wcs-renewal-scheduler

To safely update WooCommerce subscription renewal dates, use the WC_Subscription::update_dates() method. This ensures proper validation, scheduler awareness, and correct hook firing when changing next_payment, trial_end, end, or payment_retry dates.

The correct way to create WooCommerce renewal orders is using the wcs_create_renewal_order() function. You should then respond to the wcs_renewal_order_created hook to properly attach and handle the renewal order within the subscription lifecycle.

WooCommerce subscription renewal payment retries are handled through safe retry flows using WCS hooks like woocommerce_subscription_renewal_payment_complete. Updating payment_retry dates requires strict date validation and scheduler awareness via WC_Subscription methods.

Using WC_Subscription methods instead of direct database modification ensures renewal timing passes through the official scheduler. This guarantees proper validation, scheduled action handling, and correct hook execution for renewal orders and date updates.

Yes, you can use custom hooks when creating or updating WooCommerce renewal orders. The system supports responding to wcs_renewal_order_created and handling outcomes via woocommerce_subscription_renewal_payment_complete for safe retry logic and renewal order management.