Timed auctions
Schedule start and end times. Optional anti-snipe soft close extends the clock when late bids land.
WordPress plugin · v1.0.0
Logicanvas Auctions
Timed and live auctions for WooCommerce.
Let store owners and approved holders run timed or live auctions. Registered bidders compete with server-side bidding. Winners pay through WooCommerce — tax, shipping, and your existing payment gateways included.
Capabilities
Everything an auction store needs
Live auction rooms
Lobby, start, pause, going once / twice, sell, unsold, or cancel — controlled from the Live Host Console.
Atomic bidding
Server-side bids with row locks, increment rules, and idempotency keys. No comment-based races. No self-bidding.
WooCommerce checkout
Winners pay the awarded price through your store — tax, shipping, HPOS, and block checkout included.
Commission ledger
Track holder commission and record manual payouts in a settlement ledger.
Shortcodes & Elementor
Ship with shortcodes and optional Elementor widgets for grids, bid panels, live rooms, and dashboards.
Dashboards & login
Dedicated login page plus holder and bidder dashboards for listings, bids, wins, orders, and payouts.
Bidder leaderboard
Single auction pages show a live bidder leaderboard so the room can see who is leading.
How it works
From lot to paid award
01
Create a lot
Admin or approved holder submits an auction — pending review, then scheduled.
02
Bid on the server
Timed or live: every bid is validated and stored authoritatively — not in comments.
03
Award the winner
When the lot ends or sells live, an award is created with amount and payment deadline.
04
Checkout in WooCommerce
The winner pays through your store gateways. Settlements and commission follow.
Built for
Who uses Logicanvas Auctions
- WooCommerce stores adding auction selling beside retail
- Marketplaces with approved third-party auction holders
- Live hosts running room controls from the frontend
- Invite-only or role-restricted high-value lots
Requirements
Stack checklist
- WordPress
- 6.4 or newer
- WooCommerce
- 8.0 or newer (required)
- PHP
- 8.1 or newer
- Elementor
- Optional — shortcodes work alone
Builders
Shortcodes included
Drop auctions onto any page — or use optional Elementor widgets for the same surfaces.
[wcap_auction_grid][wcap_single_auction][wcap_live_room][wcap_live_host][wcap_bid_panel][wcap_bid_history][wcap_holder_dashboard][wcap_bidder_dashboard][wcap_login]Get started
Install Logicanvas Auctions
Free WordPress plugin. Install from wordpress.org, or download the release zip for manual install.
- Install and activate WooCommerce.
- Install Logicanvas Auctions from wordpress.org, or upload the plugin zip.
- Open Auctions → Setup Wizard and create your first lot.
- Follow the Logicanvas Auctions docs for shortcodes, roles, and checkout.
Logicanvas Auctions 1.0.0
Free · GPLv2 or later
WordPress.orgRead the docsEmail for release zipNeed custom auction UX or marketplace setup? Talk to Logicanvas.
FAQ
Common questions
Does Logicanvas Auctions require WooCommerce?
Yes. Payments, tax, shipping, and checkout all go through WooCommerce. The plugin does not store card numbers.
Is Elementor required?
No. Shortcodes and theme templates work on their own. Elementor widgets are optional if you build with Elementor.
Timed and live — both in one plugin?
Yes. Run classic timed lots with soft close, or live rooms with host console states, from the same install.
Can third parties list auctions?
Yes. Holders can apply, get approved, and list lots. Commission and payout states are tracked in Settlements.
Where is the documentation?
Setup, shortcodes, roles, bidding, and checkout are documented at docs.logicanvas.io/logicanvas-auctions.
Is it free?
Yes — GPLv2 or later. Built and maintained by Logicanvas.io.