# OrderBadger

> OrderBadger is a free WooCommerce plugin that automatically badges orders based on plain-English rules. Merchants write rules like "Order total is over 500 and customer has 0 previous paid orders" and OrderBadger evaluates every order, applying coloured badge pills to the WooCommerce orders screen.

OrderBadger is available now for WooCommerce. Install free from the WordPress plugin directory at https://wordpress.org/plugins/orderbadger/ - no code required. Free tier includes 3 active rules with unlimited badges. No credit card required.

OrderBadger requires no PHP, no custom code, and no developer. It is the no-code alternative to writing functions.php snippets for order flagging in WooCommerce.

## What it solves

WooCommerce shows orders as a flat list with no visual cues about which orders need attention. OrderBadger adds automatic badges for fraud signals, VIP customers, shipping exceptions, compliance checks, stock alerts, and operational workflows. Designed for WooCommerce store owners and operations teams who want visual order intelligence without writing code or hiring a developer.

## How OrderBadger compares

OrderBadger is not a reporting or analytics tool. It badges individual orders in real time on the WooCommerce orders screen. It complements analytics tools like Metorik or Users Insights but serves a different purpose - surfacing signals where your team actually works, not in a separate dashboard. OrderBadger is also not a product badge plugin. Tools like YITH Badge Management apply labels to product images on the storefront. OrderBadger badges orders in the WooCommerce admin only, with no changes to the storefront.

## Key capabilities

- Rules written in plain English, compiled to executable logic by AI
- Evaluates order total, customer history, product categories, shipping destination, time of day, stock levels, and 60+ other fields
- 150+ starter templates grouped by store type for fast setup
- Badge pills appear directly on the WooCommerce orders screen
- Inbox view for orders needing action, with optional Pass/Fail interaction buttons and SLA timers
- Free tier: 3 active rules, unlimited badges. Pro tier: unlimited rules.

## Guides

Problem-first guides that explain how OrderBadger solves common WooCommerce challenges. Start here to understand what OrderBadger can do for your store.

- [How to flag repeat customers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/guides/flag-repeat-customers/): OrderBadger lets you write plain-English rules like “Customer has placed 5 or more previous orders” and automatically applies a coloured badge to matching orders in the WooCommerce admin.
- [How to highlight high-value orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/guides/identify-high-value-orders/): OrderBadger badges orders that exceed your value thresholds, optionally combined with customer history, product categories, or shipping details  - so the right orders get the right treatment.
- [How to detect suspicious or risky orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/guides/detect-suspicious-orders/): OrderBadger lets you create automatic review badges for suspicious orders, so risky patterns are surfaced in the orders screen before dispatch. You can combine signals like new accounts, high order value, express shipping, PO Boxes, guest checkout, and rapid repeat ordering.
- [How to spot first-time customers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/guides/flag-first-time-customers/): OrderBadger detects first-time buyers by checking customer order history and account age, then applies a badge so your team knows immediately that this is a new customer relationship worth nurturing.
- [How to flag shipping exceptions in WooCommerce orders](https://orderbadger.com/guides/manage-shipping-exceptions/): OrderBadger evaluates shipping destination, order weight, product categories, and carrier requirements against your rules, and badges exceptions before they reach the packing bench.
- [How to protect order margins in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/guides/prevent-margin-loss/): OrderBadger combines shipping cost signals, discount depth, coupon usage, and order weight to flag orders where the margin is likely negative or dangerously thin.
- [How to reduce WooCommerce returns with order flagging](https://orderbadger.com/guides/reduce-returns/): OrderBadger flags orders with high-return-risk patterns  - like serial returners, first-time multi-category fashion orders, or shade-matching cosmetics purchases  - so your team can add size guides, confirm details, or adjust packaging before shipping.
- [How to track customer lifecycle stages in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/guides/track-customer-lifecycle/): OrderBadger evaluates customer metrics like account age, order frequency, spend trends, and dormancy periods, then badges each order with the customer’s current lifecycle stage.
- [How to enforce compliance checks on WooCommerce orders](https://orderbadger.com/guides/ensure-compliance/): OrderBadger checks product categories, shipping destination, and order quantities against your compliance rules, then applies critical-severity badges with optional action buttons and SLA timers to ensure nothing ships without the required checks.
- [How to streamline WooCommerce warehouse picking and packing](https://orderbadger.com/guides/streamline-warehouse-operations/): OrderBadger evaluates order attributes like item count, weight, shipping speed, product type (physical vs virtual), and oversize flags, then badges orders with their fulfilment path before picking begins.

## Blog

In-depth articles about WooCommerce order management challenges and how OrderBadger solves them. Each post includes a concrete rule recipe you can try immediately.

