Barcode scanning
for WooCommerce
Use your phone camera, tablet, or any USB/Bluetooth barcode scanner to instantly look up products, check stock levels, and run fast stocktakes. Cheap USB barcode scanners work perfectly too.
No barcode scanning
in WooCommerce
WooCommerce doesn't support barcode scanning out of the box. You're stuck typing SKUs, searching by name, or hunting through product lists. Every lookup wastes time that adds up across the day.
Manual lookups waste time
Without scanning, staff type SKUs or search by name. Every lookup takes longer, errors creep in, customers wait.
No GTIN management
Products without proper barcodes can't be scanned. And missing GTINs hurt your Google Shopping performance.
Stocktakes take forever
Counting stock without scanning means paper lists and hours of data entry. Prone to errors and incredibly slow.
Duplicate barcodes cause chaos
No way to check if a barcode is already assigned to another product. Duplicates break your inventory accuracy.
The solution
Barcode scanning that works your way
Scan with phone or tablet camera
Open Stokkap in your browser, tap scan, and point your camera at a barcode. Works on iPhone, Android, tablets - any device with a camera. PC webcams work too, though phone cameras are more reliable.
- No app download required - it's a PWA
- Add to home screen for instant access
- Sound and vibration feedback on scan
Use any USB or Bluetooth scanner
Cheap USB barcode scanners from Amazon (£20-50) work perfectly. Plug in and scan directly into Stokkap. Bluetooth scanners work too - pair once and scan wirelessly.
- Works with any USB barcode scanner
- Bluetooth scanners supported
- Scan into any search or input field
Offline stocktakes in the warehouse
Cache your products before heading to an area with poor signal. Run your entire stocktake offline - scanning with camera or handheld scanner. Everything syncs when you're back online.
- Cache products for offline stocktakes
- Use camera or handheld scanner offline
- Auto-sync when connection returns
What you can do with barcode scanning
Scan barcodes to speed up your daily WooCommerce inventory tasks.
Instant product lookup
Fast stocktakes
Barcode management
Why GTINs matter for your WooCommerce store
GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) is the universal product identifier behind EAN and UPC barcodes. Having proper GTINs on your products isn't just about scanning - it's essential for modern ecommerce.
Google Shopping requires GTINs
Google Shopping listings perform better with valid GTINs. Products without them may be disapproved or rank lower in search results.
Accurate inventory tracking
Barcodes eliminate guesswork. Scan instead of searching, and you'll always update the right product.
Professional operations
Proper barcode management is the foundation of serious inventory control. No more "which product is this?" confusion.
Products need a barcode in the GTIN field in WooCommerce. No barcode yet? Stokkap lets you scan any barcode and link it to an existing product or variation.
Supported barcode formats
Stokkap reads standard product barcodes. Text-based SKUs and custom codes can be typed manually.
EAN-13 / EAN-8 - European standard barcodes
UPC-A / UPC-E - North American standard
GTIN-14 - Case and pallet codes
Code 128 - High-density industrial format
Note: Text SKUs and custom codes aren't scannable but can be typed into search
How barcode scanning works
Start scanning in seconds. No complex setup required.
Sign up and connect
Download the Stokkap plugin and connect your WooCommerce store. Products with GTINs sync automatically.
Choose your scanner
Use your phone camera, tablet, or plug in a USB/Bluetooth barcode scanner. Any device that can scan barcodes works.
Scan and go
Scan a barcode to instantly find the product. Check stock, update quantities, run stocktakes - everything syncs to WooCommerce.
What customers say.
Store owners using barcode scanning daily.
More than just scanning
Barcode scanning is part of complete WooCommerce inventory management.
Full inventory control
Data quality tools
Barcode scanning for WooCommerce FAQs
Common questions about scanning barcodes with Stokkap.
What barcode scanners work with Stokkap?
Any USB or Bluetooth barcode scanner works. Cheap USB scanners from Amazon (£20-50) are perfect. Phone and tablet cameras work too, though dedicated scanners are faster for high-volume scanning.
Do my products need barcodes to use Stokkap?
Products need a GTIN (barcode) in WooCommerce to be scannable. If a product doesn't have one, you can scan any barcode and Stokkap will let you link it to the product. Products without barcodes can still be found by typing the SKU or name.
Does offline scanning work for everything?
Offline mode currently works for stocktakes. Cache your products, run your full stocktake offline using camera or handheld scanner, then sync when you're back online. Product lookup requires an internet connection.
Can I scan text SKUs or custom codes?
Stokkap scans standard barcodes (EAN, UPC, GTIN, Code 128). Text-based SKUs and custom codes can't be scanned but can be typed into the search field for instant product lookup.
Ready to add barcode scanning to WooCommerce?
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