Milo Subscriptions is a WordPress plugin that adds recurring subscription products to your store. It works in two modes:
- WooCommerce mode (recommended): full integration with WooCommerce products, cart, checkout, and orders.
- Standalone mode: sell subscriptions directly through Stripe without installing WooCommerce.
This guide covers installation for both modes.
Requirements
Before installing, make sure your site meets the following requirements:
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | 6.0 | Latest |
| PHP | 7.4 | 8.1+ |
| MySQL | 5.7 | 8.0+ |
| WooCommerce (WC mode) | 8.0 | Latest |
| HTTPS | Required for live payments | Required |
Milo Subscriptions is fully compatible with WooCommerce HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage).
Install from WordPress.org
The easiest way to install Milo Subscriptions is directly from your WordPress admin:
- Go to Plugins → Add New.
- Search for Milo Subscriptions.
- Click Install Now, then Activate.
Install by uploading the ZIP
If you downloaded the plugin ZIP file from Milo Subscriptions.com or elsewhere:
- Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
- Choose the
milosubscriptions.zipfile. - Click Install Now, then Activate Plugin.
Install via WP-CLI
For developers managing sites over the command line:
wp plugin install milosubscriptions --activate
First-time setup
After activation, Milo Subscriptions launches a short setup wizard that walks you through:
- Choosing your mode (WooCommerce or Standalone).
- Configuring your default currency.
- Connecting a payment gateway (optional at this stage).
- Setting renewal and cancellation defaults.
You can exit the wizard at any time and finish setup later from Milo Subscriptions → Settings.
Next steps
- Quick start guide: create your first subscription product.
- Payments setup: connect Stripe, PayPal, Square, or Mollie.
- FAQ: common installation and setup questions.