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    1 === Advanced Order Status For WooCommerce ===
     1=== Advanced Order Status For WooCommerce – Custom Status Management & Workflow Automation ===
    22Contributors: woosofts
    3 Donate link: https://versesofts.com
     3Donate link: https://woocommerce.com/products/conditional-store-restrictions/
    44Tags: custom order status, woocommerce order status, order management, custom status icons, order workflow
    55Requires at least: 5.0
    … …  
    1010License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
    1111
    12 Create and manage custom WooCommerce order statuses with icons, colors, bulk actions, and HPOS compatibility. Streamline your WooCommerce order management and improve customer communication.
     12Create and manage custom WooCommerce order statuses with icons, colors, and bulk actions. Streamline your fulfillment workflow.
    1313
    1414== Description ==
    1515
    16 Advanced Order Status for WooCommerce by [VerseSofts](https://versesofts.com/) allows you to create, edit, and manage **custom order statuses** to fit your store's unique workflow. Enhance your WooCommerce admin with color-coded labels, Dashicons, and bulk actions for a more efficient **order management** process.
     16**Advanced Order Status for WooCommerce** by [VerseSofts](https://versesofts.com/) is the ultimate solution to optimize your specific store's fulfillment process. Create, edit, and manage **custom order statuses** that fit your unique business workflow instead of relying solely on default WooCommerce options.
    1717
    18 Whether you need to add statuses like "Awaiting Payment Proof", "Packed", "Ready for Pickup", or "Shipped (Carrier)", this plugin provides a flexible solution to track and filter your orders with ease.
     18By utilizing our intuitive interface, you can effortlessly add color-coded labels, assign distinct Dashicons, and utilize bulk actions to significantly increase your team’s order management efficiency.
    1919
    20 [youtube]https://youtu.be/pLdz3xAN4_o?si=vkuIxu90obnZkQS-[/youtube]
     20[youtube https://youtu.be/pLdz3xAN4_o]
    2121
    22 **Key Features:**
    23 *   **Unlimited Custom Order Statuses:** Create as many statuses as your workflow requires.
    24 *   **Visual Customization:** Assign unique colors and icons (Dashicons) to each status label for quick identification.
    25 *   **Bulk Actions:** Update order statuses directly from the WooCommerce orders screen using bulk actions.
    26 *   **HPOS Compatible:** Fully supports WooCommerce High Performance Order Storage for maximum performance.
    27 *   **Email Notifications:** Works seamlessly with WooCommerce emails to keep customers informed.
    28 *   **Easy Integration:** Simple and lightweight UI integrated directly into the WooCommerce menu.
     22Whether you need explicit statuses like **"Awaiting Payment Proof"**, **"Packed"**, **"Ready for Pickup"**, or **"Shipped (Carrier)"**, this plugin hands you the control to track, filter, and organize your orders with complete clarity.
    2923
    30 **Why Use Custom Order Statuses?**
    31 Standard WooCommerce statuses might not cover every step of your fulfillment process. By adding **customizable WooCommerce order statuses**, you can:
    32 *   Clearer visibility for your team and customers.
    33 *   Automate internal workflows based on specific order stages.
    34 *   Reduce customer inquiries with more descriptive status updates.
     24### Key Features
     25
     26*   **Unlimited Custom Statuses:** Create as many tailored order statuses as your exact workflow requires.
     27*   **Visual Customization:** Assign distinct colors and intuitive icons (Dashicons) to every status label for immediate visual identification.
     28*   **Bulk Actions Support:** Update order statuses rapidly directly from the WooCommerce orders screen using standard bulk actions.
     29*   **HPOS Compatible:** Certified to support WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage for maximum database speed and reliability.
     30*   **Email Triggers:** Integrates flawlessly with WooCommerce emails to keep customers automatically informed upon status changes.
     31*   **Native UX Integration:** Simple, lightweight, and natural UI that looks like it belongs perfectly inside your WooCommerce dashboard.
     32
     33### Perfect For
     34*   **Dropshippers:** Track items ordered from suppliers vs. shipped.
     35*   **Manufacturers:** Monitor items in assembly, quality check, or packing.
     36*   **B2B / Wholesale:** Track approvals, credit checks, or net-30 payment statuses.
     37*   **Local Pickup Stores:** Distinguish between "Preparing" and "Ready for Pickup".
     38
     39### Why Use Custom Order Statuses?
     40The default WooCommerce statuses often don't provide enough granularity for modern, complex eCommerce operations. By introducing **customizable WooCommerce order statuses**, you can:
     411. Provide clearer visibility across your entire fulfillment team.
     422. Reduce customer support inquiries by offering specific and descriptive order timeline updates.
     433. Automate your internal workflows confidently based on exact order stages.
    3544
    3645Learn more: [Product Page](https://versesofts.com/products) • [Documentation](https://versesofts.com/docs/advanced-order-status)
    3746
     47### Explore More from VerseSofts
     48We build professional grade tools to help your WooCommerce store scale. Check out our entire portfolio:
     49
     50**Our Free Plugins:**
     51*   **[Multiple Cart Fee](https://wordpress.org/plugins/multiple-cart-fee-for-woocommerce/)** - Add dynamic, conditional checkout fees securely.
     52*   **[Price & Cart Hider](https://wordpress.org/plugins/price-cart-hider-for-woocommerce/)** - Disable purchasing and hide prices for Catalog Mode.
     53*   **[Store Restriction](https://wordpress.org/plugins/store-restriction-for-woocommerce/)** - B2B and wholesale visibility control. Hide catalog by role or country.
