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Invoices for WooCommerce

By Bas Elbers

E-commerce & Shopping /

Invoices for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automate the generation of PDF invoices and packing slips for WooCommerce. Attach them to emails and connect with cloud storage.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.03/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 469+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Invoices for WooCommerce simplifies the invoicing process by automatically generating and sending PDF invoices to your customers. This plugin allows you to customize and attach invoices to various WooCommerce email types.

With features like multiple customizable templates, integration with cloud storage services, and the ability to manage invoices directly from the My Account page, it enhances the WooCommerce experience. You can also mark invoices as paid and manage refunds and discounts effectively.

The premium version offers additional capabilities, including bulk invoice generation and enhanced customization options for invoice content. It is compatible with WooCommerce Subscriptions and provides a comprehensive solution for managing invoices.

Comparing to Alternatives

Invoices for WooCommerce offers essential PDF invoice functionality but faces stiff competition from other plugins with more robust features and support.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward invoice generation.
Integration with WooCommerce order system.
Free version covers basic invoicing needs.

Weaknesses

Limited advanced customization options.
Reported issues with plugin stability and errors.
Poor or unresponsive support for premium users.
Premium features may not justify cost compared to alternatives.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights mixed experiences, with appreciation for core features but significant frustration over support and reliability.

Positive highlights

"Great plug in I use for several years now." - pepinieredescarlines
"Plugin itself is great" - rootagency
"Simple to use for basic invoice needs." - anonymous

Common complaints

Lack of support and unanswered queries.
Premium features failing or buggy.
Invoices generating blank or errors.
No refunds or response from developer.

Weaknesses

Unreliable premium support.
Frequent PHP fatal errors reported.
Slow response to bug fixes and updates.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Small WooCommerce stores needing basic PDF invoice generation without complex customization.

Not ideal for

Businesses requiring reliable premium support, advanced features, or guaranteed plugin stability.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

Basic PDF invoice generation integrated with WooCommerce orders, suitable for standard invoicing needs.

Pro version

Additional premium features such as advanced customization, extra invoice templates, and priority support, though support responsiveness is reported as poor.

Final Verdict

Invoices for WooCommerce provides essential invoicing functionality suitable for users with simple needs and limited budgets.

However, concerns about plugin stability and lack of reliable premium support suggest users consider alternatives if these aspects are critical.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Invoices for WooCommerce plugin.

Invoices

PDF Invoices

WooCommerce

Screenshots

FAQ

Copy the default template files (including folder) you’ll find in plugins/woocommerce-pdf-invoices/includes/templates/invoice/simple to uploads/woocommerce-pdf-invoices/templates/invoice/simple. The plugin will automatically detect the template and makes it available for selection within the Template Settings. Now go ahead and start making some changes to the template files! 🙂

Important: Before you update the plugin, always have a look at the Changelog if their have been any changes to the template files. There will be updates that require updating your custom template!

To add a fee to WooCommerce and your invoice, simply add the following action to your themes functions.php.

function add_woocommerce_fee() {     global $woocommerce;      if ( is_admin() && ! defined( 'DOING_AJAX' ) )         return;      $amount = 5;     $woocommerce->cart->add_fee( 'FEE_NAME', $amount, true, 'standard' ); } add_action( 'woocommerce_cart_calculate_fees','add_woocommerce_fee' );

To hide order item meta from the invoice, simply add the following filter to your themes functions.php.

/**  * Hide order itemmeta on Invoices for WooCommerce' invoice template.  *  * @param array $hidden_order_itemmeta itemmeta.  *  * @return array  */ function bewpi_alter_hidden_order_itemmeta( $hidden_order_itemmeta ) {     $hidden_order_itemmeta[] = '_wc_cog_item_cost';     $hidden_order_itemmeta[] = '_wc_cog_item_total_cost';     $hidden_order_itemmeta[] = '_subscription_interval';     $hidden_order_itemmeta[] = '_subscription_length';     // end so on..     return $hidden_order_itemmeta; } add_filter( 'bewpi_hidden_order_itemmeta', 'bewpi_alter_hidden_order_itemmeta', 10, 1 );

To change the more common options of the PDF, use below example.

function custom_bewpi_mpdf_options( $options ) {     $options['mode'] = '';     $options['format'] = ''; // use [format]-L or [format]-P to force orientation (A4-L will be size A4 with landscape orientation)     $options['default_font_size'] = 0;     $options['default_font'] = 'opensans';     $options['margin_left'] = 14;     $options['margin_right'] = 14;     $options['margin_top'] = 14;     $options['margin_bottom'] = 0;     $options['margin_header'] = 14;     $options['margin_footer'] = 6;     $options['orientation'] = 'P'; // Also try to force with format option      return $options; } add_filter( 'bewpi_mpdf_options', 'custom_bewpi_mpdf_options' );

To fully customize the PDF, use below code. This filter gives you full control over the mPDF library. Check the mPDF manual for more info.

function bewpi_mpdf( $mpdf, $document ) {     // change the direction of the invoice to RTL     $mpdf->SetDirectionality( 'rtl' );      return $mpdf; } add_filter( 'bewpi_mpdf', 'bewpi_mpdf', 10, 2 );

Add below code for example to your “thankyou” page or “customer-completed-order” email template.

echo do_shortcode( '[bewpi-download-invoice title="Download (PDF) Invoice {formatted_invoice_number}" order_id="' . $order->get_id() . '"]' );

For use in WordPress editor use below shortcode. This will only work if you replace “ORDER_ID” with an actual order id.

