WooCommerce
SMS Notification
Plugin
Order updates your customers actually read. Send automated status and delivery messages by SMS or WhatsApp, powered by Twilio, ClickSend, Vonage and other major providers.
Version 2.4.2 • Last updated: July 2026 • Compatible with WooCommerce 10.9.4 • WordPress 7.0.1
SMS Notifications
Recent messages sent
Order #8922 Shipped
Hi Emma, your order #8922 is on the way! Track it here: trk.ly/8922
Order #8921 Processing
Thanks James! We've received your order #8921 and are getting it ready.
Order #8920 Out for Delivery
Sarah, your package will arrive today! Please ensure someone is available.
Twilio Active
SMS & WhatsApp connected
SMS Open Rate
98% Average
Why are your order emails going unread?
WooCommerce sends order emails — but inbox overload, spam filters, and unopened tabs mean most customers never see them. The result: a flood of 'Where is my order?' tickets and frustrated buyers. Time to switch channels.
With Just Email
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20% Email Open Rates
Promotional inbox filters bury order emails. Most customers don't see status updates until days later.
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WISMO Support Tickets
"Where is my order?" emails flood your support team. Each one is a customer who never opened your order email.
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No Real-Time Channel
Order shipped 6 hours ago and customer still doesn't know. By the time they check, they're frustrated.
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Generic, Skipped Notifications
Robotic order emails from WooCommerce templates look like spam to busy mobile users.
With SMS for WooCommerce
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98% Open Rate
SMS is read within 3 minutes on average. Order updates land directly in your customer's hand.
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Proactive Status Updates
Order processing, shipped, out for delivery, delivered — every step is texted automatically.
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Real-Time Delivery
SMS arrives in seconds, not hours. Customers know what's happening when it's happening.
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Personalized & Branded Messages
Use customer names, order numbers, tracking links — all inside customizable templates that feel human.
From Order to Delivery, Every Update by SMS
Customer Opts In at Checkout
A simple opt-in checkbox on the checkout page lets customers consent to SMS updates. Compliant with global SMS regulations.
Connect Your SMS Provider
Connect Twilio, WhatsApp Business, ClickSend, Vonage, or any supported provider with your API credentials. One-time setup, then automated.
Customize Your Templates
Edit SMS message templates per order status with dynamic placeholders (customer name, order number, tracking link). Match your brand voice.
Automatic SMS at Every Status
Order status changes trigger SMS automatically — processing, shipped, out for delivery, delivered. Plus admin alerts for new orders and low stock.
Works with Leading SMS Providers
Choose the SMS provider that fits your budget, region, and customer base. Switch anytime.
Twilio
Global SMS leader, premium quality
WhatsApp Business
Reach 2B+ WhatsApp users worldwide
ClickSend
Affordable global SMS coverage
Vonage (Nexmo)
Enterprise-grade reliability
Msg91
Strong delivery in India and Asia
Fast2sms
High-speed bulk SMS for India
SMS Alert
Reliable transactional SMS gateway
BulkGate
European bulk SMS at competitive pricing
Everything a WooCommerce SMS Plugin Should Do
From order updates to delivery confirmations, admin alerts to WhatsApp messaging — the complete SMS toolkit for WooCommerce.

Automated Order Status SMS Updates
Every order status change triggers an automatic SMS to your customer. Processing, shipped, out for delivery, delivered — they always know what's happening, in real time.
- All WooCommerce core statuses supported
- Custom order status SMS support
- Dynamic variables: order number, customer name, tracking link
- Per-status template customization
- Send only when needed (toggle per status)
- Multilingual SMS templates

Shipment Tracking & Delivery SMS
Integrate with Zorem's AST PRO and TrackShip to send shipment-specific SMS updates: tracking number, carrier, delivery ETA, out-for-delivery alerts, and delivered confirmations.
- Tracking number SMS when shipment is added
- Carrier name and tracking link included
- Out-for-delivery proactive SMS
- Delivered confirmation SMS
- Powered by AST PRO + TrackShip integration
- Works with 950+ shipping carriers worldwide

