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Why Your Wishlist Shows Wrong Stock Status and How to Fix It

32 threads Sep 9, 2025 Plugin → Yith woocommerce wishlist

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If you've noticed that your YITH WooCommerce Wishlist is displaying incorrect stock information—like showing an out-of-stock product as "In Stock"—you're not alone. This is a common issue reported by users that can create confusion and a poor shopping experience. Let's explore why this happens and the most effective ways to resolve it.

Why Does This Happen?

The wishlist's stock status is typically pulled from WooCommerce's core product data. However, this information can sometimes become out of sync due to conflicts with other plugins or your theme. The YITH WooCommerce Wishlist team has noted in their support threads that they are often unable to replicate this issue in their testing environments, which strongly suggests it is caused by specific setups on individual sites.

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting

1. Perform a Conflict Test

This is the most critical step. A conflict test helps you identify if another plugin or your theme is interfering with how the wishlist fetches and displays stock data.

  1. Update Everything: Ensure WordPress, WooCommerce, and the YITH Wishlist plugin are all updated to their latest versions.
  2. Switch to a Default Theme: Temporarily activate a default WordPress theme like Twenty Twenty-One or Storefront.
  3. Deactivate All Other Plugins: Disable every plugin except for WooCommerce and YITH WooCommerce Wishlist.
  4. Check the Wishlist: See if the stock status now displays correctly.
  5. Re-activate Gradually: If it works, reactivate your plugins one by one, checking the wishlist after each activation. This will help you pinpoint the conflicting plugin.
  6. Reactivate Your Theme: Finally, reactivate your original theme. If the problem returns, the issue is likely with your theme.

2. Clear All Caches

Caching is a common culprit for outdated information. After making any changes or updates, be sure to clear:

  • Your site's caching plugin (e.g., WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache)
  • Your server-level cache (if applicable, often in your hosting dashboard)
  • Your browser cache (or test in a private/incognito window)

3. Check Product Visibility Settings

In some instances, a product's visibility settings in WooCommerce can affect its appearance in the wishlist. Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Inventory and review the "Out of stock visibility" option. Also, check the visibility settings on the individual product edit page.

What If the Problem Persists?

If you've completed all the steps above and the stock status is still incorrect, the issue may require a more technical investigation. The YITH WooCommerce Wishlist team has previously suggested that some themes may add custom code that modifies stock functionality. In these cases, reaching out to your theme's support for assistance may be necessary.

By methodically working through these troubleshooting steps, you can identify the root cause of the incorrect stock status on your wishlist page and restore accurate information for your customers.

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