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How to Remove or Customize Elements in the Botiga Theme

30 threads Sep 16, 2025 Theme → Botiga

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Many users of the Botiga theme for WordPress find themselves wanting to remove or customize specific elements to better suit their store's needs. This is a common request, as the default setup might not align with every site's design or functionality goals. Based on community discussions, here are the most frequent customization requests and how to address them.

Common Elements Users Want to Remove or Change

  • Quick View button on product images
  • Add to Cart button on the shop catalog
  • Checkout page checkboxes (e.g., newsletter subscriptions)
  • Product image zoom effect
  • Related posts or products sections
  • Top bar text (e.g., free shipping messages)
  • Product data tabs (Description, Additional Information)
  • Quick View and Add to Cart buttons that appear on hover
  • Safe & secure checkout payment logos
  • OR separator text before the Add to Cart button

How to Remove the Quick View Button

This is one of the most common requests. The Quick View button can sometimes cover product images or may not be needed for a specific store.

Solution: In the latest versions of the Botiga theme, this setting is found within the WordPress Customizer. Navigate to Appearance > Customize > WooCommerce > Product Catalog > Product Card. Here, you should find an option to disable the Quick View functionality. If you cannot find this option, ensure your theme is updated to the latest version.

How to Hide the Add to Cart Button on the Shop Page

Some store owners use their sites as catalogs and do not want customers purchasing directly from the product listing pages.

Solution: While the Botiga theme's customizer offers an option to disable the Add to Cart button on single product pages, the setting for the shop catalog is not always present. A common workaround is to use custom CSS code to hide the button. However, be cautious, as noted in one thread, disabling the Add to Cart button via certain methods can also remove product swatches. If you need swatches to remain visible, you may need to explore more advanced custom code solutions or consult a developer.

Managing Checkout Page Checkboxes

Duplicate or unwanted newsletter subscription checkboxes on the checkout page are a frequent issue, often caused by conflicts between plugins and the theme.

Solution: First, identify the source of the checkbox. If you are using a plugin like Mailchimp for WooCommerce, the checkbox is likely added by that plugin and not the Botiga theme itself. The solution often involves configuring the plugin's settings or using its built-in options to disable the checkbox. If the checkbox is from another source, custom CSS can be used to hide it, but be aware that this may also hide associated text. For plugin-related issues, it is recommended to seek help from the specific plugin's support channel.

Removing the Top Bar Text

The top bar often displays a default message about shipping or returns.

Solution: This text is typically managed within the Botiga theme's header settings. Go to Appearance > Customize > Header > Top Bar > General. Here, you will find a 'Text' field. Simply delete the content in this field to remove the message.

Removing Product Data Tabs

You may wish to remove the Description or Additional Information tabs on product pages.

Solution: There are two primary methods:

  1. CSS: You can hide the tabs using CSS code added to Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS.
  2. Functions.php: A more robust method is to use a code snippet in your child theme's functions.php file to remove the tabs entirely using WooCommerce filters. This is generally a more reliable approach than CSS.

Why These Issues Occur

These customization needs usually arise from a few key areas:

  • Theme Defaults: The Botiga theme comes with certain features enabled by default to provide a full experience out-of-the-box.
  • Plugin Conflicts: Often, duplicate elements (like checkboxes) are caused by multiple plugins or the theme trying to add similar features.
  • WooCommerce Core Features: Some elements, like download sections on the account page, are part of WooCommerce itself and are not controlled by the Botiga theme.

General Troubleshooting Tips

  • Update Everything: Always ensure your Botiga theme, WordPress, and all plugins are updated to the latest versions. New updates often add more customization options.
  • Check the Customizer: The WordPress Customizer (Appearance > Customize) is the first place to look for visibility toggles and settings for theme-specific elements.
  • Plugin Conflict Test: If you encounter an issue that doesn't seem to have a setting, temporarily disable all plugins except WooCommerce to see if the problem persists. If it resolves, reactivate your plugins one by one to identify the culprit.
  • Use a Child Theme: When adding custom code (CSS or PHP), always use a child theme. This prevents your customizations from being overwritten when the parent theme is updated.

Remember, for issues related to specific plugins or core WooCommerce functionality, support may be better found through those specific channels. The Botiga theme's support can typically assist with elements and options that are directly part of the theme.

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