Custom User Registration Fields for WooCommerce 2.2.0

The default WooCommerce registration form is intentionally simple, collecting only the username (or email) and password. To collect additional, custom information from your customers—such as phone number, VAT number, industry, or interests—you need a dedicated plugin.

This functionality is achieved through Custom User Registration Fields plugins designed specifically for WooCommerce.

🌟 Key Features of Custom Registration Field Plugins

These plugins provide a user-friendly interface to build and manage new fields, usually without requiring any code.

Feature

Description

Importance

Field Builder

A simple drag-and-drop or visual interface to create unlimited custom fields.

Makes adding fields easy for non-developers.

Diverse Field Types

Support for many input types, including: Text, Textarea, Number, Select (Dropdown), Radio Buttons, Checkboxes, Date Pickers, and File Uploads.

Allows you to collect any type of structured data.

Field Validation

Set fields as Required/Optional. Plugins ensure data (like email or URL) is in the correct format before submission.

Ensures you collect accurate and necessary information.

Conditional Logic (Pro)

Show or hide specific registration fields dynamically based on a user's input in a previous field (e.g., show "Company Size" only if "Account Type" is set to "Business").

Creates shorter, smarter forms that improve user experience.

Location Control

Display custom fields not just on the "My Account" registration page, but also on the checkout page (if account creation is enabled there).

Ensures a consistent data collection point.

Admin Integration

Saves the collected data as user meta, making it easily viewable and editable on the user's profile page in the WordPress admin panel.

Allows you to use the collected data for internal operations or CRM systems.

User Role Assignment

Automatically assign a specific user role (e.g., "Wholesale Customer") based on the information provided, or allow the user to select their preferred role via a dropdown.

Essential for managing B2B or membership tiers.

Manual User Approval (Pro)

Prevents newly registered users from logging in until an admin has manually reviewed and approved or rejected their account.

Crucial for wholesale stores or regulated businesses.

🛠️ Popular Solutions

You can typically find solutions that fit this need in one of two categories:

Dedicated WooCommerce Field Plugins: Plugins specifically for adding/editing fields on WooCommerce forms, such as WooCommerce Custom User Registration Fields (by Addify or similar vendors).

Form Builder Plugins with WooCommerce Add-ons: Comprehensive form builders like WPForms or Formidable Forms that offer a dedicated WooCommerce add-on to integrate their form creation capabilities into the registration process.

Before choosing, always ensure the plugin is actively maintained and fully compatible with the latest versions of WordPress and WooCommerce.

Do you have a specific type of information you are trying to collect, such as B2B information or compliance data?