BASIC License Key Seller
Sell downloadable WordPress plugins through WooCommerce with automatic license keys and configurable activation limits.
Use with caution
BASIC License Key Seller works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- 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
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where BASIC License Key Seller stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| downloads | >100 |
| license keys | >100 |
| software | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
| wordpress plugins | >100 |
About BASIC License Key Seller
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
BASIC License Key Seller turns downloadable WooCommerce products into licensed WordPress plugin sales.
- Automatically generates a unique license key when an order is paid.
- Supports one-site, three-site, and unlimited activation limits.
- Provides HTTPS REST endpoints for activation, validation, and deactivation.
- Adds license keys to customer order emails.
- Adds a Licenses section under WooCommerce My Account.
- Protects downloads with WooCommerce permissions and current license status.
- Encrypts license keys at rest and stores lookup credentials as keyed hashes.
- Works with Stripe, PayPal, and other gateways that mark WooCommerce orders paid.
The free plugin does not require registration, a Blockrush account, or an external service. An optional, separately distributed Pro plugin adds subscription lifecycle handling, reporting, and administrative license controls. Pro implementation is not included in this WordPress.org package.
Learn more and compare editions at https://blockrush.app/product/basic-license-key-seller-pro/
Privacy
This plugin does not contact Blockrush or any other external service. It stores license keys, customer user IDs and email addresses, WooCommerce order and product IDs, license status and expiry, and activated site URLs in the site’s WordPress database. Uninstalling retains this data by default to prevent accidental loss; the included documentation explains the opt-in deletion constant. Payment processing remains the responsibility of WooCommerce and the selected gateway.
Security
License keys are generated from cryptographically secure random data and encrypted at rest using Sodium or OpenSSL authenticated encryption. A dedicated random plugin secret is generated during activation, stored as a non-autoloaded option, and used to derive separate encryption, lookup, installation, and rate-limiting keys. Advanced installations may define a stable BLKS_CRYPTO_SECRET value of at least 32 unpredictable characters in wp-config.php before activation. API calls require HTTPS and are rate limited. Customer and administrator actions use WordPress permissions and nonces.
Support
Use the support forum on this plugin’s WordPress.org page. Do not post license keys or customer information publicly.
Installation
- Install and activate WooCommerce.
- Upload and activate BASIC License Key Seller.
- Edit a WooCommerce product.
- Under Product Data → General, enable Issue License Keys and choose the activation limit.
- Mark the product Downloadable and attach the customer plugin ZIP.
- Require or create customer accounts at checkout if customers need My Account license management.
- Complete a test order and confirm the license appears in the email and My Account → Licenses.
Frequently asked questions
Does the free plugin require a license key?
No. The WordPress.org edition is fully functional and does not contact Blockrush.
Does it work with Stripe?
Yes. It works with Stripe and other WooCommerce gateways when they correctly mark an order paid or completed. This plugin does not store payment credentials.
What is included in Pro?
Pro is a separately installed commercial plugin offering WooCommerce Subscriptions lifecycle handling, dashboard statistics, and administrator suspension and reactivation controls. None of that implementation is included in this WordPress.org package.
Does the free edition manage subscription renewals?
No. Subscription lifecycle handling is a Pro feature. The free edition is intended for one-time WooCommerce purchases.
Where are the API endpoints?
Send JSON POST requests to /wp-json/lks/v1/activate, /wp-json/lks/v1/validate, and /wp-json/lks/v1/deactivate. HTTPS is required.
Changelog
1.1.1
- Remove all subscription lifecycle, dashboard statistics, and administrator status-control implementation from the Standard package.
- Keep Pro functionality exclusively in the separately distributed Pro plugin.
- Add automated release checks that reject Pro-only implementation in the Standard ZIP.
1.1.0
- Add one-site, three-site, and unlimited activation limits to Standard.
- Replace WordPress authentication-salt derivation with a dedicated non-autoloaded plugin secret and purpose-specific keys.
- Document the optional
BLKS_CRYPTO_SECRETconstant and opt-in uninstall deletion behavior.
1.0.6
- Complete the final WordPress.org submission review and readme validation.
- Document stored customer and activation data and default retention behavior.
- Report customer deactivation storage failures instead of showing false success.
1.0.5
- Pass legacy-cipher LIKE patterns through prepared replacement parameters.
1.0.4
- Resolve WordPress Plugin Check internationalization and input-handling findings.
- Prepare custom-table identifiers with WordPress
%iplaceholders. - Document narrowly scoped direct-database exceptions required for transactional license records.
- Remove translation loading that WordPress.org now handles automatically.
1.0.3
- Bound public license API request bodies and encrypted values.
- Verify activation transaction and deactivation database results.
- Strengthen no-cache directives on credential-bearing responses.
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FAQ
BASIC License Key Seller: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is BASIC License Key Seller free?
Yes. BASIC License Key Seller is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is BASIC License Key Seller safe to use in 2026?
BASIC License Key Seller works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use BASIC License Key Seller?
BASIC License Key Seller is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 127 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.
Does BASIC License Key Seller work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested BASIC License Key Seller up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.
What PHP version does BASIC License Key Seller need?
BASIC License Key Seller requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was BASIC License Key Seller last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on August 25, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes BASIC License Key Seller?
BASIC License Key Seller is developed and maintained by blockrush.
What are the best alternatives to BASIC License Key Seller?
The most popular alternatives to BASIC License Key Seller are Simple Download Monitor (20K+ installs), Prevent Direct Access (10K+ installs) and Easy Media Download (9K+ installs).
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