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Advanced Order Status for WooCommerce

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Create and manage custom order statuses for WooCommerce with icons, colors, and bulk actions support. Streamline your order workflow efficiently.

Overview

Advanced Order Status for WooCommerce allows you to create unlimited custom order statuses beyond the default WooCommerce statuses. Each custom status can have its own icon, color, and behavior settings.

This plugin is perfect for stores with complex fulfillment workflows, dropshipping businesses, or any WooCommerce store that needs more granular control over order management.

Key Features

Create unlimited custom order statuses
Assign custom icons to each status
Set custom colors for visual identification
Bulk actions support for order management
Email notification integration
Compatible with WooCommerce HPOS
Translation ready
Developer-friendly with hooks and filters

Installation

  1. Download the plugin from WordPress.org or upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
  3. Navigate to WooCommerce → Order Statuses to configure your custom statuses
  4. Create your first custom order status and assign it to orders

How to Use

Creating a Custom Status

  1. Go to WooCommerce → Order Statuses
  2. Click "Add New Status"
  3. Enter a name for your status (e.g., "Awaiting Shipment")
  4. Choose an icon and color
  5. Configure email notifications if needed
  6. Save your custom status

Applying Status to Orders

You can apply custom statuses to orders in multiple ways:

  • Manually change status from the order edit page
  • Use bulk actions to update multiple orders at once
  • Set automatic status transitions based on payment or fulfillment events

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit existing WooCommerce order statuses?

No, the plugin allows you to create new custom statuses but does not modify the default WooCommerce statuses to maintain compatibility.

Will my custom statuses work with email notifications?

Yes! You can configure email notifications for each custom status, allowing you to keep customers informed throughout the order process.

Is this plugin compatible with WooCommerce HPOS?

Yes, the plugin is fully compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS).

What happens to orders with custom statuses if I deactivate the plugin?

Orders will retain their custom status data, but you won't be able to manage or view them properly until you reactivate the plugin.

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