Title: AgeOnce Age Verification for WooCommerce Author: ageonce Published: April 16, 2026 Last modified: September 25, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/age-verification-with-ageonce/assets/banner-772x250.jpg?rev =3507623) ![](https://ps.w.org/age-verification-with-ageonce/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3507623) # AgeOnce Age Verification for WooCommerce By [ageonce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ageonce/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/age-verification-with-ageonce.1.0.9.zip) * [Details](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/age-verification-with-ageonce/#description) * [Reviews](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/age-verification-with-ageonce/#reviews) * [Installation](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/age-verification-with-ageonce/#installation) * [Development](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/age-verification-with-ageonce/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/age-verification-with-ageonce/) ## Description **Privacy-first age verification for WooCommerce and WordPress.** WooCommerce has no built-in official age gate — AgeOnce adds real checks at checkout, optional customer signup on My Account, and restricted content, without archiving customer IDs or face images on your server. Your site keeps the verification outcome and an Audit ID. Start free with 100 verifications per month, no credit card required. **Full setup guide (video, install, free plan):** [WordPress age verification on AgeOnce.com](https://www.ageonce.com/wordpress-age-verification) #### See how it works About 90 seconds: install, connect credentials, set product rules, verify at checkout, then review order status and the AgeOnce audit log. Use it for alcohol, tobacco, vaping, cannabis, adult content, supplements, events, memberships, or any other WordPress content that should be shown only after age verification. Instead of relying on a simple “Are you 18?” popup, AgeOnce sends the visitor through a dedicated verification flow and then returns them to your store. The plugin can block WooCommerce checkout until verification is complete, optionally require age verification before customers create a store account on My Account, protect selected posts or pages, and record verification details on WooCommerce orders and new customer accounts. Age assurance is now a legal requirement in many markets — the UK Online Safety Act, US state age-verification laws, the EU Digital Services Act, and FDA PACT rules for tobacco and vape all expect real checks rather than a self-declared age box. AgeOnce gives you a workflow you can show an auditor while keeping data collection to a minimum. You can start with the AgeOnce free plan. No credit card is required for the free tier, so you can install the plugin, connect your site, and test the full WooCommerce checkout, optional signup gate, or content restriction flow before upgrading. #### Why stores use AgeOnce * **Protect checkout for restricted products** – Require age verification only when the cart contains products or categories that need it. * **Optional store signup age gate** – Require age verification before guests can create a WooCommerce customer account on My Account (off by default; configurable 16+/18+/21+). * **Avoid blanket age gates** – Keep normal products and public content open while gating only the items that require verification. * **Support 16+, 18+, and 21+ rules** – Configure different minimum ages for different product categories, tags, posts, pages, or custom post types. * **Keep proof on orders and accounts** – Store verification status, transaction ID, and timestamp on WooCommerce orders (and on new customer accounts when signup verification is enabled). * **Start free** – Use the free AgeOnce plan to test real verification before moving to a paid plan. * **Use one verification flow across your site** – The same AgeOnce verification can unlock checkout, signup, and protected content for guests and logged-in visitors. * **Respect privacy** – The plugin only contacts AgeOnce when a visitor chooses to verify their age. #### Features * **WooCommerce checkout age gate** – Disable checkout until the customer completes age verification for restricted cart items. * **Optional WooCommerce customer signup age gate** – On My Account registration, block create-account until AgeOnce verification (disabled by default; choose 16+, 18+, or 21+). * **Product-level control** – Mark individual WooCommerce products as requiring age verification. * **Category and tag rules** – Protect products, posts, pages, and custom post types by taxonomy. * **Manual content locking** – Add an AgeOnce metabox to lock individual posts or pages regardless of taxonomy. * **Multiple age thresholds** – Configure 16+, 18+, and 21+ rules from the same settings screen. * **Order and customer verification metadata** – Save verification status, transaction ID, and verification time on WooCommerce orders; when signup gating is on, also save verification meta on the new customer. * **Guest-friendly verification** – Keeps verification for guests after OAuth return via WooCommerce session and a short-lived cookie (24 hours). * **Secure OAuth flow** – Uses state/nonce checks and server-to-server token exchange with AgeOnce. * **Content protection without WooCommerce** – Gate posts, pages, and custom post types even if WooCommerce is not active. #### Requirements * WordPress 5.0 or higher * WooCommerce 