Installing EDD's Software Licensing feature is quick and simple. If you have a Professional Pass or higher, you can install and activate the extension directly from your WordPress dashboard with just one click. No complex setup is required to start generating keys.
By automating license management, update delivery, and renewals, you will increase your recurring revenue while actively reducing software piracy. EDD handles the administrative heavy lifting so you can spend your time building better software.
Yes. You can create smooth, automated upgrade paths between different product tiers (e.g., Basic to Pro). EDD automatically calculates prorated pricing, allowing customers to easily upgrade their licenses and helping you increase the lifetime value of existing users.
EDD automatically sends customizable renewal reminder emails, applies targeted renewal discounts, and provides customers with one-click checkout links. When combined with EDD’s Recurring Payments feature, you can even enable fully automatic subscription renewals.
Yes. While the feature is perfectly optimized for WordPress themes and plugins, the included JSON API allows you to implement secure licensing, validation, and update checks for any software type, including desktop applications, SaaS products, and mobile apps.
No coding skills are required for the core setup and management. To make integration as easy as possible, the feature includes ready-made code snippets for license validation and updates that you can easily drop directly into your software products.
