Order Number Lane
Give every paid order a sequential number an accountant can follow.
Order Number Lane is a proposed WordPress plugin — Give every paid order a sequential number an accountant can follow. 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 8.5+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- WooCommerce orders, HPOS, order emails
- Pricing
- Pro only · Pro from $19/year
- Build time
- ~3 weeks after threshold
The problem
WooCommerce order IDs jump because abandoned checkouts consume IDs, so invoices look broken to customers and bookkeepers.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
Store owners, bookkeepers, and agencies reconciling WooCommerce with accounting software.
Order Number Lane is a proposed WordPress plugin for stores whose invoices need a gap-free sequence.
Paid orders receive a public number such as NW-10482, with a prefix and padding you choose. The internal WooCommerce ID stays untouched, and admin search finds an order by either value.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Sequential public numbers
Only paid orders advance the counter, so abandoned checkouts no longer open gaps.
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Prefix and padding
Set a prefix and width so the number matches the sequence your bookkeeper already uses.
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Search by either ID
Orders can be found by the public number or the internal WooCommerce ID.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- PDF invoicing
- Tax filing
- Marketplace order aggregation
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, order emails
WordPress 6.4+, WooCommerce 8.5+, PHP 8.1+
Pro only · Pro from $19/year
The raw order ID, custom snippets, a full invoicing plugin
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
Will existing order IDs change?
No. Internal IDs stay as they are. New paid orders also get a separate public number.
Does this create PDF invoices?
No. It numbers the order. Invoice documents stay in whatever tool you already use.
Is Order Number Lane available to download yet?
No. Order Number Lane is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 45 votes needed before development starts.
What does Order Number Lane do?
Give every paid order a sequential number an accountant can follow. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which plugins get built.
When will Order Number Lane be released?
Estimated build time is ~3 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Order Number Lane cost?
Expected pricing: Pro only · Pro from $19/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Order Number Lane is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Order Number Lane — release notes and access details.
What does Order Number Lane require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, WooCommerce 8.5+, PHP 8.1+.