Override global settings to define lead times for specific categories. Perfect when different product types have different delivery schedules.
Access Category Settings
Go to Products > Categories in your WordPress dashboard. Click Edit on the category you want to configure, then scroll to the Lead Time section.
Configuration Options
Disable Lead Time
Turn off lead time display for all products in this category, even if global lead time is enabled.
Quick Tip: Category settings override global settings, but can still be overridden at the individual product level for maximum flexibility.
Lead Time Prefix
Add text before the lead time message. Example: “Estimated Delivery:” or “Available in:”
Lead Time Type
Choose how to display lead time:
- Manual Input (Text) – Choose Text to show custom text like “Ships within 1–2 weeks” or “Made to order: 5-7 business days”.
- Specific Date – Select Date to display a calendar date as the availability or delivery date.
Lead Time Text/Date
Enter your lead time message or select a date based on your chosen Lead Time Type above.
Save Changes
Click Update to apply category-specific lead time settings.
Next Step
Need even more control? You can also set lead time for individual products to override both global and category settings.