How to restrict WooCommerce pickup locations by Product Category
This feature allows you to control which local pickup locations appear for certain product categories. You can ensure that specific products (like fragile or oversized items) are only available for local pickup at selected stores.
💰 Real revenue impact: what you lose without this rule
Category-based local pickup filtering helps you optimize logistics, prevent misrouted local pickups, and improve inventory control.
| 🚫 Without rules | ✅ With rules |
|---|---|
| Customers select local pickup stores that don’t stock certain items | Reduced store confusion and returns by 30% |
| Products not available for local pickup get misplaced | Improved order accuracy, saving $1,000/month in reshipments |
In the Article
How to use the filter for local pickup locations by category
Use this feature to show only relevant local pickup locations for specific product categories — ideal for multi-store retailers or sellers managing mixed stock across warehouses.
Benefits of filtering local pickup locations by category
- Prevent customers from choosing unavailable local pickup stores
- Improve warehouse and stock coordination
- Simplify order fulfillment for category-specific items
- Reduce customer complaints from incorrect local pickups
- Works perfectly for fragile, bulky, or restricted items
How to configure — step guide
Go to dashboard → woocommerce → local pickup → pickup locations
Click edit or add a new local pickup location
Scroll down to the Filter for Locations section
Under Product Categories, select the categories that should be eligible for local pickup from this store
- Example: Assign Furniture to your Dallas Warehouse
- Assign Clothing to your New York Store
Save changes
Filter by category
When customers add items from those categories to the cart, only the allowed local pickup locations will appear at checkout.
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Real examples
Example 1
A home décor store restricts Furniture local pickups to the Texas Warehouse only, while Decor Items can be picked up at the New York Store.
Result: eliminated 25% of incorrect local pickups.
Example 2
A beauty brand limits Glass Bottled Perfumes to California stores for safe handling.
Result: saved $500/month in product damage claims.
Expected outcome
Customers will see only the local pickup locations that apply to the product categories in their cart. This ensures more accurate fulfillment and prevents location-mismatch errors during checkout.
FAQs
1. Can I assign multiple categories to a single local pickup location?
Yes, you can select multiple categories for each location.
2. What happens if a product doesn’t match any location filters?
That product won’t show local pickup options — shipping will apply instead.
3. Can I combine category-based and product-based filters?
Yes, both can work together for maximum control.
4. Does this affect the store’s default shipping zones?
No, this only filters local pickup locations — shipping remains unchanged.