Pricing Options

Introduction

Flexible pricing is essential for WooCommerce stores offering customizable products. Whether you need to charge extra for premium materials, longer text engravings, or special delivery dates, WooCommerce product addon pricing provides the flexibility you need to price your products accurately and fairly.

The Extra Product Options for WooCommerce plugin offers a comprehensive pricing system that lets you add price adjustments to any product option. From simple fixed upcharges to complex formulas based on customer input, WooCommerce product addon pricing handles everything from basic price additions to sophisticated tiered calculations.

In this comprehensive guide, we will explain how WooCommerce product addon pricing works, explore different pricing approaches and types, show you practical examples, and provide best practices for implementing effective pricing strategies that maximize revenue while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Understanding Pricing Options

WooCommerce product addon pricing allows you to add price adjustments to any product option field. Whether you want to charge extra for premium materials, longer text engravings, or special delivery dates, the plugin handles it all with a flexible pricing system that supports multiple price calculation methods.

What Is Product Addon Pricing?

Product addon pricing is the ability to add or modify the price of a product based on customer selections or input in custom fields. Instead of selling products at a single fixed price, you can offer variations and customizations with associated price adjustments.

WooCommerce product addon pricing enables you to:

Add fixed amounts for specific options (e.g., +$10 for premium material)
Calculate percentage-based prices (e.g., +15% for premium upgrades)
Create dynamic pricing based on customer input (e.g., $0.50 per character)
Implement complex formulas for tiered or conditional pricing
Set date-based pricing for time-sensitive options

Why Pricing Options Matter

Pricing options are essential for:

Revenue Optimization: Capture value from premium options and customizations
Fair Pricing: Charge appropriately for added features and customizations
Product Variety: Offer multiple options without creating separate products
Customer Experience: Transparent pricing helps customers understand costs

Why Product Addon Pricing Is Essential

Revenue Optimization
- Product addon pricing helps you capture the full value of premium options and customizations. Instead of offering everything at one price, you can charge appropriately for upgrades, customizations, and premium features.
- WooCommerce product addon pricing allows you to maximize revenue by pricing options based on their value to customers and cost to your business.
Fair Pricing Structure
- Different options have different costs. Premium materials cost more than standard options. Longer engravings take more time and resources. WooCommerce product addon pricing ensures you charge fairly based on actual costs and value.
Product Variety Without Complexity
- Instead of creating separate products for every variation (Small T-Shirt, Medium T-Shirt, Large T-Shirt with engraving, etc.), you can use WooCommerce product addon pricing to offer multiple options on a single product with appropriate pricing for each.
Transparent Customer Experience
- Clear pricing helps customers understand what they’re paying for and why. WooCommerce product addon pricing displays price adjustments alongside options, making the pricing structure transparent and easy to understand.
Competitive Advantage
- Flexible pricing allows you to offer more customization options than competitors while maintaining profitability. WooCommerce product addon pricing gives you the flexibility to create unique product offerings.
Cost Recovery
- Customizations and premium options often require additional materials, labor, or time. WooCommerce product addon pricing ensures you recover these costs while offering customers the customization they want.

Two Types of Pricing Approaches

WooCommerce product addon pricing uses two main approaches depending on the field type:

Per-Option Pricing
- For fields that have multiple choices, pricing is set on each individual option.
- Fields Using Per-Option Pricing:

Field Type	Version	Pricing Method
Select (Dropdown)	Free	Each option has Label, Price Type, Price
Radio Group	Free	Each option has Label, Price Type, Price
Checkbox Group	Free	Each option has Label, Price Type, Price
Multiselect	Free	Each option has Label, Price Type, Price
Checkbox	Free	Each option has Label, Price Type, Price
Color Switcher	Premium	Each color option has Label, Price Type, Price
Text Switcher	Premium	Each text option has Label, Price Type, Price
Image Switcher	Premium	Each image option has Label, Price Type, Price

