How to Manage Feeds?

The Manage Feeds page is where you view, edit, delete, duplicate, regenerate, and configure auto-updates for all your product feeds in CTX Feed. To access it, go to CTX Feed > Manage Feeds in your WordPress admin panel.

Watch the video above for a full walkthrough, or follow the step-by-step reference below.

Prerequisites

Before managing feeds, make sure you have:

• CTX Feed plugin installed and activated
• At least one product feed created — see How to Make a WooCommerce Product Feed
• WordPress admin access

Accessing the Manage Feeds Page

Navigate to WordPress Admin > CTX Feed > Manage Feeds. You will see a table listing all your product feeds with key details at a glance.

Feed List Columns

Feed Name

The name you assigned when creating the feed. Hover over it to reveal quick actions: Edit, Delete, and Duplicate.

Template (Channel)

Shows which channel template the feed uses — for example, Google Shopping, Facebook Catalog, or any of the 220+ supported channels.

Feed Type (Format)

The file format of your feed. CTX Feed supports 6 formats: XML, CSV, TSV, TXT, XLS, and JSON. Each format structures your product data differently to meet specific channel requirements. Learn more about feed formats in our XML feed guide and CSV/TXT feed guide.

Feed URL

The URL of your generated product feed file. You need to submit this URL to your advertising channel (Google Merchant Center, Facebook Business Manager, etc.) or download the file directly from this URL.

Last Updated

Shows the date and time when the feed was last regenerated. If the feed has never been updated after creation, it shows the original creation date.

Feed Actions

Edit a Feed

Hover over any feed name to reveal the Edit link. Clicking it opens the full feed configuration screen where you can change the channel template, attribute mapping, filters, and all other settings you configured when creating the feed.

Delete a Feed

Hover over the feed name and click Delete. This permanently removes both the feed configuration and the generated feed file from your server. There is no undo. Always use Export Feed Config to create a backup before deleting.

Duplicate a Feed

Click Duplicate to create an exact copy of the selected feed. This is useful when you want to create feeds for multiple channels with similar product data — duplicate the feed, then edit the copy to change the channel template and attributes.

View Feed File

Click the View icon (eye) to open the generated feed file in a new browser tab. Use this to inspect the feed output and verify your product data looks correct before submitting to a channel.

Regenerate a Feed

Click the Regenerate icon to immediately update the feed file with your current product data — without opening the feed settings. During regeneration, the button and other feed actions remain disabled until the process completes. Do not reload the page or navigate away during regeneration.

Download Feed File

Click Download to save the feed file to your computer. You can open XML feeds in a browser or text editor, and CSV feeds in a spreadsheet application like Excel.

Export Feed Config (.wpf)

Exports the feed configuration as a .wpf (WooCommerce Product Feed) backup file. Use this to back up your feed settings before making changes, or to import the configuration on another site.

Download Feed Log

Downloads the feed generation log file, which contains details about the feed creation process. You may need to share this log file URL when opening a support ticket.

Auto-Update Settings

Setting the Update Interval

At the top of the Manage Feeds page, you will find the Auto Update Interval dropdown. This sets how frequently CTX Feed regenerates all active feeds automatically, keeping your channel data in sync with your store.

Free version intervals: 1 hour, 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 1 week.

Pro version adds: 5 minutes, 15 minutes, and 30 minutes — ideal for stores with frequent price or stock changes. Compare Free vs Pro

For the auto-update to work reliably, your server’s WordPress cron must be running. If updates are not working, see How to Setup Cron for Auto Feed Update or troubleshoot with Fix Auto Feed Update Not Working.

Toggling Auto-Update Per Feed

Each feed has an Auto Update toggle in the actions column. Turn it on to include that feed in automatic updates, or turn it off to skip it. This is useful when you have feeds that do not need frequent updates (e.g., a static catalog for a niche channel).

Bulk Actions

Use the checkboxes on the left side of each feed row to select multiple feeds. Then choose a bulk action (e.g., Delete) from the dropdown at the top and click Apply. This lets you manage multiple feeds at once instead of deleting them one by one.

Import a Feed

At the top of the Manage Feeds page, click Import Feed to upload a previously exported .wpf configuration file. The imported feed will appear in your feed list with all its original settings, ready to be regenerated. Learn more in How to Export and Import Feed Configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I set the auto-update interval?

For stores with frequent product changes (price updates, stock changes), set the interval to 1 hour or shorter. CTX Feed Pro offers 5-minute, 15-minute, and 30-minute intervals for high-frequency updates. For stores with stable catalogs, 12 to 24 hours is sufficient.

What happens when I delete a feed?

Both the feed configuration and the generated feed file are permanently deleted from your server. There is no undo option. Always use Export Feed Config to create a .wpf backup file before deleting.

Can I duplicate a feed for another channel?

Yes. Use the Duplicate action to create a copy, then edit the duplicate to change the channel template and adjust any channel-specific attributes. This saves time when creating feeds for multiple channels with similar product data.

Where are feed files stored on my server?

Feed files are stored in your WordPress uploads directory: /wp-content/uploads/woo-feed/[format]/[feed-name].[ext]. For example, a Google Shopping XML feed might be at /wp-content/uploads/woo-feed/xml/google-shopping.xml.

My feed is stuck during regeneration. What should I do?

If feed regeneration is stuck, try increasing your PHP memory limit and execution time. You can also check the feed log for errors. If the problem persists, see How to Solve Feed Generation Stuck Error.

Related Documentation

• How to Make a WooCommerce Product Feed
• How to Setup Cron for Auto Feed Update
• Fix Auto Feed Update Not Working
• Export and Import Feed Configuration
• Category Mapping
• CTX Feed Plugin Settings
• Dynamic Attributes

Need help? Open a Support Ticket or explore the full CTX Feed documentation.