EffectIO Software Add-On for WooCommerce

Original price was: $129.00.Current price is: $21.99. / year

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Sell software licenses with WooCommerce using Software Add-On 1.10.0. Add activation, retrieval, and activation emails to your store. Extends WooCommerce to a full-blown software shop, including license activation, license retrieval, activation e-mails and more.

Released on: 2025-01-14

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Sell License Keys for Software with WooCommerce Software Addon

Easily sell and manage license keys for your software products with the WooCommerce Software Addon. This powerful extension allows you to:

  • Sell licenses and upgrades for your software
  • View purchased keys and track activations
  • Generate reports to gain insights on software sales
  • Interact with the API for license validation
  • Collect customer feedback and reviews

With WooCommerce Software Addon, the process is seamless. Once a customer completes their order, an autogenerated license key is sent within their order confirmation email. The email also includes key activation instructions and the remaining number of activations.

If you ever offer paid upgrades for your software, you can define valid upgrade keys and set upgrade prices. Customers simply enter their license details during purchase to unlock the upgraded version.

To manage licenses, the extension provides a comprehensive list of keys in the WooCommerce License Keys section. You can easily view and delete licenses as needed.

Benefits of WooCommerce Software Addon:

  • Effortlessly sell and manage license keys for software products
  • Track software activations and generate detailed reports
  • Integration with the API for secure license validation
  • Increase customer engagement with feedback and reviews
  • Easy resend option for order and activation emails
  • Bulk delete functionality for license revocation
  • Seamless integration with WooCommerce and WordPress
  • Access to premium support from EffectIO
  • Regular updates via the EffectIO Dashboard
  • Pre-activated items for effortless usage
  • Powered by GPL code for flexibility and customization
  • Benefit from super deals with 30% to 90% discounts on EffectIO

Upgrade your software selling experience with WooCommerce Software Addon. Get started today and enjoy the convenience and power it brings to your online business.

Version

3.2.3

Release Date

7/6/2016

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Extends WooCommerce to a full-blown software shop, including license activation, license retrieval, activation e-mails and more.