     54*   **[UserMorph](https://wordpress.org/plugins/usermorph/)** - The fastest way to switch user accounts and test permissions.
     55*   **[HealthBeam](https://wordpress.org/plugins/healthbeam/)** - Monitor and debug your WordPress site efficiently.
     56*   **[AI Order Insights](https://wordpress.org/plugins/versesofts-ai-order-insights/)** - Automate order analysis with AI to get customer insights and upsell recommendations.
     57
     58**Our Premium Solutions:**
     59*   **[Conditional Store Restrictions](https://woocommerce.com/products/conditional-store-restrictions/)** - The ultimate access control for WooCommerce.
     60
     61**Visit our official website for premium support and custom development solutions: [VerseSofts.com](https://versesofts.com)**
     62
    3863== Installation ==
    3964
    40 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/advanced-order-status-for-woocommerce` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
    41 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
    42 3. Navigate to **WooCommerce > Order Statuses** to create and manage your custom statuses.
     65#### Automatic Installation
     661. Go to **Plugins > Add New** in your WordPress dashboard.
     672. Search for **Advanced Order Status for WooCommerce**.
     683. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate**.
     694. Navigate to **WooCommerce > Order Statuses** to start creating your new workflow steps.
     70
     71#### Manual Installation
     721. Download the plugin from WordPress.org.
     732. Upload the unzipped `advanced-order-status-for-woocommerce` folder directly to your `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
     743. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
     754. Navigate to **WooCommerce > Order Statuses**.
    4376
    4477== Frequently Asked Questions ==
    4578
     79= Can I edit existing core WooCommerce order statuses? =
     80No, this plugin focuses purely on securely adding new custom statuses. Default WooCommerce statuses remain unchanged to guarantee core platform compatibility and stability.
     81
     82= Will my custom statuses work with WooCommerce email notifications? =
     83Yes! You can trigger standard or custom emails effortlessly when an order transitions into your new, custom status.
     84
     85= What happens if I deactivate the plugin? =
     86Your custom statuses will revert to fallback WooCommerce statuses visually, but data is preserved in the database. Re-activating will instantly restore your visual workflow.
     87
    4688= Where can I get support? =
     89We offer dedicated support!
     90*   **Website:** [VerseSofts.com](https://versesofts.com/)
     91*   **Documentation:** [Knowledge Base](https://versesofts.com/docs/advanced-order-status)
     92*   **Email Support:** contact@versesofts.com
    4793
    48 *   Website: https://versesofts.com/
    49 *   Documentation: https://versesofts.com/docs/advanced-order-status
    50 *   Support: support@versesofts.com
     94== Upgrade Notice ==
    5195
    52 = Can I edit existing WooCommerce order statuses? =
    53 No, this plugin focuses on adding new custom statuses. Default WooCommerce statuses remain unchanged to ensure core compatibility.
    54 
    55 = Will custom statuses work with email notifications? =
    56 Yes! You can trigger standard or custom emails when an order moves to your new custom status.
     96Always keep your plugin updated to enjoy the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements for WooCommerce.
    5797
    5898== Screenshots ==
    5999
    60 1. Custom status management screen
    61 2. Creating a new custom status
    62 3. Custom statuses in action on orders page
     1001. Custom status management screen showing colored statuses and icons.
     1012. Creating a new custom status with intuitive color and icon pickers.
     1023. Your new custom statuses in action directly on the WooCommerce orders page.
    63103
    64104== Support ==
    65105
    66 For help, documentation, feature requests, and contact options:
     106For help, robust documentation, feature requests, and contact options:
    67107*   Website: https://versesofts.com/
    68108*   Contact: https://versesofts.com/contact
    … …  
    72112= 1.2.1 =
    73113*   Domain update to versesofts.com.
    74 *   SEO optimization for readme and plugin description.
     114*   SEO optimization for readme and plugin description to highlight key benefits.
    75115*   Added YouTube video tutorial.
    76 *   Updated "Tested up to" version to 6.9.
     116*   Updated "Tested up to" version for recent WooCommerce releases.
    77117
    78118= 1.2 =
    79119* Code improvements: optimized status registration and retrieval.
    80 * Updated readme with Versesofts support links.
     120* Updated readme with Versesofts professional support links.
    81121
    82122= 1.1.0 =
    83 * Integrate Freemius
     123* Integrate Freemius SDK for robust usage tracking and upgrade paths.
    84124
    85125= 1.0.0 =
    86 * Initial release
     126* Initial release.
    87127
    88 == Our Other Plugins ==
    89128
    90 **Free Plugins:**
    91 *   [Multiple Cart Fee for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/multiple-cart-fee-for-woocommerce/) - Smart, flexible cart fees.
    92 *   [Price & Cart Hider for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/price-cart-hider-for-woocommerce/) - Conditional price and cart visibility.
    93 *   [Store Restriction for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/store-restriction-for-woocommerce/) - B2B and wholesale visibility control.
    94 *   [UserMorph](https://wordpress.org/plugins/usermorph/) - Instantly switch between user accounts.
    95 *   [HealthBeam](https://wordpress.org/plugins/healthbeam/) - Monitor and debug your WordPress site.
    96 
    97 **Premium Plugins:**
    98 *   [Conditional Store Restrictions](https://woocommerce.com/products/conditional-store-restrictions/) - Advanced store and product restrictions.
    99 *   [Ultimate Product Quantity](https://versesofts.com/products/ultimate-product-quantity/) - Complete control over product quantities.
    100 
    101 Visit [VerseSofts](https://versesofts.com/) for more professional WooCommerce extensions.
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