How to Hide Local Pickup in WooCommerce Based on County Selection

Описание: Discover how to easily disable Local Pickup in WooCommerce if the selected county is different from the store's location. Follow our step-by-step guide!
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How to Hide Local Pickup in WooCommerce Based on County Selection

When running an online store with WooCommerce, you may want to ensure that your local pickup option is available only for customers located in the same county as your store. This ensures that only eligible customers can choose local pickup, enhancing their shopping experience while reducing potential logistical issues.

In this guide, we will guide you through the process of disabling the Local Pickup option based on certain conditions—specifically if the selected county does not match the county where your store operates.

The Problem

Let’s assume you have a WooCommerce store located in the CJ county (Cluj). Your goal is to prevent customers who select any county other than CJ from using the Local Pickup shipping method during the checkout process. This is a common need for businesses with physical locations, as it provides clarity and streamlines operations.

The Solution

To achieve this, we'll be using a WordPress filter to modify the shipping methods available at checkout. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide to implement the solution.

Step 1: Add Custom Code to Your Theme

Access Your Theme’s Functions File:

Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.

Navigate to Appearance Theme Editor.

Select the functions.php file from your active theme.

Insert the Code:

Copy and paste the following code snippet into your functions.php file:

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Step 2: Understanding the Code

Filter Hook: We’re using the woocommerce_package_rates filter that allows us to modify the available shipping methods.

Conditions:

We check if the destination country is RO (Romania).

We check if a state (county) has been selected.

We ensure that the selected county is not CJ. If it isn't, we proceed to remove the Local Pickup option.

Step 3: Testing the Code

After adding the code, it’s crucial to test it:

Go to the checkout page of your WooCommerce store.

Select different counties to ensure that Local Pickup is shown only when CJ is selected.

Note: For a fully functioning feature, ensure that the counties and cities dropdowns are populated correctly for users.

Conclusion

This solution effectively hides the Local Pickup option from customers if they are not in the designated county. It helps streamline your operations and ensures that you’re only providing this option to nearby customers.

By following the steps outlined above, you can enhance your WooCommerce store to serve your customer base more effectively. If you run into any issues or have further questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the WooCommerce community for support.

Implement this solution today and watch your local pickup experience improve!