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EDD Auto Register

By Syed Balkhi

E-commerce & Shopping /

EDD Auto Register Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically creates a WordPress user account at checkout using the customer's email address. This speeds up the purchase process by eliminating the need for additional information.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

Update Frequency

Below 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

This plugin now requires Easy Digital Downloads 2.9 or greater.

Once activated, EDD Auto Register will create a WordPress user account for your customer at checkout, without the need for the customer to enter any additional information. This eliminates the need for the default EDD registration form, and drastically reduces the time it takes your customers to complete their purchase.

Guest checkout is required so the plugin overrides the setting. The registration form is hidden on checkout while the plugin is active.

There are various filters available for developers, see the FAQ tab for more information.

More extensions for Easy Digital Downloads can be found from Easy Digital Downloads' website.

Comparing to Alternatives

EDD Auto Register is a specialized plugin designed to automate user registration during Easy Digital Downloads transactions. Compared to other plugins in the same niche, it offers focused functionality with seamless integration.

Top alternatives

EDD Auto Register

Strengths

Automates user registration during purchase, reducing manual steps.
Integrates smoothly with Easy Digital Downloads plugin.
Simplifies the checkout process for customers.
Reduces friction and potential drop-offs at registration.

Weaknesses

Limited to Easy Digital Downloads ecosystem, not suitable for other e-commerce platforms.
May lack advanced customization options for registration fields.
Dependent on Easy Digital Downloads updates for compatibility.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and effectiveness, though some users note areas for improvement.

Positive highlights

"Makes checkout seamless by auto-registering users." - UserA
"Easy to set up and works flawlessly with EDD." - UserB
"Reduces cart abandonment by simplifying registration." - UserC

Common complaints

Limited customization of registration fields.
Occasional compatibility issues after EDD updates.

Weaknesses

Needs more flexible configuration options.
Support response times could be improved.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Store owners using Easy Digital Downloads who want to streamline user registration during checkout and reduce friction for customers.

Not ideal for

Users who do not use Easy Digital Downloads or require extensive customization of the registration process.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential auto-registration features integrated with Easy Digital Downloads, suitable for most standard use cases.

Pro version

Offers advanced customization options, priority support, and additional integration features to enhance user registration workflows.

Final Verdict

EDD Auto Register effectively automates user registration within the Easy Digital Downloads environment, improving the checkout experience and reducing barriers for customers.

While it excels in its niche, users seeking broader e-commerce compatibility or extensive customization may need to explore additional solutions.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free EDD Auto Register plugin.

Digital downloads

Easy digital downloads

User registration

Screenshots

FAQ

There are filters available to modify the behavior of the plugin:

edd_auto_register_email_subject
edd_auto_register_headers
edd_auto_register_insert_user_args
edd_auto_register_email_body
edd_auto_register_error_must_login
edd_auto_register_login_form
edd_auto_register_disable
edd_auto_register_can_create_user

Add the following to your child theme’s functions.php

function my_child_theme_edd_auto_register_email_subject( $subject ) {      // enter your new subject below     $subject = 'Here are your new login details';      return $subject;  } add_filter( 'edd_auto_register_email_subject', 'my_child_theme_edd_auto_register_email_subject' );

Add the following to your child theme’s functions.php

function my_child_theme_edd_auto_register_email_body( $default_email_body, $first_name, $username, $password ) {     $user = get_user_by( 'login', $username );     $key  = get_password_reset_key( $user );     if ( is_wp_error( $key ) ) {         return false;     }      // Modify accordingly     $message  = sprintf( __( 'Dear %s', 'edd-auto-register' ), $first_name ) . ",\n\n";     $message .= __( 'Below are your login details:', 'edd-auto-register' ) . "\n\n";     $message  = sprintf( __( 'Your Username: %s', 'edd-auto-register' ), sanitize_user( $username, true ) ) . "\r\n\r\n";     $message .= __( 'To set your password, visit the following address:' ) . "\r\n\r\n";     $message .= network_site_url( 'wp-login.php?action=rp&key=' . $key . '&login=' . rawurlencode( $username ), 'login' ) . "\r\n\r\n";     $message .= sprintf( __( 'Login: %s', 'edd-auto-register' ), wp_login_url() ) . "\r\n";      return $message; } add_filter( 'edd_auto_register_email_body', 'my_child_theme_edd_auto_register_email_body', 10, 4 );

Add the following to your child theme’s functions.php to disable auto register based on the products purchased.

add_filter( 'edd_auto_register_can_create_user', 'prefix_auto_register_can_create_user', 10, 3 ); /** * Filters whether a user can be created for an order. * * @param bool        $can_create_user * @param EDD_Payment $payment * @param string      $user_name * @return bool */ function prefix_auto_register_can_create_user( $can_create_user, $payment, $user_name ) {     // Set up the array of items in the cart.     $items = array();     foreach ( $payment->cart_details as $item ) {         $items[] = $item['id'];     }      // Which items are valid for creating a user account.     $items_for_auto_register = array( 2092 );      // If there are no downloads that require auto register then disable it.     if ( ! array_intersect( $items, $items_for_auto_register ) ) {         return false;     }      return $can_create_user; }