5.0 or higher (for checkout and customer signup protection) * AgeOnce account with OAuth credentials (Client ID and Client Secret) #### Getting Started 1. Install and activate the plugin 2. Open the [AgeOnce WordPress setup guide](https://www.ageonce.com/wordpress-age-verification)( video + free plan) 3. Create an account at [AgeOnce](https://www.ageonce.com/get-started) and start with the free plan or choose a paid plan 4. Go to AgeOnce Settings in the admin menu 5. Copy the Redirect URL from WordPress into your AgeOnce dashboard 6. Enter your Client ID and Client Secret in WordPress 7. Click Test connection to confirm the OAuth setup 8. Configure rules for WooCommerce products, categories, tags, posts, pages, or custom post types 9. Optionally enable **WooCommerce customer signup** if you want age verification before store account creation 10. Save changes and run one checkout, signup, or restricted content test Docs: [WordPress plugin documentation](https://docs.ageonce.com/wordpress). Plans: [AgeOnce pricing](https://www.ageonce.com/pricing). Product page: [wordpress-age-verification](https://www.ageonce.com/wordpress-age-verification). #### Privacy This plugin sends data to the AgeOnce service (app.ageonce.com, api.ageonce.com) only when a user explicitly starts age verification, such as clicking “Verify Age” at checkout, on the My Account registration form, or on restricted content. No tracking or data collection occurs without that user action. The plugin does not send WordPress account passwords to AgeOnce. It may store a verification flag in the WooCommerce session or a cookie (about 24 hours), and it may store verification metadata on WooCommerce orders and on WordPress users (logged- in verification, and new customer accounts when signup verification is enabled). See the [AgeOnce service](https://www.ageonce.com) for privacy and terms. ### External services This plugin relies on third-party services operated by AgeOnce (the verification provider). They are required for OAuth login and token exchange so the site can confirm age verification. * **AgeOnce web app (app.ageonce.com)** — Used for the user-facing OAuth authorization screen when someone clicks “Verify Age”. The browser is redirected here with your site’s OAuth client ID, redirect URI, a state value, and required minimum age. The user completes verification on AgeOnce; no WordPress account password is sent to AgeOnce. * **AgeOnce API (api.ageonce.com)** — Used when the user returns to your site with an authorization code. The plugin sends a server-to-server request to exchange that code for an access token: it transmits the authorization code, redirect URI, OAuth state, and HTTP Basic authentication using your Client ID and Client Secret (stored in WordPress options). On success, the plugin may store a verification flag in the WooCommerce session or a cookie and optional transaction metadata for orders. This happens only during that callback after the user completes the flow. * **Terms and privacy (AgeOnce)** — [Terms of service](https://app.ageonce.com/terms), [Privacy policy](https://app.ageonce.com/privacy). ## Screenshots [⌊AgeOnce settings dashboard with setup checklist, OAuth credentials, redirect URL, test connection, and first-run test guidance.⌉⌊AgeOnce settings dashboard with setup checklist, OAuth credentials, redirect URL, test connection, and first-run test guidance.⌉[ AgeOnce settings dashboard with setup checklist, OAuth credentials, redirect URL, test connection, and first-run test guidance. [⌊Content Rules screen for selecting age groups (16+/18+/21+), product categories, tags, and advanced taxonomies.⌉⌊Content Rules screen for selecting age groups (16 +/18+/21+), product categories, tags, and advanced taxonomies.⌉[ Content Rules screen for selecting age groups (16+/18+/21+), product categories, tags, and advanced taxonomies. [⌊WooCommerce checkout age gate — Place order stays blocked until the customer completes AgeOnce verification.⌉⌊WooCommerce checkout age gate — Place order stays blocked until the customer completes AgeOnce verification.⌉[ WooCommerce checkout age gate — Place order stays blocked until the customer completes AgeOnce verification. [⌊Restricted content gate for posts and pages that require age verification before viewing.⌉⌊Restricted content gate for posts and pages that require age verification before viewing.⌉[ Restricted content gate for posts and pages that require age verification before viewing. ## Installation 1. Install the plugin from WordPress.org or upload the `age-verification-with-ageonce` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress 3. Go to AgeOnce in the admin menu 4. Create or open your AgeOnce account and add the WordPress Redirect URL to your AgeOnce OAuth settings 5. Enter your AgeOnce Client ID and Client Secret in WordPress 6. Configure content rules for WooCommerce products, categories, tags, posts, pages, or custom post types 7. Enable AgeOnce verification and save changes ## FAQ ### Where do I find the full install guide and setup video? On the [AgeOnce WordPress age verification page](https://www.ageonce.com/wordpress-age-verification): install steps, OAuth, content rules, free plan, and the 90-second WooCommerce walkthrough. ### Does WooCommerce include an official built-in age gate? No. WooCommerce does not ship a native age-requirement feature. Store owners must add their own checkout or content checks for restricted products. This plugin is one way to do that with privacy-first verification and