- How Per-Option Pricing Works:
  - Each option in the field has its own pricing configuration
  - When a customer selects an option, its specific price is added to the product total
  - Options can have different price types (Fixed, Percentage)
  - Options can have no additional charge ($0)
- Example:
  - Material Selection (Select Field):
  - Cotton: $0 (base price)
  - Polyester: +$5 (Fixed)
  - Silk: +$15 (Fixed)
  - Linen: +$10 (Fixed)
Direct Field Pricing
- For single-value fields where customers enter or select a single value, pricing is set at the field level in the “Pricing Options” tab.
- Fields Using Direct Field Pricing:

Field Type	Version	Pricing Configuration
Text	Free	Field-level pricing in Pricing Options tab
Textarea	Free	Field-level pricing in Pricing Options tab
Number	Free	Field-level pricing in Pricing Options tab
Password	Free	Field-level pricing in Pricing Options tab
Slider	Premium	Field-level pricing in Pricing Options tab
Date Picker	Free	Field-level pricing + Date-based pricing
Time Picker	Premium	Field-level pricing in Pricing Options tab
Color Picker	Premium	Field-level pricing in Pricing Options tab
Switch	Premium	Field-level pricing in Pricing Options tab
File Upload	Premium	Field-level pricing in Pricing Options tab
Hidden	Free	Field-level pricing in Pricing Options tab

- How Direct Field Pricing Works:
  - Pricing is configured at the field level in the “Pricing Options” tab
  - Enable pricing, select a price type, and enter pricing parameters
  - Price is calculated based on customer input and the selected price type
  - Supports Fixed, Percentage, Per Character, Per Word, Custom Formula, etc.
- Example:
  - Custom Engraving (Text Field):
  - Price Type: Per Character
  - Price: $0.50 per character
  - Customer enters “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” (14 characters)
  - Price added: $7.00

Price Types Explained (Free vs Premium)