Send Manual SMS from Order Admin
Need to message a specific customer about an issue? Send a custom SMS directly from the WooCommerce order edit screen. No switching tools, no copy-paste.
- Send custom SMS from order page
- Pre-populated with customer phone number
- Logged in order notes for history
- Use templates or write custom
- Track sent/delivered status
- Perfect for support edge cases

WhatsApp Business Messaging
Reach customers on WhatsApp — the world's most-used messaging platform. Send order updates, tracking info, and confirmations via Twilio WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business API directly.
- Twilio WhatsApp Business API support
- WhatsApp Business Cloud API support
- Rich message formatting with emojis, buttons
- Higher open rates than SMS (90%+ globally)
- Two-way conversation support
- Verified business profile compatibility

Real-Time Admin SMS Alerts
Don't miss a single new order. Get instant SMS alerts on your phone for new orders, low stock, failed payments, refund requests, and other critical store events.
- New order SMS alerts
- Low stock SMS warnings
- Failed payment SMS notifications
- Refund request SMS alerts
- Multiple admin phone numbers
- Per-event toggle controls

Customizable SMS Message Templates
Edit every SMS template with your own brand voice. Use dynamic placeholders for order data — customer name, order number, tracking link, total amount, store name, and more.
- Per-status SMS template editor
- Dynamic variables: {customer_name}, {order_number}
- Character count and preview
- Multi-language template support
- Custom variables for advanced stores
- Personalized greeting and sign-off

Phone Number Validation at Checkout
Validate phone numbers in real-time at checkout to prevent failed SMS deliveries. Catch typos before the order is placed. Supports international formats with country code selection.
- Real-time validation (Vonage and Twilio)
- Country code dropdown selector
- International format support
- Mobile vs landline detection
- Reduces SMS delivery failures
- Prevents costly bounced messages

Do Not Disturb Hours
Respect customer time. Set quiet hours when SMS messages won't be sent (e.g., 10pm–8am). Off-hours messages are queued and automatically sent in the next available time slot.
- Configurable quiet hours per store
- Timezone-aware scheduling
- Auto-queue off-hours messages
- Day-specific schedules (weekends differ)
- Reduces unsubscribe rates
- Builds customer respect and retention

