TriggerWooCommerceReal-timeUpdated September 2026
How do I trigger when a WooCommerce order changes?
Short answer: In TinyCommand, add the WooCommerce Order Updated trigger to a workflow and publish. It listens through a WooCommerce webhook and fires your workflow within seconds of the event, with no polling and no code. Add a filter if you only want some events to continue past the trigger.
Anatomy
What this trigger looks like in a workflow.
Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.
In the builder
Trigger
Order Updated
When the matching event happens
when an order is updated in woocommerceon order updatednew order updatedorder changedwatch for order updatedorder modifiedwhen order updated
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou don’t need to read this. TinyCommand 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": 123,"event": "order.updated"}
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 | 123 |
| event | string | "order.updated" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Order Updated.
FAQ
Questions about Order Updated.
How does the Order Updated trigger work in WooCommerce?
Fires whenever any field on a WooCommerce order changes (status, items, totals, address). Used for mirroring order state into other systems.
Is the Order Updated trigger real-time?
Yes. Order Updated uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in WooCommerce.
What data does Order Updated 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 Order Updated 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 Order Updated?
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.
TriggerNew Order
Fires when a new order is placed in WooCommerce (any status). Used for immediate ops notifications and pre-fulfillment workflows.
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.