{"id":277545,"date":"2026-02-06T10:03:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/easysecure-subscriptions\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T07:26:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:26:17","slug":"easysecure-subscriptions","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/ky.wordpress.org\/plugins\/easysecure-subscriptions\/","author":23283058,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"version":"1.0.0","stable_tag":"1.0.0","tested":"6.9.4","requires":"6.0","requires_php":"8.0","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"EasySecure Subscriptions","header_author":"imminentsoftwares","header_description":"Adds subscription support to WooCommerce products with recurrence, expiry, and cancel options.","assets_banners_color":"","last_updated":"2026-06-30 07:26:17","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"","header_author_uri":"","rating":0,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":0,"downloads":289,"num_ratings":0,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.0.0":{"tag":"1.0.0","author":"imminentsoftware","date":"2026-06-30 07:26:17"}},"upgrade_notice":{"1.0.0":"<p>Initial release of EasySecure Subscriptions.<\/p>"},"ratings":[],"assets_icons":[],"assets_banners":[],"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0.0"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":[],"screenshots":{"1":"Subscription settings in WooCommerce product data","2":"Admin subscription management","3":"Customer My Account subscription actions","4":"Email notification examples"}},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[26841,32529,255336,4079,286],"plugin_category":[41,45],"plugin_contributors":[245945],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-277545","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-email-reminder","plugin_tags-recurring-payments","plugin_tags-renewal","plugin_tags-subscriptions","plugin_tags-woocommerce","plugin_category-communication","plugin_category-ecommerce","plugin_contributors-imminentsoftware","plugin_committers-imminentsoftware"],"banners":[],"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/s.w.org\/plugins\/geopattern-icon\/easysecure-subscriptions.svg","icon_2x":false,"generated":true},"screenshots":[],"raw_content":"<!--section=description-->\n<p>Want to sell subscriptions on WooCommerce without paying $239\/year for WooCommerce Subscriptions? EasySecure Subscriptions gives you the core subscription features you need \u2014 for free.<\/p>\n\n<p>EasySecure Subscriptions adds simple, secure recurring payment support to any WooCommerce product. Configure subscription settings at the product level, and the plugin handles automatic renewals, customer cancellations, and email notifications \u2014 all without heavy dependencies, additional database tables, or expensive annual licenses.<\/p>\n\n<p>Built for store owners who need straightforward recurring payments without the complexity and cost of full-suite subscription plugins. If you're selling a subscription box, a monthly service, a recurring membership, or any product that renews automatically \u2014 this plugin does exactly that with minimal setup.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Stripe Token-Based Renewals: Secure, automatic payments using saved payment methods \u2014 no customer action needed at renewal.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Zero Bloat: No custom database tables, no heavy frameworks, no admin dashboard clutter. Just the subscription features you need.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Free Alternative: Core subscription functionality without the $239\/year price tag of WooCommerce Subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Who Is This Plugin For?<\/h4>\n\n<p>EasySecure Subscriptions is built for WooCommerce store owners who need recurring payments without overengineered solutions.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Subscription Box Businesses<\/strong>\nSubscription box sellers love this plugin because it handles automatic recurring renewals out of the box. Set the billing interval on the product, and customers are charged automatically each cycle \u2014 no manual invoicing, no chasing payments.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>SaaS &amp; Digital Service Providers<\/strong>\nSoftware and service providers love the Stripe token-based payment system. Customers enter their card once at checkout, and renewals process automatically using the saved payment token. No friction, no failed payments from expired sessions.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Membership Sites &amp; Online Communities<\/strong>\nMembership site owners love the customer self-service cancellation from the My Account page. Members can manage their own subscriptions without contacting support \u2014 reducing admin overhead while keeping the experience professional.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Small Stores Testing Recurring Revenue<\/strong>\nStore owners exploring subscriptions for the first time love that this plugin is free and lightweight. No $239\/year commitment to test whether subscriptions work for your business. Install, enable on a product, and see how your customers respond.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Agencies Building Client Stores<\/strong>\nAgencies love recommending this plugin to clients because it's simple to set up and doesn't create client dependency on expensive annual licenses. Enable subscriptions on individual products, configure the interval, and the client's store is earning recurring revenue.<\/p>\n\n<h4>\ud83c\udfaf Subscription &amp; Payment Features<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Product-level subscription configuration \u2014 enable subscriptions on individual WooCommerce products. Set the billing interval and the plugin handles the rest.<\/li>\n<li>Automatic recurring renewals \u2014 powered by WooCommerce cron. Subscriptions renew on schedule without any manual intervention.<\/li>\n<li>Secure token-based payments \u2014 works with Stripe and compatible gateways that support saved payment methods. Customers pay once, renewals process automatically using the stored token.<\/li>\n<li>Customer self-service cancellation \u2014 subscribers can cancel their active subscriptions directly from the My Account page. No support tickets, no admin involvement needed.<\/li>\n<li>Quantity lock on subscription products \u2014 prevents customers from changing the quantity of subscription items in the cart, ensuring consistent billing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>\ud83c\udfaf Admin Management<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Admin subscription dashboard \u2014 view and manage all active, cancelled, and expired subscriptions from the WordPress admin.<\/li>\n<li>Full subscription lifecycle control \u2014 admins can view subscription details, status, and history for any customer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>\ud83c\udfaf Email Notifications<\/h4>\n\n<p>Automated emails keep both you and your customers informed at every stage:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Subscription activation \u2014 sent immediately when a new subscription starts.<\/li>\n<li>Cancellation confirmation \u2014 sent when a customer or admin cancels a subscription.<\/li>\n<li>Renewal reminder \u2014 sent 1 day before the next renewal, giving customers advance notice before they're charged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>\ud83d\udd12 Lightweight &amp; Secure<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>No additional database tables \u2014 all subscription data is stored using WooCommerce and WordPress native meta. No database bloat, no migration headaches.