WooCommerce License Manager

What is WooCommerce License Manager?

WooCommerce License Manager (GPL) – Sell & Manage Software License Keys WooCommerce License Manager is a WooCommerce extension that allows digital businesses to sell, generate, distribute, activate, validate, and manage software license keys directly through their online store. It is designed for businesses selling software, WordPress plugins, themes, digital downloads, SaaS products, templates, applications, and other products that require license-based access or activation. The plugin connects license management with the existing WooCommerce purchasing process. Depending on the configured workflow, a license key can be generated or assigned when an order is completed, delivered to the customer, and managed from the administration area. Distributed by 5ivecode.com under the GNU General Public License (GPL), with lifetime updates and limited email support according to the applicable package terms. Key Features Sell license keys with WooCommerce products Support simple, variable, and compatible subscription products Automatically generate new license keys Import existing license keys in bulk Assign predefined keys to products Deliver license information through order emails Display purchased licenses in the customer's account Track license status and validity Configure license expiration periods Activate and deactivate license keys Revoke licenses when required Monitor licenses from the WordPress administration area Provide API endpoints for remote license validation Support remote activation and deactivation workflows Send expiration or renewal-related notifications Manage large collections of license keys Useful for software and digital product businesses GPL-licensed for flexible usage subject to applicable GPL terms Detailed Overview Turn WooCommerce Products into Licensed Products WooCommerce provides a strong foundation for selling digital products, but software businesses often need more than simple file delivery. If your product requires a license key, activation code, serial number, or validation process, a dedicated license-management workflow can make the process easier to administer. WooCommerce License Manager adds license functionality to the WooCommerce purchasing experience, allowing products to be associated with license keys and giving administrators tools for managing their lifecycle. A typical workflow can look like this: Customer purchases a licensed product. WooCommerce processes the order. A license key is generated or assigned. The key is associated with the purchase. The customer receives the license information. The customer can access the key through their account. Your software can communicate with the license API for validation where configured. This creates a central system for managing commercial software licenses alongside WooCommerce orders. Automatic License Key Generation Manually creating license keys for every software purchase can become difficult as order volume increases. The plugin can automatically generate license keys according to the configured license system. This is useful for businesses that need to distribute unique keys for: WordPress plugins WordPress themes Desktop applications SaaS products Mobile applications Digital tools Templates Software packages Membership-related digital products Automated generation can reduce repetitive administrative work and help maintain a more consistent licensing workflow. Import Existing License Keys You may already have a collection of license keys before installing a license-management system. Rather than recreating those keys manually, the plugin supports bulk importing of existing license data, including CSV-based workflows where supported. This can be useful when: Migrating from another license system Moving an existing software business to WooCommerce Importing previously generated keys Managing keys created outside WordPress Setting up a large license inventory Always prepare and validate your import file before performing a large import.