// Disable new WooCommerce product template (from Version 7.7.0)
function restored_reset_product_template($post_type_args) {
if (array_key_exists('template', $post_type_args)) {
unset($post_type_args['template']);
}
return $post_type_args;
}
add_filter('woocommerce_register_post_type_product', 'restored_reset_product_template');
// Enable Gutenberg editor for WooCommerce
function restored_activate_gutenberg_product($can_edit, $post_type) {
if ($post_type == 'product') {
$can_edit = true;
}
return $can_edit;
}
add_filter('use_block_editor_for_post_type', 'restored_activate_gutenberg_product', 10, 2);
// Enable taxonomy fields for woocommerce with gutenberg on
function restored_enable_taxonomy_rest($args) {
$args['show_in_rest'] = true;
return $args;
}
add_filter('woocommerce_taxonomy_args_product_cat', 'restored_enable_taxonomy_rest');
add_filter('woocommerce_taxonomy_args_product_tag', 'restored_enable_taxonomy_rest');;How to Use Gutenberg for Editing Products
Copy the PHP code snippet to your clipboard. Paste the snippet to your functions.php file and press Update File.
For using a Code Snippets Manager: paste the code into a PHP file and assign the title (Enable Gutenberg Editor for Products) and save your file. Make sure that your PHP snippet can run globally across your WordPress site.
Why Should I Use This Code?
WooCommerce uses the classic WYSIWYG editor for products by default. By enabling the Gutenberg editor for Product descriptions, you unlock endless possibilities with showcasing different product layouts and unique descriptions on your website.