TriggerWooCommerceReal-timeUpdated May 2026
How do I trigger when a new WooCommerce order is placed?
Short answer: Drop the "WooCommerce → New Order" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in WooCommerce, not on a polling schedule.
Anatomy
What this trigger looks like in a workflow.
Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.
In the builder
Trigger
New Order
When the matching event happens
when a new order is placed in woocommerceorder addednew orderon order creatednew order createdwhen order createdwatch for order created
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.
{"id": 1001,"total": "129.97","status": "processing","items_count": 2,"customer_email": "john.doe@example.com","payment_method": "stripe"}
Output shape
Fields available to downstream nodes.
Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| id | number | 1001 |
| total | string | "129.97" |
| status | string | "processing" |
| items_count | number | 2 |
| customer_email | string | "john.doe@example.com" |
| payment_method | string | "stripe" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after New Order.
FAQ
Questions about New Order.
How does the New Order trigger work in WooCommerce?
Fires when a new order is placed in WooCommerce (any status). Used for immediate ops notifications and pre-fulfillment workflows.
Is the New Order trigger real-time?
Yes. New Order uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in WooCommerce.
What data does New Order return?
The full event payload from WooCommerce. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter New Order so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need WooCommerce admin permissions to use New Order?
For most WooCommerce accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some WooCommerce plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check WooCommerce's docs if the trigger fails to register.
More triggers
Other WooCommerce triggers.
Trigger
New Customer
Fires when a new customer is created in WooCommerce. Use to add them to your ESP, sync to a CRM, or send a welcome offer.
TriggerOrder Completed
Fires when a WooCommerce order moves to status "completed". Common use: post-purchase email, fulfillment handoff, accounting sync, review request.
TriggerOrder Updated
Fires whenever any field on a WooCommerce order changes (status, items, totals, address). Used for mirroring order state into other systems.
TriggerNew Product
Fires when a new product is created in WooCommerce. Use to sync catalog into Meta/Google merchant feeds, search indexes, or marketplaces.
TriggerProduct Updated
Fires when an existing WooCommerce product is updated (price, stock, image, description). Used to keep external catalogs and search indexes fresh.
Build a workflow on this trigger.
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