WooCommerce Box Office is a ticketing extension that turns standard products into tickets to sell access to events, concerts, and functions. It keeps all attendee data and ticket checks directly on your own store. Agencies deploy it to build independent ticketing platforms for clients without paying external fees.
WPExclusive members get access to Box Office as part of a full plugin and theme library, with plans from $9.99/month. See the full WooCommerce collection ->
What Is WooCommerce Box Office?
Box Office is developed by WooCommerce and is an event ticketing plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the events category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for managing online bookings and venue access.
The extension solves the problem of relying on third-party ticketing services by bringing ticket creation and attendee tracking inside your familiar dashboard. It is designed for store owners and event organizers hosting standalone or occasional functions.
Box Office Features
The plugin provides targeted settings for generating, selling, and communicating about event tickets.
Ticket Creation and Management
You can convert any virtual product into a ticket by checking a specific box. Each ticket type maintains its own stock limits, pricing rules, and variations. Customers enter specific attendee information during the checkout process. This data stays within your WordPress dashboard for secure exporting and review.
Attendee Communication
The extension allows administrators to customize automated emails sent after a successful purchase. You can also send bulk messages to all ticket-holders for a specific event type. This gives organizers a straightforward method to share venue updates, time changes, and event follow-up information.
Modern Checkout Compatibility
Box Office integrates directly with the new Cart and Checkout blocks in standard setups. This ensures full compatibility with modern, conversion-optimized checkout layouts. Store owners do not have to rely on outdated shortcodes to process ticket transactions.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the official sales page, as retail costs vary by region and promotion. WPExclusive members access it as part of their active subscription.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Box Office + full library |
For developers managing multiple portals, a WPExclusive membership covers the extension plus hundreds of other resources, often costing less than a single premium license.
WooCommerce Box Office – Latest Version
The current version is 1.5.1. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each new release.
How to Install?
- Download the Box Office .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now -> Activate
- Create a standard simple or virtual product and check the option to make it a ticket.
Use Cases
Concerts and Fundraisers
Organizers hosting occasional gatherings need a direct way to sell access. The plugin lets them skip external platform fees by processing payments through standard store gateways. They capture all attendee names and emails right at checkout.
Workshops and Service Businesses
Service businesses often want to sell workshop spots alongside physical merchandise. Customers can buy a physical item and a digital ticket in the exact same transaction. This creates a unified cart experience without requiring separate checkout flows.
Agencies and Developers Managing Client Sites
Agencies building event sites deploy this ticketing tool to keep clients in full control of their own data. A WPExclusive membership eliminates per-site licensing costs when setting up multiple regional ticketing portals. You can browse more WooCommerce extensions for extensive client builds.
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Keeps ticket sales, check-ins, and attendee data entirely on your own server.
- Supports custom automated emails and bulk messaging for specific ticket types.
- Integrates cleanly with standard simple and virtual product types.
⚠️ Limitations
- Best suited for one-off or occasional events rather than complex recurring daily bookings.
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is WooCommerce Box Office GPL Licensed?
Yes. WooCommerce Box Office 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 Box Office on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime – giving you the plugin plus every extension and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does WooCommerce Box Office do?
Box Office is an event ticketing plugin used to sell and manage event tickets directly on your store. It eliminates external platform fees by keeping check-ins and attendee data internal. Store owners hosting one-off events use it to maintain full control.
Is WooCommerce Box Office free?
The plugin is a premium-only extension without a free tier. You can access it via WPExclusive for $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of WooCommerce Box Office?
The current version is 1.5.1.
How much does WooCommerce Box Office cost?
Retail pricing is set by the official developer. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month – covering unlimited sites and the full library.
Is it legal to use WooCommerce Box Office via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files – fully within GPL terms.
How do I create a ticket in WooCommerce Box Office?
You create a standard simple or virtual product in your dashboard. You then check the specific option to designate that product as a ticket before publishing it to your store catalog.
