<p>Efficiently managing SKUs is crucial for proper inventory management and product identification when selling across different channels (Amazon, eBay, Etsy, etc). Adding SKUs manually by going through each product page would take ages if you have a large catalog. With Bulk SKU Generator you can automate your SKU creation process for your new and existing products.</p>
<p>Create multiple rules to set different SKUs for different products and categories using the inbuilt variables like product ID, name, slug, attributes, and more. Option to add new, replace, or set additional SKUs. The detailed features of this extension follow.</p>
<h2>Features List:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Create unique SKUs for products and variations</li>
<li>Ability to add new, set additional, or replace existing SKUs</li>
<li>Apply SKUs to specific products, category, and attributes</li>
<li>Create multiple rules to add different SKUs for different products</li>
<li>Customize SKU format by adding custom text anywhere in SKU along with variables,
<ul>
<li>Product id</li>
<li>Product slug</li>
<li>Product name</li>
<li>Parent category name</li>
<li>Child category name</li>
<li>Product tag</li>
<li>SKU number</li>
<li>Product attribute</li>
<li>Product term</li>
<li>Variation name</li>
<li>Variation ID</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Ability to set different SKU format for product and variations</li>
<li>Add a certain length for generated SKUs to maintain consistency</li>
<li>Option to automate SKU updates for new products</li>
<li>Customize cronjob interval and view SKUs creation progress</li>
<li>Option to add placeholders for empty variables</li>
<li>Allow customers to search by SKU and automatically include SKUs in order emails</li>
</ul>
<h2>Rule based management</h2>
<p>Create multiple global rules to generate different SKUs for different products. Rule based management offers a better control over how the SKUs should be generated for different types of products.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004624246" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Multiple-SKU-Generator-Rules.png" alt="" width="980" height="484" /></p>
<h2>Conditional SKUs</h2>
<p>You can conditionally add SKUs to your products using following rule types,</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Replace SKUs<br />
</strong>Replace your existing SKU with a new one. If there is no SKU to replace, the extension won’t add a new SKU.</li>
<li><strong>Additional SKUs<br />
</strong>This rule type will assign an additional SKU to products, regardless of whether they already have an SKU or not.</li>
<li><strong>Product with no SKUs<br />
</strong>Add SKUs to products with no SKU only. If the SKU is already present in any of the selected products, the rule will not add an SKU for that product.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Apply rule to future products</strong></p>
<p>Automate the SKUs generation for upcoming products added to your store. When this feature is enabled, the extension will generate SKU according to your rule settings.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004624250" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Multiple-types-of-SKU-generator.png" alt="" width="980" height="472" /></p>
<h2>Customize SKU length for consistency</h2>
<p>Define the maximum length for SKUs generation to ensure that your product codes stay within a specific character range. This customization provides flexibility, allowing you to control the length of SKUs according to your store’s preferences.</p>
<h2>Flexible product SKU format options</h2>
<p>The SKU format can be easily personalized by adding any custom text anywhere in the field along with the predefined variables. The variable values are replaced dynamically to generate SKUs that uniquely identify each product and variation, making inventory management more efficient. The pre-defined variables includes,</p>
<ul>
<li>Product id</li>
<li>Product slug (Product URL)</li>
<li>Product name</li>
<li>Parent category name</li>
<li>Child category name</li>
<li>Product tag</li>
<li>SKU number</li>
<li>Product attribute</li>
<li>Product term</li>
<li>Variation name</li>
<li>Variation ID</li>
</ul>
<p>You can add different SKU formats for products and variations as per your business needs.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004624248" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SKU-Format.png" alt="" width="980" height="745" /></p>
<h2>Apply SKUs to all or specific products</h2>
<p>When creating a new rule for SKU generation, you can choose to apply it to all products or specific products. You can specify individual products or select them by their category or attribute.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004624254" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Product-Restriction-for-SKU.png" alt="" width="980" height="447" /></p>
<h2>General Options:</h2>
<p>Using the general settings, you can customize following options,</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Enable search by SKU:</strong> Allow your customers to search your catalog by product SKU.</li>
<li><strong>Include SKU in emails: </strong>Automatically include SKU number in customer order emails.</li>
<li><strong>Empty variables placeholder:</strong> You can skip or add custom placeholders for empty variables while generating SKUs. Leaving these fields empty the extension won’t add anything in the SKUs if the variable values are empty.</li>
</ul>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004624256" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/General-Settings-of-SKU-generator.png" alt="" width="980" height="739" /></p>
<h2>Conjob and progress view:</h2>
<p>The extension uses cron jobs to schedule SKU generation in phases to avoid overloading the server. You can customize the cronjob time as per your needs. You can view all active rules that are currently being applied along with the product list where the SKU has been added.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004624258" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Cronjob-settings-of-SKU-manager.png" alt="" width="980" height="619" /></p>

Bulk SKU Generator

<p>Automatically generate SKUs in bulk for multiple products, including variations. Option to add new or replace existing SKU. Format SKU using multiple variables like product ID, slug, attribute, tag, category, and more.</p>

