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The General sub-tab controls where badges and countdown timers attach to your theme, how grouped badges are laid out, and how discounts display. Most theme placement issues are solved here.

Settings → General sub-tab

SettingWhat it doesWhen & why to use
Hide WooCommerce On Sale BadgesRemoves WooCommerce's default "Sale!" flash.Turn on so only your badges show.
Negative SignAdds a leading minus before the percentage discount (-20%).Stylistic preference.
Preload Dynamic Styles on Archive PagesLoads all dynamic styles on the first archive load.Turn on for AJAX / infinite-scroll shops so styling stays consistent as products load.
On Image Position On Archive PageHook for On Image badges/timers in shop loops (default Product get image).Change if badges are misplaced on the shop grid.
Out of Image Position On Archive PageHook for Out of Image badges in shop loops (e.g. After product title).Position badges that sit below the image on archives.
Archive Loop Custom HooksComma-separated custom hook name(s) for archives.When your theme needs a non-standard attachment point.
On Image Position On Product PageHook for On Image badges on the product page (e.g. Before product images).Change if badges are misplaced on product pages.
Out of Image Position On Product PageHook for Out of Image badges on the product page (e.g. Before product title).Position below-image badges on product pages.
Single Product Custom HooksComma-separated custom hook name(s) for product pages.Advanced theme placement.
Cart Subtotal CalculationHow the subtotal is computed for free-shipping logic (e.g. excluding tax excluding coupons).Match your tax/coupon setup.
On Image Group Badge LayoutRow (side-by-side) or Column (stacked) when badges are grouped over the image.Neatly arrange several on-image badges.
Out Of Image Group Badge LayoutRow or Column for grouped out-of-image badges.Neatly arrange several below-image badges.
Badge Spacing (Row Layout)The gap (px) between badges arranged in a row.Space stacked badges apart.
Archive Variable DiscountsShow maximum, minimum, or a range/starting discount for variable products.Control how "% off" reads on variable products.
Badges on Product VariationsRe-evaluate the badge against the selected variation on the product page (hidden for non-matching variations).Turn on so the badge follows variation selection.
Badge not showing or misaligned?

Most theme placement issues are solved here. If a badge doesn't appear, try a different position hook, or switch the badge to Out of Image and set the out-of-image hook. The Custom Hooks fields let you target any hook your theme provides.

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