order audit fields. ### Is this just an age popup? No. AgeOnce is designed for stores that need more than a basic self-declaration popup. The plugin starts a secure AgeOnce verification flow, returns the visitor to your site, and can store verification status for checkout and order records. ### Do I need an AgeOnce account? Yes. You need an AgeOnce account to obtain the Client ID and Client Secret used by the secure verification flow. ### Can I use AgeOnce for free? Yes. The free plan includes **100 verifications per month** with no credit card. Install the plugin, connect your site, and test real checkout or content gating before upgrading. Details: [WordPress age verification](https://www.ageonce.com/wordpress-age-verification). ### Can I protect only selected WooCommerce products? Yes. You can require age verification for individual products, selected product categories, selected product tags, or other configured taxonomy rules. ### Does AgeOnce block checkout automatically? Yes. If the cart contains a restricted product and the customer is not verified, the plugin shows an age verification prompt and prevents checkout until verification is complete. ### Can I require age verification before customers create a store account? Yes. In AgeOnce Settings, open **WooCommerce customer signup** and enable signup verification (off by default). Guests must complete AgeOnce verification on the My Account registration form before they can create a store account. You can choose a minimum age of 16+, 18+, or 21+. ### Can I run my own code after a successful verification? Yes, from plugin version 1.0.9. The `ageonce_verification_completed` action passes the WordPress user ID (0 if the visitor is not logged in), transaction ID, minimum age, and whether the check happened at checkout, signup, or on content. Use it for a custom role. Do not use it to unlock paid memberships; grant those after WooCommerce payment. ### Does it save verification proof on orders? Yes. When checkout is completed after verification, the plugin can save the AgeOnce verification status, transaction ID, and timestamp on the WooCommerce order. ### Does it work without WooCommerce? The plugin loads without WooCommerce, but checkout and customer signup protection require WooCommerce. Content protection (posts, pages) works independently. ### Can I restrict content by category? Yes. In Content Rules, expand a post type (e.g., Posts) and select categories/tags that require verification for each age group (16+, 18+, 21+). ### What data is sent to AgeOnce? When a visitor clicks “Verify Age”, the browser is redirected to AgeOnce with your OAuth client ID, redirect URI, state value, and required minimum age. After verification, the plugin exchanges the returned authorization code with AgeOnce through a server- to-server API request. ### Does this replace legal advice? No. AgeOnce helps enforce age verification rules on your WordPress or WooCommerce site, but requirements vary by country, state, product type, and business model. Review your local compliance requirements before selling age-restricted products. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d683ab42dda42d25c328c62ebb6c2703c544bc584e83ab236a30c51dfac95d5d? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Exactly what I was looking for](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/exactly-what-i-was-looking-for-648/)󠁿 [kalfimov](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kalfimov/) July 13, 2026 I recently used this plugin for a WooCommerce website I was building for a client, and it turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. The setup was straightforward, the verification flow works well, and it integrates nicely without making the checkout experience confusing. It solved our age verification requirements without adding unnecessary complexity. Overall, a great solution if you need reliable age verification for a WordPress or WooCommerce site. Highly recommended! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5f6ad805de113e5b1b83ac42893c7cacc9cb70f9451ef068be1d7a6518d7b810? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Fixed ID Reconaized](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/completely-unusable-id-verification-system-misleading-and-non-functional/)󠁿 [alf1993](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alf1993/) July 8, 2026 1 reply I'd like to update my previous review. Although I had a frustrating experience at the beginning, I want to recognize the excellent support provided by the Age Once Verify team. They responded quickly to my concerns, processed my refund promptly, and, most importantly, worked to improve their service based on the issues I reported. Customer support makes a big difference, and I truly appreciate how seriously they took my feedback. Because of their professionalism and commitment to improving the platform, I would definitely consider using Age Once Verify again in the future. Thank you to the entire Age Once Verify team for acting so quickly and for your dedication to making the service better. I wish you continued success. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ddf082fc450efbabf7113dd6a1d41ce71c10e3d4982b1db34f8845c8d3708db? