Customize Product Category for WPBakery Page Builder 5.2.0

Customizing product category pages in **WPBakery Page Builder** is slightly different from standard page editing because category pages are "Archives" generated by WordPress/WooCommerce. By default, WPBakery does not allow you to edit these pages directly unless you use a specific addon or a theme that supports it. 

Here is the breakdown of the three primary ways to achieve this: 

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### ## 1. Use a Dedicated WPBakery Addon (Recommended) 

The most direct way to customize category pages without touching code is to use a plugin that extends WPBakery’s capabilities to WooCommerce archives. 

* **Customize Product Category (by Mysterious_Team):** This is a popular CodeCanyon addon specifically for this purpose. It allows you to create a design in WPBakery and assign it to specific product categories. 
* **WC Builder:** A comprehensive WooCommerce builder for WPBakery. It lets you build unlimited custom designs for shop pages, single product pages, and archive (category) pages. 
* **Woo Detail Product Page Builder:** While focused on product details, many versions of this plugin also include support for category archive layouts. 

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### ## 2. Enable WPBakery for Custom Post Types 

Sometimes, the "Category Description" field in WooCommerce can support WPBakery if you enable the builder for that specific area. 

1. Navigate to **WPBakery Page Builder > Role Manager**. 
2. Find the **Post Types** dropdown. 
3. Select **Custom** and ensure that `product` and any related taxonomies or post types are checked. 
4. *Note:* This usually only allows you to use the builder inside the "Description" box of the category, which will then appear above or below the product grid, depending on your theme. 

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### ## 3. Theme-Based Customization 

If you are using a premium theme like **Porto**, **TheGem**, or **Total**, they often come with a "Template Builder" or "Layout Builder" built into the theme options. 

* **Step 1:** Go to your theme's **Template/Layout Builder** section. 
* **Step 2:** Create a new "Archive" or "Product Category" template. 
* **Step 3:** Use WPBakery to design the page using elements like **Product Grid**, **Category Title**, and **Breadcrumbs**. 
* **Step 4:** Set the **Display Conditions** to "Product Categories." 

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### ### Key WPBakery Elements for Categories 

When designing your custom category layout, use these specific elements to ensure the content remains dynamic: 

* **Post Grid / Masonry Grid:** Set the data source to "Current Query" so it automatically pulls products from the specific category the user is viewing. 
* **Widgetised Sidebar:** To allow users to filter products by price, color, or size. 
* **Page Title:** Use a dynamic title element so it changes from "T-Shirts" to "Shoes" automatically. 

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> **Quick Tip:** If you only want to change the *order* of elements in the builder interface, you can use the `vc_add_element_categories` filter in your theme's `functions.php` file, though this is an advanced developer step. 

[Customize WooCommerce Products Page](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-53VkK1FZw) 

This video provides a visual guide on applying WPBakery elements to WooCommerce layouts, which can be adapted for category archives. 

**Would you like me to help you find the specific PHP code to enable WPBakery specifically for the WooCommerce category description field?**