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TriggerWooCommerceReal-timeUpdated May 2026

How do I trigger when a WooCommerce product is updated?

Short answer: Drop the "WooCommerceProduct Updated" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in WooCommerce, not on a polling schedule.

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder
Trigger
Product Updated
When the matching event happens
watch for product updatedproduct changedwhen a product is updatedproduct modifiedon product updatedwhen product updatednew product updated
What this trigger returns
for the curious

You don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
"id": 789,
"event": "product.updated"
}
Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

FieldTypeExample
idnumber789
eventstring"product.updated"
FAQ

Questions about Product Updated.

How does the Product Updated trigger work in WooCommerce?
Fires when an existing WooCommerce product is updated (price, stock, image, description). Used to keep external catalogs and search indexes fresh.
Is the Product Updated trigger real-time?
Yes. Product Updated uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in WooCommerce.
What data does Product Updated return?
The full event payload from WooCommerce. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter Product Updated so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need WooCommerce admin permissions to use Product Updated?
For most WooCommerce accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some WooCommerce plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check WooCommerce's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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