Hidden Categories module is an X-Cart 5 add-on which allows you to set categories as hidden but available for sale. Hidden categories will not show on store front on search results or catalog pages but are still accessible via their direct url. Additionally products assigned to hidden categories or their subcategories will also not show on store front pages. This module is perfect if you want to temporary hide categories or their products from being shown directly on site while at the same time their indexed urls will not produce 404 error and be dropped from SE index.

Hidden Categories for X-Cart 5 Features

• Installs as a module so you can easily turn it on/off when required.
• Show/hide category is marked as hidden on categories list pages in admin.
• Hidden categories are not visible on store front unless accessed directly via their url.
• Subcategories of hidden categories are not visible on store front unless accessed directly via their url.
• Products assigned to hidden categories or their subcategories are not visible on store front unless accessed directly via their url.
• Products assigned to hidden categories or their subcategories can still be purchased.
• Hidden category field is included in the category import/export functionality.
• Option to exclude hidden categories and their products from XML Sitemap.
• Option to exclude hidden categories from Sitemap page.

Additional Information

• Compatible with X-Cart 5.2.x or newer.