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Why Are My WooCommerce Order Numbers Not Sequential?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 2:29 pm

If your WooCommerce order numbers are not sequential, it is likely because they were never meant to be. WooCommerce uses a random number generator for order numbers by default. This is done for security reasons, as it makes it more difficult for hackers to guess an order number and gain access to someone’s account.

If you’re looking to make your WooCommerce order numbers sequential, there are a few plugins you can use to achieve this. One such plugin is the Sequential Order Numbers for WooCommerce plugin. This plugin will automatically generate sequential order numbers for all new orders placed on your site.

PRO TIP: If you are using WooCommerce and your order numbers are not sequential, it is possible that your orders are not being processed correctly. There are a few things that could be causing this:

1. Your payment gateway may not be set up correctly.

2. You may have a plugin conflict.

3. Your WooCommerce settings may be incorrect.

If you are experiencing this issue, we recommend checking your payment gateway first, and then your plugins to see if there is a conflict. You can also contact WooCommerce support for further assistance.

Another option is to manually set your order numbers. To do this, you’ll need to edit the code in your WooCommerce settings file.

This is not recommended for beginners, as it can be easy to make a mistake and break something on your site. If you’re not comfortable editing code, we recommend hiring a developer to help you out.

Why are my WooCommerce order numbers not sequential? In most cases, it’s because they weren’t meant to be. You can use a plugin to make them sequential, or edit the code in your WooCommerce settings file to do it manually.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.