1.10.0 — 2025-10-27
  • Misc - Require WooCommerce to activate the plugin
  • Misc - Require PHP 7.4+, WordPress 5.6+ and WooCommerce 7.0+
  • Misc - Update templates with proper escaping
  • Misc - Address deprecation warnings
1.9.2 — 2024-03-26
  • Tweak - Change plugin name to Software Add-On for WooCommerce
  • Tweak - Update brand to Kestrel
1.9.1 — 2023-06-05
  • Tweak - Escape the order URLs in the Software reports screen.
  • Tweak - Tested compatibility up to WC 7.8.
  • Tweak - Tested compatibility with WP 6.2.
1.9.0 — 2023-02-27
  • Tweak - Check the minimum requirements before initializing the plugin.
  • Tweak - Insert the shortcode for recovering a lost license as a WP block on the 'Lost license' page.
  • Tweak - Tested compatibility with WC 7.4.
  • Dev - New plugin updater.
  • Dev - Initialize the plugin when the main file is loaded.
  • Dev - Renamed the database option `woocommerce_software_version` to `wc_software_addon_version`.
  • Dev - Updated the minimum requirements to WC 3.7, WP 4.9, and PHP 5.6.
  • Dev - Dropped `examples/` test scripts.
  • Dev - Added a Postman collection for testing the API.
1.8.0 — 2023-01-31
  • Feature - Added compatibility with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage.
  • Tweak - Added links to the license keys, the reports, the documentation page, and to get support in the plugin list.
  • Tweak - Updated plugin author.
  • Tweak - Tested compatibility up to WC 7.3
  • Tweak - Tested compatibility with WP 6.1
  • Fix - Fixed broken 'Total software sales' and 'Total software sold' metrics in reports.
  • Dev - Implement the singleton pattern in the main plugin class.
  • Dev - Updated the minimum requirements to WC 3.5, WP 4.7, and PHP 5.4.
1.7.20 — 2022-09-27
  • Feature - Added compatibility with subscriptions of WooCommerce Payments.
  • Tweak - Tested compatibility up to WC 6.9.
  • Tweak - Tested compatibility up to WP 6.0.
1.7.19 — 2021-05-04
  • Fix - Replaced deprecated jQuery 3 methods.
  • Tweak - WC 5.2.2 compatibility.
  • Tweak - WP 5.7.1 compatibility.
1.7.18 — 2021-01-20
  • Fix - Prevent critical errors by passing the correct number of args to woocommerce_email_header/footer in email templates.
  • Tweak - WC 4.9 compatibility.
  • Tweak - WP 5.6 compatibility.
1.7.17 — 2020-10-07
  • Tweak - WC 4.4 compatibility.
1.7.16 — 2020-08-18
  • Fix - Replace deprecated jQuery methods.
  • Tweak - WordPress 5.5 compatibility.
  • Tweak - Remove deprecated WC functions.
1.7.15 — 2020-06-10
  • Tweak - WC 4.2 compatibility.
1.7.13 — 2020-04-30
  • Tweak - Remove legacy code.
  • Tweak - WC 4.1 compatibility.
1.7.12 — 2020-03-05
  • Tweak - WC tested up to WC 4.0
1.7.11 — 2020-01-14
  • Tweak - WC tested up to WC 3.9
1.7.10 — 2019-11-04
  • Tweak - WC tested up to WC 3.8
1.7.9 — 2019-08-08
  • Tweak - WC tested up to WC 3.7
1.7.8 — 2019-04-16
  • Tweak - WC tested up to 3.6
1.7.7 — 2018-10-10
  • Fix - License keys not being automatically generated.
1.7.6 — 2018-10-09
  • Update - WC tested up to WC 3.5
1.7.5 — 2018-05-23
  • Fix - Change main plugin file
  • Fix - Upgrade license form not working on simple products.
  • Fix - Upgraded license cost not being applied correctly in cart.
  • Tweak - Tested up to WooCommerce 3.3
  • Update - WC tested up to WC 3.4
  • Add - GDPR policy
1.7.4 — 2017-09-04
  • Fix - Add filter to require user authentication (disabled by default, toggle filter `woocommerce_software_addon_api_require_user_auth`).
1.7.3 — 2017-07-06
  • New - Filter woocommerce_software_addon_save_license_key for altering licenses before they are saved.
  • Fix - Lost license post call gives error when decoding JSON.
  • Fix - Lost license woocommerce messages classes not correct.
  • Fix - Purchasing multiple copies of software generates only a single license.
  • Fix - Generating new license keys on subscriptions renewals.
1.7.2 — 2017-04-03
  • Fix - Update for WooCommerce 3.0 compatibility.
1.7.1 — 2017-02-23
  • Tweak - Add new hook `woocommerce_software_addon_generate_license_key` to filter generated license key
  • Fix - Issue with activation_reset where it was resetting only a single activation instead of all.
1.7.0 — 2016-11-09
  • Fix - Don't check remaining activations for existing instance of uses.
  • Tweak - Removed platform information in license key check request. License has many activations and platform belongs to each activation.
  • Tweak - Returns list of activations in check request.
  • Tweak - Allow optional activation_id to be passed in deactivation request. This allows deactivation of a single use.
  • Fix - Issue of datepicker in software reporting.
1.6.2 — 2016-01-27
  • Tweak - Use tooltip for field descriptions in Product Data meta box
  • Fix - Strict standard notices from edit order page
1.6.1 — 2015-10-29
  • Fixed undefined class WP_Importer
1.6.0 — 2015-10-28
  • Added CSV importer
1.5.1 — 2015-08-03
  • Fix key migration.
1.5.0 — 2015-07-29
  • Added escaping in template files.
  • General cleanup and removal of deprecated methods.
1.4.4 — 2015-05-28
  • Fix multiple activation / deactivation bug
1.4.3 — 2014-11-13
  • Fix notice in save_update_key()
1.4.2 — 2014-09-22
  • Reversed activation sort order in reports.
  • Move licence key display to after order items in emails.
  • Fix notices.
1.4.1 — 2014-09-22
  • Fix requests using shop_order_status.
1.4.0 — 2014-09-01
  • 2.2 Compatibility.
1.3.0 — 2014-07-01
  • Allow 1 upgrade per key.
  • Check cart items to prevent double key usage.
  • Updated text domain.
  • Dropped < WC 2.0 support.
  • Record used keys on order payment.
1.2.3 — 2014-03-25
  • Fixed upgradable product check
  • Fixed resetting of platform upon key reset
1.2.2 — 2014-03-19
  • Introduces the value of the platform field in the check request
1.2.1 — 2014-03-12
  • Fixed bug where upgrade price didn't apply
  • Added remaining number activations to check request
1.2 — 2014-01-20
  • WooCommerce 2.1 compatible
1.1.4 — 2013-04-22
  • Fix - When querying software products, return those with parents (grouped)
1.1.3 — 2013-04-04
  • Fix - Removed object passes by reference
  • Fix - Generate multiple licences if product is bought in multiple quantity
  • Fix - Zero equals to false, should check for the infinite value
1.1.2 — 2013-02-14
  • Fixes for manually adding keys in admin
1.1.1 — 2013-02-14
  • Restored WC 1.6.6 compat
1.1 — 2013-01-31
  • WooCommerce 2.0 and WordPress 3.5 compatibility
1.0.4 — 2012-12-04
  • New updater
1.0.3 — 2012-09-13
  • Fixed issue with unlimited available activations
1.0.2 — 2012-08-03
  • Small UI tweak for WooCommerce 1.6.2
1.0.1 — 2012-07-25
  • Support write panel in WC 1.6.2
1.0 — 2012-05-16
  • First Release

