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Order Status Control for WooCommerce

By brightvesseldev

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Order Status Control for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically complete WooCommerce orders for virtual products after payment. Supports various order completion scenarios.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.74/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

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

The Order Status Control for WooCommerce plugin helps shop admins complete orders automatically. By default, WooCommerce auto-completes downloadable products but not virtual products. This plugin extends that functionality to include virtual products as well.

It offers several features including the ability to mark all orders containing only virtual products as completed, and to complete all orders that have been paid successfully. Additionally, it can change the order status to complete as soon as a customer lands on the thank you page, regardless of the order contents.

Settings for the Order Status Control can be found under WooCommerce > Settings > General Tab.

Comparing to Alternatives

Order Status Control for WooCommerce stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for managing WooCommerce order statuses.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively resolves virtual download order completion issues.
Saves users time and money by simplifying order status management.
User-friendly interface with options placed in sensible locations.
Consistently receives perfect ratings from users.
Reliable performance with no reported security vulnerabilities.

Weaknesses

Limited user base reflected by a small number of total ratings.
Lack of alternative plugins may limit comparative feature evaluation.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's reliability and ease of use.

Positive highlights

'Great plugin, resolved my virtual download order complete issue.' — johnnyj56
'This Plugins is Great... Working properly. Big thumbs up.' — neilyanto
'This plugin just works! Options are in a sensible place. Thank you!' — Clayton Chase
'Super!' — jovilco

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited number of reviews may not capture all potential issues.
No reported vulnerabilities but limited exposure due to smaller user base.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Merchants using WooCommerce who need a straightforward and reliable way to control order statuses, especially those dealing with virtual downloads.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a plugin with a large community or extensive feature comparisons may find this plugin's niche focus and smaller user base less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential features to control WooCommerce order statuses effectively, suitable for most standard needs.

Pro version

The pro version likely includes advanced features and enhanced customization options, although specific premium features are not detailed.

Final Verdict

Order Status Control for WooCommerce is a highly rated, reliable plugin that effectively addresses order status management, particularly for virtual downloads. Its unique position without direct alternatives highlights its specialized utility.

While the plugin boasts excellent user satisfaction and no known security issues, potential users should consider the limited number of reviews and niche focus when deciding if it fits their specific needs.