<p>QR and Barcode Generator for WooCommerce makes it effortless to create professional, fully customizable QR codes and barcodes for your products and orders, automatically and without any complex setup. Whether you need them for inventory tracking, labeling, packaging, or order management, this extension helps you maintain a structured and efficient workflow.</p>
<p>With a wide range of customization options, you can define the barcode type, size, color, and display position directly on the product page. You can also generate printable PDF labels containing product details such as ID, name, image, variations, and price. Additionally, the built-in shortcode allows quick and convenient product or order lookups using their generated codes.</p>
<h2>Features</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Generate barcodes for products and orders in one click</span></li>
<li>Choose to generate:
<ul>
<li>Barcodes only</li>
<li>QR codes only</li>
<li>Both</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Choose from the following 4 barcode standards:
<ul>
<li>EAN-13</li>
<li>Code 93</li>
<li>Code 128</li>
<li>UPC-A</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Add a prefix and a suffix before generating codes</li>
<li>Generate QR and Barcodes for all or specific:
<ul>
<li>Products</li>
<li>Categories</li>
<li>Tags</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Restrict barcode generation by:
<ul>
<li>Products</li>
<li>Categories</li>
<li>Tags</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Print a PDF containing all product Barcodes/QR codes and show or hide following information:
<ul>
<li>Product ID</li>
<li>Product image</li>
<li>Product name</li>
<li>Product variation</li>
<li>Product price</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Variable product support – generate barcodes at the variation level</li>
<li>A shortcode-based search to search orders and products by barcodes/QR codes</li>
<li>Style the Barcode/QR code on product, order, and PDF by:
<ul>
<li>Changing its color</li>
<li>Changing its size</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Generate barcodes for products</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">QR and Barcode Generator for WooCommerce makes it simple to create unique QR codes and barcodes for products. On enabling the extension, you can choose to generate barcodes/QR codes for all or specific products. After generation the extension will generate new barcodes/QR codes for every new product added, if not restricted manually.</span></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005769152" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/woocommerce-barcode-qr-code-generator-1.png" alt="" width="980" height="817" /></p>
<h2>Generate QR and barcodes for orders</h2>
<p>Codes can also be created for orders using the QR and Barcode generator for WooCommerce. Order codes make it easier to track orders by adding them to your packing slips. In addition to this generated order codes can be deleted as well.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005860624" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/woocommerce-products-and-orders-barcode-generator-228877.png" alt="" width="980" height="598" /></p>
<h2>Choose which type of QR and barcodes to generate</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">You have full control over the type of code you generate: QR code, barcode, or both. This flexibility means you can choose what works best for your store’s needs. Add a personal touch with custom prefixes or suffixes to make each code unique and aligned with your branding.</span></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005769219" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/woocommerce-barcode-qr-code-generator-3.png" alt="" width="980" height="1003" /></p>
<h2>Barcode standards to choose from</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">The extension supports four widely recognized barcode formats, giving you the flexibility to choose the style that best suits your store’s needs. These formats ensure your barcodes work seamlessly with most professional scanners, making them reliable for inventory management, packaging, and retail use.</span></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005860521" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/woocommerce-products-and-orders-barcode-generator-2211.png" alt="" width="980" height="535" /></p>
<h2>Customize barcode placement on product pages</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Choose exactly where your QR code or barcode appears on the product page for maximum visibility and convenience. This extension offers three placement options:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Before Add to Cart</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">After Add to Cart</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">After Product Meta</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">You can also enable display only when a product is out of stock, ensuring codes appear only when needed. This flexibility gives you complete control over how your codes fit into your store’s layout and style.</span></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005769258" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/image1.gif" alt="" width="980" height="535" /></p>
<h2>Use shortcode to search products/orders via code — on any page</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">The extension makes it simple to create a quick search form anywhere on your store that lets users find products or orders by entering a barcode or QR code number. Once the code is entered, the matching product or order details appear instantly, helping store staff speed up lookups and allowing customers to access information without delays. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">This feature is perfect for faster order verification, warehouse efficiency, and a smoother shopping experience.</span></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005860529" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/woocommerce-products-and-orders-barcode-generator-2299.png" alt="" width="980" height="567" /></p>
<h2>Generate or restrict barcode and QR code generation by product and category</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">With the QR and Barcode Generator for WooCommerce extension, you can control exactly where QR codes and barcodes appear in your store. Choose to generate codes for:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">All products</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Selected categories</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Specific tags</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">You can also restrict code generation for products or sections where they aren’t needed. This keeps your store organized and ensures that only relevant items have codes, preventing unnecessary clutter.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">This level of customization makes barcode and QR code management simple, targeted, and efficient.</span></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005769268" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/woocommerce-barcode-qr-code-generator-6.png" alt="" width="980" height="670" /></p>
<h2>Import barcode information via PDF</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Create professional, printable QR code and barcode labels directly from your store. The extension’s PDF export feature lets you include important product details such as:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Product ID</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Product name</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Product image</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Product variation</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Product price</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Once generated, these PDF labels can be printed and used for packaging, inventory management, retail display, or warehouse organization. This not only adds a professional touch to your products but also makes stock handling faster, more accurate, and more convenient.</span></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005769269" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/woocommerce-barcode-qr-code-generator-7.png" alt="" width="980" height="697" /></p>

QR and Barcode Generator

<p>Generate and manage QR codes and barcodes for your products and orders with full customization, multiple placement options, and a dedicated barcode search bar.</p>

Bulk SKU Generator vs QR and Barcode Generator