- [How to flag unusual order quantities in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/blog/how-to-flag-unusual-order-quantities/): When someone orders 50 units of a product you normally sell one at a time, your team needs to know before it ships. Here's how to catch unusual quantities automatically.
- [How to automatically identify VIP customers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/blog/how-to-identify-vip-customers/): Your best customers look the same as everyone else in the orders list. Here's how to make VIPs visible so your team can give them the treatment they deserve.
- [Writing WooCommerce order rules without code - a beginner's guide](https://orderbadger.com/blog/writing-rules-without-code/): You don't need to write PHP or edit template files to flag orders automatically. OrderBadger turns plain English descriptions into working rules. Here's how to think about writing them.
- [How to flag WooCommerce orders that need manual review before dispatch](https://orderbadger.com/blog/how-to-flag-orders-needing-review/): Some orders should be checked before they leave the warehouse. High-value guest checkouts, cash on delivery, late-night orders - WooCommerce doesn't flag any of them. Here's how to fix that.
- [How to spot at-risk customers before they churn in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/blog/how-to-spot-at-risk-customers/): A customer who used to order monthly and hasn't been back in 90 days is at risk of churning. WooCommerce won't tell you - here's how to make that signal visible.
- [WooCommerce order badges vs custom order statuses: which do you need?](https://orderbadger.com/blog/order-badges-vs-custom-statuses/): Custom order statuses and order badges look similar on the surface but work very differently under the hood. One changes how WooCommerce processes orders. The other adds a visual layer without touching anything. Here's how to choose.
- [How to automatically flag high-value orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/blog/how-to-flag-high-value-orders/): High-value orders deserve attention  - whether for extra quality checks, fraud review, or a personal thank-you. Here's how to make them impossible to miss.
- [WooCommerce: how to flag repeat customers automatically](https://orderbadger.com/blog/how-to-flag-repeat-customers/): Your best customers look the same as everyone else in the WooCommerce orders list. Here's how to make repeat buyers visible automatically so your team can treat them accordingly.
- [How to spot first-time customers in your WooCommerce orders list](https://orderbadger.com/blog/how-to-spot-first-time-customers/): WooCommerce doesn't distinguish between a first-time buyer and a returning customer in the orders list. Here's how to make new customers visible the moment their order arrives.

## Knowledge base

The OrderBadger knowledge base contains 150 rule templates for common WooCommerce problems. Each page includes the rule text, badge preview, test fixtures, customisation tips, and FAQs.

