Set release dates to control product availability

Pre-Orders for WooCommerce Pro includes the free version’s core pre-order features and adds tools for managing orders and release processes. Store owners can mark simple or variable products for pre-order, set an availability date, and customize the Add to Cart button text. Products can become available automatically when their pre-order period ends.

Separate order handling to match each release

Store owners can choose how orders containing pre-order and available products are handled. One option holds the whole order until all products are available. In that mode, clients can select a shipping date, which cannot be earlier than the latest pre-order date in the order. Other settings make one order for pre-order products and another for available products, or create a separate order for each pre-order product. A final option enables customers to choose either pre-order products or available products.

Bulk controls make catalog changes easier

A dedicated Pre-Orders section organizes pre-order administration. Store owners can filter orders that contain products purchased during their pre-order period, and use bulk selection to change existing pre-order dates and statuses. A WordPress bulk action can apply pre-order status to multiple products grouped by category.

Pricing and fulfillment settings shape each pre-order

During the pre-order period, shop owners can change a product’s price by a fixed amount, percentage, or markup based on its base price. Pro also includes a Pay Later for Pre-orders option, fixed payment gateways for pre-order purchases, unified shipping costs, and a pre-order transition status. An option can change product stock when its pre-order date expires.

Notices keep customers and administrators informed

Customers can receive an email when a product’s pre-order period ends and it becomes available. Website administrators can receive an email a set number of days before a pre-order period ends. Store owners can also add a custom message to pre-order products, use predefined email templates, and display a pre-order badge.

Configure the process around product availability

Set each product’s pre-order status, button text, availability date, and pricing approach, then choose the relevant order, payment, shipping, stock, and notification settings. Use bulk actions when several products or existing pre-order records need changes. Subscription products are not currently supported.