Transform your WooCommerce categories into beautiful, responsive carousels that visitors actually want to click.
If you run a WooCommerce store selling digital products, physical goods, or services with multiple categories, you’ve probably hit a wall: boring category lists that customers ignore.
That’s where WooCommerce Category Slider Pro steps in. It’s built for store owners who want to showcase their product departments in dynamic sliders that match their brand perfectly.
It’s not just about making categories look better. This plugin solves the age-old problem of hidden navigation by bringing your categories to the forefront, where customers can’t miss them.
Think about the last time you tried to find specific categories on a cluttered WooCommerce site. Frustrating, right? With WooCommerce Category Slider Pro, you can create engaging carousels that guide visitors exactly where they want to go.
WooCommerce by itself can’t create category sliders or customize their appearance. WooCommerce Category Slider Pro closes that gap. You can showcase any department with complete control over design, without touching a line of code.
Without proper category presentation, you lose customers to poor navigation. With WooCommerce Category Slider Pro’s themes, customization options, and responsive design, you can create professional sliders that keep visitors engaged.
How It Works
- Install & Activate – Add the free version from WordPress.org or upload the zip file for Pro version, activate it, and (if Pro) enter your license key.
- Create Your Slider – Go to Category Slider menu and click Add New Slider. This will open the slider builder, where you can configure everything. Give your slider a name.
- Choose Categories – Select all categories or pick specific ones. Include subcategories if needed, set sorting order, and limit slide count.
- Pick Your Style – Choose from 27+ themes. Customize colors, fonts, and hover effects.
- Set Display Options – Configure autoplay, navigation, columns, and responsive behavior.
- Add to Pages – Copy the shortcode or use Gutenberg block. Place anywhere on your site.
Key Features
Below are the standout features that make WooCommerce Category Slider Pro more than just another slider.
Display categories in modern sliders with complete appearance control. Show or hide category images, names, descriptions, and product counts.
Generate exact shortcodes for any slider setup. Use the dedicated WooCommerce Category Slider block for live previews in Gutenberg editor.
Professional themes provide unique font, color, and hover effect combinations. Use them as starting points and customize to match your brand.
Fine-tune every color with advanced picker supporting transparency. Access 900+ Google Fonts and set different styles for titles, text, and buttons.
Create full-width hero banners with single slide mode, or set up loop mode to create infinite cycling carousels. Choose what works for each page.
Let the slider run automatically at your chosen speed, or keep it manual. Enable arrows, dots, pause on hover, and support for RTL languages.
Control which categories appear and in what order. Include or exclude specific categories, show subcategories and sort by product count or name.
Upload custom images for each category and choose Font Awesome icons. Adjust size, borders, and visual effects as needed.
Apply zoom, recolor, or opacity effects when users hover over slides. Set different behaviors for images and text.
Add styling directly from plugin settings without editing theme files. Perfect for developers who need unique effects.
Category Display Options for Complete Control
Want to highlight specific categories? Show your entire catalog? WooCommerce Category Slider Pro handles both.
Manual selection works for curated displays. Auto-display shows all categories. Pick specific categories for promotions or seasonal highlights. Customize every visual element to match your brand.
Professional Themes Without Design Limits
Don’t want to start from scratch? You don’t need to. WooCommerce Category Slider Pro provides 27+ predesigned themes.
Each theme combines fonts, colors, and hover effects in a unique way. Use them as foundations. Customize details extensively. Perfect for agencies managing multiple client sites.
Responsive Display Options
Display WooCommerce Category Slider Pro multiple ways. Full-width hero sections work great on homepages. Sidebar widgets fit product pages. Inline content blocks work anywhere.
Choose what fits your layout. The plugin handles responsive display across all devices.
Modern Editor Support
The built-in Gutenberg block is powerful. WooCommerce Category Slider Pro works with block editors perfectly.
Preview sliders live. Adjust settings instantly. See changes immediately. Legacy shortcode support works with older page builders like Elementor and Beaver Builder.
