Description
WooCommerce Plugin
Pre-Orders & Product Launches
Stop paying $129/year for pre-orders. Capture revenue before products arrive. New iPhone case launching March? Enable pre-orders February. 500 customers pre-order. Order exactly 500 units. Zero guesswork. Guaranteed sales before inventory arrives. Cash flow for manufacturing. Pre-sell to fund production. One-time purchase saves $1,290 over 10 years vs WooCommerce Pre-Orders subscription. Lifetime updates included.
Capture Revenue Early
Availability Dates
Inventory Planning
One-Time Fee
$129/year for a button change?
WooCommerce Pre-Orders charges $129/year for pre-order functionality. Over 10 years, you pay $1,290 in recurring fees. For what? Changing “Add to Cart” to “Pre-Order Now”. Showing availability dates. This is basic product launch functionality every store needs. Not premium AI features. Subscription rental trap for revenue capture essentials.
Pre-Order Buttons
Enable pre-orders per product. “Pre-Order Now” replaces “Add to Cart”. Custom button text. Availability date display. Automatic status change when available.
Inventory Planning
See pre-order numbers before ordering inventory. 100 pre-orders = order exactly 100 units. Guaranteed sales. Zero inventory risk. Data-driven manufacturing decisions.
Email Confirmations
Automatic confirmation email when pre-order placed. Expected availability date included. Professional HTML templates. Customer reassurance. Order tracking.
Revenue Capture
Collect payment before product arrives. Cash flow for manufacturing. Pre-sell to fund production. Crowdfunding model. Revenue today for shipment tomorrow.
Capture revenue before inventory arrives
Product launching next month? Enable pre-orders today. Customers order and pay now. You order inventory based on actual demand. Zero guesswork. Guaranteed sales. Cash flow for manufacturing. Pre-sell to fund production. Revenue captured before product even exists.
WooCommerce Pre-Orders: $129/year = $1,290 over 10 years
Popular plugin. Pre-order buttons, availability dates. $129 annually. $1,290 over 10 years for basic button changes. Miss payment? Pre-orders stop. Launches blocked.
YITH Pre-Order: $99/year = $990 over 10 years
Alternative option. Similar features, slightly lower price. $99 annually. $990 over 10 years. Still subscription rental model. Still paying forever for product launches.
Pre-Orders: One-time, capture revenue forever
Pay once. Enable pre-orders forever. Automated buttons, availability dates, email confirmations. Lifetime updates. Save $990-1,290 over 10 years. Launch products without subscriptions.
💰 Real Example: Handmade Jewelry
Without Pre-Orders
Make 50 necklaces. Buy materials $2,500. Make pieces. List online. Wait for sales. 30 sell. 20 unsold. Lost $1,000 on materials. Excess inventory. Cash flow problem.
With Pre-Orders
Enable pre-orders. Available in 3 weeks. 35 customers pre-order @ $100. Revenue: $3,500 collected TODAY. Make exactly 35 necklaces. Zero excess inventory. Zero risk. Cash flow positive before production starts.
📊 10-Year Cost Breakdown
Year 1: WooCommerce Pre-Orders $129 vs one-time (break even)
Year 5: WooCommerce $645 vs $0 (savings for marketing)
Year 10: WooCommerce $1,290 vs $0 (pure profit saved)
Complete feature set
Professional pre-order system. Capture revenue before inventory arrives. Enable per product, set availability dates, track pre-orders. Inventory planning with guaranteed sales numbers.
📅 Per-Product Control
• Enable pre-orders per product
• Set availability dates
• Custom button text
• Automatic date display
• Status change when available
• Product-specific settings
• Flexible configuration
• Easy product setup
📧 Email Confirmations
• Automatic confirmation emails
• Expected availability included
• Professional HTML templates
• Customer reassurance
• Order details
• Availability date shown
• Brand consistency
• Instant delivery
📊 Admin Dashboard
• View all pre-orders
• Track by product
• Customer details
• Availability dates
• Order tracking
• Revenue forecasting
• Inventory planning data
• Export capabilities
💰 Revenue Capture
• Collect payment early
• Cash flow before shipping
• Pre-sell to fund production
• Crowdfunding model
• Zero inventory risk
• Guaranteed sales
• Manufacturing funding
• Revenue today
🎯 Inventory Planning
• See pre-order numbers
• Order exact quantity needed
• Guaranteed sales count
• Data-driven decisions
• Zero excess inventory
• Demand verification
• Manufacturing planning
• Risk elimination
🔄 WooCommerce Native
• Native WooCommerce integration
• Works with orders system
• Compatible with themes
• Payment gateway support
• Shipping integration
• Tax calculations
• Cart functionality
• Seamless workflow
Perfect for
Product Launches
“New iPhone case launching March 1st. Enable pre-orders February 1st. 500 customers pre-order @ $25 each. Revenue: $12,500 captured before launch. Order exactly 500 units from manufacturer. Zero guesswork. Guaranteed sales.”
