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Version 2.1.4
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Product details
- Version on file
- 2.1.4
- Developer
- wpgenie
- Released
- 2022/05/07
- File size
- 438.05 KB
- License
- GPL
About WooCommerce Simple Auctions – WordPress Auctions 2.1.4
WooCommerce Simple Auctions is a plugin by wpgenie that lets you run auctions in a WooCommerce store. It adds an auction product type, so you set a start price and end date on a product and customers bid on it from the product page. The winner then pays through the normal WooCommerce cart.
The file on record is version 2.1.4, about 438 KB, and dates from May 2022. The listing gives no feature list. Common options with this plugin include reserve prices and automatic bidding, but confirm in the documentation in the package. WooCommerce must be active, and since WooCommerce's cart and checkout have changed since then, test a full auction on staging first.
Requirements
- WooCommerce installed and active
Key features
- Auction product type
- Adds an auction option to WooCommerce products.
- Bidding on product pages
- Customers place bids on the product page instead of buying at a fixed price.
- Normal checkout
- A winning bidder completes payment through your usual WooCommerce checkout.
- Small package
- The file is around 438 KB.
Is it right for you?
A good fit for
- Shops selling collectibles, one-off or used items by auction
- Stores that want to add auctions to an existing WooCommerce site
Look elsewhere if
- Stores that sell only fixed-price items
- Buyers who need a multi-vendor auction marketplace, which the listing doesn't claim
How to install WooCommerce Simple Auctions – WordPress Auctions 2.1.4
- 1
Download the file
Open My Account → Downloads and download the product. If the archive contains several zips (documentation, child theme, licensing files), you need the one named after the product.
- 2
Upload it to WordPress
In your dashboard go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin and choose the zip.
- 3
Install and activate
Click Install Now, then Activate. If an older or free copy is already installed, WordPress offers to replace it with the uploaded version.
Setup: using WooCommerce Simple Auctions – WordPress Auctions 2.1.4
- Activate the plugin. Activate it with WooCommerce already running, then find the plugin's settings.
- Create an auction product. Add a product and choose the auction type, then set the start price and end date.
- Set optional rules. Look in the product's auction tab for options such as reserve price, as the documentation describes.
- Place a test bid. Bid from a second customer account and check the bid appears.
- Test the winning flow. Let a test auction end and complete the order to check payment and emails.
Common problems and fixes
Auctions don't end on time
- Why it happens
- The plugin relies on scheduled tasks, which depend on WP-Cron running regularly.
- How to fix it
- Make sure WP-Cron runs reliably, for example with a real server cron job calling wp-cron.php, as the documentation advises.
“The link you followed has expired.” when uploading
- Why it happens
- The zip is larger than your server's PHP upload limit (upload_max_filesize / post_max_size).
- How to fix it
- Raise the upload limit in your hosting control panel, or unzip the file and upload the folder to wp-content/plugins with your host's file manager or SFTP.
“The package could not be installed. No valid plugins were found.”
- Why it happens
- The uploaded zip is a bundle (or a theme), not the plugin itself.
- How to fix it
- Unzip the download once and upload the inner zip named after the plugin.
“Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error.”
- Why it happens
- Usually a PHP version older than the plugin needs, or a second copy of the same plugin (for example the free version) still active.
- How to fix it
- Check your PHP version under Tools → Site Health → Info, deactivate any other copy of the plugin, and enable WP_DEBUG_LOG to see the exact error.
Licence or “updates unavailable” notices
- Why it happens
- The developer's licence key isn't included. Features that call the developer's servers (template libraries, cloud APIs, automatic updates) need it.
- How to fix it
- Everything that runs locally works without it. For a newer file, use Request an update from your account.
Alternatives to WooCommerce Simple Auctions – WordPress Auctions 2.1.4
| Product | Choose it if | Price |
|---|---|---|
| YITH Auctions For WooCommerce Premium 3.21.0 | you want a different auction plugin for WooCommerce to compare. | $5.20 |
Frequently asked questions
Does it need WooCommerce?
Yes. It adds an auction type to WooCommerce products.
Is reserve price included?
The listing doesn't say. Check the documentation in the package.
How old is the file?
The file on record is version 2.1.4 from May 2022. Test it on staging with your current WooCommerce.
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