Title: Bidvana – Auctions for WooCommerce Author: alexwoods Published: July 22, 2026 Last modified: July 22, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/gobid-auctions-for-woocommerce/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev =3618566) ![](https://ps.w.org/gobid-auctions-for-woocommerce/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev= 3618566) # Bidvana – Auctions for WooCommerce By [alexwoods](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexwoods/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/gobid-auctions-for-woocommerce.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gobid-auctions-for-woocommerce/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gobid-auctions-for-woocommerce/#reviews) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gobid-auctions-for-woocommerce/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gobid-auctions-for-woocommerce/) ## Description **Bidvana adds a true auction product type to WooCommerce.** Create an auction in under a minute: set a starting price, a bid increment, and start/end times — Bidvana handles everything else, from live bidding to getting the winner paid. #### Everything you need to run auctions — free * **Auction product type** — a first-class WooCommerce product type, right in the product editor. * **Live bidding** — visitors bid without reloading the page; the current bid, bid count, and history update in real time. * **Countdown timers** — a clear, urgent countdown on every auction, synced to the server clock (no timezone bugs). * **Anti-sniping** — last-second bids automatically extend the auction (window and extension are configurable), so auctions end fairly. * **Outbid email alerts** — outbid bidders get an email with a link back to the auction. Higher engagement, higher final prices. * **Winner checkout** — when the auction ends, the winner gets an email with a checkout link, and _only the winner_ can buy the item, at exactly their winning bid. Standard WooCommerce orders, any payment gateway. * **Bid history** — anonymized public bid history on the product page (“j*****n— $42.00 — 3 mins ago”). * **Admin bids screen** — every bid across all auctions with bidder name and email, filterable per auction (WooCommerce Auction Bids). * **Live auction badges** — auctions are highlighted on your shop grid. * **`[bidvana_auctions]` shortcode** — a grid of your auctions, soonest-ending first, for any page. * **No external services** — everything runs on your site. No accounts, no API keys, no per-auction fees. #### How it works 1. Products Add New choose **Auction** as the product type. 2. On the **Auction** tab set starting price, bid increment (optional), and start/ end date & time. 3. Publish. Logged-in customers bid; guests are prompted to log in. 4. When time runs out, Bidvana picks the highest bidder, emails them a payment link, and locks purchase to the winner. Once they pay, the auction is marked sold. #### Great for * Collectibles, art, and one-of-a-kind items * Charity and fundraising auctions * Liquidation / clearance of returned and open-box stock * Estate sales, vehicles, equipment * Domain names, memorabilia, sneakers, trading cards ## Screenshots [⌊Live auction on the product page — countdown, current bid, one-click bidding, and anonymized bid history.⌉⌊Live auction on the product page — countdown, current bid, one-click bidding, and anonymized bid history.⌉[ Live auction on the product page — countdown, current bid, one-click bidding, and anonymized bid history. [⌊Creating an auction — the Auction tab in the WooCommerce product editor.⌉⌊Creating an auction — the Auction tab in the WooCommerce product editor.⌉[ Creating an auction — the Auction tab in the WooCommerce product editor. [⌊Every bid across your store — the Auction Bids screen under WooCommerce.⌉⌊Every bid across your store — the Auction Bids screen under WooCommerce.⌉[ Every bid across your store — the Auction Bids screen under WooCommerce. [⌊Auctions highlighted on the shop grid with live badges.⌉⌊Auctions highlighted on the shop grid with live badges.⌉[ Auctions highlighted on the shop grid with live badges. ## FAQ ### Do bidders need an account? Yes — bidding requires a (free) customer account so winners can pay and outbid notices can be sent. Guests see a “Log in to bid” button. Enable registration under WooCommerce Settings Accounts. ### What happens if two people bid at the same time? Every bid is recorded; the highest amount wins. If your bid is beaten while you type, Bidvana tells you the new minimum instead of accepting a stale bid. ### What is anti-sniping? If someone bids inside the final window (default: last 2 minutes), the auction end automatically moves out (default: +2 minutes) so others can respond. Configure or disable it under WooCommerce Settings Products Auctions. ### How does the winner pay? The winner receives an email with a checkout link, and the product page shows them a “Pay now” button. The item is priced at their winning bid and goes through normal WooCommerce checkout — any gateway, taxes and shipping included. Nobody else can add it to the cart. ### Does it work with my theme? Bidvana renders through standard WooCommerce hooks and templates, so it works with any theme that supports WooCommerce, including block themes. ### Does it slow my site down? No. Assets load only on auction pages, and live updates are lightweight polling ( one small request every 8 seconds while an auction page is open). ### Can I relist an auction that got no bids? Yes — edit the product and set a new end date; it goes live again automatically. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Bidvana – Auctions for WooCommerce” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ alexwoods ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexwoods/) [Translate “Bidvana – Auctions for WooCommerce” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/gobid-auctions-for-woocommerce) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gobid-auctions-for-woocommerce/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/gobid-auctions-for-woocommerce/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/gobid-auctions-for-woocommerce/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/gobid-auctions-for-woocommerce/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0 * Initial release: auction product type, live bidding, countdown timers, anti-sniping, outbid/winner/admin emails, winner-only checkout, bid history, admin bids screen, shop badges, [bidvana_auctions] shortcode, settings. ## Meta * Version **1.0.0** * Last updated **1 day ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.2 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.2** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [auction](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/auction/)[auctions](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/auctions/) [BID](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/bid/)[bidding](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/bidding/) [woocommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/woocommerce/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gobid-auctions-for-woocommerce/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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