# Order Approval for Woocommerce

> Order Approval for Woocommerce has 1K+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 23 reviews and 502 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 75/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Order Approval for Woocommerce is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

**Approve or reject WooCommerce orders before payment. Manual order approval, email notifications, payment link, all gateways supported.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 45,682
- **Downloads (30 days):** 502 (+3.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 23 reviews
- **Health score:** 75/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.2.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sarankumar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sarankumar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/order-approval-woocommerce/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [approve orders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/approve-orders/) | #1 | 2 |
| [block payment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-payment/) | #1 | 1 |
| [manual approval](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/manual-approval/) | #1 | 1 |
| [order approval](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/order-approval/) | #1 | 8 |
| [woocommerce approval](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce-approval/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| approve orders | #1 | 777 |
| block payment | >100 | 3,579 |
| manual approval | #1 | 744 |
| order approval | #1 | 897 |
| woocommerce approval | #2 | 897 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 59.8%
- 2.1: 29.5%
- 2.0: 10.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Order Approval – Approve Orders for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/approve-orders/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 9, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Order Approval for Woocommerce free?
Yes. Order Approval for Woocommerce is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is Order Approval for Woocommerce safe to use in 2026?
Order Approval for Woocommerce is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Order Approval for Woocommerce?
Order Approval for Woocommerce is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 45,682 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 502 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Order Approval for Woocommerce work with WordPress 7.1?
Order Approval for Woocommerce is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Order Approval for Woocommerce need?
Order Approval for Woocommerce requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Order Approval for Woocommerce last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.1, was released on July 7, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Order Approval for Woocommerce?
Order Approval for Woocommerce is developed and maintained by Sarankumar.

### What are the best alternatives to Order Approval for Woocommerce?
The most popular alternatives to Order Approval for Woocommerce are Order Approval (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/order-approval-woocommerce/ · Generated 2026-10-09 08:15 UTC by PageForge