How to Set Up Google Address Autocomplete in WooCommerce?

September 26, 2023,

Did you know you can boost conversion rates by automatically populating customers' addresses during checkout? Enabling Google’s address autocomplete feature in WooCommerce speeds up the checkout process by suggesting addresses as users type, reducing form completion time by up to 30%.

By integrating this feature with the WooCommerce Fast Cart plugin, customers can complete their purchase within a popup cart without leaving the current page. Instead of manually entering their billing or shipping address, they can quickly select an autofilled suggestion, making the process faster and more user-friendly.

What is Google Address Autocomplete?

If you’ve shopped online, you’ve likely encountered checkout forms that automatically complete your address as you type, filling in details like street, city, zip code, state, and country.

This functionality is powered by Google’s Places library within the Maps JavaScript API, providing access to address data worldwide. It mimics the predictive search behavior seen in Google Maps.

The WooCommerce Address Autocomplete plugin integrates with Google’s autocomplete feature, allowing customers to select suggested addresses instead of manually entering them. This simplifies the checkout process and enhances the shopping experience.

WooCommerce Address Autocomplete Plugin

This plugin saves customers time by automatically filling in their address details at checkout. By syncing with Google Maps, it reduces abandoned carts caused by lengthy form entries and ensures accurate shipping details.

When a customer begins typing their address in the checkout form, the plugin auto-fills all relevant fields. This not only enhances user experience but also increases store conversions by making checkout quicker and more seamless.

Tutorial: How to Set Up WooCommerce Address Autocomplete

Plugin Installation

Download Google Autofill Customer Addresses for WooCommerce.
In the WordPress admin panel, go to the Plugins section and click Add New.
Upload the downloaded .zip file and proceed with installation.
Once installed, activate the plugin and move on to configuration settings.

Plugin Configuration

Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings and click the Autofill Address tab to configure the plugin. Here, you can:

Enable Address Autocomplete – Activate the feature.
Google API Key – Enter your Google API key.
Country Restriction – Restrict autocomplete to specific countries.
Select Map Design – Choose a display style for the checkout and order pages.
Show on Billing Details – Enable autofill for billing information.
Billing Field Label – Customize the field label.
Billing Address Selection – Choose the default billing address format.
Billing Error Message – Define a message for restricted countries.
Show on Shipping Details – Enable autofill for shipping addresses.
Shipping Field Label – Customize the field label for shipping.
Shipping Address Selection – Choose the default shipping address format.
Shipping Error Message – Define a message for restricted shipping countries.
Show on Orders Page – Enable autofill on the order details page for admin review.

Plugin FAQs

How does the WooCommerce Address Autocomplete plugin autofill addresses?

The plugin uses the Google API to fetch complete address details, including country, city, state, and zip code, as the customer types their location.

Where can customers use address autofill?

Customers can autofill addresses on the checkout page, order details page, and My Account page for a seamless shopping experience.

Can I restrict shipping methods for certain countries?

Yes, the plugin allows you to restrict shipping based on specific countries. Customers from restricted countries will not see shipping options at checkout.

Conclusion

Integrating Google Address Autocomplete with WooCommerce simplifies checkout, reduces form errors, and enhances customer experience. By reducing the time spent entering address details, you can improve conversions and minimize cart abandonment.