Advanced Custom Order Status for WooCommerce
Create unlimited custom WooCommerce order statuses that match how your store really works. Give every status its own colour so your team spots what needs attention at a glance, and in Pro add icons, order actions, bulk actions, sales reports and automatic status emails.
★ 5.0 user rating600+ active installsUnlimited statusesHPOS compatible
Why Default WooCommerce Order Statuses Fall Short
WooCommerce ships with a fixed set of statuses, such as Pending, Processing, On Hold and Completed. They rarely match real fulfilment, so teams track progress in spreadsheets, notes or memory.
With default statuses only
- “Processing” covers packing, production and shipping
- Staff open each order to see what stage it is at
- No clear status for pickups, quotes or approvals
- Customers get no update when an order moves forward
With Advanced Custom Order Status
- Statuses like Packed, Shipped or Ready for Pickup
- Colour-coded statuses you can scan in seconds
- Rename and recolour the default statuses too
- Automatic status emails to customers (Pro)
How It Works
Set up your order workflow in a few minutes, with no code.
- Install the pluginInstall and activate the plugin from the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Create your statusesAdd as many custom statuses as you need, with a title, slug, description and colour.
- Use them on ordersAssign statuses from the order screen. In Pro, add icons, order actions, bulk actions, reports and emails.
WooCommerce Custom Order Status Features
Everything you need to build an order workflow that fits your store.
Free
Create Unlimited Custom Order Statuses
Add every status your workflow needs, from “Packed” and “Out for Delivery” to “Awaiting Approval”. Edit or delete them at any time.
You can also rename and recolour the default WooCommerce statuses (everything except the slug), so your whole status system feels consistent.
- Unlimited custom order statuses
- Edit and delete statuses at any time
- Customise the default WooCommerce statuses
Free
Your Own Title, Slug, Description and Colour
Set the title, slug and description for each status, and give it a unique colour and background so it stands out on the orders screen.
- Custom title, slug and description
- Unique colour and background per status
- Instant visual recognition on the orders list
Pro feature
Icons, Order Actions, Positioning and Status Types
Replace text with icons for a cleaner orders screen, add any status as a one-click action button on the order page, and control exactly where each status appears in the status list.
Define a type for each status, change many orders at once with bulk actions, and filter sales reports by custom status.
- Status icons
- One-click order action buttons
- Custom position and status type
- Bulk actions and sales reports
Pro feature
Automatic Emails When an Order Changes Status
Send customers a custom email automatically when their order moves to a specific status, so they always know what is happening.
Placeholder variables add dynamic order data to the email subject and body.
- Automatic customer emails per status
- Custom email subject and content
- Placeholder variables for order details
Requirements and Compatibility
Details from the plugin’s WordPress.org listing.
Plugin details
- Version 3.0.9
- Last updated August 2026
- 600+ active installs
- 5.0★ from 2 reviews
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- Tested up to WordPress 7.0
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- WooCommerce (tested with 11.0)
Compatibility
- WooCommerce HPOS
- Default WooCommerce statuses
- Any WooCommerce-compatible theme
- Sales reports Pro
Who Uses Custom Order Statuses
Any WooCommerce store whose workflow has more steps than the defaults. Built and supported by HeliumWP, a WordPress Plugin Company focused on WooCommerce.
What to Look for in an Order Status Plugin
Check these before you choose a custom order status plugin for WooCommerce.
Free vs Pro: Which Version Do You Need?
The free version covers unlimited statuses, colours and default status customisation. Choose Pro for icons, actions, bulk changes, reports and automatic emails.
| Features | Free Version | Pro Version |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited custom order statuses | Yes | Yes |
| Edit and delete custom statuses | Yes | Yes |
| Custom title, slug and description | Yes | Yes |
| Custom colour and background | Yes | Yes |
| Customise default WooCommerce statuses | Yes | Yes |
| WooCommerce HPOS compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Status icons | No | Yes |
| Order action buttons | No | Yes |
| Custom status positioning | No | Yes |
| Status types | No | Yes |
| Bulk actions for custom statuses | No | Yes |
| Sales reports by status | No | Yes |
| Automatic status emails with placeholders | No | Yes |
| Priority support | No | Yes |
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What Store Owners Say
Rated 5 out of 5 by store owners on WordPress.org.
Great plugin, Excellent support
Your new update works very well for us in the shop! We also use the custom email function and it is extremely helpful, because on the one hand we can provide our customers with updates on their orders, but (and this is a great help for us) we can also use the change of status to automatically send certain orders directly to specific employees, who then have to do special things with the order.
Your tool is a great help for us and helps us to keep an overview and to organise the workflow well! Thank you very much for that!
Very helpful plugin to change WooCommerce order status.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about custom order statuses in WooCommerce.
How do I add a custom order status in WooCommerce?
Install Advanced Custom Order Status, then create a new status with a title, slug, description and colour. It appears in the order status list straight away.
How many custom order statuses can I create?
There is no limit. Create as many custom order statuses as your store needs.
Can I customise the default WooCommerce order statuses?
Yes. You can rename and recolour any default status. The slug cannot be changed because WooCommerce relies on it internally.
Can I change multiple orders to a custom status at once?
Yes, with Pro. Bulk actions let you move many orders to any custom status from the orders list.
Can I send a custom email when an order changes status?
Yes, with Pro. Automatic emails are sent to customers when an order moves to a specific status, with placeholder variables for dynamic order data.
Can I add icons and action buttons to statuses?
Yes, with Pro. Replace status text with icons and assign any custom status to a one-click action button on the order page.
Can I see sales reports by custom order status?
Yes, with Pro. Generate sales reports filtered by any custom order status.
Will my custom statuses still work if I deactivate the plugin?
Orders keep their stored status, but the custom status labels and styling will not display until the plugin is reactivated.
Is it compatible with WooCommerce HPOS?
Yes. The plugin is fully compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS).
Does it work with my theme?
Yes. It works with any properly coded WooCommerce-compatible theme.
What are the requirements?
WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. The current version, 3.0.9, is tested with WordPress 7.0 and WooCommerce 11.0.
Build an Order Workflow That Fits Your Store
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