System Requirements

Reading Time: 3 minutes Last Updated: October 20, 2025

Before installing RedFox Thank You, please ensure your server and environment meet the following requirements.

Minimum Requirements#

WordPress#

  • Version: 6.8 or higher
  • Recommended: Latest stable version
  • Why: The plugin uses modern WordPress features and the Gutenberg block editor

WooCommerce#

  • Status: Must be installed and activated
  • Version: Compatible with WooCommerce 3.0+
  • Recommended: Latest stable version
  • Why: RedFox Thank You integrates directly with WooCommerce order processing

PHP#

  • Minimum Version: 7.4
  • Recommended: 8.0 or higher
  • Why: Modern PHP features for better performance and security
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Note#

PHP 7.4 reached end-of-life in November 2022. We strongly recommend using PHP 8.0 or higher for security and performance.

Database#

  • MySQL: 5.6 or higher
  • MariaDB: 10.1 or higher
  • Recommended: MySQL 8.0 or MariaDB 10.5+

Server Requirements#

Web Server#

Any modern web server that supports WordPress:

  • Apache 2.4+ (with mod_rewrite)
  • Nginx 1.18+
  • LiteSpeed
  • Other WordPress-compatible servers

Memory#

  • Minimum: 128 MB PHP memory limit
  • Recommended: 256 MB or higher
  • For larger stores: 512 MB+

You can check your current memory limit in WordPress:

  1. Go to Tools > Site Health
  2. Click on the Info tab
  3. Expand Server section
  4. Look for “PHP memory limit”

Disk Space#

  • Plugin files: ~5 MB
  • Recommended: 10 MB+ for updates and temporary files

Browser Compatibility#

The admin interface works with modern browsers:

Fully Supported#

  • Chrome/Edge (latest 2 versions)
  • Firefox (latest 2 versions)
  • Safari (latest 2 versions)

Frontend Compatibility#

  • All modern browsers including mobile browsers
  • IE11 is not supported

WordPress Environment#

Theme Requirements#

  • Any well-coded WordPress theme
  • Must support the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg)
  • FSE (Full Site Editing) themes supported

Plugin Compatibility#

RedFox Thank You is designed to work alongside other plugins. However, ensure:

  • No conflicting thank you page plugins are active
  • No redirect plugins interfering with WooCommerce checkout flow
  • Page builder plugins don’t override the thank you page template

For the best experience, we recommend:

WordPress:     Latest stable version
WooCommerce:   Latest stable version
PHP:           8.0 or higher
MySQL:         8.0 or higher
Memory Limit:  256 MB or higher
HTTPS:         Enabled (SSL certificate)
Permalinks:    Pretty permalinks enabled

Checking Your Environment#

Method 1: WordPress Site Health#

  1. Go to Tools > Site Health in your WordPress admin
  2. Review the “Info” tab for detailed system information
  3. Check the “Status” tab for any warnings

Method 2: WooCommerce Status#

  1. Go to WooCommerce > Status
  2. Review the “System Status” section
  3. Check for any red warnings or alerts

Method 3: Ask Your Host#

Contact your hosting provider and ask them to confirm:

  • WordPress version compatibility
  • PHP version (request 8.0+ if possible)
  • Database version
  • Memory limits

Hosting Recommendations#

RedFox Thank You works with any WordPress-compatible hosting. We’ve tested successfully on:

  • Shared Hosting – Good for small to medium stores
  • VPS/Cloud – Better performance for growing stores
  • Managed WordPress – Optimized environment
  • WooCommerce Hosting – Specifically optimized for WooCommerce

Popular hosts that meet requirements:

  • SiteGround
  • Kinsta
  • WP Engine
  • Cloudways
  • Bluehost
  • And many others

Troubleshooting Requirements#

If Your PHP Version is Too Old#

Contact your hosting provider and request an upgrade to PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts offer this for free through their control panel.

If Memory Limit is Too Low#

Add this to your wp-config.php file:

php
define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');

Or contact your hosting provider to increase the limit.

If WooCommerce is Not Installed#

  1. Go to Plugins > Add New
  2. Search for “WooCommerce”
  3. Install and activate the official WooCommerce plugin

Security Considerations#

For optimal security:

  • Keep WordPress, WooCommerce, and all plugins updated
  • Use HTTPS (SSL certificate) on your site
  • Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication
  • Regular backups of your site

Performance Optimization#

For best performance:

  • Use a caching plugin (WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, etc.)
  • Enable object caching if available
  • Use a CDN for static assets
  • Optimize images before uploading