YITH Multi Vendor / Marketplace Premium transforms your WooCommerce store into a multi-vendor marketplace. Each vendor gets their own storefront, product management dashboard, and order management area. The plugin handles vendor registration, product approval, commission calculation, and payout management. Customers can browse products by vendor and purchase from multiple vendors in a single checkout. This plugin is part of the YITH Premium Plugin Family — a collection of over 66 WooCommerce plugins.
Competitive Features
- Vendor storefronts — each vendor gets a dedicated store page with their brand, description, and product listings
- Vendor dashboard — vendors manage products, orders, and earnings from a dedicated frontend area
- Commission system — set commission rates per vendor, per product category, or globally
- Vendor registration — allow users to apply as vendors with an approval workflow
- Product approval — moderate new and edited vendor products before they go live
- Single checkout — customers buy from multiple vendors in one cart with split shipping and order management
- Payout management — track vendor earnings and generate payout reports with manual or automated processing
Key Features
- Vendor commission types — configure fixed amount, percentage, or combined commission structures
- Vendor product management — vendors add, edit, and manage their own products with full WooCommerce features
- Vendor email notifications — automated emails for product approval, orders, and commission updates
- Vendor store customization — vendors customize their storefront banner, colors, and description
- Automatic commission calculation — commissions calculated per order with detailed breakdowns
- Vendor and product search — customers can filter and search products by vendor
- Multilingual support — compatible with WPML for multilingual marketplaces
Comparison with Competitors
YITH Multi Vendor vs Dokan
| Feature | YITH Multi Vendor | Dokan |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor storefronts | Yes | Yes |
| Commission system | Yes | Yes |
| Vendor dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Product approval | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription plans | No | Yes |
| Withdrawal system | Yes | Yes |
| Active installations | 4,000+ | 100,000+ |
YITH Multi Vendor vs WC Marketplace (by WebToffee)
| Feature | YITH Multi Vendor | WC Marketplace |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor registration | Yes | Yes |
| Commission types | Fixed, % | Fixed, % |
| Split shipping | Yes | Yes |
| Vendor rating | No | Yes |
| Single checkout | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Included in YITH Family | Paid separately |
Recommended Stack — pair Multi Vendor with WooCommerce Stripe to enable Stripe Connect-based payouts to vendors directly to their bank accounts.
Official Changelog
Version 5.17.0
Release Date: August 15, 2026
- New: WooCommerce 11.0 compatibility.
- New: YITH plugin framework update.
- Fix: Commission calculation for orders with multiple vendors.
Version 5.16.0
Release Date: July 10, 2026
- New: WordPress 6.9 compatibility.
- Improvement: Vendor dashboard performance.
- Fix: Vendor product approval workflow for variations.
Version 5.15.0
Release Date: June 5, 2026
- Improvement: Split shipping calculation accuracy.
- Fix: HPOS compatibility for vendor order metadata.
- Fix: Vendor store page search integration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the commission system work?
You can set commission rates as fixed amounts, percentages, or a combination, per vendor or per product category. Commissions are calculated automatically on each order.
Can vendors manage their own products?
Yes. Each vendor has a dedicated dashboard where they can add, edit, and manage their products, orders, and earnings.
How do vendors receive payouts?
The plugin tracks vendor earnings and generates payout reports. You can process payouts manually or integrate with payment gateways like Stripe Connect for automated transfers.
Can customers buy from multiple vendors in one checkout?
Yes. Customers can add products from different vendors to a single cart and complete checkout in one order, with shipping calculated per vendor.
How do users become vendors?
Users can apply for vendor status through a registration form. Administrators review and approve vendor applications, and can also create vendor accounts manually.
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