<h2>Create Customized Checkout Restrictions</h2>
<p>Do you want to restrict your customers for checkout based on predefined cart-based conditions? Conditional Checkout for WooCommerce allows store owners to restrict customers from checkout if they do not meet cart-based conditions. The extension supports unlimited rule sets and six types of cart-based conditions.</p>
<p>When you provide effective deals and offers it attracts customer’s attention. When checkout conditions are met, customers can purchase items. The extension can set conditions for cart subtotals, items’ quantity, products from a specific category, registered users and roles, or guest users.</p>
<p>The plugin supports six types of rules to restrict checkout.</p>
<p>If the cart-condition rule is not met on the cart page it shows a warning message. The customer will not be able to check out.</p>
<h2><strong>Features</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Conditional checkout for cart-item quantity.</li>
<li>Restrict checkout for cart subtotals.</li>
<li>Conditional checkout for specific products.</li>
<li>Restrict checkout for customer and user roles.</li>
<li>Restrict checkout for guest users.</li>
<li>Conditional checkout for categories.</li>
<li>Show custom messages on checkout pages.</li>
<li>Logically set conditions for products and categories rules.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Usage</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Conditional checkout based on cart-items quantity</strong></h3>
<p>Restrict checkout by the specific number of items required for the cart. Set your rule and select one of the options either cart items quantity greater than, less than, or equal to the specified value.</p>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/webmeteors_conditional_checkout_cart_items_quantity.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8167258" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/webmeteors_conditional_checkout_cart_items_quantity.png" alt="" width="980" height="512" /></a></p>
<h3><strong>Restrict checkout for cart subtotals</strong></h3>
<p>Checkout restriction can be applied based on the cart subtotal—compare the cart subtotal with an amount less than, greater than, or equal to the subtotal.</p>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/webmeteors_conditional_checkout_restrict_cart_subtotals.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8167267" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/webmeteors_conditional_checkout_restrict_cart_subtotals.png" alt="" width="980" height="516" /></a></p>
<h3><strong>Conditional checkout for products or categories</strong></h3>
<p>The extension provides features to restrict checkout for specific products and categories. It can restrict the checkout for products or categories found in multiples at the same time.</p>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/webmeteors_conditional_checkout_restrict_product_categories.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8167269" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/webmeteors_conditional_checkout_restrict_product_categories.png" alt="" width="980" height="536" /></a></p>
<h3><strong>Conditional checkout for customer and user roles</strong></h3>
<p>Admins can apply the cart restrictions for specific customers or users in groups by roles. Restricted customers are shown a message on the cart page and will be restricted from checkout.</p>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/webmeteors_conditional_checkout_restrict_registered_users.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8167271" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/webmeteors_conditional_checkout_restrict_registered_users.png" alt="" width="980" height="703" /></a></p>
<h3><strong>Restrict checkout for guest users</strong></h3>
<p>Restrict checkout for guest users. Encourage users to log in so they can check out. The restriction message will display on the cart page.</p>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/webmeteors_conditional_checkout_restrict_guest_users.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8167268" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/webmeteors_conditional_checkout_restrict_guest_users.png" alt="" width="980" height="385" /></a></p>

Conditional Checkout

<p>Conditional Checkout for WooCommerce allows store owners to restrict customers from checkout if they do not meet the cart based conditions.</p>

<h2>Smarter selling, safer orders</h2>
<p>Streamline approvals, keep full control of payments, and give customers a trusted buying experience.</p>
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<li>Smart approval rules (users, products, totals or shipping)</li>
<li>Approve before or after payment</li>
<li>Dedicated order approval dashboard</li>
<li>Built-in emails and reminders</li>
<li>“Pay Later after approval” option</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Features</h2>
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<li><strong>Order approval dashboard:</strong> Track, manage, and review all flagged orders in one place.</li>
<li><strong>Smart approval rules:</strong> Set rules by customer, product, category, shipping method, or cart total.</li>
<li><strong>Approve before or after payment:</strong> Full flexibility to decide how and when payment happens.</li>
<li><strong>Post-approval expiration timer:</strong> Automatically expire approvals if payment isn’t completed in time.</li>
<li><strong>Conditional payment gateways:</strong> Show or hide payment methods when approval rules apply.</li>
<li><strong>Country-based restrictions:</strong> Enable order approvals only in selected regions.</li>
<li><strong>Email notifications:</strong> Keep admins and customers updated at every step.</li>
<li><strong>Custom payment reminders:</strong> Send tailored reminders at intervals to recover pending payments.</li>
<li><strong>Order progress display:</strong> Show approval steps in a clean horizontal or vertical layout.</li>
<li><strong>Pay later after approval gateway:</strong> Let customers place orders without upfront payment and pay only once approved.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-primary">
<li>Streamlined order management</li>
<li>Advanced control over order approvals.</li>
<li>Fraud protection.</li>
<li>Flexible payment handling.</li>
<li>Targeted communication.</li>
<li>Boost conversions with reminders.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Why you should choose Ultimate Order Approval</h2>
<p>By default, WooCommerce processes every order automatically, regardless of its value or risk. This leaves your store <strong>vulnerable to fraud, mistakes, and wasted resources.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Ultimate Order Approval puts you back in control.</strong> With smart rules, flexible approval flows, and automated reminders, you decide which orders get approved and when customers should pay. It’s like adding a safety net to your checkout while keeping the experience smooth for genuine buyers.</p>
<p>Perfect for:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>B2B stores</strong> needing purchase validation before fulfillment.</li>
<li><strong>Custom product sellers</strong> who want to review details before production.</li>
<li><strong>Stores handling high-value orders</strong> where fraud prevention matters most.</li>
</ul>
<h2>How It Works & Setup Guide</h2>
<p>Learn how it works and how to set it up in our documentation:</p>
<p><a class="decorated-link" href="https://woocommerce.com/document/ultimate-order-approval/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="162" data-end="219">https://woocommerce.com/document/ultimate-order-approval/</a></p>
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Ultimate Order Approval

<p>Control new orders with smart approval rules based on cart contents. Flag orders for manual review and approve them before or after payment.</p>

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