### Customer intelligence

- [How to flag repeat buyers with multiple monthly orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/active-customer-orders-this-month/): Badges orders from customers who have placed two or more orders in the last 30 days, helping you identify and reward your most active recent buyers.
- [How to identify loyal customers sending gifts abroad in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/artisan-repeat-gift-buyer/): Badges international orders from repeat customers with a small number of distinct products, identifying a pattern consistent with gift-sending behaviour - ideal for offering gift messaging or premium wrapping.
- [How to spot potential trade buyers in your WooCommerce store](https://orderbadger.com/kb/auto-trade-account-signal/): Badges orders from customers who have placed 10 or more orders in the past year and have purchased from at least one product category 5 or more times. This purchasing pattern strongly suggests a trade buyer - a garage, mechanic, or fleet operator - who may benefit from trade pricing or a dedicated account.
- [How to find customers who reorder frequently for trade pricing](https://orderbadger.com/kb/b2b-frequent-reorderer/): Badges orders from customers who order very frequently and have deep purchase history, surfacing potential trade accounts that could benefit from dedicated pricing or auto-invoicing.
- [How to recognise baby growth stage transitions in customer orders](https://orderbadger.com/kb/baby-growth-stage-transition/): Automatically badges orders from established baby customers who return after a 90-day gap with a significant order - a pattern that strongly suggests the baby has grown into the next developmental stage, creating an opportunity for tailored product recommendations.
- [How to recognise collector buying patterns in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/books-collector-repeat/): Badges orders from loyal customers who have made 5 or more purchases and have bought from the same product category at least 5 times, while keeping their order total under £50 - a pattern characteristic of collectors building a curated set over time.
- [How to spot overdue skincare replenishment customers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/cosmetics-replenishment-overdue/): Badges orders from repeat skincare customers who have purchased before, are reordering a product they have bought at least twice, but whose last order was more than 60 days ago. This gap suggests the customer may have lapsed or experimented with a competitor, making the current order a win-back moment.
- [How to reward loyal craft hobbyists who order frequently in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/craft-loyal-maker/): Badges orders from customers who have placed 8 or more orders in the past year, spend under £40 per order, and are purchasing Yarn or Fabric. This profile is a dedicated maker - someone who buys supplies regularly in small batches as each project demands, rather than in infrequent large hauls.
- [How to flag customers with past refunds in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/customer-has-refund-history/): Badges orders from customers who have at least one previously refunded order, giving your team a heads-up about potential refund risk before fulfilment.
- [How to identify win-back customers returning after months of inactivity](https://orderbadger.com/kb/customer-reactivated-after-180d/): Badges orders from customers who are returning after being dormant for over 6 months, helping you celebrate and nurture win-back moments.
- [How to identify repeat accessory-only buyers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/electronics-repeat-accessory-buyer/): Badges orders from returning customers with 2 or more previous paid orders where all items are in the Accessories category and the order total is under £50. These small repeat accessory orders are prime candidates for bundle or upsell offers.
- [How to recognise experienced category buyers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/experienced-category-buyer/): Automatically badges orders where at least one product belongs to a category the customer has purchased from 5 or more times, identifying category-loyal experts who may appreciate advanced products or bulk options.
- [How to identify customers who only buy during sales in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/fashion-sale-only-hunter/): Badges orders where every item is on sale, the customer has 3 or more previous orders, and the discount percentage exceeds 15%. This pattern identifies habitual sale-only shoppers for margin analysis and targeted engagement.
- [How to recognise VIP restock orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/fashion-vip-restock/): Badges orders from loyal customers with 5 or more previous orders who are repurchasing a product they have bought at least 3 times before, with an order total over £50. These are high-value restock orders deserving priority treatment.
- [How to flag first-time product purchases in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/first-time-buying-product/): Automatically badges orders containing at least one product the customer has never purchased before, enabling cross-sell tracking and personalised follow-up.
- [How to identify first-time buyers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/first-time-registered-buyer/): Badges orders from registered customers who have never placed a paid order before, helping you welcome new buyers or apply extra verification.
- [How to detect lapsing subscription customers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/food-subscription-lapse-risk/): Badges orders from repeat customers who have not ordered in over 45 days and historically spend above average, highlighting a lapse risk for food, consumable, or subscription-style stores.
- [How to flag guest checkout orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/guest-checkout/): Badges orders placed via guest checkout so your team can identify unregistered buyers and decide whether to apply extra checks or encourage account creation.
- [How to spot frequent reorder customers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/health-high-frequency-reorder/): Badges orders from customers who have placed 2 or more orders in the last 30 days and are reordering a product they have bought before, highlighting prime candidates for subscription conversion.
- [How to flag dormant customers returning with high spend in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/health-reactivated-dormant-customer/): Badges orders from customers who are returning after 180 days of dormancy and whose current order total exceeds their historical average, highlighting high-intent win-back moments that deserve a personal touch.
- [How to identify high average order value customers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/high-avg-order-value/): Badges orders from customers whose average order value across all previous paid orders exceeds £75, helping you spot consistently high-spending buyers.
- [How to recognise VIP customers by lifetime spend in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/high-value-customer-ltv-500/): Badges orders from customers whose total net spend across all previous orders exceeds £500, making it easy to identify and prioritise your most valuable buyers.
- [How to flag lapsed customers returning after 60 days in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/lapsed-customer-60-days/): Badges orders from customers whose last paid order was more than 60 days ago, helping you identify returning lapsed buyers and trigger win-back actions.
