Order Approval for Woocommerce

75 Quality Score

Active Installs

14/30

With only 1,000 active installs it is a niche plugin, but the score is boosted well above its weight because usage is concentrated in stores that genuinely need this workflow.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated July 2026 and tested against WordPress 7.0, the plugin is clearly and recently maintained, earning a perfect maintenance score.

User Rating

14/15

23 ratings averaging 96 out of 100 is an exceptional user satisfaction signal, suggesting the plugin reliably does what it promises for the small audience using it.

Support Health

8/15

Only one support thread exists in total, which is positive for reliability but means the support track record is too thin to fully verify responsiveness under load.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Tested with the latest WordPress 7.0 and requiring only PHP 5.4, compatibility is broad and the plugin will run on virtually any WooCommerce hosting setup.

Scores higher than 41% of indexed plugins

About

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

Active Installs 1k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.8/5

Last Updated 2026-07-07 11:32am GMT

Requires WordPress 3.7+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Requires PHP 5.4+

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

Order Approval for WooCommerce holds new orders in a pending state so a store admin can manually review and approve or reject them before any payment is captured. It sends notification emails and includes a payment link so approved customers can complete checkout through their normal gateway afterwards. All WooCommerce payment gateways are supported.

Who It's For

This plugin fits small WooCommerce stores that need a human gatekeeper on every order, such as wholesale shops, custom or made-to-order sellers, and businesses worried about fraud. It is also useful for stores that want to verify stock, confirm legitimate buyers, or coordinate fulfilment before money changes hands.

Who Should Skip It

If you run a high-volume retail store processing dozens or hundreds of orders a day, manual approval will create a serious bottleneck. Stores that already use a fraud tool or simply want automatic order acceptance should skip this plugin entirely.

The Bottom Line

Order Approval for WooCommerce is a focused, well-maintained plugin that does one thing well, and the 96/100 user rating from 23 reviewers backs that up. The overall quality score of 75.33/100 reflects its modest install base and limited support history rather than any flaw in the code itself. It is a solid pick for stores that genuinely need manual approval, just not for anyone processing orders at scale.