Send web push notifications from WooCommerce
Web push on WooCommerce works through the same InstantPWA snippet you add for install prompts — placed in header.php (via WordPress) via Appearance → Theme File Editor → header.php, or WPCode. Once a visitor opts in, you can send push notifications from your InstantPWA dashboard to anyone who granted permission, including installed home-screen users on iOS 16.4+.
Steps
- 1
Open header.php (via WordPress)
Go to Appearance → Theme File Editor → header.php, or WPCode.
- 2
Paste the InstantPWA snippet
Drop the one-line async script tag in the WooCommerce head section — no build step or dependency install.
- 3
Enable push in your dashboard
Turn on Web Push in InstantPWA settings and upload your notification icon and default badge.
- 4
Publish and collect opt-ins
Once live on WooCommerce, the popup asks for notification permission after install (or standalone, if you enable prompt-first push).
- 5
Send a test push
Send a test notification from the dashboard to your own opted-in browser before sending to all subscribers.
Constraints to know
- Runs on any WordPress 5.0+ store; the snippet loads after WooCommerce's own cart-fragments.js, so there's no race condition reading cart state from localStorage.
- Compatible with both classic and WooCommerce Blocks (React-based) checkout since it never touches the checkout app itself, only the surrounding theme header.
FAQ
Does web push work without the visitor installing the app?+
On Chromium browsers and desktop, yes. On iOS Safari, push requires the visitor to add the site to their home screen first (iOS 16.4+).
Can I segment who receives a push?+
Yes — the InstantPWA dashboard supports targeting by page visited, device type and custom events you send from your site.
Is there anything WooCommerce-specific I need to configure for push?+
No — push registration is handled entirely by the InstantPWA snippet once it's live on WooCommerce; there's no separate push API key to manage.