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WPPoland Documentation

Getting started

Most stores can be collecting consented subscribers in a few minutes. Subscribe ships ready — the checkout checkbox appears automatically; tune the label and placement, then optionally add the standalone form.

Before you start

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  • WordPress 6.5 or newer
  • WooCommerce active (classic checkout; HPOS and cart/checkout blocks compatible)
  • PHP 8.1 or newer

Install

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  1. Install WooCommerce and make sure it is active.
  2. Install Subscribe from the plugin directory (when live on WordPress.org) or upload the subscribe folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
  3. Activate the plugin. The consent checkbox appears at checkout automatically.

First configuration

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Open WooCommerce → Subscribe:

  • Checkbox label — the consent text shown to customers.
  • Default state — keep it unchecked for valid GDPR consent (change only if your local law allows).
  • Placement — after terms, before terms, or after billing.
  • Admin notification — optionally email an admin on each new subscriber.

Save.

Add the standalone form

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Drop the shortcode on any page or widget:

[subscribe_form]

Optional attributes:

[subscribe_form title="Join our list" description="Monthly updates, no spam."]

The form works independently of the checkout checkbox.

Verify

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  1. Go to checkout — the opt-in checkbox should appear in your chosen placement, unchecked.
  2. Tick it and place a test order.
  3. Open WooCommerce → Subscribers — the email should be listed with consent, source and timestamp.
  4. Submit the same email again — it should not create a duplicate or send a second notification.
  5. Click Export to CSV to download the list.

Where subscribers live

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Each subscriber is a private “Subscriber” record (a custom post type) under the WooCommerce menu, with email, consent, source and timestamp. Nothing is sent to any external service.

Free vs PRO

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The free edition covers the checkout checkbox, the [subscribe_form] shortcode, private subscriber records, CSV export and optional admin notification.

Subscribe PRO (planned) adds direct sync to Mailchimp and other email providers, double opt-in confirmation, custom fields and tags — not basic opt-in access.

Need help?

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