WooCommerce Auction Engine v1.3.0

Turn WooCommerce into a real auction house.

A zero-bloat auction engine with custom bid tables, SQL row-locking, live AJAX bidding, proxy max bids, sealed private bids, watchlists, approved bidder controls, CSV exports, anti-sniping, and WooCommerce-native winner checkout.

One-time licensing. No SaaS auction fees. No required vendor marketplace stack.
Proxy & sealed bids Run standard public auctions, automatic max bidding, or private sealed-bid events.
Watchlists & shortcodes Build live auction pages, ending-soon pages, and user watchlists without template hacking.
Woo checkout Winners route through normal WooCommerce orders, payment gateways, and accounts.
WooCommerce Auction Engine live bidding interface
Built for real stores, not demo screenshots. Custom bid storage, bidder states, winner routing, privacy modes, watchlists, and bridge-ready hooks.
Why v1.3.0 matters

The big auction features without the marketplace bloat.

Most auction plugins either stay too basic or force you into vendor dashboards, extra add-ons, or external systems. This update keeps the engine WooCommerce-native while adding the features serious sellers expect.

01

Proxy max bidding

Let bidders enter a maximum amount and allow the engine to keep them competitive based on competing bids and the configured increment.

02

Sealed private bids

Run sealed-bid auctions where the active high bid is not exposed while the auction is open.

03

Public, anonymous, or private display

Choose how bidder information appears so each auction can match the privacy level of the sale.

04

Watchlists

Logged-in users can save auctions and return later through the included watchlist shortcode.

05

Approved and blocked bidders

Create invite-only auctions, restrict special lots, or block problem bidders by user ID or email address.

06

CSV bid exports

Export bid history for reporting, accounting, disputes, compliance, or client review.

07

Configurable anti-sniping

Control the final-bid trigger window and extension length instead of being locked into one hard-coded rule.

08

Custom bid table architecture

Keep bid history in a dedicated indexed table with locking protection instead of forcing everything through post meta.

09

Bridge-ready collector hooks

Add graded-card data, certification links, pop reports, or other custom metadata through dedicated auction hooks.

Screenshots

Designed around the actual bidding experience.

The interface focuses on what bidders need to know: current state, winning or outbid status, auction close, payment path, and live updates.

You won this bid and highest bidder auction states
Clear bidder state messaging so users know whether they are winning, outbid, or finished.
WooCommerce auction listing with starting bid and end date
Auction listings with starting bids, end times, and bidding controls.
WordPress auction plugin settings
Settings designed for store owners and developers who need control without extra bloat.
WooCommerce payment flow after auction win
Winner payment path through WooCommerce checkout and orders.
Built by Web Vine Studio

For stores that need auctions without a platform rebuild.

Keep WordPress and WooCommerce. Add serious auction behavior. Avoid forced vendor systems, marketplace bloat, and monthly auction SaaS fees.

  • Standard, proxy, and sealed bid formats.
  • Custom bid table with locking protection.
  • Watchlists, CSV exports, and auction listing shortcodes.
  • Approved and blocked bidder controls for private or restricted auctions.
  • Winner orders routed through WooCommerce checkout.
Account page showing winning bid status
Licensing

Choose the license that fits the build.

Each license points to the same WooCommerce product purchase page. Select your tier there and complete checkout through WooCommerce.

Single Site

$69

For one store, one project, or one client build.

Buy Single Site

Studio Lifetime

$549

For unlimited studio use and long-term product ownership.

Buy Lifetime
Questions

Fast answers before you buy.

Does this replace WooCommerce checkout?

No. The auction engine creates and routes winner orders through WooCommerce so you can keep your normal payment gateways, customer accounts, taxes, emails, and order management.

Is this a marketplace plugin?

No. It is an auction engine for WooCommerce stores. It does not require WCFM, Dokan, WC Vendors, eBay feeds, or a separate marketplace stack.

What changed in v1.3.0?

v1.3.0 adds proxy bidding, sealed bids, watchlists, bid display modes, approved and blocked bidders, CSV exports, auction list shortcodes, and configurable anti-sniping.

Ready to launch auctions?

Add serious auction logic to WooCommerce.

Skip the bloated marketplace rebuild. Keep WooCommerce, add auctions, route winners, and give bidders an experience that feels clear and immediate.