Managing orders in a WooCommerce store can get overwhelming, especially when they all start to look the same. Whether you're dealing with a small shop or hundreds of monthly transactions, being able to quickly spot which orders are completed, on hold, cancelled, or pending is a real time-saver.
That's where a tool like Orbisius WooCommerce Order Status Color Customizer comes in. It helps you color code your WooCommerce order statuses, so you can visually identify them at a glance without needing to read each line.
This plugin is designed to make store management faster, simpler, and more intuitive.
Why color coding your WooCommerce orders is a smart move
Here’s how it helps your day-to-day operations:
- Better visibility of order flow
When your order list uses colors to differentiate statuses, it’s instantly easier to track what's going on. You can spot completed orders in green, urgent ones in red, and paused ones in orange without thinking twice. - Faster decision-making
Instead of scanning rows of plain text, your eyes go straight to the orders that need attention. This reduces the time spent on routine tasks. - Lower risk of oversight
Missed refunds or stuck orders can hurt your business. Color coding adds a visual alert system that helps prevent those issues. - Cleaner and more branded admin area
You can match the colors to your store’s branding or personal preferences, which is especially useful for agencies or store managers who care about usability.
What the plugin does for you
Orbisius WooCommerce Order Status Color Customizer gives you full control over how your order statuses appear in the WordPress admin area. You can:
- Choose both text and background colors for each WooCommerce status
- Use color names or precise hex values
- Add icons next to each status (or leave them out)
- Customize both default and third-party order statuses
It supports all standard WooCommerce statuses including:
- Completed
- Cancelled
- On hold
- Processing
- Refunded
- Failed
- Pending payment
- Draft (if available)
Once installed, the plugin gives you a simple, visual interface to set the color and icon settings per status. No coding is required.
Who this plugin is ideal for
- WooCommerce store owners who want a clearer backend view
- Store managers or VA teams looking to streamline daily order reviews
- Freelancers and developers customizing stores for clients
- Agencies offering tailored WooCommerce admin experiences
Final thoughts
Color coding order statuses might sound like a small detail, but it can lead to noticeable improvements in how you manage your WooCommerce store. It saves time, reduces errors, and adds a layer of visual clarity that default WooCommerce simply doesn’t offer.
If you’re ready to make your order management easier and more organized, check out the plugin here:
Orbisius WooCommerce Order Status Color Customizer
