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Looking for a simple, powerful WooCommerce preorder plugin<\/strong>? Pre-Orders for WooCommerce \u2013 PreCart<\/strong> is the easiest way to let customers pre-order products<\/strong> before they're available. Whether launching new items, restocking popular ones, or selling out-of-stock products with automatic backorder support, this plugin helps you capture sales you'd otherwise miss.<\/p>\n\n

With this free preorder plugin for WooCommerce, customers can place pre-orders for upcoming, out-of-stock, or limited-edition products directly on your site. Gain early insights into demand, improve inventory planning, and secure revenue in advance.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Perfect for:<\/strong>\n- Product launches & crowdfunded items\n- Out-of-stock products with automatic backorder<\/strong>\n- Limited-time offers & seasonal inventory\n- Digital content, books, music, and more<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Give your customers the power to pre-order WooCommerce products<\/strong> confidently \u2014 and deliver a premium shopping experience with automatic email updates and customizable preorder settings.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udcd8 Full Documentation<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Why PreCart is the best free WooCommerce Pre-Order plugin<\/h3>\n\n

Unlike paid alternatives that charge a monthly fee, PreCart gives you everything you need to run preorders on your WooCommerce store for free<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n

    \n
  • Stock-based preorder<\/strong> \u2014 products automatically become available for preorder when they go out of stock (new in 0.7)<\/li>\n
  • Global or per-product<\/strong> \u2014 enable preorder for everything at once, or pick individual products<\/li>\n
  • Preorder limits<\/strong> \u2014 cap how many customers can preorder per product<\/li>\n
  • Custom status<\/strong> \u2014 preorders get a dedicated order status so you can filter and manage them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    \ud83d\udd11 Key Features<\/h3>\n\n

    \ud83d\uded2 WooCommerce Preorder for Any Product<\/strong>\nEnable preorder on simple or variable products with one click. Works with your existing inventory.<\/p>\n\n

    \ud83d\udcc5 Set Custom Release Dates<\/strong>\nControl when products ship with per-product or global availability dates. Customers see the date clearly on the product page.<\/p>\n\n

    \ud83d\udce6 Stock-Based Preorder & Backorder (NEW in 0.7)<\/strong>\nWhen a product runs out of stock, it automatically becomes available for preorder \u2014 with an optional backorder limit. No manual toggling needed.<\/p>\n\n

    \ud83d\udcb0 Flexible Payment Options<\/strong>\nCharge upfront at checkout. Collect revenue before products are even released.<\/p>\n\n

    \ud83d\udce8 Email Notifications<\/strong>\nCustomers automatically receive confirmation emails when they place a preorder.<\/p>\n\n

    \ud83c\udfa8 Customizable Button & Message<\/strong>\nChange the add-to-cart text, badge, and preorder message to match your brand. Use {precart_release_date}<\/code> to show the ship date dynamically.<\/p>\n\n

    \ud83d\udeab Preorder Quantity Limits<\/strong>\nSet a maximum number of preorders per product. Prevents overselling before release.<\/p>\n\n

    \ud83d\udd04 Cart Mode Control<\/strong>\nChoose whether customers can mix preorder and regular items in the same cart or require separate orders.<\/p>\n\n

    \ud83c\udff7\ufe0f Dedicated Preorder Order Status<\/strong>\nPreorders get a custom status so you can filter, manage, and fulfill them separately from regular orders.<\/p>\n\n

    \ud83d\ude80 Why Use This WooCommerce Preorder Plugin?<\/h3>\n\n

    Pre-orders are common for video games, smartphones, book launches, music\/album releases, crowdfunded products, limited-edition products, and many more niches. Companies use them to gauge demand and secure early sales.<\/p>\n\n

    \ud83d\udcc8 Boost Sales<\/h3>\n\n

    Never miss out on orders for out-of-stock or not-yet-released items. With the new automatic backorder<\/strong> feature, you keep selling even when inventory hits zero.<\/p>\n\n

    \ud83d\udd25 Build Hype Before Launch<\/h3>\n\n

    Generate excitement with preorder options for exclusive or trending products. Show a countdown and release date to create urgency.<\/p>\n\n

    \ud83d\udcca Forecast Demand<\/h3>\n\n

    Use preorder data to plan inventory, reduce waste, and align with manufacturing timelines.<\/p>\n\n

    \ud83d\udcac Improve Customer Experience<\/h3>\n\n

    Give customers transparency with clear preorder messaging, release dates, and automatic updates.<\/p>\n\n\n

      \n
    1. Upload the precart<\/code> folder to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory.<\/li>\n
    2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins<\/strong> menu in WordPress.<\/li>\n
    3. Go to PreCart > Settings<\/strong> to configure the plugin.<\/li>\n
    4. Enable pre-orders for individual products from the product edit page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
      \n

      How do I enable pre-orders for a product?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Navigate to your product edit screen in WooCommerce, click the Pre-Order<\/strong> tab in the Product Data section, check \"Enable Pre-Order\", then set a release date. You can also enable preorder for all products from PreCart > Settings<\/strong>.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      What is stock-based preorder \/ backorder?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Stock-based preorder (new in version 0.7) automatically turns on preorder mode when a product runs out of stock. You can set this per-product or globally. No need to manually check a box \u2014 it just works. You can also set a backorder limit to control how many preorders are accepted while out of stock.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can I set a limit on how many preorders are accepted?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes! You can set a Pre-Order Limit<\/strong> per product for date-based preorders, and a separate Backorder Limit<\/strong> for stock-based preorders. Set to 0 for unlimited.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Does this work with out-of-stock products?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. With the stock-based preorder feature (0.7+), out-of-stock products automatically become available for preorder. The \"Pre-Order Now\" button replaces the \"Out of Stock\" message, and customers can checkout normally.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can I collect payments for pre-orders immediately?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes, you can collect payments for pre-orders immediately. A 'pay later' option is planned for a future version.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Does this work with my theme or other plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Compatible with all WooCommerce-supported themes and most payment gateways. Not compatible with block-based cart\/checkout (classic cart\/checkout is fully supported).<\/p><\/dd>\n

