Title: Approve Orders for WooCommerce Author: NeeB Plugins Published: Oktòb 6, 2024 Last modified: Desanm 26, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/approve-orders/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3277937) ![](https://ps.w.org/approve-orders/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3168160) # Approve Orders for WooCommerce By [NeeB Plugins](https://profiles.wordpress.org/neebplugins/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/approve-orders.1.0.7.zip) * [Details](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/approve-orders/#description) * [Reviews](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/approve-orders/#reviews) * [Installation](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/approve-orders/#installation) * [Development](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/approve-orders/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/approve-orders/) ## Description **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](https://neebplugins.com/plugin/approve-orders/?utm_source=aofwc-lite&utm_campaign=wp-repo&utm_medium=readme&utm_term=AOFWC)** 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](https://neebplugins.com/support-desk/?utm_source=aofwc-lite&utm_campaign=wp-repo&utm_medium=readme&utm_term=AOFWC) or use the support forums on WordPress.org. ## Screenshots * [[ * Screenshot of the Order Approval settings page. * [[ * Screenshot of the admin email notification settings. * [[ * Screenshot of the order detail page with approve/reject buttons. * [[ ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/approve-orders` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress. 3. Use the WooCommerce > Settings > Approve Orders screen to configure the plugin. ## FAQ ### 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. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c5d7b269f74044dcb740e1d9766e56e65b4079ba74cfd23108254ad208e57eae? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Works perfectly](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-perfectly-2863/)󠁿 [Ceekay](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ckcreativedesign/) Jen 9, 2025 1 reply I have installed this plugin of a couple of different sites and it works perfectly. The level of support offered by Neeb Plugins has been outstanding, and they are eager to help out with any questions or issues that may arise. Thanks [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/approve-orders/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Approve Orders for WooCommerce” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ NeeB Plugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/neebplugins/) * [ Nitin Prakash ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nitin247/) [Translate “Approve Orders for WooCommerce” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/approve-orders) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/approve-orders/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/approve-orders/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/approve-orders/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/approve-orders/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.7 * Export user data #### 1.0.6 * Fix REST Api #### 1.0.5 * Bug fixes & Updates #### 1.0.4 * Bug fixes & Updates #### 1.0.3 * Bug fixes & Updates #### 1.0.2 * SDK Update #### 1.0.1 * Fix payment gateway visibility * Code Optimization #### 1.0.0 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **1.0.7** * Last updated **3 months ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 6.2 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/approve-orders/) * Tags * [order](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/order/)[order approval](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/order-approval/) [pre order](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pre-order/)[woocommerce order](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/woocommerce-order/) [woocommerce pre-order](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/woocommerce-pre-order/) * [Advanced View](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/approve-orders/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/approve-orders/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/approve-orders/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/approve-orders/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/approve-orders/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/approve-orders/reviews/?filter=1) [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/approve-orders/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/approve-orders/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ NeeB Plugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/neebplugins/) * [ Nitin Prakash ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nitin247/) ## Support Got something to say? 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