Custom Order Status for WooCommerce
by tychesoftwares · eCommerce
Also makes 19 other plugins · 156.7K+ installs across the portfolio →
Custom Order Status for WooCommerce allows you to create and manage order statuses. It improves order management & overall order workflow.
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Health
B 82/100
no flags
Active installs
10K+
≈15K estimated
Momentum
-11%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Add “order workflow”, “order fulfillment” and “order sms” to your wp.org tags. You rank #4, #5 and #5 for them without listing them, close enough for a declared tag to move you up. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so with 4 listed these are the slots worth spending.
82 health vs 71 average across 9,744 eCommerce plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.9%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 343.5K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median eCommerce plugin keeps 1.4%, across 5,139 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other eCommerce plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 5 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 60 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
3.3★ over 32 reviews, smoothed to 3.79★
4 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
52
Momentum
Holding steady
+1.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
43%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.7
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| order statuses | #1 | #3 | 0 |
| order status your tag | #3 | #7 | up 2 |
| manage order | #3 | #9 | 0 |
| statuses | #3 | #8 | 0 |
| custom order status | #4 | #9 | up 1 |
| order workflow | #4 | #11 | up 1 |
| custom status your tag | #5 | #10 | up 1 |
| order cancellation | #3 | #4 | up 3 |
| custom statuses | #2 | #5 | up 1 |
| status | #7 | #7 | up 3 |
| order sms | #5 | #15 | up 5 |
| order fulfillment | #5 | #9 | up 2 |
| woo custom status | #3 | #9 | up 1 |
| custom order | #10 | #20 | 0 |
| order status report | #4 | #9 | up 2 |
| post statuses | #4 | #12 | 0 |
| order management | #11 | #17 | up 6 |
| woo commerce your tag | #14 | #19 | up 6 |
| woocommerce custom order status | #5 | #14 | 0 |
| order automation | #9 | #19 | down 1 |
| woocommerce your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
201 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 126 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Add “order workflow”, “order fulfillment” and “order sms” to your wp.org tags. You rank #4, #5 and #5 for them without listing them, close enough for a declared tag to move you up. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so with 4 listed these are the slots worth spending.
- One page off on “woo commerce”. #14 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 12.6K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
5
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v3.0.1 · 1 Sep 2026
42
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 32% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 3.6 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 22 Apr 2017
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ hatchlingweb9mo ago
This plugin has enabled us to configure custom order statuses for woocommerce and with the pro version the added functionality of custom email notifications for each custom order status. We have also been able to trigger the status changes and custom status changes via a custom built third party order management tool that talks with woo (and this plugin) through API calls. Very happy with how easy it has been to install, setup and customise for our clients needs. Support also replies quickly, which is an added bonus. This topic was modified 5 months, 2 weeks ago by hatchlingweb. This topic was modified 5 months, 2 weeks ago by hatchlingweb.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ MatMayer1.3y ago
We switched to this plugin from another order status plugin that had constant _load_textdomain_just_in_time errors since WordPress was updated to 6.7.0. and we are very happy. Everything works well even with the latest WordPress version.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kyadav27882.1y ago
This plugin makes creating and automating custom order statuses super easy. It saves time, improves order tracking, and integrates seamlessly with other WooCommerce plugins. Highly recommended for simplifying your workflow!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cpatel192.2y ago
The Custom Order Status for WooCommerce plugin by Tyche Softwares is fantastic! It has made managing my store’s orders so much simpler. Creating custom statuses is a breeze, and the interface is very user-friendly. I can now easily track orders through various stages, which has improved our workflow significantly. The integration with WooCommerce is smooth, and I haven’t faced any compatibility issues. Plus, the support team is responsive and helpful. This plugin has enhanced both my store’s efficiency and my customers’ experience. Highly recommended for any WooCommerce store owner!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ saumilkothari15032.3y ago
I’ve been using this plugin for a few months now, and it has improved the way I manage my online store. As a small business owner, keeping track of orders and their various stages is crucial, and this plugin has been a game-changer.One of the standout features of this plugin is its simplicity and ease of use. The interface is intuitive, allowing me to create, customize, and manage multiple order statuses without any hassle. This flexibility has enabled me to tailor the order flow to suit my online store, which was not possible with the default Woo statuses.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ wpecom4.2y ago
Great plugin This topic was modified 3 years, 10 months ago by wpecom.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jakwalker4.9y ago
Hello, how can I change around the list order in the order page? Also is it possible to edit names of current order statuses? Thank you
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ natelvl5.0y ago
Hi, Great plugin, everything work except colors, i don’t know why but when i change color it doesn’t apply on the status
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.0.0 New – React-based admin interface for Status Manager, Settings, Rules, Emails, SMS, Status by Payments, Labels, and License pages. Dev – Introduced a REST API layer (cos-pro/v1) for plugin settings operations. Dev – All 3.0.0
- — Version 2.11.0 Fix – Corrected broken icon code reference link for custom order status icons in settings. 2.11.0
- — Version 2.10.0 Enhancement – Added options to make orders with custom order statuses editable and allow them to be marked as paid. 2.10.0
- — Version 2.9.0 Tweak – Updated for compatibility with WordPress 6.9.0. Tweak – Updated for compatibility with WooCommerce 10.4.3. 2.9.0
- — Version 2.8.0 Fix – PHP warning: Undefined array key “status_slug” when a custom order status is moved to trash or deleted. Tweak – Updated for compatibility with WooCommerce 9.9.4. 2.8.0
- — Version 2.7.0 Fix – Added Plugin Name and Plugin Description strings for translation. Fix – PHP Warning: Undefined variable $result when custom status is deleted. Fix – Resolved all PHPCS warnings and aligned the code with WordPress C 2.7.0
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (3.0.1). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2024-01-30 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 2.3.0 Patched in 2.4.0
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Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 30 languages, 2 at 90% or more
Plus 6 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Custom Order Status for WooCommerce allows you to create and manage order statuses. It improves order manag..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 6 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 6 of 6 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use cases", "ideal for").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce.
- ✓ Headings and lists 12 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,665 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 4 tags appear in the text; "woo-commerce" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2023-03-31 20K+ → 10K+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2023-03-28 10K+ → 20K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2023-03-26 20K+ → 10K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2023-03-25 10K+ → 20K+ up after 7 days in tier
- 2023-03-18 20K+ → 10K+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2023-03-15 10K+ → 20K+ up after 3 days in tier
- 2023-03-12 20K+ → 10K+ down after 476 days in tier
- 2021-11-21 10K+ → 20K+ up after 679 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Custom Order Status Manager for WooCommerce 30K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A -
Google for WooCommerce 800K+ installs · 2.8★ · 1 shared tag C -
WooCommerce PayPal Payments 800K+ installs · 2.9★ · 1 shared tag B -
WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway 700K+ installs · 3.1★ · 1 shared tag B -
WooCommerce Tax (formerly WooCommerce Shipping & Tax) 500K+ installs · 2.2★ · 1 shared tag B -
WooCommerce Legacy REST API 400K+ installs · 2.2★ · 1 shared tag C
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