WooCommerce Pre-Order Plugin – Accept Pre-Orders

Product Overview

The WooCommerce Pre-Order Plugin enables you to accept orders for products that haven’t arrived in your store yet or are currently out of stock. Instead of losing potential sales while waiting for inventory, you can capture customer demand immediately and secure revenue ahead of time.

This WordPress extension integrates directly into your WooCommerce checkout flow, giving shoppers a seamless buying experience even when products aren’t physically available. Whether you’re launching a new product, restocking a bestseller, or simply want to gauge demand before committing to inventory, this plugin gives you the tools to stay ahead.

Key Features

• Pre-order out-of-stock items — Keep selling products even when inventory is depleted, preventing lost revenue during restocking periods.
• Accept pre-release orders — Let customers purchase products before they officially arrive in your store, building anticipation and securing early sales.
• Partial payment option — When enabled by the store administrator, customers can reserve multi-unit orders with a partial payment rather than paying the full amount upfront.
• Full admin control — You decide whether partial payments are permitted and manage all pre-order settings from your WordPress dashboard.
• Lifetime updates — Receive ongoing updates to keep the plugin current with your WooCommerce installation (manual update process).
• Unlimited domain license — Install and use the plugin across as many websites as you need under a single GPL license.
• Clean, virus-free files — All files are verified free from malware and viruses for safe installation.

Benefits

Never lose a sale to stockouts. When a product sells out, your revenue stream doesn’t have to stop. Pre-orders let you continue accepting orders and fulfill them as soon as inventory arrives.

Validate demand before committing. Use pre-orders to test market interest in upcoming products before investing in inventory or production.

Improve cash flow. Collect revenue or partial payments before products ship, helping you manage cash flow more effectively during restocking cycles.

Build customer loyalty. Shoppers appreciate the ability to reserve items they want before they’re available. Pre-orders create a sense of exclusivity and anticipation around your products.

How It Works

Setting up pre-orders is straightforward. Once installed, you can mark any WooCommerce product for pre-order. Customers browsing your store will see the pre-order option and can add the item to their cart just like any other product. At checkout, they complete their purchase normally.

For products with multiple units available, the administrator has the option to enable partial payments. This means customers can reserve their order by paying a portion of the total, with the remainder due when the product is ready to ship.

Important Notes

• AJAX compatibility: If a third-party plugin has modified the Add-to-Cart functionality using AJAX on your product pages, it may interfere with this plugin. WooCommerce does not use AJAX for Add-to-Cart by default on product pages, archive pages, shop pages, or cart pages. If you experience issues, check for third-party plugins that may be overriding standard Add-to-Cart behavior.
• Shipping costs: Shipping fees are not calculated at the time of pre-order. They will be generated when the product is back in stock and the customer places a fulfillment order.

Specifications

Why Choose This Plugin?

This WooCommerce pre-order extension is designed for store owners who want to turn customer demand into confirmed orders without waiting for inventory to arrive. The combination of partial payment support, unlimited domain usage, and lifetime updates delivers strong long-term value at an accessible price point.

The GPL license means you own the plugin outright and can use it across your entire portfolio of websites. The verified clean codebase ensures you’re installing a reliable tool that won’t compromise your store’s security.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this plugin do?

The WooCommerce Pre-Order Plugin allows your store to accept orders for products that are out of stock or not yet released. Customers can purchase items in advance, and you have the option to allow partial payments.

Can customers make partial payments on pre-orders?

Yes. The plugin supports partial payments for items with multiple units of stock, provided the store administrator has enabled this feature.

How are shipping costs handled?

Shipping costs are not calculated at the time of pre-order. They will be generated once the product is back in stock and the buyer places a new order for fulfillment.

Are lifetime updates included?

Yes, lifetime updates are included. Updates are applied through a manual update process.

Can I use this on multiple websites?

Yes. The GPL license allows unlimited domain usage, so you can install and use the plugin on as many websites as needed.

Conclusion

Stop losing sales to stockouts and missed launch opportunities. The WooCommerce Pre-Order Plugin gives you a simple way to capture demand, secure orders, and manage pre-release or restocking scenarios with flexibility and control. With lifetime updates, unlimited domains, and a clean codebase, it’s a practical investment for any WooCommerce store ready to start accepting pre-orders today.