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Pre-Order Timer extends WooCommerce to allow store owners to set up pre-order products with countdown timers. The plugin provides multiple display styles, customizable messages, and flexible expiry handling options.
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<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Pre-order Product Support: Enable pre-orders for any WooCommerce product</li>
<li>Multiple Countdown Styles: Choose from text-only, progress bar, or modern style countdowns</li>
<li>Customizable Messages: Set custom countdown text and expiry messages</li>
<li>Flexible Expiry Handling: Choose what happens when pre-orders expire</li>
<li>WooCommerce Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing WooCommerce functionality</li>
<li>Responsive Design: Works on all devices and themes</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Countdown Styles</h4>
<ul>
<li>Text Only: Simple text-based countdown</li>
<li>Progress Bar: Visual progress bar showing time remaining</li>
<li>Modern Style: Attractive modern countdown with animations</li>
</ul>
<h4>Expiry Options</h4>
<ul>
<li>Hide Timer: Remove countdown when expired</li>
<li>Show Message: Display custom expiry message</li>
<li>Hide Cart Button: Disable purchasing for expired pre-orders</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Easy Setup</h4>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Pre-Order Settings</li>
<li>Enable pre-order functionality</li>
<li>Configure your preferred settings</li>
<li>Edit products to enable pre-orders and set end dates</li>
</ol>

Pre-Order Timer

Add pre-order functionality to WooCommerce with customizable countdown timers and display options.

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Looking for a simple, powerful WooCommerce preorder plugin? Pre-Orders for WooCommerce – PreCart is the easiest way to let customers pre-order products 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.
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.
👉 Perfect for: 
– Product launches & crowdfunded items 
– Out-of-stock products with automatic backorder 
– Limited-time offers & seasonal inventory 
– Digital content, books, music, and more
💡 Give your customers the power to pre-order WooCommerce products confidently — and deliver a premium shopping experience with automatic email updates and customizable preorder settings.
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<h3>Why PreCart is the best free WooCommerce Pre-Order plugin</h3>
Unlike paid alternatives that charge a monthly fee, PreCart gives you everything you need to run preorders on your WooCommerce store for free:
<ul>
<li>Stock-based preorder — products automatically become available for preorder when they go out of stock (new in 0.7)</li>
<li>Global or per-product — enable preorder for everything at once, or pick individual products</li>
<li>Preorder limits — cap how many customers can preorder per product</li>
<li>Custom status — preorders get a dedicated order status so you can filter and manage them</li>
</ul>
<h3>🔑 Key Features</h3>
🛒 WooCommerce Preorder for Any Product 
Enable preorder on simple or variable products with one click. Works with your existing inventory.
📅 Set Custom Release Dates 
Control when products ship with per-product or global availability dates. Customers see the date clearly on the product page.
📦 Stock-Based Preorder & Backorder (NEW in 0.7) 
When a product runs out of stock, it automatically becomes available for preorder — with an optional backorder limit. No manual toggling needed.
💰 Flexible Payment Options 
Charge upfront at checkout. Collect revenue before products are even released.
📨 Email Notifications 
Customers automatically receive confirmation emails when they place a preorder.
🎨 Customizable Button & Message 
Change the add-to-cart text, badge, and preorder message to match your brand. Use <code>{precart_release_date}</code> to show the ship date dynamically.
🚫 Preorder Quantity Limits 
Set a maximum number of preorders per product. Prevents overselling before release.
🔄 Cart Mode Control 
Choose whether customers can mix preorder and regular items in the same cart or require separate orders.
🏷️ Dedicated Preorder Order Status 
Preorders get a custom status so you can filter, manage, and fulfill them separately from regular orders.
<h3>🚀 Why Use This WooCommerce Preorder Plugin?</h3>
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.
<h3>📈 Boost Sales</h3>
Never miss out on orders for out-of-stock or not-yet-released items. With the new automatic backorder feature, you keep selling even when inventory hits zero.
<h3>🔥 Build Hype Before Launch</h3>
Generate excitement with preorder options for exclusive or trending products. Show a countdown and release date to create urgency.
<h3>📊 Forecast Demand</h3>
Use preorder data to plan inventory, reduce waste, and align with manufacturing timelines.
<h3>💬 Improve Customer Experience</h3>
Give customers transparency with clear preorder messaging, release dates, and automatic updates.

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