<h2>Require Order Approval for Made-to-Order Products</h2>
<p>The <strong>Advanced Order Approval for WooCommerce</strong> extension adds order-approval functionality to your WooCommerce store. With the extension, you can create rules regarding and restricting order approval. Prevent customers from placing orders and making payments upfront or have an easy means to refund payments if you cannot fill their orders.</p>
<p>For custom orders, allow customers to <strong>pay upfront and wait</strong> for your approval, or <strong>wait and pay later</strong> after your approval.</p>
<h2>Features</h2>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Wait and pay conditions</li>
<li>Pay and wait conditions</li>
<li>Option to restrict specific payment methods to Wait and Pay payment mode</li>
<li>Option to set an expiration date for making the payments of approved orders</li>
<li>Option to send payment reminder emails for unpaid approved orders</li>
<li>Paid orders will refund automatically if you do not approve the orders</li>
<li>Includes a separate table to view and manage the orders that require approvals</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>
<h4><strong>Reduce unnecessary refunds</strong></h4>
<p>If you restrict upfront payments, you can decide when to bill and can avoid making refunds.</p>
<h4><strong>Convenience for Customers</strong></h4>
<p>Your customers can purchase made-to-order products directly from your store.</p>
<h2><strong>How does it work?</strong></h2>
<h4><strong>Pay and Wait order approval</strong></h4>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>A user adds products to their cart.</li>
<li>On the Cart and Checkout pages, a notice will be displayed informing the user that the order needs manual approval before it can be processed.</li>
</ul>
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<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Once the user completes the purchase, they can view the status of the order approval from the My Account page.</li>
</ul>
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<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>The Site Admin can review the orders pending approval in the Advanced Order Approval section.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h4><strong>Admin post table</strong></h4>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Once the order is approved, the order will be processed. If the order is rejected, the user will be notified.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>Wait and Pay order approval</strong></h4>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>A User adds products to their cart.</li>
<li>On the Cart and Checkout pages, a notice will be displayed to inform the user that the order needs manual approval before it can be processed.</li>
</ul>
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<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Once the user completes the purchase, they can view the status of the Order Approval on their My Account page.</li>
</ul>
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<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>The Site Admin reviews orders pending approval in the Advanced Order Approval section.</li>
<li>Once orders are approved, the user can make the payment for their order from their My Account page.</li>
</ul>
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<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Upon successful payment, the order will be processed. If the Order is rejected, the user will be notified.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Extensive Features List</h2>
<h3>Order Approval System</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Route qualifying orders through a <strong>manual approval process</strong> before fulfillment.</li>
<li>Compatible with both <strong>classic checkout</strong> and <strong>WooCommerce Checkout Blocks</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Approval Payment Modes</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li><strong>Pay and Wait</strong>: Customers <strong>pay upfront</strong> and orders await approval.</li>
<li><strong>Wait and Pay</strong>: Customers place orders <strong>without payment</strong> and receive a <strong>payment link</strong> after approval. Unpaid approvals <strong>expire</strong> after a configurable period.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Approval Statuses</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Track approvals through <strong>New, On-hold, Approved, Rejected,</strong> and <strong>Expired</strong> statuses.</li>
<li>Trigger automated actions and <strong>email notifications</strong> as statuses change.</li>
<li>Allow administrators to manually update <strong>approval statuses</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Rule-Based Approval Criteria</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Create multiple <strong>approval rules</strong> with independent settings and payment modes.</li>
<li>Combine criteria using <strong>AND/OR</strong> logic for advanced workflows.</li>
<li>Configure rules based on:
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li><strong>Order totals</strong> and <strong>cart subtotals</strong></li>
<li><strong>Product quantities</strong></li>
<li>Included or excluded <strong>products</strong> and <strong>categories</strong></li>
<li>Specific <strong>users</strong> and <strong>user roles</strong></li>
<li><strong>Shipping methods</strong></li>
<li><strong>Date ranges</strong> and <strong>weekdays</strong></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Rule Configuration</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Assign a <strong>payment mode</strong> and eligible payment gateways to each rule.</li>
<li><strong>Activate, deactivate,</strong> and <strong>bulk manage</strong> approval rules.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Cart & Checkout Controls</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Display customizable <strong>approval notices</strong> when approval is required.</li>
<li><strong>Allow checkout only through selected payment gateways</strong>.</li>
<li>Automatically remove <strong>non-qualifying products</strong> from the cart.</li>
<li>Support <strong>dynamic placeholders</strong> to display removed product names in error messages.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Payment Deadlines & Expiry</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Set <strong>payment deadlines</strong> for approved Wait and Pay orders.</li>
<li>Automatically calculate and track <strong>expiry dates</strong>.</li>
<li>Mark approvals as <strong>Expired</strong> when payment is not completed on time.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Payment Reminders</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Send automated <strong>payment reminder emails</strong> before payment deadlines.</li>
<li>Configure <strong>custom reminder schedules</strong>.</li>
<li>Allow administrators to manually <strong>resend reminders</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Approval Management</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Manage approvals from a dedicated <strong>admin screen</strong>.</li>
<li>View and <strong>edit approval details, customer information, order items,</strong> and <strong>payment data</strong>.</li>
<li>Link directly to related <strong>WooCommerce orders</strong> and customer approvals.</li>
<li>Display <strong>approval statuses</strong> within the WooCommerce Orders list.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Customizable Messages</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Configure customer-facing <strong>notices</strong> and <strong>error messages</strong>.</li>
<li>Personalize <strong>approval-related checkout messages</strong>.</li>
<li>Support <strong>dynamic placeholders</strong> for product information.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Wait and Pay Gateway</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Include a dedicated <strong>Wait and Pay payment gateway</strong>.</li>
<li>Customize the gateway’s <strong>title</strong> and <strong>description</strong>.</li>
<li>Display the gateway only when applicable <strong>approval rules</strong> are matched.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Custom Styling</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Apply <strong>Custom CSS</strong> to modify frontend and admin appearances without editing plugin files.</li>
</ul>
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<p> </p>
<p>Download the <strong>Advanced Order Approval</strong> extension to streamline the order-approval process for made-to-order products.</p>
<h3><strong>Requirements</strong></h3>
<p>Minimum PHP version: 5.6</p>