- [How to spot lapsed buyers repurchasing favourites in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/lapsed-customer-rediscovering-product/): Identifies returning customers who have been away for over 60 days and are repurchasing a product they have bought before at a discount - a strong win-back signal worth acting on.
- [How to flag product repurchases after a 90-day gap in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/lapsed-product-buyer-90-days/): Automatically badges orders where at least one product was last purchased by this customer more than 90 days ago, indicating a lapsed buyer who has returned and may benefit from a win-back experience.
- [How to track repeat purchases from new customers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/lifecycle-30-day-new-customer/): Badges orders from customers whose account is fewer than 30 days old but who have already placed at least one previous paid order with a total over £30 - highlighting engaged new buyers in the critical onboarding window who are worth nurturing into long-term loyalty.
- [How to celebrate customer anniversaries in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/lifecycle-annual-anniversary/): Badges orders from customers whose account age falls between 350 and 380 days and who have 3 or more previous paid orders - identifying loyal buyers placing an order near their one-year anniversary with your store, a milestone worth celebrating.
- [How to detect at-risk customers losing order frequency in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/lifecycle-at-risk-declining/): Badges orders from previously active customers who have not ordered in the last 30 days despite placing five or more orders in the past year, indicating they may be drifting away.
- [How to spot loyal customers increasing their spend in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/lifecycle-spending-up/): Badges orders where a loyal customer with five or more previous orders places an order above their historical average and over £100, indicating growing engagement and spend.
- [How to badge loyal repeat customers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/loyal-customer-5-plus-orders/): Badges orders from customers who have placed five or more paid orders in the past, giving your team instant visibility into loyal repeat buyers.
- [How to spot VIP customers trying new products in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/loyal-spender-new-discounted-item/): Identifies high-spend customers who are purchasing a product for the first time at a significant discount - a potential upsell or cross-sell signal worth acting on.
- [How to flag customers returning after a refund in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/luxury-returning-after-refund/): Badges orders from customers who previously received a refund but have returned to place another order above £200, signalling a valuable retention moment that deserves extra care.
- [How to identify your highest-spending VIP customers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/luxury-whale-alert/): Badges orders from high-lifetime-value customers who are also placing a large current order, giving your team a clear signal to provide white-glove treatment.
- [How to flag orders from newly registered accounts in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/new-account-under-7-days/): Badges orders from customers whose account was created fewer than 7 days ago, helping you apply extra verification or onboarding steps for brand-new registrations.
- [How to identify your best customers returning after months of inactivity in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/ops-dormant-whale-reactivation/): Badges orders from customers who have spent over £1000 lifetime, have been dormant for more than 180 days, and are now placing an order over £150. This is your best customer coming back - a VIP retention moment that deserves special treatment.
- [How to handle orders from customers who previously cancelled in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/ops-returning-after-cancellation/): Badges orders from registered customers who have at least one previous cancellation and at least one previous paid order, placing a new order over £50. This highlights a customer who left and came back - a delicate retention moment.
- [How to identify power buyers with frequent orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/orders-last-365d-10-plus/): Badges orders from customers who have placed ten or more orders in the last 12 months, highlighting your most active power buyers for VIP treatment.
- [How to identify new pet owners from first purchase patterns in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/pet-new-owner-starter/): Automatically badges first-time orders that span 3 or more categories, include pet food, and have a subtotal over £75 - a strong signal that the customer is a new pet owner stocking up on essentials.
- [How to detect overdue pet food reorders from regular customers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/pet-recurring-food-overdue/): Automatically badges orders from repeat customers who have repurchased pet food products before but have gone more than 35 days since their last order - indicating a disrupted reorder cycle that may benefit from a reminder or subscription offer.
- [How to recognise customers on a regular supplement reorder cycle in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/pharmacy-repeat-prescription-cycle/): Badges orders from customers who have placed 3 or more previous orders, have purchased at least one product 3 or more times, and are ordering within a 25-to-40-day window since their last purchase. This pattern strongly suggests a regular replenishment cycle - a customer worth retaining through consistent, reliable service.
- [How to identify high-spend customers before refunds in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/prior-gross-spend-over-200/): Badges orders from customers whose total gross spend on previous orders exceeds £200 before any refunds are deducted, giving you a view of raw purchasing power.
- [How to identify repeat product buyers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/repeat-product-buyer-3x/): Automatically badges orders where the customer has previously purchased at least one of the included products 3 or more times, highlighting loyal repeat buyers for VIP treatment or retention offers.
- [How to reward loyal off-peak buyers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/seasonal-off-peak-vip/): Badges off-peak orders from loyal customers who are spending more than their historical average, highlighting your most engaged buyers at a time when their purchases have the greatest revenue impact.
- [How to track clearance bargain hunters in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/sports-seasonal-clearance-buyer/): Automatically badges orders where every item is on sale, the overall discount exceeds 30%, and the order spans 2 or more categories - a profile that indicates a clearance bargain hunter useful for segmentation and clearance campaign analysis.
- [How to spot subscription churn risk in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/subscription-churn-signal/): Badges orders from established customers who have not ordered in over 40 days, maintain an average order value above £25, and are purchasing from the Subscription category. This pattern suggests a subscriber at risk of cancelling who has returned for what may be their final order.
- [How to identify wine collector customers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/wine-mixed-case-collector/): Automatically badges orders from established customers with 3 or more previous orders who are buying 6 or more distinct wine products in a single order - a collector profile ideal for tasting notes, curated recommendations, and loyalty rewards.

