Description
Retora turns returns into a smooth, branded experience for your customers and a fast, organized workflow for your team. Shoppers request a return from their account in a few clicks, and you approve, track, and refund everything from a single screen in WordPress.
No more scattered emails or spreadsheets. Every request becomes a structured RMA with its own status, history, and resolution, so nothing slips through the cracks.
Why store owners choose Retora
- Cut support tickets with a clear, guided return flow
- Approve and refund in seconds, straight through your payment gateway
- Set your return policy once and let automated rules do the work
- Keep customers in the loop with branded status emails
- Own your data. Everything stays in your WordPress database.
Customer return portal
- Self-service returns built into the My Account page
- Guest returns through a secure email link, no account required
- Partial returns by choosing specific items and quantities
- Photo uploads for damaged or incorrect items
- Live status tracking from request to resolution
Admin dashboard
- Searchable, filterable list of every return request
- One click to approve, reject, request more info, mark received, or complete
- Full timeline and private notes on each request
- Refunds processed through your WooCommerce payment gateway
- Built-in analytics for return rate, value at risk, processing time, and top reasons
Automated rules engine
Set your policy once and let Retora enforce it for you:
- Eligibility windows based on order age, product, or category
- Auto approval for low value or specific reason returns
- Customer limits that stop repeat abuse
- Required fields such as photos or a detailed reason
Built for modern WooCommerce
- Compatible with High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS)
- Compatible with the WooCommerce Blocks checkout
- GDPR personal data export and erasure
- Import and export your return data as JSON
Do more with Retora Pro
Upgrade to Retora Pro when you are ready to add:
- Store credit with balance tracking and optional bonus value
- Exchanges with linked replacement orders
- Prepaid return shipping labels from leading carriers
- Fraud protection with automatic flagging and blacklists
Source Code
The admin interface is built with React using @wordpress/scripts. The human readable source for the compiled files in /build is included with the plugin in /src. To rebuild, run npm install and then npm run build.
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Installation
- Install Retora from Plugins, Add New, or upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Make sure WooCommerce 8.0 or later is active.
- Open Returns, then Settings, to set up your return policy.
FAQ
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Does this work with WooCommerce HPOS?
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Yes. Retora is fully compatible with High-Performance Order Storage.
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Can customers return only part of an order?
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Yes. Customers select the exact items and quantities they want to send back.
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Do customers need an account to start a return?
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No. Guests receive a secure link in their order email and can file a return without logging in.
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How are refunds handled?
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Refunds are issued through your WooCommerce payment gateway, right from the return screen.
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Where is my return data stored?
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All return data lives in dedicated tables inside your own WordPress database. The free plugin does not send your data to any external service.
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What PHP version do I need?
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PHP 8.1 or higher.
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Contributors & Developers
“Retora – Returns & RMA for WooCommerce” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Customer return portal with My Account integration
- Guest return flow with secure email verification
- Admin dashboard for the full return workflow
- Rules engine with a visual condition builder
- WooCommerce gateway refund integration
- Branded email notifications
- First run setup wizard with regional presets
