<h3 style="text-align: center"><em><strong>Add Product Key Features on Listing Pages</strong></em></h3>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Showcase any product key features in 2-3 lines</strong></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Intrigue customers with quick product introduction</strong></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Raise customer curiosity & encourage users to visit the product page</strong></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Add sales and special offers for specific products</strong></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Highlight USPs (unique selling proposition)</strong></li>
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<p>The Product Description on Shop Page extension lets you display a short description on shop, category, and other listing pages. A short, one-to-two-line description gives more detail about the product on the listing pages. You can show product benefits, features, or USPs to entice customers to view the product detail page, improving conversion chances.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Custom product descriptions on shop pages increase store sales and raise customer interest. You can place product descriptions at desired locations and add catchy text that encourages customers to visit product pages, enhancing customer engagement.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">With the Product Description on Shop Page extension, you can choose to display descriptions on all or selected shop, category, and tag pages. Choose the description type as long or short, and customize the text, color, and alignment. This extension also adds a new “loop description” section on the product edit page to let the admin add a separate description for listing pages.</span></p>
<h2><strong>Features</strong></h2>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Display product descriptions on all archive or selected shop, tag & category pages</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Choose to place the description before or after:</span>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Product Title </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Product Price</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Product Rating</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Add-to-cart Button</span></li>
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<li>Show the product’s short description in a Tooltip (<strong>New</strong>)</li>
<li>Show a short description of related products as well (<strong>New</strong>)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Display content from “Product Short,” “Product Detail,” or custom “Loop” descriptions </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Set the character limit for the product description</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Customize text alignment, font size, and color</span></li>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004367745" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/product-description-on-shop-page-for-woocommerce-3.png" alt="" width="980" height="551" /></p>
<h2>Display Product Short Descriptions on Listing Pages</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">You can choose to display product descriptions on pages of your choice. Either show them on all archive pages or choose shop, category, or tag pages. You can select as many pages as you like, with the WooCommerce show description on the shop page, capitalizing on your product descriptions as much as possible.</span></p>
<h2><b>Why show a short description on the shop page?</b></h2>
<p>Highlighting key product features on listing pages can result in:</p>
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<li><em>Increased Visitor Engagement</em></li>
<li><em>Increased Conversions</em></li>
<li><em>Increased Click-Through Rate</em></li>
</ul>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734003391588 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/WooCommerce-Product-Description-on-Shop-Page-e1710163997961.png" alt="woocommerce product description on shop page" width="915" height="608" /></p>
<h2>Choose to Position Descriptions Strategically on Shop Pages</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">You can place the product descriptions in different positions with respect to the products. The extension offers you the following options to choose from:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Before or after product title</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Before or after product rating</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Before or after product price</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Before or after “Add to Cart” button</span></li>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004367756" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/product-description-on-shop-page-for-woocommerce-23.png" alt="" width="980" height="551" /></p>
<h2>Show Product Short Description in a Tooltip! (New)</h2>
<p>With the new update, you get the option to enable the product’s short description in a tooltip. The tooltip description will be visible to a visitor once they hover over the product title.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004367738" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/product-description-on-shop-page-for-woocommerce-2.png" alt="" width="980" height="551" /></p>
<h2>Show a Short Description with Related Products (New)</h2>
<p>In addition to showing short descriptions on listing pages, you can now also display short descriptions of related products. Related products have higher chances of conversion if placed correctly, a short description can provide that little push that converts visitors into customers.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004367734" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/product-description-on-shop-page-for-woocommerce-1.png" alt="" width="980" height="551" /></p>
<h2>Customize Product Description Styling</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Control the visual appeal of the product description by selecting the text alignment, font size, and color of your choice. Make the most of your product description, and showcase features in the best way possible.</span></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004367769" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/product-description-on-shop-page-for-woocommerce-655.png" alt="" width="980" height="551" /></p>
<h2><strong>FAQs</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Is there any character limit for listing page descriptions?</strong></p>
<p>No! there is no character limit you can add as lengthy descriptions as you like, but considering the size of a product listing we recommend the description should be kept under 3 lines for better visibility!</p>
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<p>Minimum PHP version: 5.6</p>

Product Description on Shop Page

<p><b>Show product short descriptions on shop, category & other listing pages to increase customer interest and encourage them to visit product pages.</b></p>

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<li>Drag-and-drop product re-ordering — simple and quick!</li>
<li>Gives you full control to merchandise your range of products</li>
<li>Works with categories, sub-categories and tags</li>
<li>The order of products can be unique to each category</li>
<li>Overwrites default global reordering</li>
<li>Easily see where pagination will occur</li>
<li>Lightweight and scalable</li>
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<h2>Why you should use Product Sorting & Re-Ordering</h2>
<p>Unlock the power to effortlessly optimize your store’s product layout with our intuitive product reorder feature. Designed specifically for store owners, this tool allows you to reorder products within each category, giving you full control over your store’s presentation. You’ll be able to see exactly where pagination falls, so you can strategically place products that might otherwise get buried on page 2 or beyond the “load more” button.</p>
<p>This means you can prioritize high-margin or new products, ensuring they get the visibility they deserve—without being limited by the default global sorting or relying solely on popularity. It’s an easy, effective way to drive sales by putting your most profitable or freshest items front and center, where customers can see them instantly. With just a few clicks, you can enhance your store’s shopping experience and increase your revenue.</p>
<h2>User-friendly and intuitive</h2>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/product-sorting-reordering-demo.gif"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734005041109" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/product-sorting-reordering-demo.gif" alt="" width="544" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>Organize your products with just a few clicks! Simply enable the setting for any category, then drag and drop items to reorder them as you like. You can also toggle product images and pagination on or off for a cleaner view. Plus, use the numbering tool to quickly move products to the top or bottom. It’s a fast, simple way to make sure your best products get the attention they deserve!</p>

Product Sorting & Re-Ordering

<p>Re-order and organize your products within category, tag, and brand pages, using a simple and fast drag-and-drop interface.</p>

Product Description on Shop Page vs Product Sorting & Re-Ordering