Quick Summary#
- Enable your custom status in single-order actions (order page dropdown).
- Enable it in bulk actions (Orders list dropdown).
- This ensures your team can apply the status quickly, one order at a time or in bulk.
Open the status editor#
Go to WooCommerce → Orders → Order Status → Edit (pick a status) or Add New (create one). Scroll down to the action toggles.
ALT: Custom status editor showing the toggles for actions and bulk actions.
Caption: “Enable your status in single-order and bulk menus.”
Add to actions on orders page#
When enabled, the status appears in the Actions menu of each order.
- Useful for quickly updating one order without opening it fully.
- Status is added to the order action dropdown alongside native WooCommerce actions.
ALT: Orders table with a custom status visible in the Actions dropdown.
Caption: “Apply the custom status from the order’s action menu.”
Add to bulk actions list#
When enabled, the status appears in the Bulk actions dropdown on the Orders list.
- Ideal for processing multiple orders at once.
- Select several orders → Bulk actions → Apply your custom status.
ALT: Orders list with custom status added to the bulk actions dropdown.
Caption: “Update multiple orders at once using Bulk actions.”
Best practices#
- Only enable actions that your team needs frequently to avoid clutter.
- Keep the names short so they fit cleanly in dropdown menus.
- Test on staging to confirm the custom status triggers correctly when applied in bulk.
Troubleshooting#
- Status not appearing: make sure the toggle is ON and the status is saved.
- Bulk action applies but nothing changes: refresh the Orders page and confirm the status is active.
- Too many options in dropdown: disable unneeded statuses to simplify the menu.
Updated on April 20, 2026 · Need help? Open a support ticket