Description
MultiAddons Pre-Order Manager for WooCommerce allows you to accept pre-orders for products that are not yet available, coming soon, or temporarily out of stock. Build anticipation, generate revenue before product launch, and keep customers engaged with automated notifications.
Key Features
Flexible Pre-Order Activation
* Enable pre-orders at product level (simple & variable products)
* Global pre-order setting for out-of-stock items
* Category-based pre-order rules
* Quick toggle on/off for individual products
Availability Date Management
* Set expected availability dates with date/time picker
* Display countdown timers on product pages (3 styles available)
* Automatic conversion from pre-order to regular product when date arrives
* Support for “TBA” (To Be Announced) dates
Custom Messaging & Labels
* Customizable “Add to Cart” button text (e.g., “Pre-Order Now”)
* Product page badges (“Pre-Order”, “Coming Soon”, “Reserve Now”)
* Custom availability messages with dynamic date placeholders
* Fully customizable email notification templates
Price Management
* Set special pre-order pricing with discounts for early buyers
* Percentage or fixed amount discounts
* Display savings on product pages
* Price scheduling (increase price after availability)
Inventory Control
* Limit pre-order quantities per product
* Mixed cart support (pre-order + regular products)
* Smart stock management for pre-order items
* Automatic stock allocation when products arrive
Customer Communication
* Automated email when pre-order is placed
* Availability date reminder emails (configurable days before)
* Notification when product is ready to ship
* Delay notification system if dates change
Perfect For
- Fashion & Apparel stores launching seasonal collections
- Electronics retailers with new product releases
- Book stores accepting pre-orders for upcoming titles
- Gaming stores offering game pre-orders
- Handmade/Craft stores with made-to-order products
- Any store wanting to validate demand before production
Why Choose Pre-Order for WooCommerce?
✅ Easy to Use – Intuitive interface, no coding required
✅ Fully Customizable – Match your brand with custom colors and messages
✅ Mobile Responsive – Works perfectly on all devices
✅ Translation Ready – Fully translatable with WPML/Polylang support
✅ Developer Friendly – Extensive hooks and filters for customization
✅ Regular Updates – Actively maintained and improved
Additional Info
Author: MultiAddons
Author URI: https://woocommerce.com/vendor/multiaddons/
For more information, visit MultiAddons.
Installation
Automatic Installation
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New
- Search for “MultiAddons Pre-Order Manager for WooCommerce”
- Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Choose the ZIP file and click “Install Now”
- Activate the plugin
After Activation
- Navigate to Pre-Order > Settings in your WordPress admin
- Configure your global pre-order settings
- Edit any product and enable pre-order in the product data section
- Set availability date, custom messages, and pricing
- Save and view your product page
FAQ
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Does this work with variable products?
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Yes! You can enable pre-orders for the entire variable product or for specific variations. Each variation can have its own availability date and pricing.
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Can I mix pre-order and regular products in the same cart?
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Yes, the plugin supports mixed carts. You can configure how to handle shipping in the settings (ship together, ship separately, or hold regular items).
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Will pre-orders automatically convert to regular products?
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Yes! When the availability date arrives, the plugin automatically converts pre-order products to regular products and sends notifications to customers.
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Can I limit the number of pre-orders?
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Yes, you can set a quantity limit for each pre-order product. Once the limit is reached, the product will no longer accept pre-orders.
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What happens if I need to delay the availability date?
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You can update the availability date at any time. The plugin will automatically send delay notification emails to customers who have placed pre-orders.
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Does it work with my theme?
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Yes! The plugin is designed to work with any WooCommerce-compatible theme. It uses standard WooCommerce hooks and can be styled to match your theme.
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Is it translation ready?
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Yes, the plugin is fully translation ready and compatible with WPML, Polylang, and other translation plugins.
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Can I customize the email templates?
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Yes, all email templates can be customized through the settings page or by overriding template files in your theme.
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Contributors & Developers
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