Order number prefix for WooCommerce

Add customizable prefixes to your WooCommerce order numbers for better organization and branding.

40+ active installsFree on WordPress.org

View on WordPress.org Support forum

Will this break my store?

What the WordPress.org registry says about keeping Order number prefix for WooCommerce running.

WordPress compatibility

Tested to 6.8.6 — 2 branches behind 7.0

A branch or two behind — normal for a plugin between releases.

Last updated

10 months ago

At least 2.3 releases a year since launch. WordPress.org only lists versions still available for download, so the real number may be higher.

Requires PHP

7.2

Your host must be running at least this version.

Requires WordPress

5.0

Requires other plugins

woocommerce

These must be installed and active first.

Contributors

1

A single maintainer. Worth knowing if the plugin is load-bearing for your store.

40+ active installsWordPress.org reports installs in bands, not exact counts.

Maintenance & trust

Scored on how Order number prefix for WooCommerce is looked after — not on how many stores run it.

Mixed signals

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

26 / 35

Updated 313 days ago.

WordPress compatibility

14 / 20

Tested to WP 6.8.6, 2 branch(es) behind.

Support responsiveness

Not enough data

Only 0 support thread(s) — not enough to judge.

Merchant satisfaction

Not enough data

No ratings yet.

Listing transparency

6 / 10

Provides: description, homepage

2 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

No one has rated this plugin on WordPress.org yet. That is a statement about the ratings page, not about the plugin — plenty of well-kept plugins never collect them.

Order number prefix for WooCommerce is a lightweight plugin that allows you to add custom prefixes to your WooCommerce order numbers. Perfect for stores that need to organize orders by year, location, or brand, or simply want to add their company initials to order numbers.

Key Features

Customizable Prefix: Add any prefix to your order numbers (alphanumeric, hyphens, and underscores supported)
Easy Configuration: Simple settings integration with WooCommerce general settings
Search Compatible: Search for orders using either the original order ID or the prefixed version
HPOS Compatible: Full support for WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage
Lightweight: Minimal performance impact with efficient code
Secure: Built with WordPress and WooCommerce security best practices
Translation Ready: Full internationalization support

Use Cases

Multi-brand Stores: Use different prefixes for different brands (BRAND1-, BRAND2-)
Year-based Organization: Add year prefixes (2024-, 2025-)
Location-based Prefixes: Identify orders by location (NYC-, LA-, UK-)
Company Branding: Add your company initials to all orders
Department Organization: Separate B2B and B2C orders (B2B-, B2C-)

How It Works

Install and activate the plugin
Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings > General
Find the “Order Number Prefix” field
Enter your desired prefix (e.g., “WC-“, “2024-“, “SHOP-“)
Save your settings

All new and existing orders will display with your chosen prefix throughout the WooCommerce admin area, customer emails, and order pages.

Technical Details

Stores prefix as a separate option, doesn’t modify actual order IDs
Compatible with other WooCommerce extensions
Follows WordPress coding standards
Implements proper sanitization and escaping
Supports WooCommerce order searches with prefixed numbers

Requirements

WordPress 5.0 or higher
WooCommerce 3.0 or higher
PHP 7.2 or higher

Additional Information

Contributing

Development of this plugin happens on GitHub. Feel free to contribute:
https://github.com/maikunari/order-number-prefix-for-woocommerce

Privacy Policy

This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. It only modifies the display of order numbers within your WooCommerce installation.

Credits

Developed by Mike Sewell at SonicPixel
Built for the WooCommerce community

Support

For bug reports and feature requests [github] https://github.com/maikunari/order-number-prefix-for-woocommerce.

For premium support and custom development, visit SonicPixel.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.

This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA.

Om Namo Bhagavate Vadudevaya

Will this plugin change my actual order IDs in the database?

No, the plugin only adds a visual prefix to order numbers throughout WooCommerce. Your actual order IDs in the database remain unchanged, ensuring compatibility with other plugins and systems.

Can I change the prefix after orders have been placed?

Yes, you can change the prefix at any time. The new prefix will apply to all orders (both existing and new) immediately after saving your settings.

What characters can I use in the prefix?

You can use letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), hyphens (-), and underscores (_). The prefix is limited to 20 characters maximum.

Will this work with my existing WooCommerce extensions?

Yes, the plugin is designed to be compatible with other WooCommerce extensions. It uses standard WooCommerce hooks and filters to modify order number display without altering core functionality.

Can I search for orders using the prefixed number?

Yes! The plugin includes search functionality that allows you to search for orders using either the original order ID or the prefixed version in the WooCommerce orders list.

Is this plugin compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS)?

Yes, the plugin is fully compatible with WooCommerce’s High-Performance Order Storage system.

Can I use different prefixes for different order types or conditions?

The current version supports one global prefix for all orders. For conditional prefixes based on order type, customer group, or other criteria, custom development would be required.

Will the prefix appear in customer emails and invoices?

Yes, the prefix will appear wherever WooCommerce displays the order number, including customer emails, admin emails, invoices, and the customer’s account area.

What happens if I deactivate the plugin?

If you deactivate the plugin, order numbers will return to their original format (without the prefix). Your prefix settings are preserved if you reactivate the plugin later.

Can I remove the prefix for certain areas of my site?

The plugin applies the prefix globally wherever WooCommerce displays order numbers. Selective removal would require custom development.

Is the plugin multisite compatible?

Yes, the plugin can be activated on individual sites within a multisite network. Each site can have its own unique prefix.

How can I get support?

For support, please use the WordPress.org support forum for this plugin, or visit https://sonicpixel.ca/ for premium support options.

Plugin details

Version1.0.2

Last updated2025-09-22 3:44am GMT

Added2025-09-22

Requires WordPress5.0

Tested up to6.8.6

Requires PHP7.2

Tags on WordPress.org

ecommerce

order management

order number

order prefix

woocommerce

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Order number prefix for WooCommerce

Add customizable prefixes to your WooCommerce order numbers for better organization and branding.

40+ active installsFree on WordPress.org

View on WordPress.org Support forum

Will this break my store?

What the WordPress.org registry says about keeping Order number prefix for WooCommerce running.

WordPress compatibility

Tested to 6.8.6 — 2 branches behind 7.0

A branch or two behind — normal for a plugin between releases.

Last updated

10 months ago

At least 2.3 releases a year since launch. WordPress.org only lists versions still available for download, so the real number may be higher.

Requires PHP

7.2

Your host must be running at least this version.

Requires WordPress

5.0

Requires other plugins

woocommerce

These must be installed and active first.

Contributors

1

A single maintainer. Worth knowing if the plugin is load-bearing for your store.

40+ active installsWordPress.org reports installs in bands, not exact counts.

Maintenance & trust

Scored on how Order number prefix for WooCommerce is looked after — not on how many stores run it.

Mixed signals

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

26 / 35

Updated 313 days ago.

WordPress compatibility

14 / 20

Tested to WP 6.8.6, 2 branch(es) behind.

Support responsiveness

Not enough data

Only 0 support thread(s) — not enough to judge.

Merchant satisfaction

Not enough data

No ratings yet.

Listing transparency

6 / 10

Provides: description, homepage

Ratings

No one has rated this plugin on WordPress.org yet. That is a statement about the ratings page, not about the plugin — plenty of well-kept plugins never collect them.