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title: Compatibility Options in the EAN
description: "The 2D barcode compatibility options in EAN for WooCommerce add product 2D barcodes to documents from other plugins, such as PDF invoice and delivery note plugins, and add an item_barcode_2d column to order exports. Find them at WooCommerce > Settings…"
url: "https://wpfactory.com/docs/ean-compatibility/"
updated: "2026-09-27"
category: How to
tags:
  - EAN and Barcodes for WooCommerce
---

# Compatibility Options in the EAN

The 2D barcode compatibility options in EAN for WooCommerce add product 2D barcodes to documents from other plugins, such as PDF invoice and delivery note plugins, and add an item_barcode_2d column to order exports. Find them at WooCommerce > Settings > Products > EAN > 2D Barcodes > Compatibility, after enabling the 2D Barcodes section.

This comprehensive guide explores the **"2D Barcodes > Compatibility Options"** within the **EAN for WooCommerce**** plugin,** empowering you to ensure smooth integration of **2D barcode display with** various popular thirdparty plugins used in your online store.

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### **Optimizing 2D Barcode Functionality**

The **"2D Barcodes > Compatibility Options"** section allows you to configure the **EAN for WooCommerce plugin** to work effectively alongside other plugins, ensuring consistent and**userfriendly 2D barcode display** across functionalities.

### **Important Note**

Before exploring these options, ensure the** ****"2D Barcodes > Enable section"** is activated to unlock 2D barcode display functionalities.

### **Supported Plugins**

#### **Print Invoice & Delivery Notes for WooCommerce / WooCommerce PDF Invoices & Packing Slips**

- **Enable:**** **Integrates product **2D barcodes into PDF documents** generated by these plugins for invoices and delivery notes, providing additional **product identification details.**

#### **WooCommerce PDF Invoices, Packing Slips, Delivery Notes and Shipping Labels**

- **Enable:** Similar to the above plugins, this option incorporates 2D barcode images into the respective **PDF documents** generated by this plugin.
- **Customization:** You can further configure the position and display format of the**2D barcode within the PDF** documents using the provided options.

#### **WooCommerce Customer / Order / Coupon Export**

- **Enable:** Adds a dedicated**"item_barcode_2d"** column to the order items export generated by the WooCommerce Customer / Order / Coupon Export plugin.

### **Dokan**

**Enable:**** **This option is currently inactive but reserved for potential future integration with the Dokan multivendor marketplace plugin.

#### **Reset Settings**

This option allows you to revert all settings within the **"2D Barcodes > Compatibility Options"** section to their default values.

#### **Admin Access**

These settings can be found by navigating to** ****WooCommerce > Settings > Products > EAN > 2D Barcodes > Compatibility** within your WordPress dashboard.

#### **Maximizing Compatibility**

- **Regular Updates:** The developers of the**EAN for WooCommerce plugin actively** maintain compatibility with popular thirdparty plugins. Ensure you keep both the EAN for WooCommerce plugin and other relevant plugins updated to their latest versions.
- **Community Support:** If you encounter any compatibility issues, you can seek assistance from the plugin's support forum or community resources.

By effectively utilizing the **"2D Barcodes > Compatibility Options",** you can ensure that 2D barcode display seamlessly integrates with your existing store setup, fostering a smooth workflow and enhanced user experience.

#### **Important Note**

While both admins and customers can access the WooCommerce settings, the **"2D Barcodes > Compatibility Options"** section is specifically for administrative purposes. Customers wouldn't have access to configure these plugin compatibility settings.

Related articles

- [EAN for WooCommerce Compatibility Options](https://wpfactory.com/docs/woocommerce-ean-compatibility/)
- [How to Reset EAN Settings (Section or Whole Plugin)](https://wpfactory.com/docs/reset-ean-settings-section/)
- [Import and Export Product EANs with the WooCommerce CSV Tools](https://wpfactory.com/docs/import-export-product-eans/)
- [Add EAN to Product Structured Data (GTIN for Google)](https://wpfactory.com/docs/ean-structured-data-gtin/)
- [Add EAN and GTIN to the WooCommerce REST API](https://wpfactory.com/docs/ean-rest-api/)

 

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