Fixed Price (Free)
- What it does: Adds a specific dollar amount to the product price.
- Available for: All field types (Free and Premium)
- Best for: Simple, consistent upcharges regardless of product price.
- Examples:
  - Gift wrapping: +$5.00
  - Express shipping: +$15.00
  - Premium finish: +$25.00
  - Rush processing: +$10.00
- Configuration:
  - Select “Fixed” as Price Type
  - Enter the dollar amount (e.g., 5.00 = $5.00)
- Pros:
  - Simple to set up and understand
  - Predictable pricing for customers
  - Works well for standardized upcharges
- Cons:
  - Doesn’t scale with product price
  - May not reflect actual costs for expensive products
Percentage of Product Price (Premium)
- What it does: Adds a percentage of the base product price.
- Available for: All field types (Premium only)
- Best for: Scaling prices proportionally with product value, like insurance or extended warranties.
- Examples:
  - Product costs $100, Percentage set to 10% → Price added: $10.00
  - Product costs $500, Percentage set to 10% → Price added: $50.00
  - Premium material upcharge: 15% of base price
  - Extended warranty: 20% of product price
- Configuration:
  - Select “Percentage” as Price Type
  - Enter the percentage (e.g., 10 = 10%)
- Pros:
  - Scales automatically with product price
  - Fair pricing for premium options on expensive products
  - Easy to maintain across products
- Cons:
  - May be confusing for customers if product prices vary
  - Less predictable than fixed pricing
Price Per Character (Premium)
- What it does: Charges based on the number of characters entered in a text field.
- Available for: Text and Textarea fields (Premium only)
- Best for: Engraving, embroidery, custom printing with text.
- Examples:
  - Engraving at $0.50 per character
  - Customer types “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” (14 characters including space)
  - Price added: $7.00
  - Custom printing at $0.25 per character
  - Customer types “THANK YOU” (9 characters)
  - Price added: $2.25
- Configuration:
  - Select “Per Character” as Price Type
  - Enter price per character (e.g., 0.50 = $0.50 per character)
- Pros:
  - Fair pricing based on actual work required
  - Easy for customers to understand
  - Scales with text length
- Cons:
  - Requires customers to estimate cost before entering text
  - May discourage longer customizations
Price Per Character – Ignore Space (Premium)
- What it does: Same as Per Character, but spaces are not counted in character count.
- Available for: Text and Textarea fields (Premium only)
- Best for: When you only want to charge for actual letters/numbers, not spaces.
- Examples:
  - Engraving at $0.50 per character (ignore spaces)
  - Customer types “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” (13 letters, spaces ignored)
  - Price added: $6.50
- Configuration:
  - Select “Per Character (Ignore Space)” as Price Type
  - Enter price per character (e.g., 0.50 = $0.50 per character)
- Pros:
  - Fair pricing based on actual content
  - Customer-friendly (doesn’t charge for spaces)
  - Encourages longer text with spacing
- Cons:
  - Slightly less revenue than standard per-character pricing
  - Requires customers to understand spaces aren’t counted
Price Per Word (Premium)
- What it does: Charges based on the number of words entered.
- Available for: Text and Textarea fields (Premium only)
- Best for: Custom messages, poems, longer text content.
- Examples:
  - Custom message at $2.00 per word
  - Customer types “Thank you for everything” (4 words)
  - Price added: $8.00
  - Poetry printing at $1.50 per word
  - Customer types “Roses are red” (3 words)
  - Price added: $4.50
- Configuration:
  - Select “Per Word” as Price Type
  - Enter price per word (e.g., 2.00 = $2.00 per word)
- Pros:
  - Encourages longer, more meaningful messages
  - Easy to understand pricing model
  - Good for content-based pricing
- Cons:
  - May be expensive for long messages
  - Word count can vary (punctuation, etc.)
Custom Price Formula (Premium)
- What it does: Create complex pricing using mathematical formulas with variables.
- Available for: Text, Textarea, Number, Timepicker, Slider fields (Premium only)
- Best for: Complex pricing scenarios, tiered pricing, conditional calculations.
- Formula Variables:
  - For Text/Textarea/Number:
    - {qty} – Product quantity
    - {ppc} – Character count
    - {ppcis} – Character count (no spaces)
    - {ppw} – Word count
    - {ppv} – Numeric value entered
  - For Slider:
    - {value} – Current slider value
    - {base_price} – Product base price
  - Operators:
    - +, -, *, / – Basic math
    - () – Parentheses for grouping
    - ?: – Ternary operator for conditions
    - Math.round(), Math.pow() – JavaScript math functions
  - Configuration:
    - Select “Custom Price Formula” as Price Type
    - Enter formula using variables and operators
    - Use ternary operator for conditions: condition ? value_if_true : value_if_false
  - Examples:
    - Base fee plus per-character: 5 + {ppc} * 0.5
    - Tiered pricing: {ppc}>=10 ? {ppc}*0.4 : {ppc}*0.5
    - Minimum charge: {ppc}*0.5 < 5 ? 5 : {ppc}*0.5
  - Pros:
    - Maximum flexibility for complex pricing
    - Can handle tiered, conditional, or combined pricing
    - Supports advanced calculations
  - Cons:
    - Requires understanding of formulas
    - Can be complex to set up correctly
    - Need to test thoroughly
Price Per Step (Premium – Slider Only)
- What it does: For slider fields, charges based on each step increment.
- Available for: Slider fields only (Premium)
- Best for: Quantity-based sliders, size adjustments, coverage area.
- Examples:
  - Slider from 1-10 with step of 1
  - Price per step: $5.00
  - Customer selects 7
  - Price added: $35.00 (7 × $5)
  - Coverage area slider: 1-100 square feet
  - Price per step: $2.50 per square foot
  - Customer selects 50 square feet
  - Price added: $125.00 (50 × $2.50)
- Configuration:
  - Select “Per Step” as Price Type (Slider field only)
  - Enter price per step (e.g., 5.00 = $5.00 per step)
- Pros:
  - Simple pricing for slider-based quantities
  - Easy for customers to understand
  - Scales linearly with slider value
- Cons:
  - Limited to slider fields
  - May not work for non-linear pricing needs

Field-Specific Pricing Options

Text & Textarea Fields

Text and textarea fields support multiple pricing types for character and word-based pricing:

Price Type	Description	Example	Best For
Fixed	Set amount when field has value	+$10 for custom text	Flat customization fee
Percentage	% of product price	+5% for personalization	Scaling with price
Per Character	Per letter/number	$0.50/char for engraving	Engraving, printing
Per Char (No Space)	Per letter (spaces free)	$0.50/char, spaces excluded	Fair text pricing
Per Word	Per word entered	$2/word for message	Custom messages
Custom Formula	Complex calculations	`{ppc}*0.5+5` (base $5 + $0.50/char)	Tiered, conditional

