vs PPOM – Product Addons & Custom Fields for WooCommerce

This plugin provides a powerful widget, shortcode (with shortcode builder tool), and template tags for easily retrieving and displaying custom field values for posts or pages. The power of custom fields gives this plugin the potential to be dozens of plugins all rolled into one. This plugin allows you to harness the power of custom fields/meta data. Use the “Get Custom Field” widget, the [custom_field] shortcode (which has a post editor sidebar widget to help you build the shortcode), or one of six template tags to retrieve and display custom fields. Find a custom field for the current post, a specified post, a recent post, or randomly. And for the custom field values found by the plugin, you may optionally specify text or HTML to appear before and after the results. If nothing is found, then nothing is display (unless you define text to appear when no results are found). If multiple results are found, only the first will be displayed unless you specify a string to be used to join the results together (such as “,”), in which case all will be returned. Visit the Examples section to see how this plugin can be cast in dozens of different ways. There are six template tags provided by this plugin. Here they are, with an explanation of when they are appropriate for use: c2c_get_custom() : Use this inside “the loop” to retrieve a custom field value for a post c2c_get_current_custom() : This is only available on the permalink post template (single.php) and page template (page.php). Can be used inside or outside “the loop”. Useful for using custom field to define text you want to include on a post or page’s header, footer, or sidebar. c2c_get_post_custom() : Useful when you know the ID of the post whose custom field value you want. c2c_get_random_custom() : Retrieve the value of a random instance of the specified custom field key, as long as the field is associated with a published posted, non-passworded post (you can modify a setting in the plugin file to search passworded posts as well). c2c_get_random_post_custom() : Retrieves the value of random custom field(s) from a post when you know the ID of the post you’re interested in. c2c_get_recent_custom() : Retrieves the most recent (according to the associated post’s publish date) value of the specified custom field. You can filter the custom field values that the plugin would display. Add filters for ‘the_meta‘ to filter custom field data (see the end of the code file for commented out samples you may wish to include). You can also add per-meta filters by hooking ‘the_meta_$sanitized_field‘. $sanitized_field is a clean version of the value of $field where everything but alphanumeric and underscore characters have been removed. So to filter the value of the “Related Posts” custom field, you would need to add a filter for ‘the_meta_RelatedPosts‘. Links: Plugin Homepage | Plugin Directory Page | GitHub | Author Homepage Developer Documentation Developer documentation can be found in DEVELOPER-DOCS.md. That documentation covers the numerous template tags, hooks, and shortcode provided by the plugin. As an overview, these are the template tags provided the plugin: c2c_get_custom() : Template tag for use inside “the loop” and applies to the currently listed post. c2c_get_current_custom() : Template tag for use on permalink (aka single) page templates for posts and pages. c2c_get_post_custom() : Template tag for use when you know the ID of the post you’re interested in. c2c_get_random_custom() : Template tag for use to retrieve a random custom field value. c2c_get_random_post_custom() : Template tag for use to retrieve random custom field value(s) from a post when you know the ID of the post you’re interested in. c2c_get_recent_custom() : Template tag for use outside “the loop” and applies for custom fields regardless of post. These are the hooks provided by the plugin: c2c_get_custom_field_values_shortcode : Filter to customize the name of the plugin’s shortcode. c2c_get_custom_field_values_post_types : Filter to customize the post types that should support the shortcode builder metabox. get_custom_field_values/can_author_use_shortcodes : Filter to customize if post author can make use of the ‘custom_field’ shortcode. get_custom_field_values/show_metabox : Filter to customize if the shortcode builder metabox is shown. The shortcode provided is [custom-field], which has a number of attributes to customize its behavior and output.

