Streamline WooCommerce: Hide or customize additional info tab
WooCommerce product pages often include an Additional Information tab which displays technical details like the product weight, dimensions and attributes. While it’s useful in some cases, this tab can clutter the user interface or present irrelevant information which ends up distracting buyers.
WooCommerce store owners frequently seek out ways to manage this tab to suit their store’s needs better.
In this guide, I’ll show you two methods to hide or customize the Additional Information tab – using a PHP code snippet and using the WooCommerce Product Tabs plugin for advanced tab management.
Whether you want to remove tabs completely, rename them, or create custom tabs with personalized icons, this post will provide step-by-step instructions to help you improve the user experience on your product pages.
Why hide the WooCommerce Additional Information tab?
The Additional Information tab can sometimes do more harm than good, depending on your store’s niche and the types of products you sell. For example:
- Fashion retailers might find it more effective to place size guides in a dedicated tab, ensuring customers focus on the relevant details without being overwhelmed.
- Digital product stores are often forced to display metadata that isn’t applicable – like weight and dimensions – making the tab unnecessary and cluttered.
- Luxury goods retailers may prefer to omit technical specifications entirely, as these details can detract from the premium brand experience they aim to convey.
In simple words, displaying technical details like weight and dimensions in WooCommerce product pages can distract prospective customers from your key selling points, reducing conversion rates.
Studies show that the average ecommerce bounce rate hovers around 40%. This highlights the importance of keeping customers engaged with targeted, relevant messaging. Just because a product has extra metadata doesn’t necessarily mean it’s beneficial to show it on the page. Streamlined product pages help maintain customer focus on core product benefits, leading to increased average order value (AOV), greater engagement, and more curiosity-driven browsing.
You may wish to hide the additional information tab completely, or you may prefer to replace it with a new custom tab. That will give you more control into what to include in the additional information tab.
For WooCommerce stores, displaying additional product information can make or break a sale. Whether it’s the dimensions of a piece of furniture or a clothing size chart, having the ability to customize the additional information tab to provide consumers with the information they expect is a must-have feature for today’s sellers.
Greg ZakowiczSr. Ecommerce Expert at Omnisend
Method 1: Use WooCommerce Product Tabs plugin for complete control
The WooCommerce Product Tabs plugin offers a code-free solution for store owners who want full control over their product tabs. This versatile tool allows you to manage and customize tabs without needing technical expertise.
With the plugin, you can do more than just delete the Additional Information tab.
It lets you tailor product tabs to display only the most relevant information, whether on a product-by-product basis or for entire categories. This flexibility ensures that customers see only the details that matter to them.
The plugin features an intuitive interface within the WordPress admin dashboard, making it accessible for users of all skill levels. Since it doesn’t involve altering your WooCommerce store’s core code, you avoid the risks of potential functionality issues.
Moreover, WooCommerce Product Tabs enables you to personalize your tabs with custom names and icons. This added touch allows you to align your product pages with your store’s branding and provide a unique and engaging shopping experience to customers.
Hide or show the Additional Information tab
Hiding or showing the Additional Information tab using WooCommerce Product Tabs is a straightforward process that requires just a few clicks. Here’s what you need to do:
Access the tab settings by navigating to Products → Product Tabs → Settings in your WordPress dashboard.

Under the Default Tabs section, locate the Additional Information tab. Simply click the Remove link to completely remove this tab from your WooCommerce product pages.
If you prefer to temporarily hide the tab rather than deleting it entirely, the plugin provides that option as well. Simply tick the checkbox next to the tabs you want to hide under the Hide tabs option.
This flexibility isn’t limited to the Additional Information tab. You can also use the plugin to remove other default tabs, such as the Description and Reviews tabs, if they don’t align with your store’s needs.
By customizing your tabs in this way, you can streamline your product pages and keep your customers focused on the information that matters most.
Rename tabs and add custom icons
WooCommerce Product Tabs also lets you rename the Additional Information tab, giving you more control over the language and tone of your product pages.
This option can be accessed from the same Products → Product Tabs → Settings page in your WordPress dashboard. Simply edit the name in the text field next to the tab name to better match your store’s branding or the type of information you want to display in it.