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Clean setup and useful for WooCommerce age checks](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/clean-setup-and-useful-for-woocommerce-age-checks/)󠁿 [zerotor1](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zerotor1/) April 25, 2026 Used on a small WooCommerce shop. Main flow works: restricted products require verification, normal products are unaffected. The latest admin updates made a big difference ( especially Content Rules and connection testing). Documentation helped too. Initial setup still takes a few minutes, but overall this is one of the cleaner age-verification plugins we tried. [ Read all 3 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/age-verification-with-ageonce/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “AgeOnce Age Verification for WooCommerce” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ ageonce ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ageonce/) [Translate “AgeOnce Age Verification for WooCommerce” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/age-verification-with-ageonce) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/age-verification-with-ageonce/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/age-verification-with-ageonce/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/age-verification-with-ageonce/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/age-verification-with-ageonce/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.9 * Add the `ageonce_verification_completed` action after a successful verification, including the WordPress user ID when the visitor is logged in. * Store verification on the logged-in WordPress user so a later checkout, signup, or content view for the same age does not require another check. * Remember the age threshold that was passed, so an 18+ verification does not satisfy a 21+ rule. #### 1.0.8 * Optional WooCommerce customer signup age gate (disabled by default): block store account creation on My Account until AgeOnce verification, with a configurable minimum age (16+/18+/21+). * Fix: keep age verification for guest visitors after OAuth return (always set verification cookie, start WooCommerce customer session when needed, and check session or cookie everywhere). * Readme: document checkout, optional signup gate, guest verification, and related FAQ. #### 1.0.7 * Readme: primary CTA to AgeOnce.com WordPress landing (setup video + free plan); clarify WooCommerce has no native age gate; FAQ for install guide; screenshots stay in the Screenshots section only. No code changes. #### 1.0.6 * Readme: shorten short description to WordPress.org 150-character limit; add setup demo YouTube video and screenshots near the top of the Description section. No code changes. #### 1.0.5 * Readme: reduce Tags to 5 (WordPress.org limit). Same description as 1.0.4. #### 1.0.4 * Readme: clearer WooCommerce and privacy-first summary, free-tier hook (100 verifications/ month, no card), expanded plugin tags, and added compliance context (UK Online Safety Act, US state laws, EU DSA, FDA PACT). No code changes. #### 1.0.3 * Category rules now match descendant terms (e.g. a parent category in Content Rules applies to products assigned only to a child category, including checkout). #### 1.0.2 * Improved the first-run admin experience with a setup checklist, connection testing, automatic credential saving after a successful test, and clearer toast notifications. * Redesigned Content Rules with a quick-start guide, recommended versus advanced taxonomy groups, selected-item counters, and clearer control explanations. * Updated WordPress.org screenshots and plugin copy to better explain setup, free plans, documentation, and WooCommerce/content restriction flows. #### 1.0.1 * WordPress.org review: document external services in readme; sanitize nested content rules; align text domain with plugin slug; validate OAuth state (nonce) and redirect URL on callback; harden metabox saves with capability checks. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release for WordPress.org * WooCommerce checkout protection * Content rules by post type and taxonomy * Manual locking via metabox * Product-level age verification ## Meta * Version **1.0.9** * Last updated **1 week ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.9** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/age-verification-with-ageonce/) * Tags * [age gate](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/age-gate/)[age verification](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/age-verification/) [alcohol](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/alcohol/)[vape](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/vape/) [woocommerce](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/woocommerce/) * [Advanced View](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/age-verification-with-ageonce/advanced/) ## Ratings 4.3 out of 5 stars. * [ 2 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/age-verification-with-ageonce/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/age-verification-with-ageonce/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 1 3-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/age-verification-with-ageonce/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/age-verification-with-ageonce/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/age-verification-with-ageonce/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/age-verification-with-ageonce/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/age-verification-with-ageonce/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ ageonce ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ageonce/) ## Support Got something to say? 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