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.
Pre-Order Campaigns
Launch time-bound discount campaigns with automatic start/end schedules.
Customer Ask Query System
Enable two-way threaded Q&A between shoppers and admins on pre-order product pages.
Self-Service Cancellations
Allow customers to request pre-order cancellations within a configurable window, complete with auto-refunds.
Page-Builder Widgets
Native Elementor widgets and Gutenberg blocks for campaign products and pre-order forms.
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
Set global pre-order rules, custom pricing modes, stock notification badges, and default availability schedules across your store.
- Set global or per-product pre-order pricing modes.
- Customize availability labels and countdown timer styles.
- Configure automated back-in-stock notification alerts.
- Set customer cancellation window and refund policies.
Pre Order Variable Products
Enable pre-orders for specific product variations with custom deposit rates and restock dates.
- Assign distinct pre-order prices and deposit fees per variation.
- Set independent restock dates for different sizes, colors, or styles.
- Dynamically update countdown timers based on selected variation.
- Keep in-stock variants available while opening pre-orders for out-of-stock options.
Time-Bound Pre-Order Campaigns
Create scheduled pre-order discount campaigns to drive early buyer urgency and boost pre-launch sales.
- Set fixed or percentage pre-order discounts for specific date windows.
- Schedule automatic campaign start and expiry dates.
- Display promotional banners and campaign grids on storefront pages.
- Apply promotional pricing seamlessly across shop, product, and cart pages.
Customer Query & Enquiry System
Enable interactive two-way pre-order questions directly on product pages to resolve customer doubts.
- Add an "Ask Query" button on pre-order single product pages.
- Allow logged-in customers to view and reply from My Account.
- Provide secure tokenized email inquiry links for guest users.
- Manage all shopper queries from a centralized admin screen with bulk status updates.
Customer Cancellation Requests
Offer a self-service pre-order cancellation window with automated admin approval and refund processing.
- Set a configurable "Days to Cancel" window for pre-orders.
- Allow shoppers to submit cancellation requests from their order details.
- Review and manage requests from a dedicated admin dashboard tab.
- Automatically cancel orders and issue payment refunds upon admin approval.
Elementor & Gutenberg Widgets
Build custom pre-order landing pages and promotional sections using page builder widgets and shortcodes.
- Embed pre-order forms and campaign grids anywhere on your site.
- Use native Elementor widgets and Gutenberg blocks with visual settings.
- Showcase active campaign products using simple shortcodes.
- Customize layouts, colors, and promotional banners to match your theme.
Complete Final Payment After Restock
Streamline balance payment collection for partial pre-orders with automated Stripe off-session charging.
- Receive stock notifications and complete remaining balance orders.
- Automatically charge saved cards off-session via WooCommerce Stripe.
- Pay balance payments online without repeating full product checkout.
- Order status updates automatically to Processing upon final payment.
Review and Notify Pre Orders
Track all pre-order activities, manually place orders, and send back-in-stock notifications from a central hub.
- Monitor pre-order statuses, pending balance payments, and restock schedules.
- Manually create pre-orders for guest or registered customers from admin.
- Filter, manage, and bulk update pre-order records and customer queries.
- Send automated back-in-stock notification emails to subscribed shoppers.
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