Cost Ledger
Record the real cost of a line after the supplier invoice arrives.
Cost Ledger is a proposed WordPress plugin — Record the real cost of a line after the supplier invoice arrives. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 50 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.
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At a glance
- Status
- Collecting votes
- Votes
- 0 of 50 (50 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, WooCommerce 8.5+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- WooCommerce orders, HPOS line items
- Pricing
- Pro only · Pro from $29/year
- Build time
- ~5 weeks after threshold
The problem
WooCommerce cost of goods is a static product field, so made-to-order shops cannot store the actual cost once the supplier confirms it.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
Made-to-order merchants and agencies who track margin after the sale, not from a catalog estimate.
Cost Ledger is a proposed WordPress plugin for shops whose unit cost is not known when the customer pays.
Each line starts with an estimate and later stores the actual cost from the supplier invoice. A monthly report shows margin from those actuals. It does not replace your accounting system.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Estimate, then actual
A line keeps the catalog estimate until you enter the confirmed cost.
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Margin on the order
The order screen shows revenue, actual cost, and margin once every line is confirmed.
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Monthly margin report
A single report lists orders whose actual cost arrived in that month.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- Full accounting
- Purchase orders to suppliers
- Multi-currency revaluation
Concept screens
What happens after you vote
Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.
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Collecting votes You are here
The community decides whether this plugin gets built.
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Threshold reached
Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.
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In development
Scope stays close to the published feature list.
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Ready to download
Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.
WooCommerce orders, HPOS line items
WordPress 6.4+, WooCommerce 8.5+, PHP 8.1+
Pro only · Pro from $29/year
A static cost field, spreadsheets, an accounting package
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
Does this replace WooCommerce cost of goods?
It keeps the product-level cost as the estimate and adds an actual cost on the order line.
Does it sync to accounting software?
No. You export or retype confirmed costs into the books. This plugin stores them on the order.
Is Cost Ledger available to download yet?
No. Cost Ledger is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 50 votes needed before development starts.
What does Cost Ledger do?
Record the real cost of a line after the supplier invoice arrives. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which plugins get built.
When will Cost Ledger be released?
Estimated build time is ~5 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Cost Ledger cost?
Expected pricing: Pro only · Pro from $29/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Cost Ledger is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Cost Ledger — release notes and access details.
What does Cost Ledger require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, WooCommerce 8.5+, PHP 8.1+.