[bewpi-download-invoice title="Download (PDF) Invoice {formatted_invoice_number}" order_id="ORDER_ID"]

Note: Download button will only be displayed when PDF exists and order has been paid.

Add the name of the payment method to the array.

function bewpi_attach_invoice_excluded_payment_methods( $payment_methods ) {     return array( 'bacs', 'cod', 'cheque', 'paypal' ); } add_filter( 'bewpi_attach_invoice_excluded_payment_methods', 'bewpi_attach_invoice_excluded_payment_methods', 10, 2 );

Add below function to your themes ‘functions.php’ file.

function bewpi_skip_invoice_generation( $skip, $status, $order ) {     // Do your stuff based on the order.      return true; // True to skip. } add_filter( 'bewpi_skip_invoice_generation', 'bewpi_skip_invoice_generation', 10, 3 );

Add the name of the role to the array. By default shop managers and administrators are allowed to download invoices.

function bewpi_allowed_roles_to_download_invoice($allowed_roles) {     // available roles: shop_manager, customer, contributor, author, editor, administrator     $allowed_roles[] = "editor";     // end so on..     return $allowed_roles; } add_filter( 'bewpi_allowed_roles_to_download_invoice', 'bewpi_allowed_roles_to_download_invoice', 10, 2 );

Add following filter function to your ‘functions.php’ within your theme.

function alter_formatted_invoice_number( $formatted_invoice_number, $document_type ) {    if ( $document_type === 'invoice/global' ) { // 'simple' or 'global'.       // add M for global invoices.       return 'M' . $formatted_invoice_number;    }     return $formatted_invoice_number; } add_filter( 'bewpi_formatted_invoice_number', 'alter_formatted_invoice_number', 10, 2 );

Use below code to display meta-data. Replace {META_KEY} with the actual key. If you use another plugin, just ask the key from the author of that plugin.

<?php echo BEWPI()->templater()->get_meta( '{META_KEY}' ); ?>

Important: A custom template is required to add a custom field to the PDF invoice.

Use below code to use a different template based on WPML order language. You can for example change the function to use a different template based on the payment method instead.

/**  * Change template based on WPML order language.  * Make sure to create custom templates with the correct names or the templates won't be found.  *  * @param string $template_name template name.  * @param string $template_type template type like global or simple.  * @param int    $order_id WC Order ID.  *  * @return string  */ function change_template_based_on_order_language( $template_name, $template_type, $order_id ) {     $order_language = get_post_meta( $order_id, 'wpml_language', true );      if ( false === $order_language ) {         return $template_name;     }      switch ( $order_language ) {         case 'en':             $template_name = 'minimal-en';             break;         case 'nl':             $template_name = 'minimal-nl';             break;     }      return $template_name; } add_filter( 'wpi_template_name', 'change_template_based_on_order_language', 10, 3 );

Use below code to add invoice information meta to the PDF invoice template.

/**  * Add PDF invoice information meta (from third party plugins).  *  * @param array         $info Invoice info meta.  * @param BEWPI_Invoice $invoice Invoice object.  * @since 2.9.8  *  * @return array.  */ function add_invoice_information_meta( $info, $invoice ) {     $payment_gateway = wc_get_payment_gateway_by_order( $invoice->order );      // Add PO Number from 'WooCommerce Purchase Order Gateway' plugin.     if ( $payment_gateway && 'woocommerce_gateway_purchase_order' === $payment_gateway->get_method_title() ) {         $po_number = WPI()->get_meta( $invoice->order, '_po_number' );         if ( $po_number ) {             $info['po_number'] = array(                 'title' => __( 'Purchase Order Number:', 'woocommerce-pdf-invoices' ),                 'value' => $po_number,             );         }     }      // Add VAT Number from 'WooCommerce EU VAT Number' plugin.     $vat_number = WPI()->get_meta( $invoice->order, '_vat_number' );     if ( $vat_number ) {         $info['vat_number'] = array(             'title' => __( 'VAT Number:', 'woocommerce-pdf-invoices' ),             'value' => $vat_number,         );     }      return $info; } add_filter( 'wpi_invoice_information_meta', 'add_invoice_information_meta', 10, 2 );

Use below filter to change the invoice date.

/**  * Change invoice date to order date in order to regenerate old invoices and keep the date.  *  * @param string                 $invoice_date date of invoice.  * @param BEWPI_Abstract_Invoice $invoice      invoice object.  *  * @return string needs to be in mysql format.  */ function change_invoice_date_to_order_date( $invoice_date, $invoice ) {     // get_date_paid() or get_date_created().     $date_completed = $invoice->order->get_date_completed();     if ( null !== $date_completed ) {         return $date_completed->date( 'Y-m-d H:i:s' );     }      return $invoice_date; } add_filter( 'wpi_invoice_date', 'change_invoice_date_to_order_date', 10, 2 );