Fix PayPal webhook not updating WooCommerce order status

Customers pay through PayPal and the money arrives, but the WooCommerce order stays "Pending payment" so no confirmation email goes out and stock is not reduced. The gateway dashboard shows the webhook failing with a 500 response. I need someone to check the webhook URL and signature handling, server rules (security plugin or firewall) that could block it, and repair the 14 affected orders by hand. Buyers are emailing to ask whether their order went through, and fulfilment is delayed. ### Key Deliverables: - **Bug Investigation, Fix & Verification**: Complete execution of requested deliverables with final quality check. ### Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with WooCommerce, WordPress, PHP, Payment Gateways, Webhooks - Quick turnaround needed — must be available to start within 24 hours. - Must test on both mobile and desktop before requesting milestone release. - We can only provide staging access initially, not production. Please include links or examples of similar projects you've completed when submitting your proposal. Thanks!

Category: Development & Software

Skills Required: WooCommerceWordPressPHPPayment GatewaysWebhooks

Budget Range: $120 - $150 USD

Experience Level: Entry level

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Development & Software Posted 11/12/2026

Fix PayPal webhook not updating WooCommerce order status

Project Deliverables & Description

Customers pay through PayPal and the money arrives, but the WooCommerce order stays "Pending payment" so no confirmation email goes out and stock is not reduced. The gateway dashboard shows the webhook failing with a 500 response. I need someone to check the webhook URL and signature handling, server rules (security plugin or firewall) that could block it, and repair the 14 affected orders by hand.

Buyers are emailing to ask whether their order went through, and fulfilment is delayed.

Key Deliverables:

  • Bug Investigation, Fix & Verification: Complete execution of requested deliverables with final quality check.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience with WooCommerce, WordPress, PHP, Payment Gateways, Webhooks
  • Quick turnaround needed — must be available to start within 24 hours.
  • Must test on both mobile and desktop before requesting milestone release.
  • We can only provide staging access initially, not production.

Please include links or examples of similar projects you've completed when submitting your proposal. Thanks!

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