1.Overview
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Key Features of Track Orders For WooCommerce:
- Display icons instead of text for order statuses in the order table.
- Allow tracking orders using the order ID only.
- Support for third-party tracking services like FedEx, USPS, Canada Post, etc.
- Ability to export orders as CSV files.
- Send email notifications for order status updates.
- Provide tracking information with Google Maps integration.
- Custom Order Status: Allow users to create and use their own custom order statuses.
- Four new tracking templates for different visual options.
- Shortcodes to create an Order Tracking page and a Tracking Form.
- Popup box for customers to easily track their orders.
- Integration with the 17track.net tracking service.
- Custom order status options for bulk actions.
- Multiple shipping services using company names and URLs.
- Notify customers with payment links for pending payment orders.
2.How to Download The Order Tracker Plugin?
To Download the Org Version of the plugin:-
navigate to the WordPress page of Track Orders for WooCommerce, and click on the Download button.
To download the premium order tracker plugin that you purchased please follow the below steps:- Premium
- Go To https://wpswings.com/my-account
- Visit Orders Section
There you will get a License code and a Premium purchased plugin zip file Download and use it on your website by activating it
Note: You need to have both Free and Pro plugins in order to use them smoothly
3.Installation
Let’s See how you can download and install both the free and pro version of the Order Tracker plugin
3.1.Order Tracker [FREE]
Automatic Installation:
Automatic installation is the easiest option handled by WordPress.
Follow these steps for the installation:
1) Go to the Admin panel navigate to the sidebar click on the ‘Plugins’ menu > ‘Add New’.
2) On the ‘Add Plugins’ page go to the search bar and type ‘Track Orders For WooCommerce’.
Once you find ‘Track Orders For WooCommerce’ by WP Swings, you can view the details about it such as the points release, rating, and description. One can install it, simply by clicking “Install Now”
Manual Installation:
The manual installation of the plugin is another option to install the plugin in the seller’s WordPress environment.
The manual installation method involves downloading our ‘ WooCommerce Order Tracking Extension’ and uploading it to the web server via their favorite FTP application.
The steps for manual installation are as follows:
1) Upload the ‘Track Order for WooCommerce’ folder to the /WP-content/plugins/ directory.
2) Activate the WooCommerce Order Tracking plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
The best results can be viewed by using the “WooCommerce” standard theme (Storefront). Any third-party plugin might cause conflict with our plugin.
3.2.Order Tracker [PRO]
Automatic Installation:
Automatic installation is the easiest option as WordPress handles the file transfers itself and you don’t need to leave your web browser.
The steps are as follows :
1) Download the zip folder of the plugin Track Orders For WooCommerce Pro from My Account > Orders > Click on view > Scroll down and download the plugin zip file
2) Once downloaded, install the Track Orders For WooCommerce Pro plugin by browsing and activating it.
Note: Visit the Login page to create your account before completing your purchase.
Manual Installation:
The manual installation of the WooCommerce Order Tracking plugin is another option. To install the plugin to your WordPress environment.
The manual installation method involves downloading our Track Orders For WooCommerce Pro Extension and uploading it to your web server via your favorite FTP application.
The steps are as follows :
(i) Kindly, upload the Track Orders for WooCommerce Pro folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
(ii) Activate the Track Orders for WooCommerce Pro plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Note: Before activating the Track Orders For Woocommerce Pro, you should have the Track Orders For WooCommerce – WordPress plugin otherwise, the plugin will not function.
So, if you don’t already have it, you can download it directly from here:
3.3.License Activation
After Purchasing the premium version navigate to My Account > Orders > Your Order. There you’ll find the License Key.
If you want to benefit from all the premium features and automatic updates and access the support platform to receive help from our staff. In that case, it’s necessary to activate the license.
To do so, you have to navigate to the “License” tab, here you can enter the “License Key”, and click on the “Activate” button. Customers are supposed to receive these in their mail when they purchase the premium plugin.
You can also find the license activation code in the My Accounts > Order section
4.How Customers Can Track Orders
Customers have to navigate to the My Account > Order Section and click on the Track Orders button to view the shipping progress.
The Track Orders has two sections; one for showing order details and another for tracking progress.
Following a successful order, the tracking process will mirror the given example. Even in situations involving returns or reversals, customers retain the ability to retrieve order tracking details.
5.General Setting
1) Enable Plugin:
After the activation of the plugin you need to enable the plugin you can do this by toggling the option from the general setting.
2) Order Tracking Using Order ID:
You can enable this setting to allow tracking using only order ID
3) Allow users to export Orders:
If you wish to enable your logged-in users to export all their orders, simply toggle this setting.
Users can conveniently export all their orders from the “My Account” section.
4) Allow Users to Export Orders (Guest Users):
To also allow guest users to track their orders without logging in, toggle this setting.