Common Use Cases:

Engraving: Per character pricing (e.g., $0.50 per character)
Custom Messages: Per word pricing (e.g., $2 per word)
Personalization: Fixed fee (e.g., +$10)
Tiered Engraving: Custom formula with minimum (e.g., {ppc}*0.5 < 5 ? 5 : {ppc}*0.5)

Number Field

Number fields support pricing based on numeric values:

Price Type	Description	Example	Best For
Fixed	Set amount	+$10 when filled	Base customization fee
Percentage	% of product price	+10%	Scaling with price
Custom Formula	Based on value	`{ppv}*2` (value × 2)	Multiplier pricing

Common Use Cases:

Quantity-Based: Custom formula {ppv} * 10 (value times $10)
Tiered Quantity: Custom formula with conditions
Fixed Fee: Fixed amount when field is filled

Slider Field

Slider fields offer unique pricing options including per-step and formula-based pricing:

Price Type	Description	Example	Best For
Fixed	Set amount	+$15 regardless of slider	Base fee
Percentage	% of product price	+20%	Scaling with price
Per Step	Per slider increment	$5 per step	Linear quantity-based
Custom Formula	Complex calculation	`{value}*2.5`	Tiered, exponential

Common Use Cases:

Area Coverage: Per step pricing (e.g., $2.50 per square foot)
Quantity Discounts: Custom formula with tiered pricing
Exponential Pricing: Formula with Math.pow() for exponential growth

Date Picker Field

Date picker fields support standard pricing plus advanced date-based pricing:

Price Type	Description	Example	Best For
Fixed	Set amount	+$5 for date selection	Base date fee
Percentage	% of product price	+10%	Scaling with price
Date Range (Premium)	Different prices for date ranges	Holiday dates +$20	Seasonal pricing
Weekdays (Premium)	Different prices per day	Weekends +$15	Day-based pricing

Common Use Cases:

Rush Delivery: Weekday pricing (e.g., weekends +$20)
Holiday Pricing: Date range pricing (e.g., Dec 20-25 +$25)
Seasonal Rates: Different prices for different seasons

Select, Radio, Checkbox Group Fields

These fields use per-option pricing where each option has its own price:

Configuration

Each option has: Label, Price Type (Fixed or Percentage), Price
Options can have $0 (no additional charge)
Different options can have different price types

Common Use Cases:

Material Selection: Cotton ($0), Polyester (+$5), Silk (+$15)
Size Options: S-M-L ($0), XL (+$2), XXL (+$4)
Service Tiers: Basic ($0), Standard (+10%), Premium (+25%)

Custom Price Formulas

Custom price formulas allow you to create complex pricing calculations using variables and mathematical operators.

Basic Formula Syntax

Operators:

+ – Addition
- – Subtraction
* – Multiplication
/ – Division
() – Parentheses for grouping
?: – Ternary operator for conditions

JavaScript Functions:

Math.round() – Round to nearest integer
Math.pow() – Exponentiation (e.g., Math.pow(2, 3) = 8)
Math.max() – Maximum value
Math.min() – Minimum value

Text Field Formula Examples

1. Base fee plus per-character:

Formula - 5 + {ppc} * 0.5
Result: $5 base + $0.50 per character
- 0 characters: $5.00
- 10 characters: $10.00
- 20 characters: $15.00

2. Tiered character pricing:

Formula - {ppc}>=10 ? {ppc}*0.4 : {ppc}*0.5
Result: If 10+ characters, $0.40/char; otherwise $0.50/char
- 5 characters: $2.50
- 10 characters: $4.00
- 20 characters: $8.00

3. Complex tiered formula:

Formula - {ppc}>=20 ? [{ppc}*0.3] : [{ppc}>=10 ? [{ppc}*0.4] : [{ppc}*0.5]]
Result:
- 20+ chars: $0.30/char
- 10-19 chars: $0.40/char
- Under 10: $0.50/char

4. Minimum charge with per-character:

Formula - {ppc}*0.75 < 5 ? 5 : {ppc}*0.75
Result: Minimum $5, or $0.75/character if more
- 1 character: $5.00 (minimum)
- 10 characters: $7.50
- 20 characters: $15.00

