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Documentation Index

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Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

Refunds overview

The Refunds section gives you a complete view of all refunds issued on your store. Navigate to Refunds in the sidebar.

Refund metrics

MetricDescription
Total RefundsNumber of refund records in the selected period
Refunded AmountTotal value refunded
Refund RateRefunded amount as a % of gross revenue
Avg Refund AmountAverage value per refund

Refunds list

The refunds table shows all refunds with:
ColumnDescription
Order #Linked WooCommerce order
DateDate refund was issued
CustomerCustomer name and email
ReasonRefund reason (if recorded in WooCommerce)
AmountRefund amount
StatusRefund status
Click any row to view the linked order details.

Filtering refunds

  • Date range — refunds issued in a specific period
  • Amount range — refunds above or below a threshold
  • Customer — search by customer name or email
  • Payment method — see refunds by payment gateway
The Trends chart shows your refund count and amount over time. Use this to:
  • Spot spikes in refund activity (may indicate a product issue or fulfillment problem)
  • Track whether your refund rate is improving or worsening
  • Compare refund behavior across time periods

Refunds by payment method

A breakdown of refunds grouped by the payment method used on the original order. Useful for understanding if certain gateways have higher refund rates.

Monthly analytics

The monthly refund report shows month-by-month:
  • Total refunds issued
  • Total amount refunded
  • Refund rate as % of gross revenue

Why your refund rate matters

A high or rising refund rate can indicate:
  • Product quality issues
  • Misleading product descriptions
  • Fulfillment or shipping problems
  • Customer satisfaction issues
SaleTides tracks trends so you can catch problems early.

Exporting refund data

Click Export to download the refunds list as CSV or Excel.