Purchase Orders for WooCommerce®

The Purchase Orders for WooCommerce plugin adds a "Purchase Order" payment gateway to your WooCommerce store, allowing customers to provide a purchase order number during checkout.

Ideal for B2B transactions, it simplifies order handling for businesses that process purchase orders without requiring upfront payment.

Unlike the $49/year version from Woo, this plugin is 100% free, fully open source, and highly customizable.

Features

• Purchase Order Gateway: Adds a new payment option at checkout.
• Customizable Behavior:
  • Define the default order status for purchase orders (e.g., on-hold, processing).
  • Choose whether stock is reduced when a PO order is placed.
• Order Meta Management:
  • Display PO numbers in the admin dashboard, order details, and customer emails.
  • Automatically include PO numbers in admin order emails.
• Admin Settings Page: Configure behavior easily via the WooCommerce® settings menu.
• Lightweight: Focused functionality with no bloat.
• Open Source: Extend, modify, or review the code as you like.
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Installation

From GitHub

1. Download the plugin from this repo.
2. In your WordPress® admin, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
3. Select the ZIP file and click Install Now.
4. Activate the plugin.

Usage

1. Configure the Plugin:

   • Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Purchase Orders to customize:
     • The default order status for purchase orders.
     • Stock management behavior for PO orders.
   • Save your changes.

2. Customer Checkout:

   • Customers selecting "Purchase Order" as a payment method will be prompted to enter their PO number during checkout.

3. Order Management:

   • PO numbers are visible in:
     • The WooCommerce admin order details.
     • Thank-you pages and customer emails.
     • Admin emails.

Customization

Settings Page

• Order Status: Choose the default status for orders placed with a purchase order.
• Reduce Stock: Decide whether stock levels are reduced when a purchase order is placed.

FAQs

1. Does this plugin work with custom WooCommerce® workflows?

Yes. The plugin integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce's order management and stock tracking features.

2. Can I add custom fields or modify the gateway behavior?

Yes. The plugin is open source, so you can extend or modify the code to suit your needs.

3. Is this really free?

Yes. No strings attached, no annual fees. This plugin is part of a commitment to offer valuable tools without unnecessary costs.

Why Use This Plugin Instead of Woo's Version?

• Cost: It's free, saving you $49/year.
• Flexibility: Offers customization options to fit your workflow.
• Transparency: 100% open source with no hidden tricks.
• Lightweight: Focused on doing one thing well.

Contributing

Contributions, feature requests, and bug reports are welcome! Submit an issue or pull request.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0+ license. See the LICENSE file for details.