Are you a WooCommerce store owner looking to offer personalized products? PPOM (Personalized Product Option Manager) is your solution for crafting custom product options and addons tailored to customer needs. This plugin simplifies adding custom fields directly to your product pages, including text inputs, dropdown menus, checkboxes, radio buttons, date pickers, file uploads, and more to enhance the shopping experience. Quick Links Would you like to see PPOM in action before installing it? See it in action Need any help with setup? View documentation Interested in PPOM PRO? Learn more Why Choose PPOM? Customize with Ease: Add custom fields and product add-ons directly to your product pages, creating flexible, personalized shopping experiences. Increase Sales Potential: With dynamic pricing adjustments and enticing customization options, you empower customers to get exactly what they want, increasing both satisfaction and sales. Increase sales and customer satisfaction by offering tailored product options and add-ons. PPOM is built for WooCommerce stores that need unique, customizable products. Input Types in Free Version: 📌 Text: Displays an input box for text personalization like ‘Name on Mug’. View Demo 📌 Textarea: Displays a larger text box for longer text personalization. View Demo 📌 Select Options (with price): Dropdown for selecting a single option. Best for many options. Supports per-option pricing. View Demo 📌 Radio Options (with price): Radio buttons for selecting a single option. Best for fewer options. View Demo 📌 Checkbox Options (with price): Checkboxes for selecting multiple options. Supports per-option pricing. View Demo 📌 Date: Let customers pick a date (e.g., date of birth). View Demo 📌 Email: Email input displays an input box that allows users to add an email address. View Demo 📌 Number: Number input for digits only (e.g., phone numbers, IDs). View Demo 📌 Hidden: An invisible field that stores a default value (e.g., a product code) — it appears in the cart and order details but not on the product page. View Demo Features in Free Version: 📌 Prices with Options: Enable dynamic pricing for custom features, ensuring each choice reflects its value. 📌 Conditional Logic: Show or hide fields based on user inputs or specific criteria. 📌 Tooltip: Displays helpful descriptions on hover without cluttering the interface. 📌 CSS Classes: Assign CSS classes to each input for enhanced styling. 📌 Fields Width: Easily control the layout by adjusting the width of each field. 📌 Min/Max Length: Set minimum and maximum values for text or number inputs. 📌 Input Masking: Ensures users input data in predefined formats for accuracy and consistency. 📌 Placeholder: Establish placeholders for text, textarea, and number inputs. 📌 Fields Validation: Mark fields as required to ensure data completeness. 📌 Error Messaging: Define custom error messages for required fields. 📌 Field Description: Use HTML tags to enhance field descriptions. 📌 Price Display Options: Choose how to display additional prices, such as hiding them, showing only the total, or displaying them itemized. 📌 Fields Privacy: Set field visibility based on criteria such as visible to everyone, guests, or specific user roles. 📌 Apply via Category: Deploy PPOM fields category-wide to save time, or apply them to individual products as needed. 📌 Compatibility with Advanced Order Export For WooCommerce plugin: Streamlines data exports, supporting CSV, XLS, XML, and JSON formats for all custom fields. 📌 Multi-Language Support: Ready for WPML and Polylang, enhancing global usability. Video Guide PPOM PRO Inputs: 💎 Audio/Video: Allow customers to select audio/video from predefined audios/videos by admin. View Demo 💎 Bulk Quantity: Set discount prices for larger quantities. Ideal for printing and design businesses. View Demo 💎 Chained Input: Renders chained input in the dropdown. View Demo 💎 Collapse Input: This input acts like a parent block for managing grouped inputs. View Demo 💎 Color Palette: Allow customers to select color(s) from a predefined set of colors by admin. View Demo 💎 Color Picker: Allow customers to select any colors and save Hex value. View Demo 💎 Conditional Images Input: Display different info based on the chosen images. View Demo 💎 Date Range: Select two dates between from and to. View Demo 💎 Divider Input: Visually separates meta fields for better product page design. View Demo 💎 Domain Input: Check web domain availability. View Demo 💎 Emojis Input: View Demo 💎 File Upload: Allow customers to upload files with configurable file types and size limits. Includes progress bar and thumbnail display. View Demo 💎 Fixed Price Input: Set fixed prices with Add Option / First Option. View Demo 💎 Fonts Picker: Allows you to insert text and select the desired font for it, offering a preview. View Demo 💎 HTML Content: Add HTML tags, like p or h1 tags, to add more details for your extra fields. View Demo 💎 Image Cropper: Allows users to upload and crop images. View Demo 💎 Image Dropdown Input: Dropdown with images for complex pricing options like print packages. View Demo 💎 Images Options: Image input is just like Radio/Checkbox, but images can be