Advanced Order Approval

<p>Streamline the order-approval process for made-to-order products with the Advanced Order Approval extension for WooCommerce.</p>

<h2 class="p1"><b>Bulk-edit products, variations, and subscriptions — faster, safer, and with full control.</b></h2>
<p class="p1">Bulk Table Editor for WooCommerce is built for store owners who manage <b>large or complex product catalogs</b> and need to make changes quickly — without risking errors or wasting time on repetitive edits.</p>
<p class="p1">Instead of editing products one by one, you work in a <b>powerful table-based interface</b> where prices, stock, categories, attributes, images, sales, and linked products can be updated <b>in bulk and with precision</b>.</p>
<p class="p1">Whether you’re running promotions, updating supplier prices, or maintaining thousands of SKUs, Bulk Table Editor helps you stay efficient and in control.</p>
<h3>Top Benefits:</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-primary">
<li>Edit hundreds or thousands of products at once</li>
<li>Reduce costly mistakes with precise bulk actions and filters</li>
<li>Manage prices, stock, attributes, and categories from one table</li>
<li>Work faster without changing your store setup</li>
<li>Scale your catalog without scaling admin workload</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1"><b>Take Control of Your WooCommerce Store<br /></b><span style="letter-spacing: -0.011em">Managing a WooCommerce store with hundreds or thousands of products doesn’t have to be overwhelming.</span></p>
<p class="p2">Bulk Table Editor gives you a <b>clear, structured overview</b> of your products and variations, allowing you to make changes quickly and confidently — whether you’re adjusting prices, scheduling sales, updating stock, or organizing categories.</p>
<p class="p2">Everything happens inside a single, consistent interface designed for real store operations.</p>
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<h4><strong>See the Plugin in Action<br /></strong></h4>
<p class="p1">Curious about how Bulk Table Editor can transform your store management? Watch our quick tutorials to witness its capabilities firsthand:</p>
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li1"><b>Set Up Sales and Discounts with Ease:</b> <a href="https://youtu.be/WcezTnI_jok" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s2">Watch on YouTube</span></a></li>
<li class="li1"><b style="color: var(--wp--preset--color--woo-text-gray,#101517);font-family: var(--wccom-font-family-default);letter-spacing: -0.011em">How to Easily Manage Upsells and Cross-sells:</b> <a href="https://youtu.be/kerFUZcmBKM" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s2" style="color: var(--wp--preset--color--woo-text-gray,#101517);font-family: var(--wccom-font-family-default);letter-spacing: -0.011em">Watch on YouTube</span></a></li>
<li><strong>How to Easily Manage Product Images and Categories:</strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/QRG7vZG6snQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch on YouTube</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2>Bulk Pricing & Stock Updates</h2>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.2.1-access-bulk.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-9089613 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.2.1-access-bulk.png" alt="Bulk functions in bulk table editor" width="961" height="472" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Easily adjust prices and stock levels using flexible bulk functions.</p>
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li1"><b>One-click adjustments</b> — increase or decrease prices by percentage or fixed value</li>
<li class="li1"><b>Precision pricing</b> — set exact prices (for example, 9.99) or apply smart rounding</li>
<li class="li1"><b>Instant stock updates</b> — update stock levels in bulk with accuracy</li>
<li class="li1"><b>Reuse previous sale prices</b> — restore earlier sale prices in seconds</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">Perfect for campaigns, supplier price updates, and catalog-wide changes.</p>
<h2>Set Sales in Seconds</h2>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Bulk-Table-Editor-sale.gif"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734005034827 size-large" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Bulk-Table-Editor-sale.gif?w=980" alt="Set up sale - Bulk Table Editor" width="980" height="551" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Plan, launch, and manage sales without manual product edits.</p>
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li1">Apply bulk discounts or fixed sale prices</li>
<li class="li1">Set start and end dates across many products</li>
<li class="li1">Round prices for clean, consistent pricing</li>
<li class="li1">Remove sale prices instantly when campaigns end</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">Sales management becomes fast, repeatable, and predictable.</p>
<p> </p>
<h2><b>Advanced Filtering for Large Catalogs</b></h2>
<p class="p1">Finding the right products is just as important as editing them.</p>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.4.6-filters.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734003342060 " src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.4.6-filters.png" alt="Bulk Table Editor - filters" width="1314" height="309" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Bulk Table Editor includes <b>robust filtering tools</b> that help you target products precisely:</p>
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li1">multi-select filters for categories, tags, and stock status</li>
<li class="li1">sale status filters (on sale, not on sale, all products)</li>
<li class="li1">stock level and availability filters</li>
<li class="li1">persistent filters that stay active while navigating</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">This makes managing even very large catalogs efficient and focused.</p>
