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WP PlugIndex currently records Bidvana – Auctions for WooCommerce version 1.0.0 as active, updated 3mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.0.
Overview
About this plugin
Bidvana adds a true auction product type to WooCommerce. Create an auction in under a minute: set a starting price, a bid increment, and start/end times — Bidvana handles everything else, from live bidding to getting the winner paid.
Everything you need to run auctions — free
Auction product type — a first-class WooCommerce product type, right in the product editor.
Live bidding — visitors bid without reloading the page; the current bid, bid count, and history update in real time.
Countdown timers — a clear, urgent countdown on every auction, synced to the server clock (no timezone bugs).
Anti-sniping — last-second bids automatically extend the auction (window and extension are configurable), so auctions end fairly.
Outbid email alerts — outbid bidders get an email with a link back to the auction. Higher engagement, higher final prices.
Winner checkout — when the auction ends, the winner gets an email with a checkout link, and only the winner can buy the item, at exactly their winning bid. Standard WooCommerce orders, any payment gateway.
Bid history — anonymized public bid history on the product page (“j*****n — $42.00 — 3 mins ago”).
Admin bids screen — every bid across all auctions with bidder name and email, filterable per auction (WooCommerce → Auction Bids).
Live auction badges — auctions are highlighted on your shop grid.
[bidvana_auctions] shortcode — a grid of your auctions, soonest-ending first, for any page.
No external services — everything runs on your site. No accounts, no API keys, no per-auction fees.
How it works
Products → Add New → choose Auction as the product type.
On the Auction tab set starting price, bid increment (optional), and start/end date & time.
Publish. Logged-in customers bid; guests are prompted to log in.
When time runs out, Bidvana picks the highest bidder, emails them a payment link, and locks purchase to the winner. Once they pay, the auction is marked sold.
Great for
Collectibles, art, and one-of-a-kind items
Charity and fundraising auctions
Liquidation / clearance of returned and open-box stock
Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.
auction
auctions
bid
bidding
woocommerce
Compatibility & maintenance
Compatibility & maintenance
Tested up to WordPress 7.0
Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 7.0.
Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.0
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.2 · PHP 7.4
Update activity22 Jul 20263mo ago
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