Custom Start Date for WooCommerce Subscriptions
The “Custom Start Date for WooCommerce Subscriptions” plugin is an extension that allows you to set a custom start date for subscriptions in your WooCommerce store. By default, WooCommerce Subscriptions uses the date of purchase as the start date for subscriptions. However, with this plugin, you can choose a specific date for the subscription to begin, providing more flexibility for your customers.Here are some key features and steps to use the Custom Start Date for WooCommerce Subscriptions plugin:
Features
- Custom start date selection: The plugin adds an option during the subscription purchase process for customers to choose a specific start date for their subscription.
- Date range restrictions: You can set restrictions on the available start dates, such as allowing customers to choose a start date within a certain range or only on specific days of the week.
- Compatibility with subscription types: The plugin works with both simple subscriptions and variable subscriptions, allowing customers to select the start date for any subscription product.
- Integration with WooCommerce Subscriptions: The plugin seamlessly integrates with the core functionality of WooCommerce Subscriptions, ensuring accurate billing and renewal management based on the custom start date.
Steps to use the Custom Start Date for WooCommerce Subscriptions plugin:
- Purchase and download the Custom Start Date for WooCommerce Subscriptions plugin.
- Install and activate the plugin in your WordPress admin panel.
- Go to “WooCommerce” in the sidebar and click on “Settings.”
- Click on the “Subscriptions” tab at the top of the settings page.
- Scroll down to the “Custom Start Date” or similar section provided by the plugin.
- Configure the plugin settings, such as enabling the custom start date option, defining the date range restrictions, and any other available options.
- Save the settings and ensure that the custom start date functionality is enabled.
- Test the functionality by adding a subscription product to the cart and proceeding to checkout. During the checkout process, you should see the option to select a custom start date for the subscription.
- Verify that the selected custom start date is correctly applied to the subscription and reflected in the billing and renewal processes.
Please note that the exact steps and interface may vary depending on the version and configuration of the Custom Start Date for WooCommerce Subscriptions plugin you are using. It’s always recommended to refer to the documentation or support resources provided by the plugin developer for detailed instructions on its installation, configuration, and usage.