Manage categories, assign products, and build smarter filters — all in one workflow.
Bulk Category Editor for WooCommerce is built for store owners who manage large or complex category structures and want full control — without repetitive manual work.
Instead of editing categories and product assignments one by one, you work in a structured, table-based interface that lets you manage categories, move products in bulk, and build advanced frontend filters efficiently.
Whether you’re organizing a growing catalog or maintaining a large store, Bulk Category Editor helps you stay organized, consistent, and in control.
Top Benefits:
Bulk add, edit, and organize categories from one table
Move products between categories in bulk with precision
Build advanced frontend filters without custom code
Keep category structures consistent across stores (import & export)
Spot category issues quickly with actionable insights for empty categories, uncategorised products, missing details, and deep category paths
Save time and avoid errors in large catalogs
Master Your WooCommerce Categories
Managing hundreds or thousands of categories doesn’t have to be chaotic.
Bulk Category Editor gives you a clear overview of your entire category structure, allowing you to edit names, descriptions, slugs, images, and hierarchy efficiently — all from one interface.
Color-coded subcategories and inline editing make even complex category trees easy to manage.
See the Plugin in Action
Discover how easy it is to manage your WooCommerce store with the Bulk Category Editor. Watch these quick tutorials to see it in action:
Edit category titles, descriptions, slugs, images, and hierarchy directly in the table.
Color-coded subcategories for better overview
Toggle category descriptions on or off
View category IDs, product counts, and links instantly
Perfect for stores with deep or frequently changing category structures.
Parent Category Selection Made Easy
Each category includes a built-in filter to quickly find and assign parent categories.
Search and select parent categories efficiently
Remove parent categories individually or in bulk
Keep hierarchy clean and consistent
This reduces friction when working with large category trees.
Drag & Drop Category Sorting
Reorder your categories visually using drag and drop.
Instantly change category order
No manual position editing
Ideal for stores where category order matters
Add Categories with Ease
Create categories individually or in bulk.
Single category creation for precise updates
Bulk category creation using comma-separated lists
Set parent categories and images during creation
Perfect for rapid catalog expansion.
Product Categorization
The Move Products tab lets you manage product-category relationships efficiently.
Select products from one or multiple categories
View product image, SKU, stock, and prices
Add, replace, or remove categories in bulk
This turns product categorization from a repetitive task into a fast, controlled process.
Keep Your Category Health in Check
Category Insights gives you a clear, actionable overview of your WooCommerce category structure. Quickly find empty categories, uncategorised products, missing images or descriptions, and overly deep category paths. Then jump straight to the relevant products or categories in Bulk Category Editor to fix issues before they affect navigation, merchandising, or the customer experience.
Frontend Product Filters
Create advanced product filters for your shop pages — directly from the plugin.
Build category and attribute filters in bulk
Customize labels, colors, layouts, and visibility
Exclude categories and fine-tune queries
Copy a shortcode and place filters anywhere
Fully compatible with themes, widgets, and page builders like Elementor.
Flexible Display Options
Filters can be shown:
as a toggleable menu
or permanently visible
You decide how customers browse your store.
Import & Export Categories
Synchronize categories across multiple WooCommerce stores.
Export categories as CSV for backup or editing
Import categories into another store instantly
Maintain consistent category structures across projects
Ideal for agencies, multi-store setups, and migrations.
Who Bulk Category Editor Is For
Stores with large or complex category structures
Merchants who frequently reorganize catalogs
Shops that need bulk product categorization
Stores that want advanced frontend filtering without custom code
Who It’s Probably Not For
Stores with very small catalogs
Shops that never change categories or filters
Frequently asked questions
Do I need technical knowledge to use Bulk Category Editor?
No. Bulk Category Editor is built for store owners and managers. If you’re comfortable using WooCommerce, you can manage categories, products, and filters without any coding.
Can I edit and organize categories in bulk?
Yes. You can bulk edit category names, descriptions, slugs, images, hierarchy, and order directly from a structured table view.
Can I move products between categories in bulk?
Yes. The Move Products tab allows you to add, replace, or remove categories for many products at once, with clear visibility and control.
Can I create frontend product filters without custom code?
Yes. Bulk Category Editor includes a Product Filters tab where you can build category and attribute filters and place them anywhere using shortcodes.
Is this plugin suitable for large stores?
Yes. Bulk Category Editor is designed for stores with large or complex category structures and frequent catalog changes.
I expected a b it more. To drag and move categories is simply not working properly. Adding or moving products to another category is quite complicated. I would otherwise buy it again.
Tommy Hansen ( Support Manager - Consortia )·Norway·Feb 20, 2025
We're sorry to hear that you ran into issues with Bulk Category Editor. We take all feedback seriously and are always working to improve our plugins. While we didn’t receive a support request from you, we would have loved the opportunity to assist and potentially resolve the issue for you.
That said, we’ll definitely review your concerns and see how we can improve the plugin moving forward. If you ever need help, our support team is always here to assist.
Rated 5 out of 5
lellodigital·United Kingdom (UK)·Nov 3, 2023
Amazing product and support This works exactly as you think it should is a must for large Woocommerce systems with thousands of products and categories. It makes making changes quick and simple and the support is first class.
Tommy Hansen ( Support Manager - Consortia )·Norway·Nov 4, 2023
Thanks, and thank you for your feedback and ideas to make Bulk Category Editor better.
Rated 5 out of 5
privategate777·Canada·Oct 28, 2023
"Simplify and Streamline Category Management: The Bulk Category Editor — A Powerful, Reliable, and Professional Plugin with Outstanding Customer Support" "The Bulk Category Editor is a powerhouse of a plugin! It's strong, powerful, and reliable, making it an essential tool for managing categories effectively. What truly sets it apart is the exceptional level of professionalism demonstrated by the team behind it. Their friendly and responsive customer support has been invaluable to me. I highly recommend this plugin to anyone looking to streamline their category management tasks."
Tommy Hansen ( Support Manager - Consortia )·Norway·Oct 28, 2023
Thank you very much and thanks for your ideas and support.
Rated 4 out of 5
bestofbasic·Sweden·Oct 4, 2023
Tommy Hansen ( Support Manager - Consortia )·Norway·Oct 4, 2023
Thanks
Rated 4 out of 5
geometiusonline·Netherlands·Aug 15, 2023
Saves me a lot of time Buiding a new structure for my webshop this editor has saved me a lot of time. Documentation is complete and I got speedy answer when I had a question.
Tommy Hansen ( Support Manager - Consortia )·Norway·Aug 15, 2023
Thank you very much and happy that you find the documentation good.
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