ABCT Smart Orders
Control store schedule and open/closed status for WooCommerce with a lightweight free workflow.
Use with caution
ABCT Smart Orders works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where ABCT Smart Orders stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| checkout | >100 |
| schedule | >100 |
| store hours | >100 |
| store status | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
About ABCT Smart Orders
From the official readme · v1.5.24Description
ABCT Smart Orders helps WooCommerce stores manage operating hours and store availability.
Main free features:
- Schedule editor with weekdays and time windows.
- Manual open/close override mode.
- Closed message support with
{{next_opening}}interpolation. - Add-to-cart and checkout safeguards while store is closed.
- Store status shortcode and AJAX integration.
Smart Orders Pro is optional and separate. Free features work without commercial license activation.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/or install it from the WordPress admin. - Activate ABCT Smart Orders.
- Make sure WooCommerce is active.
- Go to Smart Orders > Store Schedule.
- Configure weekdays, shifts, and closed message.
Frequently asked questions
Does the free version need a license key?
No. The free version works without commercial license activation.
Does the free version require an external server to run?
No. Core free runtime does not depend on remote license validation.
Where do I configure store hours?
In Smart Orders > Store Schedule.
What happens if WooCommerce is inactive?
The plugin stays installable, but it shows an admin warning until WooCommerce is activated.
Changelog
Fixes remaining translation and encoding inconsistencies for WordPress.org release.
1.5.24
- Fixed UTF-8 translation files for Loco Translate and WordPress.org.
- Regenerated PO/MO language files without broken accented characters.
- Preserved 24-hour schedule UX behavior and weekday/shift logic.
1.5.22
- Updated translation catalog and Brazilian Portuguese strings for the schedule editor.
- Regenerated language files for Loco Translate compatibility.
1.5.21
- Adjusted 24-hour mode logic: it now applies only on enabled weekdays while keeping Shift 1 and Shift 2 settings available for when 24-hour mode is disabled.
- Removed the unnecessary save conflict between 24-hour mode and configured shifts.
1.5.20
- Changed 24-hour mode to respect enabled weekdays. Disabled weekdays now keep the store offline even when 24-hour mode is active.
- Improved next opening/closing calculations for weekday-limited 24-hour schedules.
1.5.17
- Fixed schedule mode transition when disabling 24-hour mode so weekdays and configured shifts apply immediately.
- Added close-time parsing for 00:00 as end of day in schedule validation/runtime.
1.5.15
- Fixed remaining untranslated and mixed-language schedule strings.
- Regenerated translation template and language files for Loco Translate.
- Removed broken legacy translation entries and normalized UTF-8 encoding.
- Updated Shift 2 admin options to show only valid same-day times after Shift 1.
- Synchronized plugin header, internal version, stable tag, and upgrade notice.
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FAQ
ABCT Smart Orders: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is ABCT Smart Orders free?
Yes. ABCT Smart Orders is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ABCT Smart Orders safe to use in 2026?
ABCT Smart Orders works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ABCT Smart Orders?
ABCT Smart Orders is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,002 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.
Does ABCT Smart Orders work with WordPress 7.1?
ABCT Smart Orders is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does ABCT Smart Orders need?
ABCT Smart Orders requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was ABCT Smart Orders last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.24, was released on May 28, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes ABCT Smart Orders?
ABCT Smart Orders is developed and maintained by abctransfer.
What are the best alternatives to ABCT Smart Orders?
The most popular alternatives to ABCT Smart Orders are Brazilian Market on WooComm… (60K+ installs), reCAPTCHA for WooCommerce (40K+ installs) and Fluid Checkout for WooComme… (20K+ installs).
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