Website Category Visibility Control
by Odoo DevHouse https://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/browse?author=Odoo%20DevHouse$ 20.14
| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
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| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
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eCommerce (website_sale)
• Website (website) • Invoicing (account) • Discuss (mail) |
| Lines of code | 72 |
| Technical Name |
website_hide_shop_category |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/browse?author=Odoo%20DevHouse |
| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
|
| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
•
eCommerce (website_sale)
• Website (website) • Invoicing (account) • Discuss (mail) |
| Lines of code | 72 |
| Technical Name |
website_hide_shop_category |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/browse?author=Odoo%20DevHouse |
Website Sale Hide Category
Control category visibility in your Odoo shop with a simple toggle - keep internal categories organized while hiding them from customers
- Simple boolean toggle to hide/show categories in shop filter
- Categories remain fully functional in backend for internal management
- Clean integration with existing category management interface
- Zero configuration - install and use immediately
- Preserves category hierarchy and relationships
- Perfect for organizing internal category structures
- Works with existing website_sale category filter
- No performance impact on shop loading
The module adds a simple "Hide in Shop" toggle to your product category form. When enabled, the category is automatically filtered out from the shop's category navigation:
- Category Management: Edit any product public category and check "Hide in Shop" to remove it from frontend display
- Smart Filtering: Categories marked as hidden are filtered out at the template level - they never reach the customer's view
- Backend Integrity: Hidden categories remain fully functional for product organization and internal reporting
- Instant Updates: Changes take effect immediately - no cache clearing or server restart needed
Category Form - Hide in Shop Toggle
Simple boolean toggle added to category configuration
Before: All Categories Visible
Internal categories like "Draft Products" appear in shop filter
After: Clean Category Filter
Internal categories are hidden, only customer-facing categories shown
Internal Organization
Create internal categories like "Draft Products," "Seasonal Planning," or "Supplier Categories" without cluttering the shop
Temporary Hiding
Hide categories during seasonal transitions or while reorganizing products without deleting them
Hierarchical Control
Hide parent categories while keeping subcategories visible, or vice versa - flexible control at any level
B2B/B2C Separation
Create B2B-specific categories that shouldn't be visible to regular consumers
Archive Management
Maintain archive categories for discontinued products without showing them in active navigation
Work in Progress
Hide categories that are still under construction or have incomplete product listings
- Copy the module folder to your Odoo addons directory
- Update the apps list in Odoo (Apps â Update Apps List)
- Search for "Website Sale Hide Category" and install the module
- Navigate to Website â Configuration â Product Categories
- Edit any category and use the "Hide in Shop" toggle as needed
Note: No additional configuration required - the module works immediately after installation.
Q: Does hiding a category affect its products?
A: No, products in hidden categories remain visible in the shop. Only the category filter itself is hidden. Products can still be found through search and other navigation methods.
Q: Can I hide subcategories while keeping parent categories visible?
A: Yes, the hide setting works independently for each category. You can hide any combination of parent and child categories.
Q: Will hidden categories still appear in sitemaps?
A: No, since they're filtered out at the template level, they won't appear in the category navigation or sitemaps generated from the category list.
Q: Does this work with multi-website setups?
A: Yes, but note that the hide setting applies globally across all websites. If you need website-specific visibility, consider using website-specific categories.
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