Minimum Age for WooCommerce
Restrict purchase through the WooCommerce checkout by age
Solid choice
Minimum Age for WooCommerce is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Minimum Age for WooCommerce stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| age | #6 |
| checkout | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from 4 reviews
About Minimum Age for WooCommerce
From the official readme · v1.1.0.1Description
Add a checkout question for the customer’s date of birth, and enforce a minimum age. The customer cannot checkout if their given date of birth means they are younger than the minimum age.
Requirements
- WooCommerce 3.0 or greater
- PHP 5.6 or greater
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Privacy
The customer’s date of birth is recorded, so that transactions can be audited for compliance with minimum age legislation. The customer’s date of birth is transmitted in order confirmation and notification emails. This information is not shared with any other parties.
Frequently asked questions
How can I set the minimum age?
The default minimum age is 18. You can change it the WooCommerce settings: WooCommerce > Settings > Minimum Age > Minimum age
How can I change the order of the date fields?
The default order of the birth date fields is day, month, year. You can choose a different layout in the settings: WooCommerce > Settings > Minimum Age > Date layout
Can I show the date of birth question conditionally?
There is a filter hook minimum_age_woo_show_question that allows developers to hide the date of birth question if it isn’t required, e.g. only show for products in certain categories. It accepts a single boolean parameter, and returns a boolean: true to show the question, otherwise false.
Changelog
supports WooCommerce HPOS (high performance order storage); adds filter hook mininum_age_woo_show_question; tested to WooCommerce 8.2
The full changelog can be found on GitHub. Recent entries:
1.1.0
Released 2023-10-31
- fixed: support for WooCommerce HPOS (high performance order storage)
- added: filter hook
minimum_age_woo_show_questionallowing hookers to conditionally suppress the age question - changed: marked as tested up to WooCommerce 8.2
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FAQ
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Is Minimum Age for WooCommerce free?
Yes. Minimum Age for WooCommerce is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Minimum Age for WooCommerce safe to use in 2026?
Minimum Age for WooCommerce is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Minimum Age for WooCommerce?
Minimum Age for WooCommerce is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,536 times since it launched in September 2018. It was downloaded 220 times in the last 30 days.
Does Minimum Age for WooCommerce work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Minimum Age for WooCommerce up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.2 or newer.
What PHP version does Minimum Age for WooCommerce need?
Minimum Age for WooCommerce requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Minimum Age for WooCommerce last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0.1, was released on September 8, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes Minimum Age for WooCommerce?
Minimum Age for WooCommerce is developed and maintained by webaware.
What are the best alternatives to Minimum Age for WooCommerce?
The most popular alternatives to Minimum Age for WooCommerce are Age Verify (1K+ installs), Age Gator (300+ installs) and How Old Am I (80+ installs).
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