5) Use Icon Instead of Text:
Opt to display an icon instead of regular text for the order status in the order table by enabling this.
6) Send Email Notifications:
You can enable this setting to send email notifications to users when their order status changes.
Enable this QR redirection feature to share a QR code along with the email which will redirect the user to the tracking page.
6.Track Order
In the Track Order Section, the admin can enable the order tracking, and select and create custom order status if required.
6.1.Track Orders - Free Version
1) Enable Custom order status: In the “Track Order” section, you have the option to customize customer order statuses beyond the default options of Approval, Processing, and Shipping.
2) Enable the Use Of Custom Order Status: Enable this toggle to add custom order statutes for various stages of the WooCommerce delivery process.
There are three order statuses:
- Approval Stage: During this phase, the administrator designates an order status that signifies the order is pending approval.
- Processing Stage: In the “Processing” step, you have the option to choose an order status that indicates the order is currently being prepared for shipping, offering customers reassurance about the progress.
- Shipping Stage: When the order reaches the “Shipping” stage, you can opt for the appropriate order status to show that the order is now in transit for delivery.
Click on the corresponding drop-down and select the order statuses for each stage.
Click on the Save Settings button.
Set relevant order statuses for every stage to elevate the WooCommerce shipping tracking experience for your customers.
8.Custom Order Status
You can introduce sub-stages relevant to your order delivery process in our WordPress Tracking Plugin
Reminder: The order fulfillment process is broken down into segments, such as approval, processing, and shipping. Order statuses, on the other hand, show the specific developments made throughout each of these order-processing steps.
To create custom WooCommerce shipping status, follow these steps:
- Click on the Create Order Status button.
- Insert an order status name and default image of the order status.
- Click the Save Settings button.
To add your created Custom Order Statuses:
- Click on the Custom Order Statuses dropdown.
- Type or scroll down and select the order status you want.
- Finally, click on the Save Settings button.
9.Multiple Shipping Templates
With Track Orders for WooCommerce, you gain access to multiple template options. You can select any of these templates to display to your users.
9.2. WooCommerce Shipping Templates
With The Pro version of the Track Orders Plugin, You get 4 additional templates along with the 3 templates in the free version
To apply a template, just click the Activate button. If you’re curious about the appearance of the WooCommerce track and trace templates, you can simply press the Preview button.
10.Track Order With Google Maps
The Track Order With Google Maps feature is a reliable addition to your product tracking service as it enables customers to monitor their orders in real-time through seamless integration with the Google Maps API.
Important Tip: Keep your Google Maps API Key secure and avoid sharing it publicly.
Enable Google Map for Tracking: Toggle this to enable tracking orders with Google Maps
Google Maps API Key: You’ll need an API key to integrate Google Maps simply grab your API key from developers.google.com and add it here.
Order Production Address: Here you can put the address where your orders get produced
Addresses Where The Order Went Through As your order moves through various places, you can include each address to monitor its journey precisely.
Click on the “ADD ADDRESS” button and enter the address of the transit location one by one.
Finally, click the Save Settings button.
Customers can track their orders from the Order section on the My Account Page.
11.Shipping Services
The delivery tracking plugin allows seamless integration of third-party tracking APIs to enhance order tracking capabilities.
11.1.FedX Integration - Free Version
The delivery tracking plugin allows seamless integration of third-party tracking APIs to enhance order tracking capabilities. Follow the steps below to enable FedEx Shipment Tracking API and set up the necessary credentials.
Enable Third-Party Tracking API: Active thirty-party tracking by enabling the toggle.
Enter the Shop Address: Put in the physical address of the location from which your shipment will depart.
Enable FedEx Shipment Tracking: Enable the toggle to use FedEx Shipment Tracking API.
Enter Your FedEx User Key: Provide your FedEx User Key in the specified field. To get the key, you need to have a FedEx developer account.
Enter Your FedEx User Password: Fill in the password of your FedEx developer account. Provide Your FedEx Account Number.
Enter the unique account number assigned to your FedEx account.
Enter your FedEx Meter Number: FedEx uses the meter number to permit your shipping meter and pull your negotiated shipping rates.
Customers will discover a tracking link or choice in their order confirmation email or within their user account.
By selecting the tracking link, customers can access the current status and whereabouts of their FedEx shipment in real-time.
12.WooCommerce Order Tracker Theme Compatible
Our Order Tracking plugin is compatible with a wide range of WordPress themes, making it suitable for any website.
- Flatsome – Multi-Purpose Responsive WooCommerce Theme
- Visual Composer – Free WordPress Website Builder
- Elementor – Create, Manage, and Host your Website
- WC Vendors – A Modern WordPress Theme
- DIVI Theme – The Ultimate WordPress Theme