{"id":9961,"date":"2023-11-21T11:12:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T11:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/?p=9961"},"modified":"2025-10-15T05:09:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T05:09:16","slug":"woocommerce-popup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/woocommerce-popup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a WooCommerce popup?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In my experience,\u00a0WooCommerce\u00a0<\/strong>excels in online store management, offering extensive customization and other functionalities to enhance the shopping experience.<\/p>\n

Recently, I was intrigued by using popups to boost my email list growth and increase click-through rates (CTRs).<\/p>\n

Surprisingly, WooCommerce offers a popup extension that allows you to create engaging prompts for your website visitors.<\/p>\n

Here, I will guide you through two methods of creating popups in WooCommerce: using WooCommerce’s built-in popup extension and utilizing a third-party popup maker like\u00a0Picreel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Check out what my Picreel popup looks like in WooCommerce.<\/p>\n

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But before we delve into the step-by-step instructions, let’s explore the differences between these two approaches.<\/p>\n

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Criteria<\/th>WooCommerce Popup<\/th>Picreel Popup<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Multi-platform support<\/td>\u2705 Primarily supports WordPress websites<\/td>\u2705 Supports integration with various website platforms, including WordPress, Wix, Drupal, and more.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exit Intent Technology<\/td>\u274c Does not offer triggers based on exit intent<\/td>\u2705 Can trigger popups when users show signs of leaving<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advanced Popup Builder<\/td>\u274c Offers basic pop-up creation with few customization options<\/td>\u2705 Allows for advanced customization of popups, including different designs and triggering options<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Integrates with various website platforms<\/td>\u274c Integrates primarily with WooCommerce-based websites<\/td>\u2705 Able to integrate with a variety of website platforms across the web.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advanced targeting options<\/td>\u2705 Limited to basic user segmentation features<\/td>\u2705 Provides advanced targeting features, offering personalized content based on user behaviors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n

After comparing these criteria, based on my personal experience, I highly recommend using Picreel for creating popups. Here are the top three reasons:<\/p>\n

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  1. Multi-platform support:<\/strong>\u00a0Picreel offers compatibility with various website platforms, enabling you to maintain your popup tool even if you decide to switch platforms in the future.<\/li>\n
  2. More features:\u00a0<\/strong>With Picreel, you gain access to a wide array of advanced features that go beyond the basic options provided by WooCommerce popups. This allows you to create more engaging and effective popups.<\/li>\n
  3. Better customization options:<\/strong>\u00a0Picreel provides extensive customization options, allowing you to tailor your popups precisely to your brand’s requirements and design preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Nevertheless, in this tutorial, I will show you how to create a popup in WooCommerce to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding. Let’s start with Method 1: using WooCommerce’s built-in popup extension.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Method 1: Using WooCommerce’s Built-in Popup<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Fortunately, WooCommerce offers its own built-in popup extension, making it easy to create popups without the need for any external plugins. Follow the steps below to create your popup using WooCommerce:<\/p>\n

    1.<\/strong> Download and install the\u00a0Aheadworks Popup Pro<\/strong>\u00a0by navigating to \u201cPlugins<\/strong>\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>in your\u00a0WordPress Admin area > Add New.<\/strong>\u00a0Click on the “Upload Plugin<\/strong>” button and select the .zip file you downloaded. Click “Install Now<\/strong>” and then “Activate<\/strong>” the plugin.<\/p>\n

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    2.<\/strong> After activating the plugin, you should see a new “Popup Pro<\/strong>” menu item in your WordPress admin menu. Click it.<\/p>\n

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    3.<\/strong> In the Popup Pro menu, click on “Create New Popup<\/strong>.” You will have two options: Linked Products Popup and Subscriptions Popup. Choose the one you want to create.<\/p>\n

    4.<\/strong> You will see different configuration options depending on the type of popup you selected. Fill in the required information, such as the name of the popup, popup title, what to display, maximum number of products, etc.<\/p>\n

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    5.<\/strong> After configuring the popup, click on the “Preview<\/strong>” button to see how it looks.<\/p>\n

    6.<\/strong> Once you are satisfied with the popup’s configuration and preview, click the “Save as Unpublished<\/strong>” or “Publish<\/strong>” button to save the popup.<\/p>\n

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    Now, let’s explore Method 2.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Method 2: Using Picreel Popup Builder<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Picreel is a popular third-party popup creator that offers compatibility with WooCommerce as well as various other platforms.<\/p>\n

    Watch this video tutorial on how you can create a popup using Picreel:<\/p>\n