WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options is a store modification extension that transforms standard e-commerce setups into view-only catalogs by disabling purchasing functionality and restricting pricing displays. With over 10,000 active installations, it gives site owners granular control over who sees product details and who can complete checkouts. Developers use this extension to build private wholesale portals and location-restricted storefronts without writing custom PHP.
WPExclusive members get access to WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options as part of a full plugin and theme library, with plans from $9.99/month. See the full WooCommerce collection →
What Is WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options?
WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options is developed by WooCommerce and is an access control plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the ecommerce category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for managing complex online storefronts.
The extension solves the problem of public pricing displays for wholesale and members-only stores. It is designed for merchants needing strict role-based access control and geolocation rules for their product catalogs.
WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options Features
Catalog Visibility Options provides native integration with WordPress user roles to dictate exactly what individual visitors see on the front end.
Role-Based Access Control
Store owners can hide products, prices, or cart buttons based on specific user roles. Administrators navigate to category settings to show items only to authenticated buyers or custom wholesale accounts. This feature integrates naturally with other WordPress ecommerce plugins.
Geo-Targeted Visibility
The extension allows merchants to restrict visibility depending on customer location. You can configure rules to show or hide products, prices, or purchasing options based on regional data. This helps store owners enforce regional distribution agreements and territory limits.
Custom Messaging and Shortcodes
Administrators can replace standard price fields with custom text when purchasing is disabled. The extension includes shortcodes to build alternate catalog interfaces, including a logon link shortcode for guest users. You can display targeted content to non-logged users instructing them how to apply for an account.
MAP Pricing Compliance
Merchants can hide prices publicly while still allowing approved or logged-in customers to access them. This ensures stores comply with minimum advertised price agreements. The buying process remains unchanged for verified customers.
Pricing
The official extension costs $118 per year for a single-site license, which includes support and updates directly from the developer.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official License | $118/year | 1 Site | Plugin updates and support |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Catalog Visibility Options plus hundreds of other plugins and themes, usually less than one premium license.
WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options – Latest Version
The current version is 3.3.14. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install?
- Download the WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to WooCommerce → Settings → Visibility Options to configure global catalog modes.
- To configure per-category rules, go to Products → Categories and adjust the “Show to Specific Roles” settings.
WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options Use Cases
B2B and Wholesale Operations
Wholesale merchants often need to hide their catalog from retail competitors while serving registered buyers. Catalog Visibility Options restricts entire catalogs or specific products to authenticated users only. Approved accounts log in and see exact pricing, while guest traffic sees a standard brochure site. Explore more WordPress ecommerce plugins to expand wholesale features.
Minimum Advertised Price Management
Retailers bound by strict manufacturer agreements cannot display discounted prices publicly. The extension replaces public prices with custom messages like “Log in to see price”. Once a user authenticates, the actual price and cart functions appear immediately.
Pre-Launch Stores and Catalog Mode
New stores often want to index their product pages in search engines before they are ready to accept orders. Catalog Visibility Options disables the checkout and cart processes globally. Visitors can browse products and read descriptions until the merchant restores purchasing functions.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Agencies deploying Catalog Visibility Options across client sites use it to handle varying visibility rules without coding custom filters. Mentioning WooCommerce extensions within a WPExclusive membership eliminates per-site licensing costs for agencies managing dozens of storefronts.
WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options vs Alternatives
| Feature | WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options | WooCommerce Wholesale Pro | WooCommerce Protected Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | General catalog visibility and geolocation | B2B role-based pricing and order forms | Password and role-based category protection |
| Hides “Add to Cart” Button | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Geo-Location Rules | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Starting Price | $118/year | $99/year | $99/year |
| Available on WPExclusive | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
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Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Integrates natively with core WordPress user roles and categories.
- Includes specific filters for targeting geographic locations.
- Provides shortcodes to create custom login links and alternate pricing messages.
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires manual configuration per category for granular access control.
- Does not include tier-based dynamic pricing for wholesale clients natively.
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options GPL Licensed?
Yes. WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files, the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime, giving you WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options do?
WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options is an ecommerce plugin used to hide prices and disable purchasing features. It solves the problem of public pricing for private catalogs. Wholesale operators and B2B merchants use it to restrict product access based on user roles or geographic locations.
Is WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options free?
The plugin is a premium-only extension with no free version available on the WordPress repository. WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
What is the latest version of WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options?
The current version is 3.3.14. Catalog Visibility Options is actively maintained, and WPExclusive members always receive the most current release.
How much does WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options cost?
An official single-site license costs $118 per year. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options via WPExclusive?
WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files, fully within GPL terms.
What are the best alternatives to WooCommerce Catalog Visibility Options?
WooCommerce Wholesale Pro provides dedicated B2B registration and pricing tiers. WooCommerce Protected Categories offers strict password-based category locks. All are available on WPExclusive within the same membership.
