EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce
Validate EU VAT numbers at checkout with VIES and apply reverse charge for valid B2B orders.
Use with caution
EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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 EU VAT Validator for WooCom… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| b2b | >100 |
| eu vat | #47 |
| vat | #90 |
| vies | #44 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce helps stores validate VAT numbers during checkout using the official VIES SOAP service.
Features:
- VAT number field at checkout
- VIES validation via the official EU VIES SOAP API
- Automatic reverse charge for valid B2B orders
- VAT validation result saved on orders
- No phone-home tracking
- Completely free, no upsells
Installation
- Upload the
woo-eu-vat-validatorfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen in WordPress.
- Ensure WooCommerce is active.
- Test checkout with a valid EU VAT number.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin send data to third-party services?
Only the VAT number validation request to the official EU VIES SOAP endpoint is made. This is core functionality.
Is WooCommerce required?
Yes. WooCommerce must be active.
Where can I find more plugins?
Check out protoolkit.net for our other free WooCommerce plugins.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial WordPress.org release.
- VAT field, VIES validation and reverse charge support.
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FAQ
EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce free?
Yes. EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce safe to use in 2026?
EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.
How many websites use EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce?
EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 539 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.
Does EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce work with WordPress 7.1?
EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce need?
EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on April 4, 2026 (6 months ago).
Who makes EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce?
EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce is developed and maintained by protoolkit.
What are the best alternatives to EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce?
The most popular alternatives to EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce are Wholesale Suite (20K+ installs), B2BKing (10K+ installs) and Leadinfo (7K+ installs).
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