<h2>Instant order notifications on the world’s famous messaging app.</h2>
<p>Nowadays, everyone uses WhatsApp as their primary messaging application instead of the native SMS application on their phone. To communicate effectively with customers regarding their order notifications, it is best to use WhatsApp. By using the native WhatsApp API, this plugin sends all order-related updates directly to the customer’s WhatsApp number. </p>
<p>The order notifications would be sent to the store admin as well. So now each time an order pops up, the store admin will get a WhatsApp notification instantly. No more missed orders, no more constant email checks.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-top-3-features">Top Features</h2>
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<li>Send order notifications directly on WhatsApp.</li>
<li>This plugin uses WhatsApp API. No third-party service is needed. </li>
<li>Notifications will be sent for both customer & admin. </li>
<li>Admin can create the message templates from the plugin dashboard. </li>
<li>Admin can send WhatsApp messages to customers from the order edit screen.</li>
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<h2>Advantages</h2>
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<li>Both customer & admin-friendly order notification system.</li>
<li>No more missed orders, no more constant email checks.</li>
<li>We’ve used the native WhatsApp API instead of third-party APIs, eliminating extra costs for the store admin.</li>
<li>24/7 help from our support team.</li>
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<h2>How it works</h2>
<h3>Backend</h3>
<p>To make the plugin work, you need to do some configuration from your WordPress Dashboard.<br />Navigate to <strong>Dashboard > WhatsApp Notifications > Settings</strong></p>
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<p>Follow this <a href="https://woocommerce.com/document/order-notifications-on-whatsapp/#section-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">link</a> to retrieve all the Tokens, Numbers & Account IDs to fill in the “WhatsApp API” tab above. Fill those and click on “Save Changes”</p>
<p>Now it’s time to create the WhatsApp templates. Please navigate to <strong>Dashboard > WhatsApp Notifications > WhatsApp Templates</strong> and click on Add new</p>
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<p>Give your template a name and add message <strong>‘header’, ‘body’, </strong>and <strong>‘footer’</strong> content to it and publish it.</p>
<p>Now you can set the created templates to order triggers such as “New order, pending order, order on hold, order processed, order completed notifications etc…”</p>
<p>Navigate to <strong>Dashboard > WhatsApp Notifications > Settings > Order Notification Triggers</strong></p>
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<p>In this tab, you can Enable the “Opt-in” checkbox for the customer to opt-in for the WhatsApp order notifications. If you enable this, the opt-in will be displayed for the customer on the checkout page.</p>
<p>The rest of the settings in this tab are to enable order notifications on WhatsApp for different order statuses like ‘order placed, pending, processed, shipped, completed…’ etc. You can choose a <strong>different WhatsApp template</strong> for each order status here.</p>
<p>We also have an interesting “Click to Chat” feature. To enable this awesome feature, please navigate to <strong>Dashboard > WhatsApp Notifications > Settings > Click to Chat</strong><br />Enabling this option will show a floating WhatsApp chat button on your website. By clicking on this button, your customers can interact with the store admin on WhatsApp regarding their product-related queries.</p>
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<h3>Frontend</h3>
<p>Your customers will add products to the cart and place the order. <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734003966588" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/placed-order.jpg" alt="" width="980" height="756" /></p>
<p>When the order is placed successfully, both the store admin and the customer will be instantly notified on their respective WhatsApp.</p>
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<p>Checkout the following <strong>video</strong> for the visual representation.</p>
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Order Notifications on WhatsApp

<p>This plugin sends WhatsApp notifications using the official WhatsApp Cloud APIs for WooCommerce orders. </p>