<h2>Category & Images Management</h2>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.4.18-cat-images-detail.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734004299569 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.4.18-cat-images-detail.png" alt="Bulk Table Editor for WooCommerce - category and images - details" width="1578" height="720" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Organize your catalog visually and structurally from one place.</p>
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li1">Bulk update featured and gallery images</li>
<li class="li1">Zoom images directly in the table for quick inspection</li>
<li class="li1">Assign, remove, replace, or clear categories in bulk</li>
<li class="li1">Search and select categories efficiently</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">Ideal for stores that regularly update collections or seasonal assortments.</p>
<p> </p>
<h2 class="p1">Attributes & Custom Fields</h2>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.4.11-attributes-filter.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734003891112 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.4.11-attributes-filter.png" alt="Bulk Table Editor for WooCommerce - attributes filter" width="1701" height="966" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Bulk edit product attributes and selected custom fields directly from the table.</p>
<p class="p1">This helps you:</p>
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li1">keep product data consistent</li>
<li class="li1">manage variations efficiently</li>
<li class="li1">avoid repetitive manual edits</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">Especially useful for stores with complex product structures.</p>
<h2 class="p1">Linked Products<b>: Upsells & Cross-Sells</b></h2>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.4.18-linked-products.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734004299537 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.4.18-linked-products.png" alt="Bulk Table Editor for WooCommerce - linked products" width="1577" height="1077" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Create upsells and cross-sells without manual linking.</p>
<p class="p1">The Linked Products tab allows you to bulk assign:</p>
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li1">upsells</li>
<li class="li1">cross-sells</li>
<li class="li1">related product relationships</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">This helps increase average order value while keeping product relationships consistent across your catalog.</p>
<p class="p1"> </p>
</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Range Filters</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.3.15-range-filter.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734002752829 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.3.15-range-filter.png" alt="Bulk Table Editor - range filters" width="1346" height="402" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Use range filters to target products within specific values.</p>
<p class="p1">Examples:</p>
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li1">find products priced between specific amounts</li>
<li class="li1">update items with stock below a certain threshold</li>
<li class="li1">hide or modify out-of-stock products</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">Range filters make advanced bulk updates fast and precise.</p>
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<h2><strong>Recurring Sales</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.3.15-rec-sales.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734002752831 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.3.15-rec-sales.png" alt="Bulk Table Editor - previous sales" width="1346" height="620" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Bulk Table Editor remembers your previous sale prices.</p>
<p class="p1">This allows you to:</p>
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li1">reuse earlier sale prices</li>
<li class="li1">update only dates for recurring campaigns</li>
<li class="li1">avoid re-entering pricing data</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">Perfect for seasonal sales and recurring promotions.</p>
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<h3 data-sourcepos="11:1-11:92">WooCommerce Brands Integration</h3>
<p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:92"><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.4.6-brands.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734003342327" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.4.6-brands.png" alt="Bulk Table Editor - Brands" width="980" height="395" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Manage brands efficiently in bulk.</p>
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li1">organize products by brand</li>
<li class="li1">update brand assignments quickly</li>
<li class="li1">adjust visibility or campaigns per brand</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">Especially useful for multi-brand stores.</p>
<p> </p>
<h2><strong>Export Your Data</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.4.6-export.png"><img class="alignnone wp-image-18734003342256 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wbte-2.4.6-export.png" alt="Bulk Table Editor - export file" width="1425" height="816" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Export your product data to CSV in just a few clicks.</p>
<p class="p1">Use exports for:</p>
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li1">backups</li>
<li class="li1">reporting</li>
<li class="li1">external analysis</li>
<li class="li1">data reviews</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">Your data stays accessible and under your control.</p>
<p> </p>
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<p> </p>
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Bulk Table Editor

<p>Bulk-edit WooCommerce products faster — with precision, filters, and full control.</p>

Advanced Order Approval vs Bulk Table Editor