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What are WooCommerce hooks and why do they matter for tracking?

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Quick Answer

WooCommerce hooks are action and filter points in the code where plugins can inject custom logic. Tracking plugins use hooks like woocommerce_thankyou and woocommerce_checkout_order_processed to capture conversion data server-side without modifying core code.

Full Answer

WordPress and WooCommerce use a hooks system with predefined points where plugins can execute code. For tracking, hooks like woocommerce_thankyou (order complete), woocommerce_add_to_cart, and woocommerce_checkout_order_processed fire server-side when actions occur. WordPress-native tracking solutions capture events at these hooks, meaning data is collected at the source before any browser involvement. This is why setup is 15 minutes vs 50+ hours for GTM.

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