Description
WooCommerce Pre Order Plugin lets store owners accept orders for out of stock products and collect payments in advance. Customers can pay the full amount or a partial deposit to confirm their preorder.
The remaining amount is shown clearly in cart and checkout. Customers can complete the pending payment later from their order page once the product is back in stock.
Product pages display availability date, advance payment, countdown timer, and preorder details before customers place an order. The plugin also supports advance orders for product variations.
Customers can add preorder and regular products to the same cart and complete checkout in one order. A separate listing page helps shoppers view all preorder products in one place.
This helps manage advance orders, track pending payments, and handle stock based sales more efficiently.
For marketplace stores, you can use the Marketplace Pre Order for WooCommerce plugin to let sellers manage preorder products from their own panels.
Highlighted Features of WooCommerce Pre Order Plugin
Preorder Payment Options
Allow customers to place orders with full or partial advance payment.
Complete Remaining Payment
Customers can pay the remaining amount from their order page after restock.
Product Page Details
Show availability date, advance price, and preorder info on the product page.
Countdown Timer Display
Display a countdown timer to show when the product will be available.
Variation Level Preorders
Allow advance orders for specific product variations like size or color.
Mixed Cart Support
Customers can place pre booked and regular products in the same order.
Pre Order Product Listing Page
Display all pre book products on a dedicated frontend listing page.
Cart and Checkout Price Display
Show deposited and remaining amounts separately during checkout.
Order Email Notifications
Notify customers when products are back in stock using automatic or manual emails.
Automatic and Manual Order Mode
Switch products to pre book automatically when out of stock or configure manually.
Why do we need WooCommerce Pre Order Plugin?
WooCommerce Back Order Plugin helps you continue selling even when products are out of stock. By default, unavailable items cannot be purchased, which blocks orders even when customers are ready to buy.
WooCommerce does not provide a built in way to collect advance payments or manage preorders. This makes it harder to capture demand and secure sales before restocking.
The plugin allows customers to place orders in advance with full or partial payments. It keeps the purchase flow active even when stock is unavailable. This helps capture demand early, plan stock based on real order data, and reduce lost sales during stock gaps.
This approach is widely used by stores that handle limited stock, prelaunch sales, or made to order products. To help customers understand products before purchase, the WooCommerce WebAR Product Plugin shows items in augmented reality for an accurate product view.
Use Cases for WooCommerce Pre Order Plugin
WooCommerce Pre Order Plugin supports different selling models where products are not always available but demand needs to be captured.
Prelaunch Product Sales
Accept advance orders before product release using deposit or full payment.
Made to Order Products
Start production only after receiving orders. Use advance payments to cover costs before you commit to manufacturing.
Restocking Phase Sales
Keep selling when a product goes out of stock. Accept pre order payments while waiting for stock to arrive.
Inventory Planning
Use order data to plan inventory and avoid overstock before restocking.
Configure Pre Order Settings
Preorder behavior is managed from the admin settings panel. It controls how products enter preorder mode and how details appear across the store.
- Enable or disable coupon use for advance orders
- Customize button text and product page message
- Define cart labels for deposit and remaining balance
- Set conversion mode as automatic, manual, or both
- Define default payment and availability settings for automatic mode
- Restrict specific payment methods for preorders
Review and Notify Pre Orders
All advance orders are listed in a dedicated panel with multiple status labels for preorder tracking and notifications.
- Check remaining amount and date per order
- Search orders using order ID
- Send stock notifications to one or more customers at once
- Track preorder status from admin panel
Product Page with Availability and Payment Info
Out of stock products show a preorder block on the product page with everything a customer needs before placing an advance order.
- Show expected availability date and countdown timer
- Display deposit amount and remaining stock
- Reserve the product using the Pre Order button
- Display preorder details before purchase
Place Pre Order with Partial Payment
Cart and checkout display the deposit and remaining balance separately for each item with clear preorder details.
- Show deposit and remaining balance per item
- Display order type in cart and checkout summary
- Mix advance orders and regular products in the same order
- View remaining balance in order details after purchase
Complete Final Payment After Restock
Customers receive stock notifications and can complete the remaining payment directly from their order page.
- Receive stock notification via email
- Access Complete Final Order from the order page
- Pay remaining balance without repeating checkout
- Order status updates after final payment
Pre Order Variable Products
Variable products support advance orders at the variation level with separate preorder settings for each option.
- Show preorder details only for selected out of stock options
- Display availability date, countdown timer, and deposit amount per option
- Replace Add to Cart with Pre Order when the selected option is unavailable
- Manage preorder flow independently for each variation
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