Renaming product tabs is a simple yet effective way to maintain consistency in your store’s tone of voice. For example, you might rename Additional Information to Product Details or Specifications to create a more user-friendly experience. This ensures that customers are not met with generic labels that might feel out of place in your store’s design.
In addition to renaming tabs, the plugin lets you add custom icons to each tab using its built-in icon library. These icons can enhance the visual appeal of your product pages, making them more engaging and easier to navigate. Whether you opt for sleek and professional icons or playful designs, this feature allows you to add a creative touch that reflects your brand’s personality.
By leveraging these customization options, you can transform standard WooCommerce tabs into a cohesive and visually appealing part of your store’s customer journey.
Create your own custom product tabs
The functionality of the WooCommerce Product Tabs plugin extends beyond managing existing tabs. One of its standout features is the ability to create new custom product tabs. This allows store owners to provide even more information on their product pages that enhances the customer’s shopping experience.

To create a custom tab, navigate to the Products → Product Tabs and click the Add New button. Here, you can set a title, content, and icon for your new tab. Additionally, you can define its visibility settings, deciding whether the tab should appear:
- Across your entire store
- Only for specific product categories
- On individual product pages
Custom tabs are an excellent way to highlight unique product features, include user guides, or add promotional content. For example, you might create a Care Instructions tab for apparel or a How It Works tab for complex digital products.
To see this in action, check out the Barn2 video tutorial on adding extra product information with tabs. This visual guide demonstrates how easy it is to create and manage custom tabs, ensuring you make the most of this powerful feature.
Custom tabs can also be displayed in a quick view lightbox on store pages, providing an effortless way for customers to access extra information without navigating away from the product catalog.

Method 2: Add a code snippet data to hide the tab
If you prefer not to use a plugin, WooCommerce offers the flexibility to remove the Additional Information tab using a simple PHP code snippet. However, this method requires basic knowledge of WordPress and coding.
Important considerations
Before you go down the route of using WooCommerce hooks and filters, make sure to:
- Ensure you’re comfortable working with WooCommerce hooks and filters.
- Consider using a code management plugin like Code Snippets if you don’t have experience modifying theme files directly. This plugin provides a safer way to implement code changes.
- Create a backup of your site before making modifications to prevent potential issues.
How to remove the Additional Information tab using code
Follow these steps to remove the Additional Information tab using code snippets:
Access your site files using an SFTP client like FileZilla or log in to your hosting control panel to use the file manager. Next, navigate to the child theme folder, download the functions.php file, and open it in a text editor (e.g. Notepad++ or VS Code).
Add the following code snippet:
function remove_additional_information_tab($tabs) {
unset($tabs['additional_information']);
}
add_filter('woocommerce_product_tabs', 'remove_additional_information_tab', 98);
Save the changes and upload the modified functions.php file back to the child theme folder, overwriting the existing file. Finally, visit a product page on your site’s front-end to confirm the Additional Information tab has been removed.
This method is ideal for stores seeking a quick, no-frills solution to remove the tab without requiring additional features or customization. However, unlike a tab management plugin, it doesn’t offer advanced control over product tabs or the ability to add custom tabs.
Take control of your product pages today
Hiding the Additional Information tab on WooCommerce product pages is a straightforward process, whether you choose to use a PHP code snippet or a dedicated plugin.
However, if you’re looking for a solution that goes beyond the basics, Barn2’s WooCommerce Product Tabs offers unmatched customization and control.
While removing the tab using a code snippet meets immediate needs, it doesn’t provide the flexibility and long-term value of being able to fully manage and personalize your product tabs. With WooCommerce Product Tabs, you gain access to a powerful drag-and-drop interface, enabling you to create unlimited custom tabs, add icons, and tailor settings globally or for individual products.
Effective tab management improves customer experience by keeping product pages streamlined and focused on what matters most to your audience.
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