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Order Status Control
WooCommerce Order Status Control by SkyVerge is a WooCommerce plugin that decides how and when paid orders are marked as completed. You can auto-complete every paid order, only orders with virtual or downloadable products, or turn auto-completion off entirely.
- Version
- 1.16.4
- Released
- Oct 7, 2026
- Developer
- WooCommerce
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $8.79 a year on its own
What’s new in Order Status Control 1.16.4
Version 1.16.4 · Oct 7, 2026
Latest
- ImprovedImprove handling of onboarding admin requests
What it does
Out of the box, WooCommerce only completes orders automatically for virtual and downloadable products after a successful payment. Physical orders stay in processing until someone updates them by hand. For stores with steady order volume, that means a lot of clicking through the orders screen just to change a status. This plugin lets you set rules so paid orders move to completed on their own, which cuts down the routine admin work that comes with every sale.
Setup happens inside the WooCommerce settings, and there are only a few choices to make. You pick whether all paid orders should complete automatically, whether only virtual or downloadable orders should, or whether auto-completion should be disabled. It works with standard WooCommerce order flows, so it fits shops selling services, digital files, physical goods or a mix. It requires WooCommerce to run.
Best for
- WooCommerce stores selling digital downloads or virtual services
- Shops with physical products that ship without manual review
- Store owners who want fewer manual order status updates
Features
Automatic order completion
Orders can be marked as completed right after a successful payment, so you no longer need to update each status by hand.
Complete all paid orders
Choose to auto-complete every paid order in your store, including orders for physical products that WooCommerce would normally leave in processing.
Virtual and downloadable only
Limit auto-completion to orders that contain virtual or downloadable products, keeping physical orders in processing for manual handling.
Option to disable auto-completion
Turn automatic completion off entirely if your workflow needs every order reviewed and updated manually before it is marked complete.
Settings inside WooCommerce
All options live in the WooCommerce settings screen, so configuring your completion rules takes only a few clicks and no coding.
Works with standard order flows
Built around the standard WooCommerce order process, it suits stores selling many kinds of products in different regions.
Order Status Control older versions
- 1.16.3Jun 231 fix, 1 change
- 1.16.2Jan 291 fix
- 1.16.1Sep 17, 20251 fix, 1 change
- 1.16.0May 4, 2023
- 1.15.0Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Order Status Control
Can I auto-complete orders for physical products?
Yes. WooCommerce normally leaves physical orders in processing, but this plugin lets you set every paid order to complete automatically, regardless of product type. You can also keep the default behavior if you prefer.
Can I limit auto-completion to digital products only?
Yes. One of the available settings auto-completes only orders that contain virtual or downloadable products. Orders with physical items stay in processing so you can handle them yourself.
Does it need WooCommerce?
Yes, it is an extension for WooCommerce and requires it. The plugin adds its options to the WooCommerce settings and works with the standard WooCommerce order flow.
Is it hard to configure?
No. You choose one of a few options in the WooCommerce settings: complete all paid orders, complete only virtual or downloadable orders, or disable auto-completion. No technical skills are needed.
Is Order Status Control free?
The code of Order Status Control 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 Order Status Control is this?
Version 1.16.4, released Oct 7, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Order Status Control?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Order Status Control automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Order Status Control need?
Order Status Control needs WooCommerce installed and active.
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