uploaded against each option. View Demo 💎 Measure Input: Set prices for measure units like milk, clothes & frames, etc. View Demo 💎 Phone Input: Phone number input field, useful for business cards and marketing products. View Demo 💎 Price Matrix with Discount: Set tiered or discount prices on bulk purchases. View Demo 💎 Personalized Preview: Users can type text, customize font, and preview how it appears on the product image. View Demo 💎 Quantities Pack Input: Create multiple-choice product pages where users can buy different quantities of product variants. View Demo 💎 Quantity Option Input: Add quantity fields for extras (e.g., additional bookmarks with a book purchase). View Demo 💎 Radio Switcher Input: Visual radio buttons with different images for each option. View Demo 💎 Select Option Quantity Input: This input allows you to display a dropdown with options along with their quantities. View Demo 💎 Superlist Input: Predefined dropdowns for common data like languages, countries, and currencies. View Demo 💎 Text Counter: This input is a special text input that can restrict the total number of words or characters. View Demo 💎 Timezone: Let customers select a timezone from a pre-defined list. Admins can include or exclude specific zones. View Demo 💎 Variation Matrix Input: Allow customers to order different quantities for different options like sizes or colors. View Demo 💎 Variation Quantities: Allow customers to order different quantities for different options. View Demo PPOM PRO Features: 💎 More Conditional Logic Operators: Expand conditional logic for text and numeric fields with operators like contains, regex, between, multiples, less than, greater than, is odd, is even, and more. 💎 Custom CSS & Javascript: Add custom CSS and JavaScript for full control over field appearance and behavior. 💎 Apply via Product Tags: Attach fields to products using product tags. 💎 Options Prices Taxable: Apply tax settings to product options for accurate pricing. 💎 Weight Options: Weight can be assigned for options. 💎 Multiple Meta Groups: Assign multiple meta groups to a single product. 💎 Import/Export: You can use PPOM to import or export your custom fields directly from PPOM settings. 💎 Instant Validation: Check required fields in real time without reloading the page. 💎 PPOM Repeater: Repeat meta-field groups as needed. 💎 Compatibility with WooCommerce Currency Switcher: Seamlessly switch currencies to accommodate global customers. 💎 Compatibility with WPML Currency Switcher: Offers dynamic currency switching to match customer location. 💎 Compatibility with Wholesale Plugin: Integrates with WooCommerce Wholesale for differentiated pricing structures. 💎 Compatible with all WooCommerce themes: Works with all WooCommerce themes, ensuring consistency and efficiency. More Add-ons in PPOM PRO: ✅ Conditional Repeater: Automatically repeat fields based on quantity entered. Example: customer orders 5 caps and gets 5 name fields for personalization. VIEW DEMO ✅ Cart Edit: Allow customers to modify their orders from the cart page. ✅ Fields Popup: Display PPOM fields inside a popup on the product page. ✅ Collapse Settings: Control whether grouped fields start expanded or collapsed, and style them with custom colors, icons, and tab-style navigation. ✅ Enquiry Form: Collect custom customer inquiries directly from your product pages. Interested in PPOM PRO? Learn more Use Cases 🍰 Bakery: Customers choose cake sizes, flavors, and decorations. 💍 Jewelry Store: Offer material choices (gold, silver, platinum), gemstones, and custom engravings. 🌍 Travel and Tours: Let customers select destinations, accommodations, and activities with conditional options. 👕 Custom Apparel: Allow fabric, color, and design uploads for personalized clothing. See what real users say about us: “Best than Best” – With help of this plugin, I could able to add some extra items to my main product with ability do increase and decrease the price. Thanks guys, keep it going… “Perfect for Different Types of Websites” – Great plugin that I use across 3 different types of website with no problems. Highly recommend it as its easy to use even for a beginner like me! “Simply the best, better than all the rest” – This review is more about PPOM Pro, than the free version. However what’s considered Pro at the competion, is Free here. And what’s Pro about PPOM is actually Ultra. Features like custom font pickers are simply stellar. Saves months of coding. TL;DR: ThemeIsle has made the #1 PPOM plugin in the entire WooCommerce space. “Amazing plugin” – I love this plugin! I use the free version and I’m extremely happy with it. I would highly recommend it to anyone needing to add on extras to their products in WooCommerce. Support Need help? Open a thread on the Support Forum. Documentation View the documentation. Contribute PPOM is open-source. Contribute on GitHub. Useful Resources Read more about WordPress on our blog. Explore our other plugins. How to report a security issue? Plugin security is a core priority for us. If you identify a potential vulnerability, we ask that you disclose it responsibly. Please follow the reporting protocols outlined on our Security Page.