Slider Formula Examples

1. Linear pricing:

Formula - {value} * 5
Result: Slider value × $5
- Value 1: $5.00
- Value 10: $50.00
- Value 20: $100.00

2. Base price plus variable:

Formula - {base_price} + ({value} * 10)
Result: Product price + (slider × $10)
- If product is $100 and slider is 5: $100 + $50 = $150

3. Percentage calculation:

Formula - {base_price} * ({value} / 100)
Result: X% of product price based on slider
- If product is $100 and slider is 15: $100 × 0.15 = $15

4. Minimum charge with variable:

Formula - 10 + ({value} - 1) * 5
Result: $10 base + $5 for each step above 1
- Value 1: $10.00
- Value 5: $10 + ($5 × 4) = $30.00
- Value 10: $10 + ($5 × 9) = $55.00

5. Exponential pricing:

Formula - Math.pow({value}, 2) * 2
Result: Value squared × $2
- Value 2: (4) × $2 = $8.00
- Value 5: (25) × $2 = $50.00
- Value 10: (100) × $2 = $200.00

Advanced Date-Based Pricing

Date-based pricing allows you to set different prices for specific dates, date ranges, or days of the week.

Date Range Pricing (Premium)
- Set different prices for specific date ranges (e.g., holidays, seasons).
- Setup:
  - Enable “Advance Datepicker Price” in Date Picker field settings
  - Add rules with:
    - Rule Type: Date Range
    - Start Date: Beginning of range
    - End Date: End of range
    - Price: Price for this range
  - Example – Holiday Pricing:
    - Dec 20 – Dec 25: +$25 (Christmas rush)
    - Dec 26 – Dec 31: +$15 (New Year)
    - Feb 10 – Feb 14: +$20 (Valentine’s Day)
  - Use Cases:
    - Holiday delivery surcharges
    - Seasonal pricing adjustments
    - Special event pricing
    - Peak season rates
Weekday Pricing (Premium)
- Set different prices based on day of the week.
  - Setup:
  - Enable “Advance Datepicker Price” in Date Picker field settings
  - Add rules with:
    - Rule Type: Weekdays
    - Select Days: Choose specific days
    - Price: Price for selected days
  - Example – Delivery Day Pricing:
    - Monday-Thursday: $0 (standard)
    - Friday: +$10 (weekend rush)
    - Saturday: +$20 (weekend premium)
    - Sunday: +$25 (weekend + Sunday premium)
  - Use Cases:
    - Weekend delivery surcharges
    - Business day vs weekend pricing
    - Special day pricing (Fridays, Sundays, etc.)
Combining Date Range and Weekday Pricing
- You can combine both pricing types for complex scenarios:
- Example:
  - Base field price: +$5
  - Holiday date range (Dec 20-25): +$25
  - Weekend days: +$15
  - Holiday weekends: Both apply (could total +$40)

