Description
WooCommerce Buy For Me Plugin 4.1.2
Overview
The WooCommerce Buy For Me plugin lets customers purchase products for someone else (as a gift, on behalf of a friend, or proxy checkout). It is especially useful for stores where buyers want to send items directly to recipients with their details included.
Note: Always use licensed versions from the official source. Avoid nulled/cracked copies.
Key Features
πΉ Easy βBuy For Meβ Option
- π Customers see a Buy For Me checkbox/button at checkout.
- π€ Separate fields for recipientβs name, email, and shipping address.
πΉ Multi-shipping / Gifting Support
- π Option to ship directly to recipient(s).
- π¦ Recipient gets order/shipping notifications.
πΉ Admin Control & Tracking
- βοΈ Orders marked with a βBought Forβ label in admin.
- π Logs available to track who purchased for whom.
πΉ Payment & Invoice Handling
- π³ Payment always processed by the buyer, not the recipient.
- π§Ύ Invoices can include both buyer and recipient details.
πΉ Customization & Multi-language
- π¨ Customizable labels/fields for checkout.
- π WPML and multilingual support (depending on version).
Installation (Quick Guide)
βοΈ Steps
- π Upload the plugin or install via WordPress Plugins menu (if available).
- β Activate it.
- βοΈ Navigate to WooCommerce β Settings β Buy For Me to configure.
- π§ͺ Run a test order in sandbox mode before going live.
Settings & Configuration
π οΈ Main Options
- β Enable/Disable Buy For Me feature.
- βοΈ Choose which fields (Name, Email, Phone, Shipping) are required.
- π§ Customize email templates for order/shipping.
- π Privacy & GDPR settings for recipient data.
How It Works (Use Cases)
π Gifting
- Buyer selects product β Checks Buy For Me β Fills recipient details β Pays β Recipient receives the order.
π§βπΌ Corporate / Bulk Orders
- Companies or representatives can place orders on behalf of employees or clients with separate recipient details.
Compatibility & Requirements
π General Requirements
- WordPress (latest compatible version).
- WooCommerce (tested with 4.x/5.x/6.x depending on release).
- PHP 7.4+ or 8.x (check plugin docs for specifics).
Tip: Always confirm system requirements in official documentation.
Troubleshooting
π§© Common Fixes
- π If checkout fields donβt appear, clear site cache.
- β Conflicts with other checkout plugins β test in staging.
- π Update privacy policy since recipient data is stored.
- π§ͺ Always test payment + email workflow before production.
Pros & Cons
β Pros
- π― Simple gifting/βbuy on behalfβ option for customers.
- π§Ύ Clear admin tracking of who bought for whom.
- π§ Flexible customization of checkout fields.
β οΈ Cons
- π Some advanced features may only be in premium version.
- β οΈ Possible invoicing/tax considerations (recipient vs buyer).
- π§© May conflict with heavy checkout customization plugins.
FAQs
β Will both buyer and recipient receive emails?
Yes β buyer gets payment/receipt, recipient can receive shipping/order notifications (configurable).
β Can invoices be in recipientβs name?
Usually invoices remain in buyerβs name, but recipient details appear in shipping section.
β Does it work with multi-vendor plugins?
Compatibility depends (e.g., Dokan, WC Vendors). Testing is recommended.
Short Changelog (Highlights for v4.1.2)
- π Bug fixes (checkout field rendering improvements).
- βοΈ Improved email handling & admin filters.
- π Stability and performance updates.
(Exact changelog details available on the official release notes.)








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