
WooCommerce Order Approval 8.5 – Manage Customer Orders with Ease
WooCommerce Order Approval is a powerful plugin that lets store owners take full control of the order process by approving or rejecting customer orders before they are processed. This feature is extremely useful for businesses dealing with custom products, limited stock, or services requiring verification before fulfillment.
Key Features
- Approval Timeline – Track order approval or rejection easily.
- Live Updated Timeline – Get real-time updates on order status changes.
- Flexible Time Selector – Manage processing timelines efficiently.
- Email Notifications – Automatically notify customers about order approval or rejection.
- Custom Order Statuses – New statuses such as “Awaiting Approval”.
- One-Click Approval/Rejection – Links embedded directly in admin order emails.
- Customer Order Cancellation – Customers can cancel pending orders if needed.
- Auto-Cancellation – Orders not paid within the time limit are automatically canceled.
- WPML Support – Fully translation-ready for multilingual stores.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Gives admins full control over customer orders | Adds extra step to checkout flow |
| Improves stock and service management | Might delay order fulfillment if not managed promptly |
| Automatic order cancellation prevents pending issues | Requires admin intervention for every new order |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can I set custom approval timelines?
A: Yes, the plugin allows you to set and manage approval times easily.
Q2: Will customers be notified if their order is rejected?
A: Yes, automatic email notifications are sent for both approvals and rejections.
Q3: Can customers cancel their orders while waiting for approval?
A: Absolutely, customers can cancel pending orders before they are approved.
Q4: Does it work with multi-language stores?
A: Yes, it is fully compatible with WPML for multilingual websites.
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