Multi-vendor marketplace · Dokan
Build a Dokan multi-vendor marketplace on WordPress
A multi-vendor marketplace on Dokan. Each vendor gets a branded mini-store inside a community-style site. Reign Dokan Addon styles vendor headers, store pages, and product layouts to match the theme.
Stack recipe
What you need to assemble.
Build it in 5 steps
From zero to live community.
Install Reign + Dokan addon
Activate Reign Theme + Reign Dokan Addon. Vendor store pages will render with the dedicated store header layout.
Install WooCommerce + Dokan
WooCommerce + Dokan free or Pro. Dokan Pro adds the vendor dashboard + commission tools needed for real marketplaces.
BuddyPress for community
Add BuddyPress + the Community Bundle. Vendors and shoppers both have profiles + activity feed. Vendors manage stores from inside BuddyPress.
Vendor onboarding flow
Set up a vendor registration form (Gravity Forms or Dokan native). Approve manually for week 1, automate after you trust the flow.
Payouts + commission
Dokan Pro handles split-payment via Stripe Connect or PayPal Adaptive. Set commission rate (15-20% is industry standard for new marketplaces).
Wbcom in-house plugins
Pair Reign with these in-house add-ons.
Built by the same team that ships Reign. Designed to work natively with the theme + BuddyPress + the kit you pick.
BuddyPress Activity Share Pro
Members reshare activity to other groups + external networks.
BuddyPress Polls
Member polls in groups + activity feed. Engagement compounder.
BuddyPress Reactions
Emoji reactions on activity posts. Lighter than full comments.
BuddyPress Moderation Pro
Report + block + mute on every post and member.
Reign Demo Installer
One-click import of 30+ demo sites. Free with Reign theme.
Wbcom Essential
Free utility plugin bundling small enhancements for BP + Reign.
WB Ad Manager
Ad management + classifieds marketplace in one plugin.
BuddyPress Check-ins
Daily check-ins build streaks + accountability.
All Wbcom plugins integrate natively with Reign and BuddyPress. Mix in third-party tools (LearnDash, Dokan, MemberPress, etc.) where they fit your build.
FAQ
Common questions.
Which marketplace engine should I pick?
Dokan for largest install base + most-polished vendor dashboard. WC Vendors for lightweight + simpler onboarding. WCFM for advanced multi-currency + granular commission control.
Does Reign style the Dokan vendor dashboard?
Yes. The Reign Dokan Addon styles both the public store page AND the back-end vendor dashboard. Vendors see Reign-branded surfaces, not stock Dokan styling.
Vendor sub-domains?
Dokan supports vendor sub-domains via the Dokan Pro store URL setting. Reign respects this — vendor stores stay branded under sub.yourdomain.com if you configure it.
Ship it