Build order statuses that actually match your workflow
WooCommerce’s default order statuses cover the basics, but many businesses need more — statuses for backordered items, custom fulfillment steps, or internal review stages. Order Status Manager lets you create and manage entirely custom order statuses, so your workflow isn’t limited to what WooCommerce ships with out of the box.
Who it’s for
Great for store owners whose fulfillment process involves more steps than WooCommerce’s default statuses allow — such as businesses with multi-stage production, custom orders, or specialized shipping and review workflows.
What you get
- Create custom order statuses. Add as many new statuses as your workflow requires, beyond WooCommerce’s defaults.
- Edit existing statuses. Rename, recolor, or adjust WooCommerce’s built-in statuses to better fit your business.
- Manage full order workflows. Define how orders move between statuses to match your actual fulfillment process.
- Better internal clarity. Give your team a clearer, more accurate view of where every order stands.
How it works
From a dedicated settings screen, you can create new order statuses, edit existing ones, and organize how orders flow between them. Once set up, your custom statuses appear right alongside WooCommerce’s defaults on the order screen, letting your team manage fulfillment using the exact workflow your business needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit WooCommerce’s default statuses, or only add new ones?
Both. You can create entirely new statuses and edit existing default statuses, such as changing their label or color.
How many custom statuses can I create?
You can create as many custom statuses as your workflow requires.
Will custom statuses work with reports and filters?
Custom statuses appear alongside default statuses in your order list, making it easier to filter and manage orders by their current stage.
Is this different from Order Status Control?
Yes. Order Status Manager is for creating and managing custom statuses themselves. Order Status Control is for automatically updating which status an order receives after payment.