Testimonials

Benny O'Brien@benny_obie

The quick response from a friendly team member at @effectioshop honestly caught me off guard.
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Stuart Boyle@stuart_boyle

@effectioshop As an eCommerce developer, effectio.org has enabled me to reach higher expectations and my clients are very happy.


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How It Works

Install the free EffectIO Dashboard plugin on your WordPress site. It connects to the EffectIO catalog, detects every premium plugin and theme you own, and gives you a single hub to manage licenses, run updates, and keep your admin panel clean — all from one screen.

One-Click Updates
Update any premium plugin or theme instantly. No manual downloads, no FTP — just click "Update Now."

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License Manager
View, activate, and manage all your license keys in one place. No hunting through emails or vendor dashboards.

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Notification Blocker
Blocks intrusive admin nag screens, upsell banners, and ads that clutter your dashboard. Re-enable anytime.

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Vendor Request Control
Prevents redundant license-check pings to third-party servers for items you already manage through EffectIO.

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Bulk Activation
Club members can activate all eligible plugins and themes at once — one button, zero hassle.

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100% Free
The Dashboard itself costs nothing. Install it and it auto-activates on your domain — no key required.

Get Started in 3 Steps

1

Download & Install

Download the EffectIO Dashboard zip and install it via Plugins → Add New → Upload.

2

Browse & Activate

Open EffectIO → Catalog in your admin panel. The dashboard auto-detects your installed items and matches them to your licenses.

3

Update & Manage

Keep everything current with one-click updates. Manage licenses, block nag notices, and enjoy a cleaner WordPress experience.

Licenses

All WordPress derivative work is GPL-licensed. Most items are pre-activated and ready to use. Some require an activation key — we provide it with your purchase, and the Dashboard lets you apply it in seconds.

Club members enjoy bulk activation: activate every eligible item at once with a single click. No more entering keys one by one.

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Every item is tested and ships with full features. If something doesn't work and we can't fix it, you get a full refund. We believe premium tools should be accessible — that's why we offer a low-cost subscription so freelancers, small businesses, and agencies can grow without a large upfront investment.

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