How to Create a Simple Subscription Product
You can convert any standard WooCommerce product into a recurring subscription product by enabling the Subscription option in the product settings.
Steps to Create a Simple Subscription Product:
In your WordPress dashboard, go to Products > Add New.
Enter the product name, description, and other required details.
In the Product data panel, select Simple product, then check the Subscription box.
A new Subscription tab will appear in the left menu. Click on it to configure subscription-specific options.
Subscription Settings (Simple Product)
These fields allow you to define how the subscription behaves.
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Users will pay every | Set the billing interval. You can choose daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. |
Offer a free trial of | Set a free trial period. The subscription will start billing after this period ends. |
Sign-up Fee | Add a one-time fee when the customer first subscribes. Leave blank to disable. |
Limit subscription | Choose whether to limit the number of billing cycles. Options include specific limits or no limit. |
Add to Cart Text | Customize the button label shown on the product page (e.g., “Subscribe Now”). |
Can User Cancel | Choose whether customers are allowed to cancel their subscriptions manually. |
Delivery Settings
For physical products that require scheduled delivery, configure the delivery interval and options.
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Delivery Schedule | Set how often the product should be delivered (e.g., every 7 days, every 30 days). |
Synchronize Schedule | Enable this if you want all deliveries to occur on a specific fixed day (e.g., the 1st of every month). |
Saving and Publishing the Subscription Product
After configuring all subscription and delivery settings, click Publish to make the product live.
The product will now be available for customers to subscribe with the configured billing and delivery cycle.
Note: Make sure to test the checkout and renewal process using a staging site before going live.