Plugin Updated May 6

Software Add-On for WooCommerce

by WooCommerce woocommerce.com v1.10.1 Unlimited sites

Software Add-On for WooCommerce by WooCommerce is a plugin that turns a WooCommerce store into a place to sell software. It creates a unique key for each order, sends it to the buyer by email and gives you tools to track how those keys are used.

Version: 1.10.1
Released: May 5, 2026
Developer: WooCommerce
Type: WordPress plugin
Requires: WooCommerce
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $7.19 a year on its own

What’s new in Software Add-On for WooCommerce 1.10.1

Version 1.10.1 · May 5, 2026 Latest

FixedHarden SQL queries in admin license-key operations and the lost-license endpoint
FixedUse a CSPRNG for license key and product secret key generation
FixedRequire capability to handle shop_orders on license key admin AJAX endpoints
ImprovedReplace deprecated wc_add_order_item_meta() and get_post_custom() calls with the WooCommerce CRUD API

What it does

Selling software through a regular online store usually means creating keys by hand, emailing them one at a time and keeping a spreadsheet of who bought what. This extension moves that work into WooCommerce itself. You mark a product as software on its edit page, set how many times a key can be used and choose upgrade options. When an order completes, a key is generated and included in the order confirmation email automatically.

After the sale, you can view, edit and track every key from the WooCommerce orders screen or a dedicated key dashboard, and resend key emails when a customer loses one. A built-in API lets your own application or web app check a key, register or remove a use and reset it, so the store and the software stay in sync. Reports cover software sales and usage, and the plugin works with High-Performance Order Storage.

Best for

Independent developers selling desktop or web software
WooCommerce stores offering downloadable apps or tools
Software vendors that sell upgrades to existing customers

Features

Automatic key generation

A unique key is created for each customer when an order is completed, so there is no need to produce or assign keys by hand.

Software product settings

Mark any product as software and set properties such as usage limits and upgrade options directly from the product edit page.

Upgrade pricing

Customers can upgrade an existing key by entering their current key details during checkout, with upgrade pricing you define for the product.

Central key dashboard

View, edit and track all keys and their uses from the WooCommerce orders screen and a dedicated dashboard built for managing keys.

Key validation API

Your software or web app can call the built-in API to check keys, register or remove a use and reset keys without manual steps.

Sales and usage reports

Integrated reports show software sales and usage patterns, giving you a clearer picture of how your products are bought and used.

Automated customer emails

Order emails include the key, usage details and remaining uses, and you can resend them from the WooCommerce admin when needed.

Works with HPOS

The plugin supports WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage, so it fits stores that have switched to the newer order storage system.

Software Add-On for WooCommerce older versions

1.10.0Oct 28, 20254 improvements
1.9.2Mar 28, 20242 improvements
1.9.1Feb 25, 20243 improvements
1.9.0Apr 18, 2023

Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.

Questions about Software Add-On for WooCommerce

Do I need WooCommerce to use this?

Yes. This is a WooCommerce extension, so it requires WooCommerce to be running on your WordPress site. It adds software settings to your existing products and uses the WooCommerce orders screen and emails to manage and deliver keys.

Can my application check whether a customer's key is valid?

Yes. The plugin includes a built-in API that your software or web app can call to check a key, register or remove a use and reset it. That lets your product confirm a purchase against your store records.

Can I limit how many times one key is used?

Yes. On each software product's edit page you can set a usage limit for its keys. The plugin tracks uses, and customer emails show how many uses remain on their key.

What happens if a customer loses their key?

You can find the order or key in the WooCommerce admin and resend the email that contains the key and its usage details, so the customer gets their information again without you recreating anything.

Is Software Add-On for WooCommerce free?

The code of Software Add-On for WooCommerce 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 Software Add-On for WooCommerce is this?

Version 1.10.1, released May 5, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update Software Add-On for WooCommerce?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Software Add-On for WooCommerce automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.

What does Software Add-On for WooCommerce need?

Software Add-On for WooCommerce needs WooCommerce installed and active.