Exclude Out Of Stock Items From [Product} Shortcode

Hello @stuartiwoodheadgmailcom ,

Okay, I understand your expected result.

The code you have shared is to modify the [products] shortcode’s output.

If you want to hide all out-of-stock items then you have this option under wp-admin > WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Inventory section.

If you have a plan to hide the out-of-stock items from a specific page please read through this article – https://rudrastyh.com/woocommerce/hide-out-of-stock-products.html#specific-locations

This is a fairly complex development topic. I’m going to leave it open for a bit to see if anyone is able to chime in to help you out.

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Thank you ??

Thanks Rashed,

When I use the above code in my function php file it does nothing to the products shortcode.

Here is my shortcode layout:

[products limit=”20″ columns=”4″ category=”christmas” on_sale=”true” paginate=”true”]

I was expecting maybe to have to add an extra argument to the code i.e.

[products limit=”20″ columns=”4″ category=”christmas” on_sale=”true” paginate=”true” Stockstatus = “instuck”]

but you think the php should be limiting results with no additional argument?

Just doesn’t work for me

Hello @stuartiwoodheadgmailcom ,

That code I suggested was for hiding out-of-stock products from all over the site.

I have just found another way to hide out-of-stock products using the [products] shortcode. Basically, I have used your example and extended the class parameter to check if the product is in stock. Here is the code you can use in your theme’s functions.php file –

add_filter( 'woocommerce_shortcode_products_query', function( $query_args, $atts, $loop ){

	if($atts['class'] == 'outofstock') {
		$query_args['meta_query'] = array( array(
		    'key'     => '_stock_status',
		    'value'   => 'outofstock',
		    'compare' => 'NOT LIKE',
		) );
	}
    

    return $query_args;

}, 10, 3);

Here is how you will use the shortcode –

[products class="outofstock"]

These are all complex development topics. If you have further questions about them please consult with an expert from here – https://woocommerce.com/customizations/

Thank you ??

Rashed,

Just got chance to look at this and all I can say is a massive THANKYOU! Works like a charm. been banging my head against a wall for so long with this (maybe not seeing the wood for the trees). IF I could award you 5 stars I would. Appreciate your time and efforts.

Awesome!

I am glad that it was helpful. This means a lot to me.

I am going to mark this thread as resolved. If you have any other queries, feel free to open a new thread.

Thank you ??

Rashed,

If you fancy another challenge here is my latest problem

https://www.ads-software.com/support/topic/set-custom-order-status-in-woocommerce-backend/

Another ‘simple’ problem that seems to evade me!

• This reply was modified 4 years ago by Stu.