Seasonal Products
“Christmas decorations. Pre-orders open October. 1,000 orders collected @ $30 average. Revenue: $30,000 before Thanksgiving. Order exact quantity. No excess inventory in January. Cash flow positive.”
Crowdfunding Model
“Custom furniture maker. Must pre-sell to fund materials. 20 pre-orders @ $2,000 = $40,000 cash flow today. Buy wood, hardware. Build pieces. Ship to customers. Business funded by pre-orders.”
Anyone Paying $129/Year
Currently subscribed to WooCommerce Pre-Orders? Switch to one-time purchase. Same pre-order buttons. Same availability dates. Same email confirmations. Save $1,290 over 10 years. Lifetime updates included.
Common use cases
Example 1: Limited Edition Sneakers
Launching limited edition. 500 pairs only. Pre-orders open 2 weeks early. 500 pairs pre-sold in 48 hours. Revenue: $50,000 captured before manufacturing. Order exact quantity. Zero excess. Zero risk. Sold out before production starts.
Example 2: Book Pre-Orders
Self-published author. Book launches March 15. Pre-orders February 1. 200 pre-orders @ $20. Revenue: $4,000 before printing. Print exactly 200 copies. No remainders. Cash flow funds printing cost. Pure profit model.
Example 3: Handmade Products
Handmade pottery. Each piece takes 2 weeks. Pre-orders open for March delivery. 30 pre-orders collected. Make exactly 30 pieces. All sold before creating them. Zero wasted effort. Guaranteed income for time invested.
Example 4: Electronics Launch
New smartwatch launching. Manufacturing cost $50/unit. Need 100 unit minimum order. Pre-sell 150 units @ $120 = $18,000 revenue. Use $7,500 for manufacturing. Keep $10,500 profit. Production funded by customers.
🚀 Quick Setup
Step 1: Install/activate (2 minutes)
Step 2: Edit product in WooCommerce
Step 3: Check “Enable Pre-Order”, set availability date
Step 4: Save product, customers can now pre-order
Frequently asked questions
How much do I save vs subscriptions?
WooCommerce Pre-Orders: $129/year = $1,290 over 10 years. YITH Pre-Order: $99/year = $990 over 10 years. Our plugin: One-time purchase with lifetime updates. Savings: $990-1,290 over 10 years. Same features, zero renewals.
How do I enable pre-orders?
Edit product in WooCommerce. Scroll to Product Data section. Check “Enable Pre-Order” checkbox. Set availability date. Save product. Pre-order button automatically appears instead of add to cart.
Can I customize button text?
Yes. Go to Pre-Orders → Settings, change button text from “Pre-Order Now” to anything you want. “Reserve Now”, “Order Early”, “Get First”, any text you prefer. Match your brand voice.
Do customers get confirmation emails?
Yes. Automatic confirmation email sent when pre-order placed. Includes expected availability date, order details, reassurance message. Professional HTML template. Instant delivery.
Can I see all pre-orders?
Yes. Go to Pre-Orders menu in admin. View all pre-orders, track by product, see customer details, availability dates, order IDs. Export for inventory planning. Full dashboard visibility.
When do customers get charged?
Charge now, ship later. Customer pays when pre-order placed. You receive payment immediately. Use funds for manufacturing. Ship when product available. Standard WooCommerce payment processing.
Works with my theme?
Yes. Native WooCommerce integration. Inherits your theme colors automatically. Works with all WooCommerce-compatible themes. No custom styling needed. Seamless integration.
What about lifetime updates?
Lifetime updates included with one-time purchase. Future WooCommerce compatibility updates free. New features added free. No renewal fees. No expiration. Pay once, own forever.
Technical requirements
WordPress
6.0 or higher
WooCommerce
8.0 or higher
PHP
8.2 or higher
Works On
Any hosting
