Getting Started

Requirements

• WordPress installed and running
• WooCommerce installed and active
• WooCommerce GeoLocation enabled (this is on by default in all WooCommerce installations — no additional setup needed)

ℹ INFO  WooCommerce GeoLocation is enabled by default in all WooCommerce stores. The CBR plugin uses it automatically without any extra configuration on your part.

How to Install the Plugin (Method 1: From WordPress Admin Search)

This is the easiest method — no file download needed.

WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New

1. In your WordPress admin — go to Plugins → Add New.
2. In the search field, type: — Country Based Restrictions
3. Find the plugin called “Country Based Restrictions for WooCommerce” by Zorem — in the search results.
4. Click Install Now.
5. Once installed, click Activate.
6. After activation — navigate to WooCommerce → Country Restrictions to access all settings.

How to Install the Plugin (Method 2: From a .zip File)

WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin

1. Download the plugin .zip file — from wordpress.org/plugins/woo-product-country-base-restrictions/.
2. In your WordPress admin — go to Plugins → Add New.
3. Click Upload Plugin — at the top of the page.
4. Click Choose File — and select the downloaded .zip file.
5. Click Install Now — then click Activate Plugin.

How to Access the Plugin Settings

Once activated, all settings are accessible from a single location:

WooCommerce → Country Restrictions

You will find two main sections inside the Country Restrictions settings screen:

• Catalog Visibility Settings — choose how restricted products are displayed or hidden for customers from restricted countries
• Restriction Settings — configure Force Geolocation, the Debug Toolbar, the restriction message text, and message position