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Approve Orders for WooCommerce

Approve Orders for WooCommerce adds an order approval workflow to your WooCommerce store, giving you greater control over order processing.

10+ active installs
5.0
(1 ratings)
Free on WordPress.org
View on WordPress.orgSupport forum
Will this break my store?

What the WordPress.org registry says about keeping Approve Orders for WooCommerce running.

WordPress compatibility
Tested to 7.0.2
Tested against the WordPress branch in use today.
Last updated
20 days ago
At least 4.9 releases a year since launch. WordPress.org only lists versions still available for download, so the real number may be higher.
Requires PHP
7.4
Your host must be running at least this version.
Requires WordPress
6.2
Requires other plugins
woocommerce
These must be installed and active first.
Contributors
2

10+ active installsWordPress.org reports installs in bands, not exact counts.
Maintenance & trust

Scored on how Approve Orders for WooCommerce is looked after — not on how many stores run it.

Well maintained
Not enough public feedback to put a confident number on this one. Little public feedback — score rests mostly on release activity. What we can see is below.

Maintenance
35 / 35
Updated 16 days ago.
WordPress compatibility
20 / 20
Tested to WP 7.0.2 (current).
Support responsiveness
Not enough data
Only 0 support thread(s) — not enough to judge.
Merchant satisfaction
10 / 15
5.0/5 across 1 rating(s).
Listing transparency
10 / 10
Provides: screenshots, description, homepage
1 of 5 measures had too little evidence to score. They are left out of the total rather than counted as zero — otherwise a plugin would be marked down for being small rather than for being poorly kept.Measured 2026-08-01 from the WordPress.org plugin registry.
Ratings

5.0

1 rating
5★1
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0
Every rating WordPress.org holds for this plugin, not a sample. Written reviews live in the plugin's WordPress.org reviews forum.

Approve Orders for WooCommerce is a powerful plugin that adds an order approval workflow to your WooCommerce store. With this plugin, you can review and approve orders before they are processed, ensuring all orders meet your criteria.

Plugin Features

  1. Order Approval Workflow – Enable an order approval process where orders need to be reviewed and approved by an admin before processing.
  2. Custom Order Statuses – Plugin creates statuses such as “Awaiting Approval”, “Approved”, “Rejected”.
  3. Admin Notifications – Notify admins when new orders require approval via email or dashboard notifications.
  4. Customer Notifications – Inform customers about the status of their order.
  5. Approval Button on Order Page – Add an “Approve” or “Reject” button directly on the order detail page in the WooCommerce admin.
  6. Custom Order Statuses After Approval – Assign your own custom order status to accurately reflect the stage of an approved order. Choose from options like “Processing” or “In Progress” to match your workflow.
  7. Custom Order Statuses After Rejection – Define a custom order status to represent a rejected order. Options like “Cancelled” or “Rejected” can be used to reflect the rejected state in your business.
  8. Order Notes – Add internal notes and comments to orders during the approval process.
  9. Filter and Search Orders – Filter and search orders based on their approval status.
    10.- Basic Integration with Payment Gateways – Ensure that payment is only captured after an order is approved.
  10. Order Approval for Selected Payment Gateways – Enable Order Approval for Selected payment gateways e.g. Cash on Delivery.

Paid Features: Approve Orders for WooCommerce PRO
1. Supports Multisite – Allows all the functionalities of Free Version but for WordPress Multisite too.
2. Bulk Actions – Allow admins to approve or reject multiple orders at once using bulk actions.
3. Conditional Approval – Set conditions for automatic approval based on order value, product type, customer role, etc.
4. Customizable Email Templates – Customize email templates for approval notifications.
5. Advanced Integration with Payment Gateways – More complex integration options for different payment gateways.
6. Multi-Language Support – Support for multiple languages.
7. Role-Based Approvals – Set up different approval workflows based on user roles.
8. Priority Support – Access to priority customer support for faster issue resolution and assistance.
9. Approved By – Show Approver name in WooCommerce Order details in admin.
10. Rejected By – Show Rejector name in WooCommerce Order details in admin.
11. Export Users – Export user data as CSV.

Usage

  1. Install the plugin via the WordPress plugin repository or by uploading the plugin files to your server.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Configure the settings under Admin Dashboard > Approve Orders.
  4. Customize your order statuses and notifications as needed.
  5. Start managing and approving orders from the WooCommerce Orders page.

Support

For support, please visit Support Desk or use the support forums on WordPress.org.

Does this plugin work with all payment gateways?

Yes, the basic version ensures payment is only captured after an order is approved. The premium version offers more advanced integration options.

Can I customize the email notifications?

Yes, in the paid version, you can customize email templates for admin and customer notifications.

Does this plugin support bulk actions?

Yes, bulk actions are available in the paid version, allowing you to approve or reject multiple orders at once.

Categories
Order managementCatalogue & variations
Plugin details
Version1.0.7
Last updated2026-07-16 10:08am GMT
Added2024-10-06
Requires WordPress6.2
Tested up to7.0.2
Requires PHP7.4

Tags on WordPress.org
order
order approval
pre order
woocommerce order
woocommerce pre-order
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