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Actively maintained Tested with WP 7.1 #2 in approve orders

Order Approval – Approve Orders for WooCommerce

The complete order approval system for WooCommerce. Prevent fraud and manage high-risk orders with a professional order approval workflow.

Active installs10+10+ tier
Downloads · 30d125▼ -3.1% vs prev. 30d
Rating5/51 reviews
Health score73/100Good
All-time downloads2KSince Oct 2024
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 6.2PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d30▲ +57.9% week over week
Our verdict

Solid choice

Order Approval is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

  • Actively developed — last update 4 weeks ago
  • Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
  • Small user base (10+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

81624Jul 9Aug 22Oct 6
Yesterday7
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day32Aug 14, 2026
Last 12 months782

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Order Approval stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
approve orders #2 759 Best approve orders plugins →
order approval #15 887 Best order approval plugins →
order management >100 4,574 Best order management plugins →
order status >100 7,168 Best order status plugins →
woocommerce order management >100 3,299 Best woocommerce order management plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 1.0100.0%

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews

  • 5★100.0%
  • 4★0.00%
  • 3★0.00%
  • 2★0.00%
  • 1★0.00%

About Order Approval

From the official readme · v1.0.8

Description

Losing money on fake COD or high-risk WooCommerce orders?

Approve Orders for WooCommerce gives you full control over which orders get processed — before they impact your business. Instead of blindly accepting every order, you can implement a professional order approval workflow to review, approve, or reject orders based on your specific business rules.

Perfect for WooCOmmerce stores requiring order approval

✔ COD-heavy stores (India, SEA, etc.)
✔ High-value product stores (electronics, jewelry, custom orders)
✔ Wholesale & B2B stores requiring manual order approval
✔ Stores fighting spam or test orders

🚫 Stop fake orders with order verification
💰 Prevent revenue loss via strict order approval
⚙️ Complete control over order processing
💰 Reduce losses from COD fraud
📦 Add a professional order approval workflow to WooCommerce

🔑 Key Features (Free)

✔ Comprehensive Order Approval Workflow before processing
✔ Professional Order Approval Management from WooCommerce admin
✔ Custom order statuses: Awaiting Approval, Approved, Rejected
✔ Admin notifications for orders requiring approval
✔ Customer notifications for order approval updates
✔ Dedicated Approve / Reject buttons inside the order page
✔ Custom order status after successful approval
✔ Custom order status after order rejection
✔ Add internal order notes for approval tracking
✔ Filter and search orders by approval status
✔ Payment capture only after order approval
✔ Enable order approval for selected payment methods (e.g. COD)

🚀 Upgrade to Pro

Manually reviewing every order costs time and can lead to missed risky orders.

Upgrade to automate your order approval decisions, reduce manual work, and prevent losses.

👉 Go PRO

🔥 PRO Features

⚙️ Rule-Based Order Approval Automation (Core Feature)

Automatically approve, hold, or reject orders using flexible order approval conditions:

  • Order value (high-ticket orders)
  • Payment method (COD, prepaid, etc.)
  • Customer type (guest vs registered)
  • Products or categories

Stop reviewing every order manually — let your order approval rules handle the decisions.

⚡ Bulk Order Approval Actions

Approve or reject multiple orders at once and save hours of manual work.

📧 Custom Approval Email Templates

Customize your order approval and rejection emails to match your brand.

🔐 Role-Based Order Approval Workflows

Create different order approval processes for different user roles.

💳 Advanced Payment Gateway Control

Gain deeper control over when and how payments are processed during approval.

👥 Approval Tracking

Track exactly who approved or rejected each order for better accountability.

📤 Export Users

Export user data for reporting and approval workflows.

🌍 Multisite Support

Use your order approval system across WordPress multisite networks.

🌐 Multi-Language Support

Compatible with multilingual stores.

🎯 Priority Support

Get faster responses and dedicated assistance.

💡 Why Use an Order Approval System?

Without a proper order verification and approval process, stores often face:

  • Fake COD orders
  • Wasted shipping costs
  • Revenue loss
  • Operational inefficiencies

This plugin helps you:

✔ Review orders before fulfillment
✔ Prevent fake or suspicious orders through order approval
✔ Control high-value transactions
✔ Add a structured order approval workflow to your store

🔥 Real Use Cases

  • Prevent fake COD orders via order approval
  • Approve orders before processing in WooCommerce
  • Add a manual order verification workflow
  • Control high-ticket orders
  • B2B order approval system

Installation

  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 your orders from the WooCommerce Orders page.

Support

For support, please visit Support Desk or use the support forums on WordPress.org.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Does this plugin stop orders automatically?

By default, it allows manual approval. Automation features are available in Pro.

Can I customize the approval email notifications?

Yes, in the paid version, you can customize email templates for admin and customer notifications.

Can I automate the order approval process?

Conditional order approval rules are available in the Pro version.

Does this plugin support bulk order approval?

Yes, bulk actions are available in the paid version, allowing you to approve or reject multiple orders at once.

Changelog

SDK Update + Admin UI Update

1.0.8

  • SDK Update
  • ADMIN UI Update

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

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Order Approval settings page.
Order Approval settings page.
Admin email notification settings.
Admin email notification settings.
Order detail page with approve/reject buttons.
Order detail page with approve/reject buttons.
Order Approval – Approve Orders for WooCommerce screenshot

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FAQ

Order Approval: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026

Is Order Approval free?

Yes. Order Approval is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Order Approval safe to use in 2026?

Order Approval is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Order Approval?

Order Approval is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,965 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 125 times in the last 30 days.

Does Order Approval work with WordPress 7.1?

Yes. The developer has tested Order Approval up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

What PHP version does Order Approval need?

Order Approval requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Order Approval last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on September 9, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

Who makes Order Approval?

Order Approval is developed and maintained by NeeB Plugins.

What are the best alternatives to Order Approval?

The most popular alternatives to Order Approval are Order Approval for Woocomme… (1K+ installs).

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