Product category menu
WoodMart theme provides enhanced product category presentation options that improve navigation and user experience. Categories can be displayed in multiple locations throughout your website, each with unique customization possibilities.
Overview of category display options
Product categories can be presented in three main areas:
- Shop page title section
- Header search form
- Browse categories (header builder and mega menu)
Each location offers specific configuration options to match your website’s design and functionality requirements.
Shop page title categories
Display product categories directly in the shop page heading for improved navigation and category browsing.
Basic setup
Navigate to WordPress dashboard -> Theme Settings -> Product Archive -> Page title and enable the “Categories in page title” option.
Display options
Standard dropdown view:
By default, subcategories appear as dropdown menus when hovering over parent categories, providing a clean and organized navigation structure.
Show current category ancestors:
When enabled, it displays the full category hierarchy in the page title, showing both parent categories and subcategories for better context and navigation.
Show category neighbors if there are no children:
This option displays sibling categories when the current category has no subcategories. If disabled, only the current category appears in the title.
Header search form categories
Enhance your search functionality by including category selection within the header search element.
When configuring the search element in Header Builder, enable the “Select Categories” option to display all available product categories in the search dropdown.
Browse categories menu
Create custom category navigation using WordPress menus with full control over displayed categories and their order.
- Create a custom menu in WordPress dashboard -> Appearance -> Menus
- Add desired product categories to the menu
- Arrange categories in your preferred order
- Add the “Categories” element to Header Builder
- Select your created menu from the dropdown
Category icons and images
WoodMart provides multiple icon options for different menu contexts, enhancing visual appeal and user recognition.
Icon types and usage
Access category icon settings through WordPress dashboard -> Products -> Categories -> Select Category -> Edit.
Category heading image:
Sets individual images for category pages, overriding default shop page settings. This image appears prominently on the category page header.
Shop navigation icon:
Specifically designed for the Product Categories menu in shop page titles. These smaller icons appear alongside category names in navigation menus.
Main menu icon:
Universal icons that display in the main navigation menu and other menu locations throughout the site. These icons should be consistent with your overall design theme.
Last updated: August 28, 2025