### Stock & inventory

- [How to flag orders with backordered items in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/any-item-on-backorder/): Automatically badges orders where at least one line item is on backorder, so your team can proactively communicate delays and manage fulfilment expectations.
- [How to alert staff about back-ordered items in WooCommerce orders](https://orderbadger.com/kb/contains-backorder-item/): Automatically badges orders containing at least one back-ordered item so your team can proactively notify the customer and manage expectations around delivery timelines.
- [How to protect loyal buyers from stock issues in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/familiar-category-low-stock-or-backorder/): Catches orders where a customer with category purchase history is buying an item that is backordered or nearly out of stock - a valuable customer at risk of a poor experience.
- [How to get low stock alerts from orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/low-stock-after-order/): Automatically badges orders where at least one product will have 2 or fewer units remaining after fulfilment, giving your team an early warning to reorder before stock runs out.
- [How to detect orders draining multiple products to critical stock in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/ops-stock-critical-multiple-items/): Badges orders where two or more products will have 2 or fewer units remaining after fulfilment, signalling a multi-product stock emergency that requires immediate reorder attention across several SKUs.

### Workflow & operations

- [How to catch personalisation requests on new customer orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/artisan-personalisation-likely/): Badges orders where a new customer purchases a single high-value item, prompting your team to check for personalisation requests, gift messages, or special instructions in the order notes.
- [How to detect baby gift registry orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/baby-gift-registry-likely/): Badges orders from first-time customers shipping internationally with multiple baby or nursery products, a pattern strongly associated with gift registry or baby shower purchases that may benefit from gift wrapping or a personalised note.
- [How to flag orders with digital products in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/contains-virtual-item/): Automatically badges orders that include at least one virtual or digital product so your team can ensure digital fulfilment (download links, licence keys, access grants) is handled correctly alongside any physical items.
- [How to prioritise gift set orders during peak season in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/cosmetics-gift-set-peak/): Applies an informational badge to orders over £50 that contain at least one Gift Sets product during peak season. These orders are likely gifts and may benefit from priority fulfilment, gift wrapping, or a gift receipt.
- [How to identify craft project orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/craft-project-bundle/): Applies a badge to orders spanning 4 or more categories with more than £10 total items when at least one product belongs to Fabric, Yarn, or Haberdashery. These broad, high-quantity orders typically represent a customer gathering materials for a specific craft project.
- [How to flag multi-product orders for warehouse picking in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/distinct-products-over-2/): Automatically badges orders with more than two different products so your warehouse team can plan multi-location picks and verify all items are included before dispatch.
- [How to spot warranty upsell opportunities on electronics orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/electronics-warranty-bundle/): Badges orders containing 3 or more distinct products with a subtotal over £300 where at least one product is in the Electronics category. These orders are ideal candidates for extended warranty or care plan upsells.
- [How to identify last-minute gift orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/gift-last-minute-express/): Badges orders placed on Thursday or Friday that use express or next-day shipping, contain 2 or fewer distinct products, and total over £40 - a pattern typical of someone buying a last-minute gift for the weekend.
- [How to detect international gift orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/gift-multi-signal/): Badges orders that exhibit multiple gift-buying signals: a first-time customer shipping internationally with a single product and a total over £75, suggesting someone buying a gift for a recipient in another country.
- [How to flag seasonal gift orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/gift-valentines-window/): Badges orders placed during peak season that contain products in classic gifting categories - Jewellery, Flowers, or Chocolates - with a total over £30, signalling that the order is almost certainly a gift and may benefit from special packaging or handling.
- [How to identify first-time supplement buyers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/health-first-time-supplement-buyer/): Badges orders from first-time buyers that contain products in the Supplements or Vitamins category, prompting your team to include dosage guides, FAQs, or onboarding material.
- [How to identify likely gift orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/luxury-gift-wrapping-candidate/): Badges international orders over £200 with 2 or fewer distinct products from first-time customers, identifying likely gift purchases that may benefit from premium wrapping or a gift note.
- [How to manage split fulfilment for mixed digital and physical WooCommerce orders](https://orderbadger.com/kb/mixed-physical-virtual/): Automatically badges orders that contain a mix of physical and digital products so your team can manage split fulfilment - shipping physical items while ensuring digital delivery is handled separately.
- [How to upsell accessories to first-time instrument buyers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/music-accessory-cross-sell/): Badges orders from first-time customers who have purchased a guitar or keyboard but nothing else - no strings, cases, stands, or other accessories. These buyers are prime candidates for a follow-up recommendation that improves their experience and increases order value.
- [How to prioritise weekend express orders for Monday dispatch in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/ops-weekend-rush-order/): Badges high-value express orders placed on Saturday or Sunday, alerting your team that these require priority handling on Monday morning to meet the customer's expedited shipping expectation.
- [How to flag multi-category orders for coordinated warehouse picking in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/order-spans-3-categories/): Automatically badges orders that span three or more product categories so your team can plan cross-department picks and ensure nothing is missed from a multi-zone fulfilment.
- [How to apply priority handling during peak season in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/peak-season-order/): Automatically badges orders placed during your defined peak season so your team can apply expedited workflows, allocate extra resources, and manage heightened customer expectations.
- [How to include usage guides with first-time device purchases in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/pharmacy-first-time-device-buyer/): Badges orders from customers with no purchase history who are buying a Medical Devices or Wellness Devices product with an order total above £100. These first-time buyers are investing in equipment they may not know how to use correctly, and a printed or emailed usage guide can significantly improve their experience and reduce return rates.
- [How to prioritise seasonal planting orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/plants-seasonal-planting-window/): Badges orders placed during peak season that contain products in the Seeds, Bulbs, or Bare Root category with a total quantity above £10. These are serious planting orders from gardeners working within a seasonal window, and they benefit from priority dispatch and planting guidance.
- [How to manage large peak-season orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/seasonal-peak-high-volume/): Badges high-quantity, high-value orders placed during peak season, giving your warehouse team advance notice of orders that will consume disproportionate picking, packing, and dispatch time during your busiest period.
- [How to detect single-product reorders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/single-sku-order/): Automatically badges orders that contain only one distinct product (regardless of quantity), helping your team identify likely reorders or subscription-style purchases for streamlined fulfilment.
- [How to offer fitting help on first equipment buys in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/sports-equipment-fitting/): Automatically badges orders where a customer is purchasing from the Bikes, Skis, or Golf Clubs category for the first time, prompting your team to include a sizing guide or offer fitting assistance before dispatch.
- [How to prioritise first subscription box orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/subscription-first-box/): Badges orders from customers with no previous purchase history who are buying a Subscription Box product with an order total above £20. The first box sets the tone for the entire subscription relationship - getting it right reduces churn at the most vulnerable point in the customer lifecycle.
- [How to handle international gift subscriptions in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/subscription-gifted-box/): Badges orders where a first-time customer purchases a product from the Subscription Box or Gift Subscription category and the delivery is international. These orders need extra care - the recipient is often someone other than the buyer, customs paperwork must be correct, and the unboxing experience represents the gift-giver's choice.
- [How to flag multi-item orders for packing in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/three-or-more-line-items/): Automatically badges orders that contain three or more line items so your warehouse team can allocate extra time or a larger packing station for multi-item picks.
- [How to flag bulk quantity orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/total-quantity-over-5/): Automatically badges orders where the total number of units exceeds five, so your team can route bulk orders to appropriate packing stations or apply wholesale handling procedures.
- [How to fast-track single-item express orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/warehouse-single-item-express/): Badges orders that contain exactly one product at quantity one with an express or next-day shipping method, allowing warehouse staff to route them through a fast-lane workflow for immediate dispatch.
- [How to skip fulfilment for digital-only orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/warehouse-virtual-only-no-shipping/): Badges orders that contain at least one virtual item and no physical items, signalling to your team that the order requires only digital delivery - no picking, packing, or shipping is needed.
- [How to upsell near-case wine orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/wine-case-deal-eligible/): Automatically badges orders where the customer is buying 6 to 11 bottles and every item is in the Wine category, highlighting an opportunity to nudge them towards a 12-bottle case for a discount.