GDPR-Compliant Customer Opt-in
Simple opt-in checkbox at checkout lets customers consent to SMS updates. Fully compliant with GDPR, TCPA, and global SMS regulations. Respect customer preferences automatically.
- Opt-in checkbox at checkout
- Opt-in option on order received page
- Opt-in from View Order page
- Opt-out instructions in every SMS
- Customizable opt-in label and text
- Consent logged for compliance
Why Stores Add SMS to WooCommerce
Four reasons merchants switch on SMS, and what changes when they do.
98% Open Rate
SMS gets read. Email gets ignored. Make sure customers see your messages.
Reduce WISMO Tickets
Proactive SMS cuts "Where is my order?" support load by up to 70%.
Increase Customer Satisfaction
Proactive updates build trust and repeat purchases.
Multi-Provider Freedom
Choose Twilio, WhatsApp, ClickSend, Vonage — whatever fits your budget and region.
SMS vs. Email-Only Order Updates
| Features | Email Only | Email + SMS + WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| Order Status Notifications | ✓Included | ✓Included |
| High Open Rates (98% vs 20%) | —Not included | ✓Included |
| Read Within 3 Minutes | —Not included | ✓Included |
| WhatsApp Business Support | —Not included | ✓Included |
| Real-Time Admin Alerts | —Not included | ✓Included |
| Multiple SMS Providers (8+) | —Not included | ✓Included |
| Phone Number Validation | —Not included | ✓Included |
| Customizable SMS Templates | —Not included | ✓Included |
| Dynamic Variables | ✓Included | ✓Included |
| Do Not Disturb Hours | —Not included | ✓Included |
| GDPR / TCPA Compliant Opt-in | —Not included | ✓Included |
| Shipment Tracking SMS | —Not included | ✓Included |
| WooCommerce Bookings SMS | —Not included | ✓Included |
| Local Pickup SMS | —Not included | ✓Included |
| Manual SMS from Admin | —Not included | ✓Included |
| SMS Send History & Logs | —Not included | ✓Included |
| HPOS Compatible | ✓Included | ✓Included |
| WooCommerce Block Checkout | ✓Included | ✓Included |
| Priority Support | —Not included | ✓Included |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your plugin keeps working and no tracking data is lost — nothing switches off. What stops is plugin updates and priority support.
Your licence renews at the same price you paid — we never raise it at renewal. The 1 year plan is $119 and renews at $119 a year. The 2 year plan is $190.40 and renews at $190.40 every two years. The 20% saving on the 2 year plan applies to every renewal, not just your first term, so it stays at that price for as long as you keep the licence.
Yes. Your licence renews each year so you keep receiving updates and support. We email you 7 days before each renewal, and you can cancel any time from your account.
Everything, with no exclusions. If CEV Pro isn't right for your store, request a refund from your Orders page at https://www.zorem.com/my-account/orders/ within 14 days of purchase and we'll refund you in full.
No. Each licence activates on a single site, and staging and development installs count as separate sites. If you build on a staging copy before pushing live, choose the 5 Sites licence.
Yes, as often as you need. Deactivate the licence on the old site from your account, then activate it on the new one — there's no limit on how many times you can move it.
Install and activate CEV PRO — the free plugin deactivates itself automatically, so there's no risk of running both at once. Your verification settings, email design and verified-customer records live in the same place and carry straight across, so there's nothing to export and nothing to set up again. Just add your licence key on the License tab and you're done. (You can safely delete the free plugin afterwards.)
Yes. CEV Pro is tested against WooCommerce 11.0.1 and WordPress 7.1 and fully supports High-Performance Order Storage. We ship a compatibility update alongside every major WooCommerce release.
Priority email support from the team that builds the plugin. We usually reply within 24 hours — often much sooner.
Yes to the first, no to the second. The plugin sends through your own account with one of 20 supported gateways — Twilio, Vonage/Nexmo, MSG91, ClickSend, Fast2SMS, WhatsApp Business, BulkGate, Octopush and more. Message costs are billed by that provider at their rates; we never charge per message or take a cut, so your sending costs stay yours to control.
Yes. Every WooCommerce order status gets its own on/off toggle and its own editable message template — processing, completed, on-hold, cancelled, refunded and any custom status your store uses. Personalise each one with merge tags such as {billing_first}, {order_id} and {order_amount}, so customers get a message that reads like it came from your store, not a robot.
The plugin adds an SMS opt-in checkbox at checkout — on both the classic checkout and the newer WooCommerce Blocks checkout — and you control its position and label. Only customers who tick it receive marketing-style updates, which keeps you on the right side of your provider's rules and local consent laws.
Yes. When TrackShip, Advanced Shipment Tracking or WooCommerce Shipment Tracking is active, you get shipment-status templates and tracking merge tags — so customers get a text the moment their parcel ships, is out for delivery or is delivered, with the tracking link included. Long links are handled by the built-in Bitly / Switchy / T.ly shortener, so your message stays inside the SMS character limit.
Nothing is silent. WooCommerce → SMS Settings → SMS Logs records every attempt with the recipient number, the status and the exact error returned by your gateway — so a failure is a two-minute fix rather than a mystery. Most are simply a missing country calling code or a sender ID your provider hasn't approved yet.
Not unless you want it to. The time schedule setting lets you define a sending window; any message generated outside it is held and delivered when the window opens. You can also notify yourself as the store admin by SMS on new, cancelled, refunded and failed orders, plus low-stock, out-of-stock and backorder alerts.
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