Bidvana is a WordPress plugin that adds a native auction product type to WooCommerce. It enables merchants to convert products into live auctions by configuring a starting price, bid increment, and start and end times, after which the plugin manages bidding through to winner payment.
The plugin provides an auction product type that appears directly in the standard WooCommerce product editor. Live bidding allows visitors to place bids without page reloads, with the current bid amount, bid count, and bid history updating in real time. Each auction displays a server-synced countdown timer to avoid timezone issues. Anti-sniping functionality automatically extends the auction end time when a last-second bid arrives, with both the extension window and duration configurable by the merchant. Outbid bidders receive email alerts containing a direct link back to the auction page.
Bidvana is delivered as a free plugin listed in the official WordPress.org directory. It integrates with the existing WooCommerce product editor and checkout flow so that only the auction winner can complete purchase. The tool is intended for WooCommerce store operators who want to run auctions alongside standard product sales.
In the Business & Operations space, Bidvana – Auctions for WooCommerce takes a focused approach. It focuses on adding full-featured real-time auctions to a WooCommerce store without complex setup or third-party services. It is built as a B2B product for wooCommerce merchants. There is a free tier. It runs on the web, and it can be self-hosted.
Behind Bidvana – Auctions for WooCommerce is alexwoods, and it first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include Live Bidding, Countdown Timers, and anti-Sniping.
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