WooCommerce Phone Orders & Manual Orders 3.4.1
Introduction
WooCommerce Phone Orders & Manual Orders is a powerful plugin that enables store administrators and sales teams to create orders manually within the WooCommerce dashboard. This tool is particularly useful for phone sales, wholesale clients, or any situation where customers prefer offline transactions. Instead of customers browsing the website, your staff can quickly add products, apply discounts, select shipping methods, and generate invoices directly.
Key Features
- Fast product search by name or SKU with a smart search box.
- Ability to add new or existing customers quickly.
- Keyboard-friendly UI designed for faster order entry.
- Support for bundled, composite, and complex products.
- Option to adjust product pricing on the fly.
- Integrated address autocomplete with Google Places API.
- Apply coupons instantly with auto-find feature.
- Ability to copy a unique URL to pre-populate a customer’s cart.
- Pause and resume orders at any time.
- Create new orders based on existing customer orders.
- Extra WooCommerce reports for tracking manual orders.
- Custom fields support for both customers and orders.
- Log created orders for auditing and accountability.
- Full support for free shipping, custom fees, and multiple workflows.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Perfect for phone orders, wholesale clients, or offline sales. | May require training for staff unfamiliar with WooCommerce admin. |
| Fast and intuitive interface with keyboard shortcuts. | Relies on WooCommerce compatibility with complex themes/plugins. |
| Customizable with additional fields and workflows. | Extra features like address autocomplete may require API keys. |
Installation Guide
- Download the WooCommerce Phone Orders & Manual Orders plugin package.
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
- Upload the
.zipfile and click Install Now. - Activate the plugin from the Installed Plugins list.
- Navigate to WooCommerce → Phone Orders to start creating manual orders.
- Configure options such as default fields, payment gateways, and shipping preferences.
Comparison with Alternatives
| Feature | Phone Orders & Manual Orders | WooCommerce Default | Other Order Manager Plugins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create orders manually | ✔️ Full support | ✔️ Basic | ✔️ |
| Smart product search | ✔️ Fast SKU/Name search | ❌ Limited | ✔️ Medium |
| Coupons & Discounts | ✔️ Auto-find feature | ✔️ Basic | ✔️ |
| Custom workflows | ✔️ Highly flexible | ❌ Limited | ✔️ Partial |
Conclusion
WooCommerce Phone Orders & Manual Orders 3.4.1 is an essential tool for any WooCommerce store that handles phone sales, wholesale customers, or offline transactions. Its fast, user-friendly interface and robust customization options make it far more effective than WooCommerce’s built-in manual order system. If you’re looking to streamline your sales workflow and improve order management efficiency, this plugin is an excellent choice.
