<h2>Key Features</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734005338742" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/seamless_v2.png?w=896" alt="Automatic Country Code Addition" width="896" height="190" /></p>
<h3 class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Automatic Country Code Addition</strong></h3>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Let customers enter phone numbers their way.</strong> 99% of shoppers skip the country code when typing their number—and that’s perfectly fine. The plugin intelligently matches their phone to their selected country and adds the correct dial code behind the scenes. If customers want, they can simply type in the dial code themselves.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>You get properly formatted international numbers. They get a frictionless checkout.</strong> Compatible with all WooCommerce checkout types.</p>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734005338799" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/errors.png?w=896" alt="" width="896" height="666" /></p>
<h3 class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Instant Error Detection & Prevention</strong></h3>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Stop bad phone data at the source.</strong> Real-time validation blocks invalid numbers during checkout while clear, contextual error messages help customers self-correct instantly. See problem orders flagged in your admin dashboard before they ship.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Reduce delivery failures.</strong> When every phone number is validated before order completion, your carriers reach customers on the first attempt. Fewer returns, lower support costs, and happier customers who actually receive their delivery notifications.</p>
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<h3><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734005338740" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/settings_phone_number_validation_restrictions.png?w=896" alt="Flexible Validation Rules" width="896" height="261" /></h3>
<h3 class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Flexible Validation Rules</strong></h3>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Take control of which phone numbers you accept.</strong> Whether you ship globally or serve specific regions, customize validation to match your business model. Accept numbers from all countries, restrict to billing/shipping locations only, or define your own approved country list.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Prevent fraud while keeping legitimate customers happy.</strong> Block suspicious orders from mismatched countries while giving trusted markets the flexibility they need. Perfect for businesses with region-specific operations or those wanting tighter security controls. Set it once and let the plugin enforce your rules automatically.</p>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18734005338754" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/settings_standardize_on_save.png?w=896" alt="Smart Format Standardization" width="896" height="262" /></p>
<h3 class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Smart Format Standardization</strong></h3>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Finally, phone numbers that play nice with all your tools.</strong> Automatically standardize every phone number to your preferred format—E164 for APIs, international with spacing for readability, or local format for regional teams. Set it once and never worry about formatting again.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Cut integration headaches by 90%.</strong> Your CRM wants E164? Your SMS platform needs international? Your support team prefers local? Pick the format that matches your primary workflow, and watch data inconsistencies disappear across your entire operation.</p>
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<h3>Other features</h3>
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<li><strong>Developer-Friendly:</strong> Includes filters, actions, and REST API endpoints for validation and formatting, enabling easy integration and customization.</li>
<li>Works both with<strong> Classic and Block themes</strong>.</li>
<li>Allows adding a <strong>Shipping phone</strong> to the Classic checkout.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits</h3>
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<li><strong>Improved Data Quality:</strong> Accurate and standardized phone numbers reduce errors in communication and logistics.</li>
<li><strong>Enhanced User Experience:</strong> Users benefit from smooth and intuitive phone validation during input.</li>
<li><strong>Operational Efficiency:</strong> Phone data compatible with CRMs, SMS services, and shipping platforms integrates easily.</li>
<li><strong>Customizable to Fit Your Business:</strong> Adapt validation and formatting rules to align with your operational needs.</li>
</ul>

Phone Validator and Formatter

<p>Ensure valid and consistent phone numbers across your store. Validate and format them seamlessly during order creation, order edits, and profile updates.</p>

<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Always sell the right products together</h2>
<p><strong>Force Sells for WooCommerce</strong> ensures required items, services, or fees are added with the main product automatically. That means fewer missed parts, fewer confused customers, and cleaner orders. Use it when certain items aren’t optional, when compliance requires an add‑on, or when you want to remove decision friction at the cart.</p>
<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Why this matters</h2>
<p>Customers often overlook essentials and support teams chase corrections later. Force Sells prevents lost revenue, avoids re‑shipping missing parts, and keeps checkout simple. Shoppers get everything they need in one step, and your operations stay tidy.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1490346" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/forcesells-datapanel.png?w=620" alt="Force Sells data panel" width="620" height="269" /></p>
<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Who it’s for</h2>
<p>Force Sells is designed for merchants who need certain products and services purchased together every time. It’s ideal when items can’t stand alone, when bundling protects margins, or when you want to remove guesswork for customers. Here’s a list of examples:</p>
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<li><strong>Repair services:</strong> add required parts (e.g., replacement glass with iPad screen repair) so jobs are complete and margins are protected.</li>
<li><strong>Bike shops:</strong> include an installation fee with custom wheels/components so labor is always covered.</li>
<li><strong>Cosmetics brands:</strong> include a reusable pump with the first purchase of a refillable product to ensure product usability.</li>
<li><strong>SaaS or digital products:</strong> link a one‑time setup/onboarding fee to a subscription to reflect true delivery cost.</li>
<li><strong>Pet stores:</strong> bundle a starter kit with the first aquarium to reduce returns and support tickets.</li>
<li><strong>Training providers:</strong> attach course materials to each class registration so learners have what they need day one.</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Two ways to link products</h2>
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<li><strong>Normal force sell:</strong> products are added with the main item in matching quantity. Shoppers can remove or adjust them if needed.</li>
<li><strong>Synced force sell:</strong> products are locked to the main item. They can’t be removed or edited separately; quantity and removal always follow the main product.</li>
</ul>
<p>In the cart, synced items are clearly marked as “linked,” so customers understand why those items move together. This clarity reduces confusion and follow‑up support.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1490364" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/forcedsells-cartlinked.png?w=620" alt="Force Sells linked cart" width="620" height="330" /></p>
<h2 style="color: #f5247d">When to use Force Sells vs other options</h2>
<p>Choose <strong>Force Sells</strong> when the extra item is required every time. If you want to offer optional add‑ons or flexible bundles, consider Grouped Products or Product Bundles instead. For a deeper comparison, see our <a href="https://woocommerce.com/document/group-bundle-products-woocommerce/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">guide to product grouping and bundling</a>.</p>
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<h2 style="color:#f5247d">More information</h2>
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<li>Read our <a href="https://woocommerce.com/document/force-sells/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Force Sells documentation</a> for an overview of setup, options, and FAQs.</li>
<li>Need help configuring Force Sells for your catalog? <a href="https://kestrelwp.com/support" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Kestrel support</a>.</li>
</ul>
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Force Sells

<p>Link products together so they’re always purchased in the right combination. Perfect for required add-ons, bundled services, or products that only make sense when sold together.</p>

Phone Validator and Formatter vs Force Sells