Practical Examples and Use Cases

Example 1: Custom Engraving (Text Field)
- Goal: Charge $0.75 per character with $5 minimum
- Setup:
  - Field Type: Text
  - Field Label: “Custom Engraving”
  - Price Type: Custom Price Formula
  - Formula: {ppc}*0.75 < 5 ? 5 : {ppc}*0.75
- Result: Minimum $5, or $0.75/character if more
- Calculation Examples:
  - “HI” (2 chars): $5.00 (minimum)
  - “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” (14 chars): $10.50
  - “CONGRATULATIONS” (15 chars): $11.25
Example 2: T-Shirt Printing (Radio Group)
- Goal: Different prices for print locations
- Setup:
  - Field Type: Radio Group
  - Field Label: “Print Location”
  - Options:
  - Front Only: +$8 (Fixed)
  - Back Only: +$8 (Fixed)
  - Front & Back: +$14 (Fixed)
  - Sleeve: +$5 (Fixed)
- Result: Price varies by selection
  - Front Only: +$8.00
  - Back Only: +$8.00
  - Front & Back: +$14.00
  - Sleeve: +$5.00
Example 3: Area-Based Pricing (Slider)
- Goal: Price based on square footage (1-100 sq ft)
- Setup:
  - Field Type: Slider
  - Min: 1, Max: 100, Step: 1
  - Field Label: “Coverage Area (sq ft)”
  - Price Type: Custom Price Formula
  - Formula: {value} * 2.50
- Result: $2.50 per square foot
- Calculation Examples:
  - 10 sq ft: $25.00
  - 50 sq ft: $125.00
  - 100 sq ft: $250.00
Example 4: Rush Delivery (Date Picker)
- Goal: Extra charge for weekend and holiday delivery
- Setup:
  - Field Type: Date Picker
  - Field Label: “Delivery Date”
  - Base Price: +$5 (Fixed)
  - Enable “Advance Datepicker Price”
  - Rule 1: Weekdays (Sat, Sun) = +$15
  - Rule 2: Date Range (Dec 20-25) = +$25
- Result: Combined pricing
  - Regular weekday: +$5.00
  - Weekend: +$5 + $15 = +$20.00
  - Holiday dates: +$5 + $25 = +$30.00
  - Holiday weekend: +$5 + $15 + $25 = +$45.00
Example 5: Premium Material Upcharge (Select)
- Goal: Percentage-based material pricing
- Setup:
  - Field Type: Select
  - Field Label: “Material Type”
  - Options:
  - Standard Cotton: $0 (Fixed)
  - Premium Cotton: +10% (Percentage)
  - Organic Cotton: +25% (Percentage)
  - Silk Blend: +50% (Percentage)
- Result: Price scales with product price
  - If product is $100:
    - Standard Cotton: $0
    - Premium Cotton: +$10
    - Organic Cotton: +$25
    - Silk Blend: +$50
  - If product is $500:
    - Standard Cotton: $0
    - Premium Cotton: +$50
    - Organic Cotton: +$125
    - Silk Blend: +$250
Example 6: Tiered Quantity Discount (Number Field)
- Goal: Quantity-based pricing with volume discounts
- Setup:
  - Field Type: Number
  - Field Label: “Quantity”
  - Price Type: Custom Price Formula
  - Formula: {ppv}>=50 ? {ppv}*8 : [{ppv}>=25 ? {ppv}*9 : {ppv}*10]
- Result:
  - 1-24 units: $10 per unit
  - 25-49 units: $9 per unit
  - 50+ units: $8 per unit
- Calculation Examples:
  - 10 units: $100.00
  - 30 units: $270.00
  - 60 units: $480.00

Best Practices for Product Addon Pricing

Be Transparent About Pricing
- Display prices clearly with each option so customers understand costs upfront.
- Best Practices:
  - Show price adjustments next to options
  - Use clear labels (e.g., “+$5” or “+10%”)
  - Explain what the price covers
  - Show total price as options are selected
Use Appropriate Price Types
- Choose price types that match your pricing model and customer expectations.
- Guidelines:
  - Fixed: For standardized upcharges
  - Percentage: For scaling with product value
  - Per Character/Word: For text-based customizations
  - Custom Formula: For complex or tiered pricing
Set Minimum Charges When Needed
- Use minimum charges to ensure profitability on small customizations.
- Example:
  - Minimum engraving charge: $5
  - Formula: {ppc}*0.5 < 5 ? 5 : {ppc}*0.5
Test Formulas Thoroughly
- Always test custom formulas with various inputs to ensure they work correctly.
- Testing Checklist:
  - Test with minimum values
  - Test with maximum values
  - Test with edge cases
  - Verify calculations match expectations
Keep Pricing Simple When Possible
- Simple pricing is easier for customers to understand and for you to maintain.
- Guidelines:
  - Use fixed pricing for straightforward options
  - Reserve custom formulas for complex scenarios
  - Avoid overly complicated formulas
Consider Customer Psychology
- Pricing should feel fair and reasonable to customers.
- Tips:
  - Price competitively for standard options
  - Premium options should justify higher prices
  - Transparent pricing builds trust
  - Clear value proposition for upcharges

