WooCommerce Pre Orders is an official extension designed for stores that want to sell products before they are available for delivery. Instead of showing an "out of stock" message, the product page displays a release date and a "Pre-order now" button, allowing customers to commit to the purchase in advance.
This tool is intended for ecommerce stores that launch new products, work with limited runs, seasonal items, or need to validate real demand before producing or storing stock. It is especially useful for stores that want to generate early revenue and improve inventory planning.
The extension integrates natively with WooCommerce, connecting seamlessly with the cart, checkout, order statuses, and emails. It allows you to mark a product as a pre-order, set an availability date, and decide whether to charge the customer immediately or when the product is ready to ship.
With WooCommerce Pre Orders, your store can capture sales that would otherwise be lost, generate early cash flow, and offer your customers a professional and transparent shopping experience for products that are not yet in stock.