Running a WooCommerce store involves handling multiple orders daily, and manually marking them as “Completed” can be time-consuming. What if you could automate this process? 🚀

In this guide, you’ll learn why automating WooCommerce order completion matters, its key benefits, and three easy methods to set it up—including a video tutorial for visual learners!

Why Automatically Complete WooCommerce Orders?

Manually updating order statuses takes valuable time, especially for stores with high order volumes. Automating this process helps:

✔ Save Time – No more clicking “Complete” for every order.

✔ Reduce Errors – Avoid missed or delayed order updates.

✔ Improve Customer Experience – Faster order confirmation emails.

✔ Focus on Growth – Spend less time on admin tasks and more on scaling your business.

Benefits of Automating WooCommerce Order Completion

🔹 Faster Processing – Orders marked “Completed” instantly upon fulfillment.

🔹 Better Workflow – Sync with payment gateways & shipping providers.

🔹 Enhanced Trust – Customers receive instant confirmation emails.

🔹 Scalability – Perfect for dropshipping, digital products, or high-volume stores.

3 Ways to Automatically Complete WooCommerce Orders

Method 1: Using WooCommerce Settings (For Virtual/Downloadable Products)

Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Products → Downloadable Products.

Check “Grant access to downloadable products after payment” and “Complete orders”.

Save changes.

✅ Best for: Stores selling digital products.

Method 2: Using a Plugin (For Physical Products)

Install “WooCommerce Auto Complete Orders” (free).

Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Auto Complete Orders.

Enable auto-completion for all orders or specific payment methods.

Save settings.

✅ Best for: Physical product stores, dropshipping.

Method 3: Custom Code Snippet (For Developers)

Add this code to your child theme’s functions.php file:

add_action('woocommerce_thankyou', 'auto_complete_orders');  
function auto_complete_orders($order_id) {  
    if (!$order_id) return;  
    $order = wc_get_order($order_id);  
    $order->update_status('completed');  
}  

Save & test.

✅ Best for: Custom solutions (use with caution).

📹 Watch Our Step-by-Step Video Tutorial: 

Pro Tips for Auto-Completing Orders

🔸 Test First – Ensure automation works before applying to live orders.

🔸 Exclude Certain Orders – Use plugins to skip subscriptions or pre-orders.

🔸 Backup Your Site – Always back up before adding custom code.

Final Thoughts

Automating WooCommerce order completion is a game-changer for efficiency. Whether you sell digital goods, physical products, or run a high-volume store, these methods will save hours of manual work.