Title: OnyxFlo Watchdog for WooCommerce Author: Seth Broder Published: December 11, 2025 Last modified: December 11, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/onyxflo-watchdog/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3417715) ![](https://ps.w.org/onyxflo-watchdog/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3417715) # OnyxFlo Watchdog for WooCommerce By [Seth Broder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/broderconsulting/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/onyxflo-watchdog.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/onyxflo-watchdog/#description) * [Reviews](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/onyxflo-watchdog/#reviews) * [Installation](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/onyxflo-watchdog/#installation) * [Development](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/onyxflo-watchdog/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/onyxflo-watchdog/) ## Description OnyxFlo Watchdog quietly monitors your WooCommerce orders in the background and takes snapshots at key points in the order lifecycle (checkout, thank you page, and status changes). It then compares those snapshots to detect suspicious changes or data inconsistencies. OnyxFlo Watchdog uses a lightweight custom database table (`{prefix}onyxflo_watchdog_snapshots`) to store order snapshots. Uninstalling the plugin does not automatically delete existing snapshot data, so you can retain a historical audit log if needed. Examples of what OnyxFlo Watchdog can help catch: * Orders where the cart or subtotal has changed between checkout and payment. * Orders that have been modified after payment but before fulfillment. * Data mismatches caused by buggy plugins, imports, or external integrations. When a potential issue is found: * The order is changed to a custom status: **Watchdog Flagged**. * A clear warning notice appears on the order screen in wp-admin. * (Optional) An email alert can be sent to a configured address. * A snapshot history is stored so you can see what changed and when. This plugin is aimed at stores that care about data integrity and want an extra layer of safety before orders are shipped or refunded. ### Key Features * **Order snapshots** Automatically logs snapshots of WooCommerce orders at: - Checkout (classic and block checkout) - Thank you page - Order status changes * **Mismatch detection** Compares snapshots to detect: - Cart changes (items added/removed/quantities changed) - Subtotal changes over a tolerance threshold - (Extensible for more rules later) * **Custom order status: “Watchdog Flagged”** Suspicious orders are moved into a dedicated status: - Highlighted in the admin order list - Clearly labeled so your team knows to review before fulfilling * **Snapshot viewer** View the snapshot history for a given order directly in wp-admin to see what changed over time. * **Logging** Optional file logging for debugging and audit trails, stored inside the WordPress uploads directory (`/wp-content/uploads/onyxflo-watchdog/`). * **Lightweight and focused** No bloat, no marketing overlays, no tracking. Just tools to help you protect your orders. ### Requirements * WooCommerce (latest major version recommended) * WordPress 5.8+ * PHP 7.4+ (PHP 8.x supported) ## Screenshots * [[ * Settings page with options for cart mismatch detection, auto-hold, and email alerts. * [[ * Log viewer with a readable audit trail inside wp-content/uploads/onyxflo-watchdog. * [[ * Snapshot viewer showing the history of cart and subtotal changes for a single order. * [[ * Order list showing “Watchdog Flagged” status so your team can quickly spot issues. * [[ * Order notes screen with the OnyxFlo Watchdog warning message. ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/onyxflo-watchdog/` directory, or install via the Plugins screen in WordPress. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins Installed Plugins** screen. 3. Ensure WooCommerce is active. 4. Go to **OnyxFlo Watchdog Settings** in the wp-admin sidebar to review settings and configuration. 5. Place a test order on your site to generate snapshots and confirm everything is working as expected. ## FAQ ### Does this plugin block orders or payments? OnyxFlo Watchdog does **not** interfere with the payment process itself. It monitors orders _after_ they are created and paid, and then flags suspicious ones by moving them into the **Watchdog Flagged** status. You (or your team) can then review these orders before shipping or issuing refunds. ### What is the “Watchdog Flagged” status? It’s a custom WooCommerce order status created by the plugin. When OnyxFlo Watchdog detects a potential mismatch, it can: * Move the order into **Watchdog Flagged**. * Show a warning notice on the order edit screen. * Help prevent your team from accidentally fulfilling or refunding the order until it’s reviewed. ### Can I still process flagged orders? Yes. Once you’ve reviewed the order and confirmed it’s safe, you can change the status back to a normal state such as **Processing** or **Completed** and proceed as usual. ### Does this work with block checkout? Yes. The plugin hooks into both: * Classic WooCommerce checkout * WooCommerce Blocks / Store API checkout So snapshots and checks will be logged either way. ### Will this slow down my site? OnyxFlo Watchdog is designed to be lightweight. Snapshot logging happens on key order events and stores compact JSON in a custom database table. Under normal usage, it should have negligible impact on performance. For very high-volume stores, you may want to periodically prune old snapshots or logs. ### Does this send any data to external servers? No. All data stays on your site. The plugin only writes to: * A custom database table for snapshots. * A log file inside the WordPress uploads directory (`/wp-content/uploads/onyxflo- watchdog/`). ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “OnyxFlo Watchdog for WooCommerce” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Seth Broder ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/broderconsulting/) [Translate “OnyxFlo Watchdog for WooCommerce” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/onyxflo-watchdog) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/onyxflo-watchdog/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/onyxflo-watchdog/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/onyxflo-watchdog/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/onyxflo-watchdog/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0 * Initial release. * Order snapshot logging (checkout, thank you, status changes). * Cart/subtotal mismatch detection. * Custom **Watchdog Flagged** order status. * Snapshot viewer and logging. ## Meta * Version **1.0.0** * Last updated **5 months ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/onyxflo-watchdog/) * Tags * [logging](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/logging/)[monitoring](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/monitoring/) [orders](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/orders/)[security](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/security/) [woocommerce](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/woocommerce/) * [Advanced View](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/onyxflo-watchdog/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/onyxflo-watchdog/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/onyxflo-watchdog/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Seth Broder ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/broderconsulting/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/onyxflo-watchdog/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](https://onyxflo.com/)