WooCommerce Store Compatibility
Sell clothing, Electronics, or Digital products? WooCommerce Category Slider Pro works with any store type.
Variable products with different category assignments? Supported. Custom taxonomy structures? No problem. Whatever your setup, the slider adjusts to it.
Performance & Management Features
Get smooth animations and fast loading, because WooCommerce Category Slider Pro loads scripts only when needed.
Images get optimized automatically. Works with caching plugins. Customers navigate categories easily, even with complex catalogs. You manage sliders without hassle.
Use Cases
Seasonal Fashion Retailers
Set up homepage sliders that rotate through Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter collections. Apply different themes in WooCommerce Product Category Slider Pro for each season to keep the look fresh and encourage visitors to explore the categories.
Electronics Superstores
Showcase popular departments such as Phones, Laptops, and Smart Home devices. Use WooCommerce Product Category Slider Pro and sorted by product count. Limited slides prevent clutter. Autoplay highlights high-volume categories.
Digital Marketplaces
Use single slide mode in WooCommerce Product Category Slider Pro to feature weekly categories. Add custom images to showcase artwork for each category and place call-to-action buttons that lead directly to the related product archives.
Home Decor Boutiques
Appeal to design-focused customers by tailoring colors and fonts in WooCommerce Category Slider Pro to align with luxury branding. Apply subtle hover effects to create a polished browsing experience that encourages visitors to view more categories.
Multilingual Grocery Stores
Serve international customers using WooCommerce Category Slider Pro’s RTL support and Google Fonts. Custom icons help customers identify departments quickly, regardless of language barriers.
Tech Services Companies
Showcase your service categories such as Web Development, Mobile Apps, and Digital Marketing in a clear and engaging way. WooCommerce Category Slider Pro helps by showing these categories in a slider. You can choose a theme and adjust the style to match your site, giving it a professional look.
Integrations & Compatibility
Built to work with WooCommerce 5.0+ and WordPress 5.0+. WooCommerce Category Slider Pro supports:
- Most WordPress themes and page builders
- Elementor, Divi (using shortcode widget)
- Gutenberg block editor with live previews
- Caching plugins and CDN services
- RTL languages with proper navigation mirroring
- Google Fonts (900+ font families)
- Font Awesome icons library
- Custom CSS and developer hooks
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I display product categories in a WooCommerce slider?
Install WooCommerce Category Slider Pro. Create a new slider in the Category Slider menu. Select your categories and customize the appearance. Embed using the generated shortcode or Gutenberg block.
How do I configure WooCommerce Category Slider Pro settings?
In the slider builder, choose which categories to display. Set sorting and slide limits. Select a theme. Customize colors and fonts. Configure autoplay and navigation options. Save and embed your slider.
Why isn't my WooCommerce Category Slider Pro showing categories?
Check that your categories have products and images assigned. WooCommerce Category Slider Pro hides empty categories and imageless categories by default. You can toggle these settings in the slider builder.
How do I customize WooCommerce Category Slider Pro colors and fonts?
Use the color picker in slider settings to adjust backgrounds, text, buttons, and hover effects. Choose from 900+ Google Fonts. Set sizes, weights, and styles independently for different elements.
Can I limit the number of slides in WooCommerce Category Slider Pro?
Yes. Set the maximum number of slides in the slider settings. You can also exclude specific categories. Use sorting options to control which categories appear first in your display.
Does WooCommerce Category Slider Pro work with page builders?
WooCommerce Category Slider Pro works with all major themes and page builders. Use shortcodes or the Gutenberg block. For Elementor, Beaver Builder, and Divi, use the shortcode widget.
Can I use custom images for categories in WooCommerce Category Slider Pro?
Yes. Upload custom images or choose Font Awesome icons for each category in the slider builder. WooCommerce Category Slider Pro automatically resizes images to fit your design specifications.
How many categories can I include in WooCommerce Category Slider Pro?
Include as many categories as you want. WooCommerce Category Slider Pro handles large catalogs. You can limit visible slides or exclude specific categories to control what displays.
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