<\/li>\n<li>No heavy dependencies \u2014 the plugin doesn't require any external libraries or frameworks beyond WooCommerce itself.<\/li>\n<li>Secure payment handling \u2014 token-based renewals mean card details are never stored on your server. Payment data stays with Stripe.<\/li>\n<li>WooCommerce native \u2014 uses WooCommerce cron, order system, and payment infrastructure. No parallel systems running alongside your store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>4 Steps to Start Selling Subscriptions<\/h4>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Install &amp; activate the plugin. Make sure WooCommerce and a compatible payment gateway (like Stripe) are active.<\/li>\n<li>Enable subscriptions on a product \u2014 open any WooCommerce product and turn on the subscription options. Set the billing interval (weekly, monthly, yearly, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Customer checks out \u2014 the customer purchases the subscription product through your normal WooCommerce checkout. Their payment method is tokenized and saved.<\/li>\n<li>Renewals happen automatically \u2014 the plugin charges the customer's saved payment method on each renewal date. Email notifications go out at activation, before renewal, and on cancellation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>That's it. Recurring revenue, on autopilot.<\/p>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>Upload the plugin files to <code>\/wp-content\/plugins\/easysecure-subscriptions\/<\/code>, or install directly from the WordPress Plugins screen.<\/li>\n<li>Activate the plugin through the <strong>Plugins<\/strong> menu in WordPress.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure WooCommerce and a compatible payment gateway (Stripe recommended) are installed and active.<\/li>\n<li>Open any WooCommerce product and enable the subscription options.<\/li>\n<li>Subscriptions will renew automatically based on the configured interval.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"does%20this%20replace%20woocommerce%20subscriptions%3F\"><h3>Does this replace WooCommerce Subscriptions?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>It's a lightweight alternative, not a drop-in replacement. EasySecure Subscriptions covers core subscription functionality \u2014 automatic renewals, cancellations, email notifications, and Stripe token payments. If you need advanced features like free trials, subscription switching, or synchronised renewals, WooCommerce Subscriptions is more comprehensive. For most stores that just need simple recurring payments, this plugin does the job without the $239\/year cost.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"which%20payment%20gateways%20are%20supported%3F\"><h3>Which payment gateways are supported?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The plugin works with Stripe and any WooCommerce-compatible gateway that supports tokenized (saved) payment methods. Stripe is recommended for the most reliable automatic renewal experience.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20customers%20cancel%20their%20own%20subscriptions%3F\"><h3>Can customers cancel their own subscriptions?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. Customers can cancel active subscriptions directly from their My Account page in WooCommerce. They don't need to contact you or submit a support request.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20emails%20are%20sent%20automatically%3F\"><h3>What emails are sent automatically?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Three types: subscription activation (when a new subscription starts), cancellation confirmation (when cancelled by customer or admin), and renewal reminder (sent 1 day before the next automatic charge).<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20the%20plugin%20create%20custom%20database%20tables%3F\"><h3>Does the plugin create custom database tables?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>No. All subscription data is stored using WooCommerce and WordPress native meta fields. No additional tables, no database bloat, and no migration issues if you ever deactivate the plugin.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20offer%20free%20trials%3F\"><h3>Can I offer free trials?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Not currently. Free trial support may be added in a future update. For now, the plugin handles paid subscriptions with automatic renewals.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20customers%20change%20their%20subscription%20plan%3F\"><h3>Can customers change their subscription plan?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Subscription switching (upgrade\/downgrade) is not supported in the current version. Customers can cancel and re-subscribe to a different product if needed.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"will%20it%20conflict%20with%20woocommerce%20subscriptions%3F\"><h3>Will it conflict with WooCommerce Subscriptions?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The plugin is designed as an independent alternative. Running both plugins simultaneously is not recommended \u2014 use one or the other.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20it%20work%20with%20variable%20products%3F\"><h3>Does it work with variable products?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The subscription configuration is applied at the product level. You can enable subscriptions on simple products. Check the plugin documentation for the latest variable product support status.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"is%20my%20customers%27%20payment%20data%20secure%3F\"><h3>Is my customers' payment data secure?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The plugin uses token-based payments \u2014 card details are stored securely by Stripe, never on your server. Renewals are processed using the payment token, so sensitive data never touches your WordPress database.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n<!--section=changelog-->\n<h4>1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Initial public release<\/li>\n<li>Product-level subscription metadata<\/li>\n<li>Automatic renewal cron system<\/li>\n<li>Secure token-based renewals<\/li>\n<li>Email notifications<\/li>\n<li>Admin subscription controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Adds lightweight, secure subscription support to WooCommerce products with automatic renewals, cancellations, and email notifications.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ky.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/277545","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ky.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ky.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ky.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=277545"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ky.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/imminentsoftware"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ky.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=277545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ky.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=277545"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ky.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=277545"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ky.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=277545"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ky.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=277545"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ky.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=277545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}