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Custom Start Date for Subscriptions
Custom Start Date for WooCommerce Subscriptions is a WooCommerce plugin by Launch Sell that controls when a subscription begins. Instead of starting at purchase, subscriptions can begin on a set date, after a fixed delay, or on a day the customer picks from a calendar.
- Version
- 1.7.0
- Released
- Sep 15, 2026
- Developer
- WooCommerce
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $7.99 a year on its own
What’s new in Custom Start Date for Subscriptions 1.7.0
Version 1.7.0 · Sep 15, 2026
Latest
- FixedPreserve valid WC_Order in wcs_renewal_order_created callbacks.
- ImprovedImproved handling of string-based fixed delays when processing subscription data on the product admin page.
- ImprovedImproved calculation of days between start and next payment dates in wscsd_calculate_prorated_price.
- ImprovedUpdated compatibility with the latest settings of WooCommerce Subscriptions with All Products for WooCommerce Subscriptions (APFS).
- FixedThe end date must occur after the next/last payment date issue on checkout when Delay Subscription Start is set to Fixed, with no future start date, and Stop renewing after is configured.
What it does
Standard subscription setups start the moment someone pays, which does not suit every product. A course with a fixed term, a seasonal box or a gift subscription often needs to begin later. This plugin lets customers buy ahead of time while the subscription itself waits for the right date. You can set one or several specific start dates, apply a delay in days, weeks or months, or show a calendar so shoppers choose their own start day.
It works with simple and variable subscriptions built with WooCommerce Subscriptions, and it requires WooCommerce. You decide whether the first payment is taken right away or on the start date. Past dates drop out of the calendar automatically, and the chosen date and renewal details appear in the cart and at checkout. Shop managers can still change a start date before the subscription begins, and the billing and renewal schedule is recalculated to match.
Best for
- WooCommerce stores selling gift subscriptions
- Course sellers with fixed term start dates
- Shops launching seasonal subscription products
Features
Set specific start dates
Add one or multiple fixed start dates for a subscription product so launches line up with terms, events or seasonal periods.
Customer calendar selection
Let shoppers pick their preferred subscription start date from an interactive calendar on the product page.
Fixed delay periods
Hold activation for a set number of days, weeks or months after payment to allow for preparation or a cooling-off period.
Choose when payment happens
Collect the initial payment immediately at checkout, or schedule it to match the subscription start date instead.
Automatic past date removal
The calendar hides dates that have already passed and only offers valid future options, which cuts down on checkout mistakes.
Control visible date options
Add unlimited start dates and decide how many of them customers can see at once in the calendar.
Cart and checkout clarity
Customers see their selected start date and updated renewal information in the cart and at checkout. You can also show or hide the date on the product page.
Editable dates for admins
Shop managers can adjust a start date before the subscription begins, and later billing and renewal dates are recalculated automatically.
Custom Start Date for Subscriptions older versions
- 1.6.6Aug 252 improvements, 1 fix, 1 security fix
- 1.6.5Aug 181 new
- 1.6.4Jul 301 improvement
- 1.6.3Jul 20
- 1.6.0Mar 29
- 1.5.9Mar 17
- 1.5.8Mar 6
- 1.5.7Feb 25
- 1.5.6Dec 27, 2025
- 1.5.5Dec 22, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
27 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about Custom Start Date for Subscriptions
Does this work with variable subscription products?
Yes. It supports both simple and variable subscriptions created with WooCommerce Subscriptions, so you can apply custom start dates to products with different options or plans.
Can my customers pick their own start date?
They can. You can show an interactive calendar where shoppers choose the day their subscription begins. Past dates are removed automatically, and you control how many of your available dates are visible.
Do I have to charge customers at checkout if the subscription starts later?
No. You can collect the first payment immediately or schedule it to happen on the subscription start date. This lets you match billing to when the service actually begins.
What if a customer needs to change their start date after ordering?
A shop manager can edit the start date in the admin before the subscription begins. The plugin then recalculates the following billing and renewal dates so the schedule stays consistent.
Is Custom Start Date for Subscriptions free?
The code of Custom Start Date for Subscriptions is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Custom Start Date for Subscriptions is this?
Version 1.7.0, released Sep 15, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Custom Start Date for Subscriptions?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Custom Start Date for Subscriptions automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Custom Start Date for Subscriptions need?
Custom Start Date for Subscriptions needs WooCommerce installed and active.
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