### Shipping & fulfilment

- [How to flag weekend international custom product orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/artisan-rush-international/): Badges international orders placed on weekends that contain made-to-order products, alerting your team that the customer may have unrealistic delivery expectations for a custom item shipping abroad.
- [How to detect heavy multi-part car orders needing pallet shipping](https://orderbadger.com/kb/auto-heavy-multiple-parts/): Badges orders weighing over 20 kg that contain more than 4 distinct products from the Car Parts category. These bulky, multi-component shipments often exceed parcel carrier limits and require pallet or freight service instead.
- [How to flag loyal customers shipping to a new address in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/b2b-regular-customer-new-address/): Badges orders from loyal customers who are shipping to a postcode they have never used before, prompting your team to confirm the address before dispatch.
- [How to flag heavy or oversized orders for special shipping in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/electronics-heavy-oversized/): Badges orders where the total weight exceeds 15 kg or any single item weighs more than 10 kg, indicating the parcel needs a specialist carrier or non-standard packaging for safe delivery.
- [How to flag perishable orders needing cold chain shipping in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/food-cold-chain-required/): Badges orders containing chilled or frozen products that are shipping internationally, to a remote area, or to the Highlands and Islands zone. These orders need insulated or refrigerated packaging and may require a specialist carrier.
- [How to track free shipping usage in WooCommerce orders](https://orderbadger.com/kb/free-shipping-order/): Automatically badges orders with zero shipping cost so your team can track free shipping usage, monitor its impact on margins, and ensure correct carrier selection for subsidised deliveries.
- [How to flag fragile orders shipping to the Highlands in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/geo-highlands-fragile/): Badges orders destined for the Highlands and Islands zone that contain glassware, ceramics, or fragile items, alerting your team to use protective packaging and a careful carrier for this challenging route.
- [How to flag heavy high-value orders to remote areas in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/geo-remote-heavy-expensive/): Badges orders shipping to a remote area that are both heavy (over 5 kg) and high-value (over £150), ensuring your team selects a premium carrier that can handle the weight and the destination.
- [How to flag heavy orders over 5kg in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/heavy-order-over-5kg/): Automatically badges orders whose total weight exceeds 5 kg so your team can arrange appropriate carrier services, use reinforced packaging, and avoid surcharges from underestimated parcel weight.
- [How to flag heavy fragile orders for safe packaging in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/home-heavy-fragile-combo/): Badges orders where the total weight exceeds 10 kg and at least one product is in the Glassware, Ceramics, or Mirrors category, ensuring reinforced packaging and fragile handling labels are applied.
- [How to review bulky international shipping costs in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/home-international-bulky/): Badges international orders where the total weight exceeds 5 kg and the order total is over £200, highlighting bulky international shipments that may require manual carrier cost review before dispatch.
- [How to spot repeat deliveries to the same postcode in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/home-repeat-postcode-delivery/): Badges orders where the destination postcode has received more than 2 previous orders and the customer has 3 or more previous paid orders, identifying frequent same-postcode deliveries that may benefit from grouped shipping or local discounts.
- [How to automatically flag international orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/international-order/): Automatically badges international orders so your team can handle customs documentation, carrier selection, and shipping cost differences before dispatch.
- [How to ensure insurance on expensive instrument orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/music-high-value-instrument/): Badges orders containing products in the Guitars, Keyboards, or Instruments category when the order total exceeds £500. High-value instruments shipped without adequate insurance and signature-on-delivery put the retailer at significant financial risk.
- [How to protect fragile instruments shipping internationally from WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/music-international-fragile/): Badges orders containing at least one Instruments category product where shipping is international and total order weight exceeds 5 kg. These shipments face extended handling chains, multiple transfers, and customs inspections - all of which increase the risk of damage to fragile, heavy instruments.
- [How to handle high-value orders shipping to PO Boxes in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/ops-po-box-high-value/): Badges orders over £200 that are shipping to a PO Box address, alerting your team that the parcel cannot be signed for on delivery and may need alternative handling or insurance.
- [How to route heavy pet food orders to the right carrier in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/pet-heavy-bulk-food/): Automatically badges single-SKU orders over 10 kg that contain pet food or cat litter, ensuring your team selects an appropriate carrier and packaging for heavy bulk consumable shipments.
- [How to ensure specialist packing for large plant orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/plants-fragile-large-specimen/): Badges orders where at least one item is in the Live Plants category, any single item weighs more than 5 kg, and the order total exceeds £50. These heavyweight plant shipments demand reinforced boxes, stake support, and careful handling to arrive undamaged.
- [How to check weather and customs for international plant orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/plants-live-goods-weather-check/): Badges orders that include at least one product in the Live Plants or Seeds category when the destination is international. These shipments face phytosanitary inspections, import permit requirements, and weather-related transit risks that domestic orders do not.
- [How to flag remote area deliveries in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/remote-area-order/): Automatically badges orders being shipped to a remote area so your team can select the right carrier, apply surcharges, and set accurate delivery expectations.
- [How to detect repeat shipping addresses in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/repeat-destination-postcode/): Automatically badges orders where the destination postcode has received more than 3 previous orders, which may indicate a reseller, drop-shipping address, or business customer worth special attention.
- [How to flag costly oversize international returns in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/returns-oversized-international/): Badges international orders containing at least one oversize product with a total over £200, flagging the significant return cost exposure if the customer needs to send an oversized item back across borders.
- [How to flag Highlands and Islands orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/shipping-zone-highlands/): Automatically badges orders destined for the Highlands and Islands shipping zone so your team can apply the correct carrier, surcharges, and delivery expectations before dispatch.
- [How to flag UK-bound orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/ships-to-uk/): Automatically badges orders destined for the UK so your team can apply the correct domestic carrier rates, packaging, and compliance steps before dispatch.
- [How to find shipment consolidation opportunities in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/warehouse-consolidation-opportunity/): Badges orders shipping to a postcode that has received more than 3 previous orders, from a customer with 5 or more paid orders, with a total over £50 - indicating a potential opportunity to consolidate shipments or offer bulk delivery terms.
- [How to predict multi-package shipments in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/warehouse-multi-package-likely/): Badges orders where the total weight exceeds 15 kg, the order contains more than 5 distinct products, and at least one physical item is present - a combination that strongly indicates the shipment will require splitting across multiple packages.
- [How to route oversize product orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/warehouse-oversize-routing/): Badges orders containing at least one product flagged as oversize in WooCommerce, directing warehouse staff to pick and pack from the oversize bay instead of standard shelving.