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<h2>Key Benefits</h2>
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<li><strong>Reduce Support Tickets</strong> – Let customers request refunds directly from their account without contacting support</li>
<li><strong>Automatic Processing</strong> – Refunds processed instantly through payment gateways when conditions are met</li>
<li><strong>Complete Control</strong> – Flexible rules engine, time limits, per-user controls, and per-product settings</li>
<li><strong>Guest & Logged-In Support</strong> – Secure refund forms for both registered customers and guest orders</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Main Features</h2>
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<li><strong>Full & Partial Refunds</strong> – Support both full order refunds and line-item partial refunds</li>
<li><strong>Automatic Refund Processing</strong> – Process refunds through payment gateways without admin intervention</li>
<li><strong>Guest Refund Form</strong> – Shortcode and Gutenberg block for guest customers to request refunds</li>
<li><strong>Refund Rules Engine</strong> – Automate approval based on user role, product category, payment method, and more</li>
<li><strong>Abuse Prevention</strong> – Per-customer refund limits (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) and per-user blocking</li>
<li><strong>Custom Refund Reasons</strong> – Configurable reason list with drag-and-drop ordering</li>
<li><strong>Decline Message Presets</strong> – Rich text rejection templates for consistent communication</li>
<li><strong>WooCommerce Analytics Integration</strong> – Track refund reasons and patterns in the Analytics dashboard</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Self-Service Refund Requests</h3>
<p>Customers can request refunds directly from their My Account page with a guided multi-step process. Choose full or partial refunds, select line items, provide a reason, and review before submitting. No more back-and-forth emails or support tickets.</p>
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<h3>Intelligent Rules Engine</h3>
<p>Define rules to automatically process or escalate refund requests based on conditions like user role, product category or tag, payment method, shipping zone, order value, and more. First matching rule wins, with drag-and-drop priority ordering.</p>
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<h3>Guest Refund Form</h3>
<p>Allow guest customers to request refunds using a secure three-factor verification form (email, order number, order date). Available as a shortcode or a native Gutenberg block with customizable styling options.</p>
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<h3>Admin Approval Workflow</h3>
<p>Review and manage refund requests with quick approve/reject actions on the order list and individual order pages. Use decline message presets for consistent, professional rejection responses with rich text support.</p>
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<h2>How It Works</h2>
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<li><strong>Install & Activate</strong> – Upload the plugin and activate it in WordPress</li>
<li><strong>Configure Settings</strong> – Set refund time limits, enable automatic processing, and configure refund reasons</li>
<li><strong>Set Up Rules (Optional)</strong> – Create rules to auto-approve or escalate requests based on conditions</li>
<li><strong>Customers Request Refunds</strong> – From My Account or the guest refund form</li>
<li><strong>Process or Review</strong> – Refunds are auto-processed or queued for admin approval based on your rules</li>
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<h2>Flexible Refund Options</h2>
<p>Give customers the right level of control:</p>
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<li><strong>Full Order Refunds</strong> – One-click full order refund requests</li>
<li><strong>Line-Item Refunds</strong> – Customers select specific items and quantities to refund</li>
<li><strong>Non-Refundable Products</strong> – Mark specific products or variations as non-refundable</li>
<li><strong>Time Limits</strong> – Set a configurable window (1-365 days) for refund eligibility</li>
<li><strong>Re-Request After Rejection</strong> – Optionally allow customers to resubmit declined requests</li>
<li><strong>Request Cancellation</strong> – Customers can cancel pending requests before admin review</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Powerful Rules Engine</h2>
<p>Automate refund decisions with flexible conditions:</p>
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<li><strong>User Role</strong> – Different handling for wholesale, retail, or VIP customers</li>
<li><strong>Product Category / Tag / Type</strong> – Auto-approve for specific product groups</li>
<li><strong>Payment Method</strong> – Route based on how the order was paid</li>
<li><strong>Shipping Zone / Method</strong> – Handle international orders differently</li>
<li><strong>Billing / Shipping Country</strong> – Region-specific refund policies</li>
<li><strong>Order Value / Quantity</strong> – Thresholds for automatic vs. manual processing</li>
<li><strong>Order Status</strong> – Conditions based on current order status</li>
<li><strong>Priority Ordering</strong> – Drag-and-drop rule priority with first-match-wins logic</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Abuse Prevention</h2>
<p>Protect your business while staying customer-friendly:</p>
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<li><strong>Refund Limits</strong> – Set maximum automatic refunds per customer per day, week, month, or year</li>
<li><strong>Per-User Controls</strong> – Block refund requests or disable auto-processing for specific users</li>
<li><strong>Per-User Limit Overrides</strong> – Custom refund limits for individual customers</li>
<li><strong>Counter Management</strong> – View and reset refund counters from the user profile</li>
<li><strong>Rate Limiting</strong> – Built-in protection against spam and abuse on request endpoints</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Email Notifications</h2>
<p>Keep everyone informed at every step:</p>
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<li><strong>Customer Confirmation</strong> – Automatic email when a refund request is submitted</li>
<li><strong>Admin Notification</strong> – Alert when a new refund request needs review</li>
<li><strong>Escalation Alert</strong> – Notification when auto-processing falls back to manual review</li>
<li><strong>Rejection Notice</strong> – Customer notification with decline reason when a request is rejected</li>
<li><strong>Full WooCommerce Integration</strong> – Manage all emails from WooCommerce > Settings > Emails</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Refund Analytics</h2>
<p>Make data-driven decisions with built-in analytics:</p>
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<li><strong>Refund Reasons Report</strong> – See which reasons customers select most frequently</li>
<li><strong>Date Range Filtering</strong> – Analyze refund trends using WooCommerce’s standard date picker</li>
<li><strong>Product-Level Data</strong> – Identify which products generate the most refund requests</li>
<li><strong>Status Tracking</strong> – Monitor approved, rejected, and pending request counts</li>
<li><strong>Seamless Integration</strong> – Access analytics directly from WooCommerce > Analytics menu</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Seamless Integration</h2>
<p>Works perfectly with your existing setup:</p>
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<li><strong>WooCommerce HPOS</strong> – Fully compatible with High-Performance Order Storage</li>
<li><strong>Payment Gateways</strong> – Automatic refunds through any gateway that supports programmatic refunds</li>
<li><strong>Gutenberg Block</strong> – Native block editor support for the guest refund form</li>
<li><strong>Shortcode Support</strong> – Use <code>[ssr_guest_refund]</code> to place the guest form anywhere</li>
<li><strong>WooCommerce Emails</strong> – Full integration with the WooCommerce email system</li>
<li><strong>Any Theme</strong> – Works with any properly coded WooCommerce theme</li>
</ul>

Self-Service Refunds

<p>Let customers request refunds directly from their account, no support tickets, no back-and-forth emails. Self-Service Refunds streamlines your refund workflow with automatic processing, flexible rules, and complete admin control.</p>

Order Notifications on WhatsApp vs Self-Service Refunds