EDD Manual Purchases Addon is an administrative extension for Easy Digital Downloads that allows store owners to manually create purchase orders and assign them to specific users. It enables the creation of transactions for customers who pay via non-digital methods or require complimentary access. Administrators can select specific downloads and price variations while automatically updating earnings and sales statistics inside the WordPress dashboard.
WPExclusive members get access to Manual Purchases as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full Easy Digital Downloads collection →
What Is EDD Manual Purchases Addon?
EDD Manual Purchases Addon is developed by Easy Digital Downloads and is an ecommerce configuration plugin for WordPress. It powers thousands of digital stores that need to record offline sales or promotional transactions. It belongs to the ecommerce category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for digital product sellers.
The addon solves the limitation of native digital storefronts that only record automated checkout completions. It is designed for store administrators who need to process phone orders, in-person payments, or provide support-based product replacements.
EDD Manual Purchases Addon Features
The feature set is built around providing a backend interface for transaction management without requiring a front-end checkout process.
Administrative Order Creation
Manual Purchases allows you to create payments by selecting active Downloads directly from a dropdown menu. Administrators can enter a user ID or email address to attribute the sale to any registered member or guest. This ensures that the user receives access to the digital files in their account area just as if they had purchased through the standard ecommerce checkout page.
Price and Statistics Management
The plugin includes full support for variable pricing, allowing you to select specific price points for complex products. An amount override option is available if you need to manually specify a custom purchase price instead of the default calculated total. Every manual transaction updates your store’s total earnings and sales stats to ensure accounting accuracy across your Easy Digital Downloads infrastructure.
Automated Customer Communication
When a manual payment is generated, the plugin can automatically trigger the standard purchase receipt email. This notification includes the download links and order details, providing the customer with immediate access to their files. You can also manually set the order date and transaction ID to match external bank records or physical receipts.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the Manual Purchases sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Manual Purchases + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Manual Purchases plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The plugin receives regular updates to maintain compatibility with the core EDD framework. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release. Note that in EDD version 3.0 and later, this functionality is integrated into the core software, and this addon serves users on legacy versions or specific configurations.
How to Install
- Download the Manual Purchases .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to Downloads → Payment History and look for the “Create Payment” or “Add Order” button
- Fill in the user details and select the applicable downloads to complete the entry
Use Cases
Processing Offline and Phone Sales
When customers pay via check, bank transfer, or cash, this addon allows you to record the sale in your ecommerce dashboard. This keeps your financial reporting unified while granting the customer digital access once payment is confirmed.
Providing Promotional and Support Copies
Authors often need to send free copies to influencers or reviewers. Manual Purchases enables you to grant these copies without requiring the recipient to go through a $0 checkout process, speeding up promotional workflows.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Agencies can use WPExclusive to access all necessary Easy Digital Downloads extensions without individual license costs per client. This makes managing complex stores across different environments more cost-effective.
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Accurate updates to sales and earnings reports for all manual entries
- Supports variable pricing options and manual price overrides
- Automatic delivery of purchase receipts to the customer via email
⚠️ Limitations
- Legacy functionality is partially superseded by EDD 3.0 core features
- Does not process actual credit card payments; it only records transaction data
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is EDD Manual Purchases Addon GPL Licensed?
Yes. EDD Manual Purchases Addon is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) — the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get EDD Manual Purchases Addon on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you EDD Manual Purchases Addon plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does EDD Manual Purchases Addon do?
EDD Manual Purchases Addon is a management extension that allows admins to create purchase records manually. Manual Purchases enables the recording of offline sales and the distribution of complimentary digital products.
Is EDD Manual Purchases Addon free?
This is a premium addon typically sold by Easy Digital Downloads. Via WPExclusive, it is included in membership plans starting from $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of EDD Manual Purchases Addon?
The plugin is actively maintained for legacy support — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release as soon as it is available.
How much does EDD Manual Purchases Addon cost?
Retail pricing varies based on EDD bundle tiers. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use EDD Manual Purchases Addon via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
Does Manual Purchases work with EDD 3.0?
Modern versions of EDD have integrated these features into the core. Manual Purchases is primarily for users on older versions or those requiring specific legacy workflows supported by the addon.