### Order review & fraud detection

- [How to verify vehicle part fitment on first orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/auto-fitment-check/): Badges orders that include Car Parts or Vehicle Accessories when the customer has no previous paid orders and the total exceeds £75. Wrong-fitment returns in the automotive aftermarket are expensive and avoidable with a quick pre-dispatch check.
- [How to flag bulk single-product orders for trade review in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/b2b-bulk-single-sku/): Badges orders where a single product is ordered in bulk with a high subtotal, helping you identify potential trade or resale customers who may need a trade invoice or wholesale pricing.
- [How to review unusually large first orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/b2b-new-customer-large-first-order/): Badges first-time orders that combine high value and high quantity, flagging potential trade accounts or suspicious activity that warrants verification before dispatch.
- [How to identify classroom bulk book orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/books-classroom-set/): Badges single-SKU orders of 10 or more copies of a Books or Educational product, a strong signal for a school or book club purchase that may qualify for institutional pricing or a bulk discount.
- [How to track orders containing sale items in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/contains-sale-item/): Automatically badges orders containing at least one item that is currently on sale, so your team can track promotional order volume and spot pricing issues early.
- [How to detect shade-matching orders likely to be returned in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/cosmetics-shade-match-risk/): Badges orders containing more than 3 distinct products when every item is in the Foundation or Concealer category and the customer has no order history. This pattern typically means a new buyer is ordering multiple shades to find the right match, which carries a high return rate.
- [How to track coupon code usage across WooCommerce orders](https://orderbadger.com/kb/coupon-applied/): Automatically badges orders that have a coupon or discount code applied, so your team can track promotional uptake and verify that coupons are being used as intended.
- [How to detect workshop bulk orders for craft supplies in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/craft-workshop-bulk/): Badges orders over £100 where at least one product has a quantity above £8 and belongs to the Craft Kits or Craft Supplies category. High-quantity purchases of craft kits at this price point are often for workshops, hen parties, or classroom sessions - not personal use.
- [How to catch heavily discounted orders in WooCommerce before shipping](https://orderbadger.com/kb/discount-over-20-percent/): Automatically badges orders where the customer received a discount of more than 20 percent, so your team can review heavily discounted orders for coupon abuse or pricing errors.
- [How to detect coupon abuse by loyal customers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/discounted-item-product-or-category-loyalty/): Catches orders where a customer with proven product or category loyalty is buying a discounted item - useful for spotting coupon abuse on items the customer would likely buy at full price.
- [How to catch new-account express shipping fraud in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/electronics-fraud-signal/): Badges orders over £500 from customer accounts created within the last 7 days that use express or next-day shipping. This combination is a known fraud pattern in electronics and high-value retail.
- [How to flag high-return-risk fashion orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/fashion-high-return-risk/): Automatically badges orders from guest customers who are buying across 3 or more categories with more than 5 items and a subtotal over £150, a pattern strongly correlated with high return rates in fashion stores.
- [How to detect catering or event orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/food-large-catering-order/): Badges orders with more than 20 items spanning 2 or fewer categories and a total over £200. This pattern suggests a catering or event order rather than a typical consumer purchase, and may need special handling.
- [How to flag risky cash-on-delivery guest orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/fraud-guest-high-value-cod/): Badges guest checkout orders over 300 paid by cash on delivery. This is a high-risk fraud pattern: the buyer is anonymous, the order is expensive, and payment is deferred until delivery - maximising your exposure to refusal, chargebacks, and lost goods.
- [How to flag suspicious late-night guest orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/fraud-late-night-high-value-guest/): Badges guest checkout orders over £500 placed after 11pm. Late-night high-value purchases from anonymous buyers combine three fraud risk factors: the buyer is untraceable, the order is expensive, and the timing correlates with higher rates of stolen card usage and impulsive fraudulent activity.
- [How to detect rapid-fire ordering from new accounts in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/fraud-multiple-orders-new-account/): Badges orders from accounts created less than 3 days ago that have already placed 2 or more orders in the last 30 days. Rapid order velocity from a brand-new account is a strong signal of fraudulent activity, coupon abuse, or automated ordering.
- [How to flag PO Box electronics orders from new customers in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/fraud-po-box-new-customer-electronics/): Badges orders where a first-time customer is buying electronics products worth over £200 and shipping to a PO Box. This combination is a well-known fraud vector: PO Boxes prevent delivery signature verification, the customer has no purchase history, and electronics have high resale value.
- [How to detect corporate gift orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/gift-corporate/): Badges high-value orders from first-time customers that contain a large quantity but very few distinct products, a pattern strongly associated with corporate gifting or bulk promotional purchases.
- [How to flag electronics orders for special handling in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/has-electronics-category/): Automatically badges orders that include at least one product categorised as Electronics, so your team can apply extra handling, warranty checks, or packaging requirements.
- [How to review high-value first orders for fraud in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/high-value-first-order-review/): Highlights first-time customer orders above a value threshold so they can be reviewed before dispatch. Combines order value and customer history into a single compound rule.
- [How to detect renovation project orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/home-multi-room-project/): Badges large orders spanning 4 or more categories with more than 6 distinct products and a subtotal over £500, identifying likely renovation or project orders that may benefit from dedicated support.
- [How to flag heavily discounted items in WooCommerce orders](https://orderbadger.com/kb/item-heavily-discounted/): Automatically badges orders where any line item has been discounted by more than 30%, helping your team spot excessive discounts that may indicate coupon abuse or pricing errors.
- [How to flag late-night orders for review in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/late-night-order/): Automatically badges orders placed after 10pm in the store's local timezone, which may warrant additional review since late-night orders have a higher incidence of impulsive purchases or fraudulent activity.
- [How to flag suspicious high-value orders from new accounts in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/luxury-suspicious-new-account/): Highlights large orders from accounts created within the last 3 days that did not use PayPal, surfacing potentially fraudulent purchases for immediate review.
- [How to catch coupon stacking on discounted orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/margin-deep-discount-plus-coupon/): Badges orders where the discount exceeds 25%, a coupon was applied, and the order total is over £100. This combination often indicates coupon stacking, leaked promo codes, or pricing misconfigurations that erode margins on what should be a profitable sale.
- [How to flag heavy free-shipping orders losing money in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/margin-free-shipping-heavy/): Badges orders where shipping is free, the total weight exceeds 8 kg, and the subtotal is under £50. Shipping heavy parcels for free on low-value orders erodes margins rapidly - these orders often cost more to deliver than the profit they generate.
- [How to spot unprofitable free shipping on international WooCommerce orders](https://orderbadger.com/kb/margin-free-shipping-international/): Badges orders where shipping is free, the destination is international, and the order total is under £100. International delivery is inherently expensive, and absorbing that cost on a low-value order is almost always unprofitable.
- [How to prevent bulk buying of loss-leader sale items in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/margin-loss-leader-quantity/): Badges orders where a line item is on sale at more than 40% off and the customer is buying more than £3 of that item. Loss leaders are priced to attract traffic, not to be purchased in bulk - this pattern often means a reseller or deal hunter is exploiting your promotion.
- [How to review new account orders with backordered items in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/new-account-first-order-with-backorder/): Catches orders from recently registered customers with no order history that also contain backordered products - a combination that may need extra verification or proactive customer communication.
- [How to add a personal welcome for high-value first orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/ops-first-order-high-value/): Badges first-time registered customer orders exceeding £250, signalling an opportunity to include a personal welcome note or onboarding materials to convert a promising first impression into a long-term relationship.
- [How to flag high-value orders for extra checks in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/order-total-over-100/): Automatically badges orders whose total exceeds a configurable threshold so your team can prioritise high-value fulfilment or apply extra checks before dispatch.
- [How to track after-hours orders for dispatch planning in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/outside-business-hours/): Automatically badges orders placed outside your defined business hours so your team can segment out-of-hours orders for delayed processing or additional review.
- [How to flag cash-on-delivery orders for collection prep in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/payment-cod/): Automatically badges orders where the customer selected cash on delivery, so your team can prepare for payment collection at the door and reduce failed delivery attempts.
- [How to flag serial returners on new orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/returns-frequent-returner-new-order/): Badges orders from customers who have 2 or more previous refunds, an order total over £100, and at least 3 previous paid orders - identifying serial returners whose new high-value orders warrant extra scrutiny before dispatch.
- [How to flag high-return-risk category combos in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/returns-high-risk-category-combo/): Badges orders from customers with no purchase history who are buying from both the Dresses and Shoes categories - a combination with historically high return rates, especially among first-time buyers unsure of sizing across product types.
- [How to manage weekend order backlogs in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/weekend-order/): Automatically badges orders placed on Saturday or Sunday so your team can manage weekend fulfilment expectations and prioritise the Monday morning queue.

