License Key Desk
Issue and revoke digital license keys for WooCommerce downloads.
License Key Desk is a proposed WordPress plugin — Issue and revoke digital license keys for WooCommerce downloads. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 45 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 45 (45 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, WooCommerce 8+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- WooCommerce Downloads; WooCommerce Subscriptions (planned)
- Pricing
- Free core + Pro · Pro ~$29
- Build time
- ~4 weeks after threshold
The problem
WooCommerce sells downloads, but license key issuance is missing from core — stores glue together SaaS and custom code.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
Theme and plugin sellers, course creators shipping downloadable tools, and small software shops on WooCommerce.
License Key Desk proposes a lean WordPress plugin for digital goods sold with WooCommerce.
It stores keys against order line items, emails them on payment, and exposes a customer view without forcing a full licensing SaaS.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Key pools or on-the-fly generation
Use a CSV pool or a simple pattern generator per product.
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Order lifecycle hooks
Issue on paid, hide on failed, revoke on refund.
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My Account licenses
Customers see keys next to downloads.
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Merchant search
Find an order by key when support asks.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- Remote activation servers
- Floating seat management for enterprises
- Piracy crawlers
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 Downloads; WooCommerce Subscriptions (planned)
WordPress 6.4+, WooCommerce 8+, PHP 8.1+
Free core + Pro · Pro ~$29
Software License Manager, Freemius, custom SaaS
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
Is this a full software licensing platform?
No. It covers key delivery and revocation for WooCommerce orders.
Does it work with Subscriptions?
Renewal re-issue / expiry rules are planned as a Pro follow-up.
Is License Key Desk available to download yet?
No. License Key Desk is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 45 votes needed before development starts.
What does License Key Desk do?
Issue and revoke digital license keys for WooCommerce downloads. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which plugins get built.
When will License Key Desk be released?
Estimated build time is ~4 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will License Key Desk cost?
Expected pricing: Free core + Pro · Pro ~$29. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when License Key Desk is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about License Key Desk — release notes and access details.
What does License Key Desk require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, WooCommerce 8+, PHP 8.1+.