PreOrders for WooCommerce

Enable pre-order functionality for WooCommerce products.

Author:	SoftTent (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:	6.2
WordPress version tested:	6.9.3
Plugin version:	0.1.2
Added to WordPress repository:	25-02-2026
Last updated:	11-03-2026
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Plugin URI:	https://wordpress.org/plugins/softtent-preord...
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⏳ The Smart Pre-Order Solution for WooCommerce

Take control of your inventory timeline. SoftTent PreOrders empowers your store to accept customer commitments for products before they’re available, turning inventory challenges into opportunities. Capture demand, manage expectations, and build excitement for your upcoming releases.

From limited edition drops to back-ordered bestsellers, manage your entire pre-order workflow from a single, intuitive dashboard.

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What Makes PreOrders Powerful

⏱️ Availability Management
Set exact availability dates for products
Automatically transition from pre-order to available stock
Control pre-order behavior on upcoming inventory
Handle product availability gracefully

???? Flexible Revenue Models
Full upfront payment for guaranteed revenue
Partial deposits to reduce customer hesitation
Free reservations to capture demand signals
Mix and match pricing strategies per product

???? Brand Your Pre-Orders
Custom button text that matches your voice
Eye-catching icons to highlight pre-order status
Personalized messages before and after checkout
Professional presentation across all product types

???? Seamless Shopping Experience
Native WooCommerce integration
Smooth checkout flow for pre-order items
Dedicated shortcode for flexible placement
Cart acknowledgment for pre-order status

✨ Complete Product Support
Simple products with one-click pre-orders
Variable products with per-variant management
Grouped products ready to go
Extensible architecture for future features

How to Use

Enable Pre-Orders on Any Product

First from your product single inventory tab, Stock status settings set On backorder
Then navigate to Dashboard > PreOrder WC > Manage PreOrder to:
Set global pre-order settings
Configure pricing models (full, partial, free)
Customize messaging and button appearance
Enable pre-orders on individual products
Track and manage customer commitments

Use Shortcodes for Custom Placement

Place [softtent_preorders] anywhere to display pre-order information and management options where your customers need them.