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake 1: Incorrect Formula Syntax
- Problem: Formula errors prevent pricing from calculating correctly.
- Impact: Prices don’t update, customers see wrong prices, orders have incorrect totals.
- Solution:
  - Double-check formula syntax
  - Test formulas thoroughly
  - Use proper variable names: {ppc}, {ppv}, {value}, etc.
  - Balance parentheses correctly
  - Test with various inputs
Mistake 2: Not Setting Minimum Charges
- Problem: Small customizations cost less than minimum profitable charge.
- Impact: Losing money on small orders, unprofitable customizations.
- Solution:
  - Set minimum charges for variable pricing
  - Use formula conditions: {ppc}*0.5 < 5 ? 5 : {ppc}*0.5
  - Ensure all options cover costs
Mistake 3: Overly Complex Formulas
- Problem: Complex formulas are hard to maintain and debug.
- Impact: Difficult to update, errors hard to spot, customer confusion.
- Solution:
  - Keep formulas as simple as possible
  - Break complex calculations into simpler steps
  - Document formula logic
  - Test extensively
Mistake 4: Not Testing Edge Cases
- Problem: Formulas work for normal inputs but fail with edge cases.
- Impact: Pricing errors for certain inputs, customer complaints.
- Solution:
  - Test with minimum values
  - Test with maximum values
  - Test with zero or empty inputs
  - Test with invalid inputs
Mistake 5: Inconsistent Pricing
- Problem: Similar options priced differently without reason.
- Impact: Customer confusion, perceived unfairness, reduced trust.
- Solution:
  - Establish consistent pricing rules
  - Document pricing rationale
  - Review similar products for consistency
  - Explain price differences clearly

Troubleshooting Pricing Issues

Issue 1: Prices Not Calculating
- Symptoms: Price adjustments don’t appear in cart or order total.
- Possible Causes:
  - Pricing not enabled for field
  - Formula syntax errors
  - JavaScript conflicts
  - Cache issues
- Solutions:
  - Verify pricing is enabled in field settings
  - Check browser console for JavaScript errors
  - Test with default theme to isolate theme issues
  - Clear browser and WordPress cache
  - Verify formula syntax is correct
Issue 2: Wrong Prices Displayed
- Symptoms: Prices shown don’t match configured pricing.
- Possible Causes:
  - Formula calculation errors
  - Incorrect price values entered
  - Currency formatting issues
  - Cache showing old prices
- Solutions:
  - Verify price values in admin settings
  - Test formula calculations manually
  - Check formula syntax for errors
  - Clear all caches
  - Test in incognito/private browser window
Issue 3: Formula Errors
- Symptoms: Formula doesn’t calculate or shows errors.
- Possible Causes:
  - Syntax errors in formula
  - Incorrect variable names
  - Unbalanced parentheses
  - Invalid operators
- Solutions:
  - Check formula syntax carefully
  - Verify variable names: {ppc}, {ppv}, {value}, etc.
  - Balance all parentheses: ( and )
  - Test formula in JavaScript console
  - Simplify formula to isolate issue
Issue 4: Percentage Pricing Issues
- Symptoms: Percentage prices don’t match expected calculations.
- Possible Causes:
  - Percentage value entered incorrectly
  - Product price changes not reflected
  - Sale prices affecting calculation
- Solutions:
  - Verify percentage value (e.g., 10 = 10%, not 0.10)
  - Check if percentage is calculated on sale price
  - Test with different product prices
  - Verify percentage is entered correctly in admin
Issue 5: Date-Based Pricing Not Working
- Symptoms: Date range or weekday pricing doesn’t apply.
- Possible Causes:
  - Advanced datepicker pricing not enabled
  - Date ranges not configured correctly
  - Timezone issues
  - Date format mismatches
- Solutions:
  - Enable “Advance Datepicker Price” in field settings
  - Verify date ranges are set correctly
  - Check timezone settings
  - Test with different dates
  - Verify date format matches site settings

Conclusion

WooCommerce product addon pricing provides a comprehensive and flexible system for pricing product customizations and options. From simple fixed upcharges to complex formula-based calculations, the pricing system supports a wide range of pricing models that help you maximize revenue while offering fair, transparent pricing to customers.

Whether you’re using per-option pricing for select fields or direct field pricing for text and slider fields, WooCommerce product addon pricing gives you the tools you need to price your products accurately and profitably.

Remember to be transparent about pricing, test formulas thoroughly, and keep pricing simple when possible. With proper configuration and best practices, WooCommerce product addon pricing can significantly enhance your store’s profitability and customer satisfaction.

