Order Tools for WooCommerce
Streamline your WooCommerce admin workflow: manage phone orders, assign users, handle manual payments, and send smarter notifications.
Use with caution
Order Tools for WooCommerce 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
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Order Tools for WooCommerce stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| local pickup | >100 |
| manual payment | >100 |
| order management | >100 |
| phone order | >100 |
| woocommerce email | >100 |
About Order Tools for WooCommerce
From the official readme · v1.2.1Description
Order Tools for WooCommerce enhances your store management workflow with tools built for store owners, managers, and support teams handling orders manually.
Features
- Assign / Unassign Users Easily
Search for existing customers and attach them to an order — or switch to Guest mode instantly. - Phone Order Gateway
Create orders manually and register phone sales directly from the admin. - Admin Manual Payment Gateway
Allow administrators to process pending or on-hold orders securely through/order-pay. - Custom Email Notifications
Customize subjects and notification flow for pending, completed, or pickup orders. - Smart “Local Pickup” Email
Automatically notify customers when their pickup order is ready. - Google Maps Links Adds direct map links in admin order views and order listings.
- Customer Orders Quick Access
Quickly access all WooCommerce customer orders directly from the WordPress user profile page. - Additional Admin Utilities
Includes a one-click “Empty Cart” button, a dedicated Company column in orders and user lists (with search support), SKU display in cart, and other workflow enhancements.
Order Security and Privacy
This plugin follows WooCommerce’s standard security practices:
– Guest orders can be paid securely using the order key link sent by email.
– Orders assigned to registered users require login before accessing the payment page.
These safeguards ensure that personal data remains protected according to WooCommerce policies.
HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage)
Fully compatible with WooCommerce HPOS (custom order tables).
All order interactions are handled through WooCommerce official APIs.
License
GPLv2 or later
Installation
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin from WordPress.
- Ensure WooCommerce is active.
- Configure settings under WooCommerce → Settings → Order Tools.
Frequently asked questions
Can I assign a user after the order is created?
Yes! You can search and assign existing customers directly from the order edit screen.
What happens when I click “Use as guest”?
The assigned user is removed, and the order switches to Guest mode while preserving billing details.
Can I manually trigger emails?
Yes — all custom email notifications appear under WooCommerce → Settings → Emails.
Is the plugin compatible with HPOS?
Yes, full compatibility is provided.
Changelog
This update adds quick access to customer orders from WordPress user profiles, improves plugin stability and initialization, and enhances overall WooCommerce theme compatibility. No action required.
1.2.1
- Improved: Admin redirect after checkout is now enabled by default to streamline backend order workflows.
- Improved: Changed the default redirect destination to the created order page for faster admin access.
1.2.0
- Added: “View customer orders” button on user profile pages.
- Fixed: Unified all classes under the
AISP_OTOOLSnamespace for better consistency across the plugin. - Fixed: Moved orphaned hooks into their appropriate classes.
- Fixed: Removed duplicate
manage_users_columnsfilter registration in the Other Tools settings. - Fixed: Corrected a syntax issue in the pickup email directions HTML output.
- Fixed: Removed duplicate settings save handling in the Phone Order module, as
WC_Settings_Pagealready manages it natively. - Fixed: Moved Safe Admin Checkout
init()loading to the main plugin file for more reliable initialization. - Improved: Normalized all plugin files to LF line endings for better cross-platform consistency.
- Fixed: Removed leftover debug
console.logstatements fromfloating-panel.js. - Improved: Clarified popup button labels in the Assign User interface to reduce confusion.
- Removed: Post-payment redirect feature due to cart clearing issues after checkout.
- Removed: Admin mode banner due to theme compatibility conflicts.
- Removed: Frontend CSS loading on
order-payandorder-receivedpages for improved theme compatibility. - Removed: Unused legacy files related to frontend asset loading and order page UI handling.
1.1.0
- New: Added native WooCommerce duplicate order on on-hold and process order
1.0.0
- Initial public release.
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FAQ
Order Tools for WooCommerce: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Order Tools for WooCommerce free?
Yes. Order Tools for WooCommerce is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Order Tools for WooCommerce safe to use in 2026?
Order Tools for WooCommerce 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 Order Tools for WooCommerce?
Order Tools for WooCommerce is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 546 times since it launched in December 2025. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does Order Tools for WooCommerce work with WordPress 7.1?
Order Tools for WooCommerce is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Order Tools for WooCommerce need?
Order Tools for WooCommerce requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Order Tools for WooCommerce last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on May 13, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes Order Tools for WooCommerce?
Order Tools for WooCommerce is developed and maintained by Marco Gagnon.
What are the best alternatives to Order Tools for WooCommerce?
The most popular alternatives to Order Tools for WooCommerce are Hide Shipping Method For Wo… (10K+ installs), Advanced Local Pickup for W… (3K+ installs) and WC Pickup Store (2K+ installs).
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