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Difference between the free and Pro versions #
Additional Custom Order Status for WooCommerce gives you a full custom order status toolkit for free. The Pro version adds one thing: automated emails when an order changes status. This article shows exactly what is in each version, verified against the plugin.
Feature comparison #
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Create custom order statuses | Yes | Yes |
| Number of statuses | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Text and background color styling | Yes | Yes |
| Add statuses to bulk actions | Yes | Yes |
| Include statuses in reports | Yes | Yes |
| Order list and preview action buttons (with icons) | Yes | Yes |
| Order options (editable, paid, valid for payment, date paid, downloads) | Yes | Yes |
| Status sorting (edit dropdown, list, preview, bulk) | Yes | Yes |
| Override default WooCommerce statuses | Yes | Yes |
| Delete status with fallback | Yes | Yes |
| Automated emails on status change | No | Yes |
Note: Custom Order Status does not send SMS messages. The only feature reserved for Pro is the per-status email on status change.
Which version do you need? #
- Choose the free version if you want to create, style, sort, and control custom statuses, including action buttons and order behavior.
- Choose Pro if you also want each status to email the customer, your team, or both, when an order reaches it.
Ready to add emails? #
Everything except status emails is free. Upgrading to Custom Order Status Pro takes a couple of minutes. Get Custom Order Status Pro.