The WC User Registration Fields plugin helps you collect valuable information from customers right when they sign up. To make this easy and flexible, the plugin offers a variety of field types, each designed for different kinds of input.
Let’s walk through the field types available, what they’re best used for, and the key settings that help you customize them just the way you want.
Available Field Types (With Real-Life Examples)
| Field Type | Best For | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Single-line input | First Name, Username, Company Name |
| Textarea | Multi-line input | Address, Short Bio |
| Valid email address input | Alternative Email | |
| Number | Numeric values only | Age, Phone Number |
| Dropdown | A dropdown list of options | Country, Profession |
| Radio Button | Select one from a few visible options | Gender, Are you a business user? |
| Checkbox | Yes/no or select multiple options | Agree to Terms, Select Interests |
| Date Picker | Pick a date from a calendar | Date of Birth, Appointment Date |
| Password | (Rarely used) For secure password field inputs | Custom password (if needed) |
Each field type is designed to help you collect clean, structured information. Instead of relying on just the default WooCommerce fields, you can now get exactly what you need, directly from your customers at registration.
Field Settings Explained
When adding a new field, you’ll be able to configure the following settings:
Field Label
This is what your users will see above or beside the field.
Example: “Phone Number” or “Select Your Gender”
Placeholder
Text that appears inside the field before anything is typed.
Example: “Enter your phone number here.”
Required Field
Tick this if users must fill it in to register. If they skip it, they’ll see an error.
Use it for: Email, Phone Number, Agreement Checkboxes
Default Value
If you want a field to come pre-filled with something (but still editable), use this.
Field Order
You can drag and drop fields to arrange the form in any order that makes sense for your users.
CSS Class (Optional)
For advanced users who want to style the field differently using custom CSS. If you don’t know what this is, you can safely skip it.
Tips for Choosing the Right Field Type
- Use Dropdowns for options like country, city, or department — it prevents typos!
- Use Checkboxes for “Agree to Terms” or selecting multiple preferences.
- Don’t overcomplicate — keep the registration form as short and clear as possible.
- For mobile users, avoid making too many fields “required” unless necessary.