What Is the Remove Clear Variation Link feature?
When a customer selects product variations (e.g., “Size: Medium, Color: Blue”), WooCommerce shows a “Clear” link that allows them to deselect all variations and return to the unselected state. The Remove Clear Variation Link feature removes this “Clear” link.
After disabling, customers can change their selection (clicking a different size or color) but cannot clear to “no selection”. This is a minor UI change that affects user flow.
Why You Need It
The “Clear” link is a small UI element that can cause issues:
- Accidental deselection: Users may click Clear by accident, then have to re-select all variations
- Mobile UX: On small screens, the Clear link is easy to tap accidentally
- Variation abandonment: Some users clear variations when they shouldn’t, then abandon the purchase
For most stores, the Clear link is harmless. For stores with many variations or mobile-heavy traffic, removing it can improve UX.
How to Remove the Clear Variation Link in WordPress
Step 1: Navigate to Settings
Click into the Classic Monks plugin settings in your WordPress dashboard.
Step 2: Go to the WooCommerce Tab
Click on the WooCommerce menu, then click the Single Product subtab.
Step 3: Enable Remove Clear Variation Link
Scroll to Remove Clear Variation Link and toggle on.
Step 4: Save Changes
Click Save Changes.
Step 5: Test
Visit a variable product on the front-end. Select a variation. The “Clear” link should not appear.
Configuration Options
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Remove Clear Variation Link | Master toggle. | Off |
No nested options.
What Gets Affected
- Variable product pages: the “Clear” link is removed
- The variation selection area still functions (clicking a different size or color changes the selection)
- The variation price and image still update correctly
What Does NOT Get Affected
- The variation dropdowns or swatches themselves
- The “Add to Cart” button (except when no variation is selected, in which case the button may be hidden or disabled by WooCommerce’s default behavior)
- AJAX variation changes
- Cart and checkout pages
Advanced Options (Developers)
This feature registers 1 WordPress hook in variation-display.php:
Filters:
woocommerce_reset_variations_linkcalls__return_empty_string()(Hides the reset variations link)
// Hooked in variation-display.php
add_filter( 'woocommerce_reset_variations_link', '__return_empty_string' );The feature modifies WooCommerce behavior by registering or removing hooks. Disabling it reverses those changes.
Troubleshooting
The Clear link is still showing
Cause: The toggle is off, or a caching plugin is serving an old page.
Fix: Verify the toggle is on. Clear all caching layers (page cache, object cache, CDN).
The Add to Cart button is hidden when no variation is selected
Cause: WooCommerce’s default behavior hides the Add to Cart button when no variation is selected. Without the Clear link, customers can’t deselect to “no selection”, but they can still change their selection.
Fix: This is WooCommerce’s default behavior. The Remove Clear Variation Link feature doesn’t change this. If you want the Add to Cart to always show, customize the WooCommerce template or use a plugin.
I want the Clear link to show in some places but not others
Cause: The toggle is global.
Fix: The feature is global. If you need per-product control, use the plugin settings and check the product ID or product type before deciding to remove the link.
The variation selection area is broken after enabling
Cause: A theme or plugin conflict is preventing the variation JavaScript from loading.
Fix: Check the browser console for errors. Disable other variation-related plugins to find the conflict. Verify the variation swatches/dropdowns are still visible (the Clear link is just one element of the variation area).