Description
From June 19, 2026, EU Directive 2023/2673 requires every online store selling to EU consumers to provide a clear, easily accessible online withdrawal function. Customers must be able to cancel a purchase digitally — just as easily as they placed the order.
EU Withdrawal Button for WooCommerce by WebToffee makes it straightforward to comply. The plugin adds a withdrawal button to the customer’s My Account orders page, a guided withdrawal form, a two-step confirmation flow, and a dedicated admin dashboard to manage all incoming requests.
No coding required. Works right out of the box.
What the plugin does
For your customers:
- A “Request Withdrawal” button appears directly on the My Account orders list — visible only during the active withdrawal period
- Customers can select which items to withdraw (full order or individual products)
- A simple form collects their name, email, and an optional reason
- A confirmation step prevents accidental submissions (“Are you sure you want to submit this withdrawal request?”)
- Customers receive an email confirmation once the request is submitted
For you as the store admin:
- A clean Withdrawals dashboard under WooCommerce > Withdrawals shows all requests at a glance
- At-a-glance stats: open requests and approvals over the last 30 days
- Filter requests by status, date range, or order number
- View full request details — order info, customer email, request type, reason, and a complete activity log
- Approve or reject requests with one click
Key features
- Withdrawal button on the orders page — visible to customers within the configured withdrawal window
- Partial withdrawal support — customers can withdraw individual items instead of the entire order
- Two-step confirmation flow — meets the directive’s requirement to confirm the customer’s intent
- Dedicated admin dashboard — manage, filter, approve, or reject all withdrawal requests in one place
- Automatic footer link — optionally embed a withdrawal link in your store footer to meet visibility requirements
- Configurable withdrawal period — set the window to 2, 7, 14, or 30 days (EU standard is 14 days)
- Product exclusions — exclude virtual, downloadable, grouped, or external/affiliate products from withdrawal eligibility
- Order status automation — automatically update order status when a request is submitted or approved
- Reason field — optionally require customers to provide a reason when submitting a request
- Display scope control — show the withdrawal form globally or limit it to WooCommerce pages only
- Data management — optionally delete all plugin data on uninstall
Why this matters
Under EU Directive 2023/2673, any business that lets EU consumers sign up for or purchase something online must also let them cancel online — through the same website or app. Simply hiding a withdrawal form in a footer PDF or asking customers to email you is no longer sufficient.
The directive specifically requires:
- A withdrawal function that is prominently displayed and continuously available during the withdrawal period
- The function must be clearly labelled (e.g. “Withdraw from contract here” or similar)
- A two-step confirmation to prevent accidental withdrawals
- An acknowledgement of receipt sent to the customer on a durable medium (e.g. email)
This plugin implements all of the above.
Getting started
- Install and activate the plugin
- Go to WooCommerce > Withdrawals > Settings to configure your preferences
- Set your withdrawal page, period, and footer link options
- Publish the withdrawal page (created automatically as a draft on installation)
- Test the flow by placing a test order and using the Request Withdrawal button
Support
For questions or assistance, visit our support page.
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Installation
Automatic Installation (Recommended)
- Log in to your WordPress admin
- Go to Plugins > Add New
- Search for EU Withdrawal Button for WooCommerce
- Click Install Now, then Activate
- Navigate to WooCommerce > Withdrawals > Settings to configure the plugin
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin zip file
- Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Upload the zip file and click Install Now
- Activate the plugin
- Navigate to WooCommerce > Withdrawals > Settings to get started
FAQ
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Is this plugin required for all WooCommerce stores?
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If your store sells to consumers in the EU, yes — from June 19, 2026, EU Directive 2023/2673 requires an accessible online withdrawal function. This applies regardless of where your business is based.
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What is the standard withdrawal period?
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The EU standard is 14 calendar days from the date of purchase (or from when the customer receives the pre-contractual information, if later). You can configure the withdrawal period in the plugin settings.
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Can customers withdraw only part of an order?
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Yes. When partial withdrawals are enabled in settings, customers can select individual items from an order to withdraw rather than cancelling the entire order.
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Does the plugin work for guest customers?
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The withdrawal button on the My Account page is visible to logged-in customers. For guest order support, you can direct customers to the standalone withdrawal page using the footer link or a shortcode.
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The “Request Withdrawal” button appears on the customer’s My Account > Orders page, next to eligible orders within the active withdrawal window.
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Go to WooCommerce > Withdrawals > Settings and enable the Embed footer link option. You can customise the link text (default: “Request Withdrawal”).
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Can I exclude certain product types?
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Yes. Under the Exclusions section in settings, you can exclude Virtual, Downloadable, Grouped, and External/Affiliate products from withdrawal eligibility.
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Does the plugin send a confirmation email to customers?
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Yes. Customers receive an email confirmation once their withdrawal request is submitted. This satisfies the directive’s requirement to acknowledge receipt on a durable medium.
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What happens to the data if I uninstall the plugin?
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By default, plugin data is retained when you uninstall. If you want all data (settings, withdrawal requests, database tables) removed on uninstall, enable the Delete data on uninstall option in settings. Note: this action is irreversible.
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Does this plugin guarantee legal compliance?
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The plugin implements the technical requirements of EU Directive 2023/2673 as understood at the time of release. However, it does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting a legal professional to ensure your store meets all applicable requirements in your jurisdiction.
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Contributors & Developers
“WebToffee EU Customer Withdrawal Button 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 withdrawal form (logged-in and guest).
- React admin dashboard for request management.
- Custom order statuses: Pending Withdrawal, Withdrawn.
- WooCommerce Settings tab integration.
- Product type based exclusions.
- Configurable withdrawal period.
- WooCommerce email notifications.
- HPOS compatibility.
- REST API.
- My Account integration.
