--- title: "How to Fix WooCommerce Coupons Not Working" description: "WooCommerce coupon not working? Check expiry, usage limits, cart rules, Checkout Block visibility and conflicting promotions." url: "https://maksut.net/woocommerce-coupons-not-working/" language: "en-US" datePublished: "2026-09-22T23:18:08+00:00" dateModified: "2026-09-23T20:22:10+00:00" author: "Maksut" --- # WooCommerce Coupons Not Working: Fix Checklist Expiry, limits, exclusions, and checkout UX—why the code looks valid but never applies. When a **WooCommerce coupon is not working**, verify: the coupon is published and in date; usage and per-user limits are available; the cart meets spend, product and category rules; email restrictions match; the coupon field is visible in Checkout Block or direct-checkout flows; and individual-use coupons are not conflicting. --- ## Quick diagnosis table | Symptom | Check first | | --- | --- | | Coupon does not exist | Code spelling, status and correct store | | Usage limit reached | Total, per-user and email limits | | Not valid for selected products | Included/excluded products, categories and sale rules | | No coupon field | Theme, Checkout Block, direct checkout or custom CSS | | Discount disappears | Checkout refresh, shipping/tax recalculation or another coupon | ## Step 1: Read every restriction 1. Open **Marketing → Coupons** and edit the code. 2. Confirm Published status and a future expiry date. 3. Review discount type, amount, free-shipping flag and expiry. 4. Review spend, individual-use, sale-item, product/category and allowed-email rules. 5. Review total and per-user usage limits. ## Step 2: Match the cart to the rules - Test with allowed SKUs only and remove excluded categories. - Test a non-sale cart when sale items are excluded. - Check whether variable-product restrictions target the parent or a variation. - Free-shipping coupons still need a matching zone and method—see [wrong shipping cost](https://maksut.net/woocommerce-checkout-wrong-shipping-cost). ## Step 3: Checkout UI and conflicts Checkout Block and direct-checkout funnels may place or hide the coupon field differently. Re-enable it in the funnel builder or retain a coupon field on checkout. Individual-use coupons reject other codes; role and membership extensions can also change eligibility. ### Retype pasted codes Pasted codes can contain spaces or fancy dashes. Retype the code in a private window before changing rules. ## Step 4: Confirm after apply 1. Apply the coupon and verify the discount line. 2. Change shipping address and confirm it remains. 3. Place a test order and check order notes and [emails](https://maksut.net/woocommerce-emails-not-sending). ## FAQ: WooCommerce coupons not working **Why does it work for me but not customers?** Check per-user limits, allowed email lists and test logged out with a fresh address. **Can coupons work with Checkout Block?** Yes, when the block exposes a coupon field. Use a compatible extension if it is missing. **Why is a free-shipping coupon not free?** The coupon and a free-shipping method must both apply in the customer’s zone. ## Need WooCommerce help beyond this fix? Custom checkout, shipping, catalog rules and store architecture—scoped delivery. 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