Product-Linked Attributes Mapper for WooCommerce

Product-Linked Attributes Mapper for WooCommerce lets you transform selected global attributes into product-aware terms.

Instead of treating attribute values as static text (e.g. “Brand X”, “Model Y”), this plugin allows those values to:

• Be searched as products in the WooCommerce admin
• Link directly to the corresponding product page on the front-end

This is especially useful for stores where attributes represent real entities — such as brands, models, strains, materials, or components that already exist as products.

🧠 What This Plugin Changes

Normally in WooCommerce:
– Attribute terms are flat taxonomy values
– They cannot reference products
– They are not clickable by default
– Searching attributes ≠ searching products

With this plugin:
– Selected global attributes become product-linked
– Attribute term selection can search existing products
– Front-end attribute values can link to product pages
– Admin workflows become faster for large catalogs

🔍 Example Use Cases

• Brand attributes that should link to brand product pages
• Model or variant attributes that represent standalone products
• Catalogs where attributes mirror product entities
• AI-generated catalogs that need relational cleanup
• Advanced WooCommerce setups with complex taxonomies

⚙️ Key Features

✔ Select which global attributes should be product-linked
✔ Search products instead of raw terms when assigning attributes
✔ Output clickable attribute values on product pages
✔ Uses WordPress APIs (no direct SQL queries)
✔ Object-cached lookups for performance
✔ Safe, non-destructive behavior
✔ Works with existing products and attributes

No schema hacks.
No database rewrites.
No replacement of WooCommerce core behavior.

🆓 Free Version

The WordPress.org version is fully functional and includes:

• Attribute → product mapping
• Admin product search for selected attributes
• Front-end attribute linking
• Performance-safe term lookups

There are no time limits or forced upgrades.

🧩 Compatibility

• Requires WooCommerce
• Works with simple and variable products
• Compatible with most themes
• Does not modify theme files
• Uses standard WooCommerce hooks and filters

1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or install via Plugins → Add New
2. Activate the plugin
3. Go to BigBad Agency → Product-Linked Attributes → Settings
4. Select which global attributes should be product-linked
5. Save changes and begin using linked attributes

Does this require WooCommerce?

Yes. WooCommerce must be installed and active.

Does this replace WooCommerce attributes?

No. It enhances selected global attributes without removing or replacing core functionality.

Will this affect existing products?

Existing products remain unchanged until you choose to use product-linked attributes.

Does it add new products?

No. It links attribute values to products that already exist.

Is this safe for large catalogs?

Yes. The plugin avoids direct SQL queries and uses cached lookups for performance.

1.0.5 – 2026-05-21

• Compatibility bump. Re-verified against current WordPress release.
• Raised Requires PHP floor to 7.4 (PHP 7.0-7.3 are EOL).
• No functional changes.

1.0.4

• Fix: removed Pro-related UI and placeholders from WordPress.org build
• Cleanup: confirmed free version is fully functional

1.0.3

• Fix: term-to-product lookup now uses get_terms() with object caching
• Security: improved nonce sanitization and handling
• Meta: updated readme compatibility headers

1.0.0

• Initial release