Place WooCommerce orders on behalf of customers from the admin dashboard
Shop as Customer for WooCommerce
Shop as Customer for WooCommerce allows store administrators to browse the storefront and place orders as any customer. It enables customer impersonation for phone orders, assisted shopping, and support scenarios where staff need to create orders on behalf of clients.
Included with purchase:
- 100% GPL Licensed
- Lifetime Updates
- Technical Support
- Instant Download
What is Shop as Customer for WooCommerce?
Shop as Customer for WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin that allows administrators to browse and place orders as any customer. It enables phone orders, assisted shopping, and customer support scenarios. Available at PluginTheme.net with instant download and GPL license.
Key Features
Customer Impersonation
Switch to any customer account to browse and shop on their behalf
Phone Orders
Process orders over the phone using the customer's account and pricing
Saved Details
Access customer's shipping addresses, payment methods, and preferences
Admin Session
Return to admin account seamlessly after completing the order
Who is this for?
Pros
- Process phone orders using the customer's actual account and pricing
- Customer-specific discounts and saved details apply automatically
- Troubleshoot checkout issues by seeing the store as the customer sees it
- Admin session preserved for easy return after impersonation
- Simple interface for switching between customer accounts
Cons
- •Requires careful access control — only trusted admin users should have this capability
- •Customer impersonation raises privacy considerations that need policies
- •Does not replace a dedicated POS system for high-volume phone orders
Product Description
Shop as Customer for WooCommerce gives admin users the ability to switch to any customer account and shop on their behalf. This is useful for phone orders, customer service scenarios, and assisted purchasing where staff need to complete transactions for clients who contact you directly.
Key Capabilities
- Switch to any customer account from the admin dashboard
- Browse the store and add products to cart as that customer
- Apply customer-specific pricing and coupons
- Complete checkout with the customer's saved details
- Return to admin account after order completion
Use Cases
Phone orders are the primary use case — when a customer calls to place an order, staff can switch to their account and process the order with the correct pricing and account details. It also helps customer service teams troubleshoot checkout issues by experiencing the store from the customer's perspective.
Security
Only users with administrator privileges can use the impersonation feature. Activity is logged for accountability, and the original admin session is preserved while shopping as a customer, allowing easy return to the admin dashboard.
Our Verdict
PluginTheme Team
Expert Reviewer
Practical plugin for stores that handle phone orders or assisted purchasing. The account switching is smooth and customer-specific pricing applies correctly.