### Compliance & regulations

- [How to flag aerosol and perfume orders shipping internationally](https://orderbadger.com/kb/cosmetics-aerosol-international/): Badges any international order that includes products from the Aerosols, Sprays, or Perfume category. Pressurised containers and alcohol-based fragrances are classified as dangerous goods under IATA regulations, and many carriers restrict or prohibit them on international air freight.
- [How to enforce age verification on alcohol orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/food-alcohol-age-check/): Badges orders containing products in the Wine, Beer, Spirits, or Alcohol category when shipping to Great Britain. UK law requires age verification on delivery for alcohol, and this badge ensures no alcohol order is dispatched without confirming the verification process is in place.
- [How to flag mixed supplement and skincare orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/health-mixed-internal-external/): Badges orders that contain both ingestible products (Supplements or Ingestibles) and topical products (Skincare or Topicals), prompting your team to include separate compliance leaflets for each product type.
- [How to include safety recall cards with toy orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/kids-safety-recall-check/): Badges orders containing Toys or Baby Equipment products shipped to registered customers, reminding your team to include a product safety recall registration card in the shipment.
- [How to enforce medicine quantity limits on WooCommerce pharmacy orders](https://orderbadger.com/kb/pharmacy-quantity-limit-check/): Badges orders containing Pharmacy or Medicines category products when total quantity exceeds 3 items. Regulated products often carry per-order quantity restrictions, and this rule surfaces orders that need pharmacist review before they can be released.
- [How to flag hazmat items in international WooCommerce orders](https://orderbadger.com/kb/sports-hazmat-shipping/): Automatically badges international orders that contain items from hazmat-adjacent categories (Camping Gas, Batteries, Aerosols) so your team can verify shipping restrictions, arrange ground transport, or block the shipment before it leaves the warehouse.
- [How to ensure customs compliance on alcohol orders in WooCommerce](https://orderbadger.com/kb/wine-international-compliance/): Automatically badges international orders that contain alcohol products (Wine, Beer, or Spirits) so your team can prepare customs declarations, verify duty requirements, and check destination country import restrictions before dispatch.

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