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Is Fixed pricing available in the free version?

Yes, Fixed pricing is available for all field types in the free version. This allows you to add fixed dollar amounts to any product option without needing the premium version.

Which pricing types require Premium?

The following pricing types require Premium:
– Percentage of Product Price
– Price Per Character
– Price Per Character (Ignore Space)
– Price Per Word
– Custom Price Formula
– Price Per Step (Slider)

Can I combine multiple price types on a single field?

No, you can only use one price type per field. However, you can use Custom Price Formula to create complex calculations that combine multiple pricing elements (e.g., base fee + per-character pricing).

How do I create tiered pricing?

Use Custom Price Formula with ternary operators. Example: {ppc}>=10 ? {ppc}*0.4 : {ppc}*0.5 charges $0.40/char if 10+ characters, otherwise $0.50/char. You can nest conditions for multiple tiers.

Can different options have different price types?

Yes, each option in Select, Radio, Checkbox Group fields can have its own price type (Fixed or Percentage). This allows you to mix fixed and percentage pricing within the same field.

How does percentage pricing work with sale prices?

Percentage pricing is calculated based on the product’s current price, including any discounts or sale prices. If a product is on sale for $80 (originally $100), a 10% option would add $8, not $10.

Can I charge based on quantity selected?

Yes, use the {qty} variable in Custom Price Formula. Example: {ppc}*0.5*{qty} calculates per-character pricing multiplied by quantity. This works for Text, Textarea, and Number fields.

How do slider formulas handle decimals?

Use Math.round() to round results: Math.round({value}*1.5). You can also use Math.floor() to round down or Math.ceil() to round up. Without rounding, results may have many decimal places.

Can I set a minimum or maximum price?

Yes, use formula conditions. Minimum: {ppc}*0.5<5 ? 5 : {ppc}*0.5 ensures minimum $5. Maximum: {ppc}*0.5>50 ? 50 : {ppc}*0.5 caps at $50. You can combine both: Math.min(Math.max({ppc}*0.5, 5), 50).

How do date-based prices combine with regular pricing?

Date-based prices ADD to any base field price you’ve set. If base field price is +$5 and a weekend surcharge is +$15, the total is +$20. If multiple date rules match, their prices are added together.

Can I use custom formulas with percentage pricing?

Custom formulas use dollar amounts, not percentages. However, you can calculate percentages using {base_price} * (percentage / 100). For example: {base_price} * 0.15 equals 15% of base price.

How do I round formula results to 2 decimal places?

Use Math.round() with multiplication/division: Math.round(({ppc}*0.5)*100)/100. This rounds to 2 decimal places. For custom decimal places, adjust the multiplier/divisor (e.g., 10 for 1 decimal, 1000 for 3 decimals).

Can pricing formulas reference other fields?

No, pricing formulas can only reference variables specific to their field type (e.g., {ppc} for text, {value} for slider). You cannot reference values from other fields in formulas.

What happens if a customer enters invalid data in a formula-based field?

The formula will try to calculate using the entered value. For text fields, invalid characters are counted. For number fields, invalid input may result in 0 or NaN (Not a Number). Always validate inputs on the frontend if possible.

Can I test pricing formulas before publishing?

Yes, you can test formulas by saving the field, then testing on a product page. Use browser developer tools to check calculations. For complex formulas, test with various inputs (minimum, maximum, edge cases) before going live.

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WooCommerce Product Addon Pricing: Complete Guide 2026

Pricing Options

Introduction

Understanding Pricing Options

What Is Product Addon Pricing?

Why Pricing Options Matter

Why Product Addon Pricing Is Essential

Two Types of Pricing Approaches

Price Types Explained (Free vs Premium)

Field-Specific Pricing Options

Text & Textarea Fields

Number Field

Slider Field

Date Picker Field

Select, Radio, Checkbox Group Fields

Custom Price Formulas

Basic Formula Syntax

Text Field Formula Examples

Slider Formula Examples

Advanced Date-Based Pricing

Practical Examples and Use Cases

Best Practices for Product Addon Pricing

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Troubleshooting Pricing Issues

Conclusion

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