Title: Rechnova – E-Rechnung Empfang & Archiv Author: florianberg Published: August 1, 2026 Last modified: August 1, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/rechnova-e-rechnung/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3631364) ![](https://ps.w.org/rechnova-e-rechnung/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3631364) # Rechnova – E-Rechnung Empfang & Archiv By [florianberg](https://profiles.wordpress.org/florianberg/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/rechnova-e-rechnung.0.1.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rechnova-e-rechnung/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rechnova-e-rechnung/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rechnova-e-rechnung/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rechnova-e-rechnung/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rechnova-e-rechnung/) ## Description Since January 1, 2025, **every German business must be able to receive and archive electronic invoices** – from freelancers to large companies. The problem: an XRechnung is a raw XML file that is practically unreadable for humans. This plugin turns your WordPress into an **inbox and archive for incoming e-invoices**: * **Upload**: XRechnung files (XML, both UBL and CII syntax) and ZUGFeRD/Factur- X PDFs * **Human-readable view**: the invoice is displayed like a normal invoice – seller, buyer, line items, amounts, VAT rates, due date, bank details, routing ID (Leitweg- ID) * **Validation**: a basic check of the EN 16931 mandatory fields with clear error messages in German, including arithmetic checks of the totals * **Archive**: a searchable invoice list with filters for seller, date, amount, format and validation status. The original file is kept unchanged in a protected folder, and a SHA-256 checksum documents its integrity – supporting a GoBD-compliant archiving process. #### Privacy first Everything runs **locally in your WordPress**. No cloud, no external service, no tracking – your invoice data never leaves your server. #### Who is this for? Freelancers, agencies and small businesses in Germany that want to make incoming e-invoices readable and keep them organized. WooCommerce is **not** required – the plugin works in any WordPress from version 6.0. #### Legal note The plugin is a tool for viewing, checking and archiving e-invoices. It does **not** constitute tax or legal advice. The basic validation covers the most important EN 16931 mandatory fields, but is not a full conformity check (no Schematron/KoSIT validator). #### Deutsche Beschreibung Seit dem 1. Januar 2025 muss jedes deutsche Unternehmen E-Rechnungen empfangen und archivieren können – vom Freelancer bis zur GmbH. Das Problem: Eine XRechnung ist eine rohe XML-Datei und für Menschen praktisch unlesbar. Dieses Plugin macht aus Ihrem WordPress den Posteingang und das Archiv für eingehende E-Rechnungen: * **Hochladen**: XRechnung-Dateien (XML, UBL- und CII-Syntax) und ZUGFeRD-/Factur- X-PDFs * **Lesbar anzeigen**: Die Rechnung wird wie eine normale Rechnung dargestellt – Aussteller, Empfänger, Positionen, Beträge, Steuersätze, Zahlungsziel, Bankverbindung, Leitweg-ID * **Prüfen**: Basisprüfung der Pflichtfelder nach EN 16931 mit klaren deutschen Fehlermeldungen, inklusive Rechenprobe der Summen * **Archivieren**: Durchsuchbare Rechnungsliste mit Filter nach Aussteller, Datum, Betrag, Format und Prüfstatus. Die Originaldatei wird unverändert in einem geschützten Ordner aufbewahrt, eine SHA-256-Prüfsumme dokumentiert ihre Unverändertheit – das unterstützt eine GoBD-konforme Archivierung. Alles läuft lokal in Ihrem WordPress – keine Cloud, kein externer Dienst, kein Tracking. Das Plugin ist ein Werkzeug und stellt keine Steuer- oder Rechtsberatung dar. ## Screenshots [⌊Human-readable view of an XRechnung / Menschenlesbare Ansicht einer XRechnung⌉⌊ Human-readable view of an XRechnung / Menschenlesbare Ansicht einer XRechnung⌉[ Human-readable view of an XRechnung / Menschenlesbare Ansicht einer XRechnung [⌊Invoice archive with search and filters / Rechnungsarchiv mit Suche und Filtern⌉⌊ Invoice archive with search and filters / Rechnungsarchiv mit Suche und Filtern⌉[ Invoice archive with search and filters / Rechnungsarchiv mit Suche und Filtern [⌊Upload page / Upload-Seite⌉⌊Upload page / Upload-Seite⌉[ Upload page / Upload-Seite ## Installation 1. Install and activate the plugin. 2. Go to **E-Rechnungen Rechnung hochladen** and upload your first XRechnung or ZUGFeRD file. 3. Find your archive with search and filters under **E-Rechnungen Alle Rechnungen**. Requires PHP 8.1 or newer. ## FAQ ### Which formats are supported? XRechnung as XML in both syntaxes (UBL and UN/CEFACT CII) as well as ZUGFeRD and Factur-X PDFs from version 2.x with embedded invoice XML. Plain PDF invoices without embedded XML are not e-invoices in the legal sense and are rejected with a clear error message. ### Can the plugin also create e-invoices? No, deliberately not. There are already many solutions for creating e-invoices. This plugin focuses on the underserved receiving side: read, validate, archive. ### Is the archiving GoBD-compliant? The plugin supports a GoBD-compliant archiving process: the original file is stored unchanged, a SHA-256 checksum documents its integrity, and the archive is protected against accidental deletion on uninstall by default. However, GoBD compliance also involves organizational requirements in your business – no software tool alone can guarantee compliance. ### Is any data transferred to third parties? No. The plugin works entirely locally, makes no external calls and contains no tracking. ### Are my invoice files protected against direct access? The files are stored in a subfolder of the uploads directory that is blocked via. htaccess (Apache) and uses non-guessable file names. Downloads are only possible through WordPress with a permission check. On nginx we additionally recommend blocking the folder `wp-content/uploads/erechnungen/` in the server configuration. ### In which language is the plugin? The plugin is aimed at businesses in Germany: the user interface and all validation messages are in German. An English translation is included. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Rechnova – E-Rechnung Empfang & Archiv” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ florianberg ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/florianberg/) [Translate “Rechnova – E-Rechnung Empfang & Archiv” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/rechnova-e-rechnung) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/rechnova-e-rechnung/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/rechnova-e-rechnung/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/rechnova-e-rechnung/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/rechnova-e-rechnung/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 0.1.0 * First version: upload of XRechnung (UBL/CII) and ZUGFeRD PDF, human-readable view, basic EN 16931 validation, searchable archive with protected file storage. * Erste Version: Upload von XRechnung (UBL/CII) und ZUGFeRD-PDF, menschenlesbare Anzeige, EN-16931-Basisprüfung, durchsuchbares Archiv mit geschützter Dateiablage. ## Meta * Version **0.1.0** * Last updated **11 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.2** * PHP version ** 8.1 or higher ** * Tags * [e-rechnung](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/e-rechnung/)[Rechnung](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/rechnung/) [xrechnung](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/xrechnung/)[zugferd](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/zugferd/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rechnova-e-rechnung/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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