      How are pre-orders tracked in inventory?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Pre-orders are tracked with separate counters from regular stock. Date-based preorders use _precart_pre_order_count<\/code>, and stock-based backorders use _precart_backorder_count<\/code>.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can I enable preorder for all products at once?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. Go to PreCart > Settings > General Settings<\/strong> and toggle \"Enable Pre-Order\" on, then set a global release date.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      What happens when an order is cancelled?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Preorder and backorder counts are automatically decremented when an order is cancelled or refunded, so your limits always reflect actual pending demand.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

      0.7<\/h4>\n\n

      Release Date:<\/strong> 2026-06-17<\/p>\n\n

        \n
      • NEW: Stock-Based Preorder \/ Backorder<\/strong> \u2014 products automatically enter preorder mode when they go out of stock. No manual toggling needed.<\/li>\n
      • NEW:<\/strong> Per-product \"Enable Stock-Based Pre-Order\" checkbox and \"Backorder Limit\" field in the product data tab.<\/li>\n
      • NEW:<\/strong> Global stock trigger setting with configurable out-of-stock preorder message (PreCart > Settings > Stock Trigger).<\/li>\n
      • NEW:<\/strong> Distinct amber badge style (.wcpo-pre-order-badge--stock<\/code>) to visually separate stock-triggered preorders from date-based ones.<\/li>\n
      • NEW:<\/strong> Custom wc-precart<\/code> order status is now editable in the admin \u2014 change items, recalculate totals, and apply actions.<\/li>\n
      • IMPROVED:<\/strong> {precart_release_date}<\/code> token in stock messages shows \"TBD\" when no release date is set.<\/li>\n
      • FIXED:<\/strong> Preorder counters could double-increment on thank-you page reloads \u2014 idempotency guard added.<\/li>\n
      • FIXED:<\/strong> Duplicated eligibility logic across Product, Cart, and Validation consolidated into a single Helper::is_preorder_product()<\/code> method.<\/li>\n
      • FIXED:<\/strong> Preorder\/backorder counts now decrement when an order is cancelled or refunded.<\/li>\n
      • NEW:<\/strong> Admin review prompt with modern card-style design, shown on PreCart pages after 5 days of installation.<\/li>\n
      • NEW:<\/strong> Dedicated settings-page review notice with a \"Leave Review\" button only (no dismiss controls) above the PreCart Settings page.<\/li>\n
      • FIXED:<\/strong> Global preorder mode now correctly displays the global release date instead of the per-product date when the per-product preorder is not enabled.<\/li>\n
      • FIXED:<\/strong> Product list page \"Pre-Order Now\" button now also renders for out-of-stock products when stock-based preorder is active.<\/li>\n
      • FIXED:<\/strong> Infinite recursion \/ memory-exhaustion bug in woocommerce_product_is_in_stock<\/code> filter \u2014 now uses raw get_stock_status()<\/code> to avoid the loop.<\/li>\n
      • IMPROVED:<\/strong> Helpspace support widget link replaced with direct WordPress.org support forum link in admin settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        0.6<\/h4>\n\n

        Release Date:<\/strong> 2026-06-09<\/p>\n\n

          \n
        • FIXED:<\/strong> Fatal error \"Call to member function get_id() on null\" when product page contained WooCommerce shortcodes without a valid product context.<\/li>\n
        • FIXED:<\/strong> Invalid release date display when switching between per-product and global preorder modes.<\/li>\n
        • IMPROVED:<\/strong> Internal code cleanup and WooCommerce HPOS compatibility hardening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          0.5<\/h4>\n\n

          Release Date:<\/strong> 2026-05-31<\/p>\n\n

            \n
          • FIXED:<\/strong> Incorrect date displayed when the global pre-order option was enabled.<\/li>\n
          • FIXED:<\/strong> Setting Pre-Order Product Limit<\/strong> to 0<\/code> prevented products from being added to the cart. Value of 0<\/code> now means unlimited<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • ADDED:<\/strong> Support for WooCommerce 10.8.<\/li>\n
          • UPDATED:<\/strong> Tested up to WordPress 6.9.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            0.4<\/h4>\n\n

            Release date: 2025-11-11<\/p>\n\n

              \n
            • Fixed: preorder product showing error on Add To cart<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              0.3<\/h4>\n\n

              Release date: 2025-06-01<\/p>\n\n

                \n
              • Fixed issue where button text would not update correctly.<\/li>\n
              • Fixed text domain error notice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                0.2<\/h4>\n\n

                Release date: 12-03-25<\/p>\n\n

                  \n
                • Added: New fields in Settings<\/li>\n
                • Added: Set global preorder for all products<\/li>\n
                • Added: Prevent customers to order pre order and regular products at once<\/li>\n
                • Fixed: cart-key error showing in the cart page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                  0.1<\/h4>\n\n
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