<h2>Require Order Approval for Made-to-Order Products</h2>
<p>The <strong>Advanced Order Approval for WooCommerce</strong> extension adds order-approval functionality to your WooCommerce store. With the extension, you can create rules regarding and restricting order approval. Prevent customers from placing orders and making payments upfront or have an easy means to refund payments if you cannot fill their orders.</p>
<p>For custom orders, allow customers to <strong>pay upfront and wait</strong> for your approval, or <strong>wait and pay later</strong> after your approval.</p>
<h2>Features</h2>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Wait and pay conditions</li>
<li>Pay and wait conditions</li>
<li>Option to restrict specific payment methods to Wait and Pay payment mode</li>
<li>Option to set an expiration date for making the payments of approved orders</li>
<li>Option to send payment reminder emails for unpaid approved orders</li>
<li>Paid orders will refund automatically if you do not approve the orders</li>
<li>Includes a separate table to view and manage the orders that require approvals</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>
<h4><strong>Reduce unnecessary refunds</strong></h4>
<p>If you restrict upfront payments, you can decide when to bill and can avoid making refunds.</p>
<h4><strong>Convenience for Customers</strong></h4>
<p>Your customers can purchase made-to-order products directly from your store.</p>
<h2><strong>How does it work?</strong></h2>
<h4><strong>Pay and Wait order approval</strong></h4>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>A user adds products to their cart.</li>
<li>On the Cart and Checkout pages, a notice will be displayed informing the user that the order needs manual approval before it can be processed.</li>
</ul>
<figure id="attachment_18734006587974" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-18734006587974" style="width: 980px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-18734006587974 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pay-and-Wait_Cart-notice.png" alt="" width="980" height="674" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-18734006587974" class="wp-caption-text"><strong>Approval is needed notice on the Cart page</strong></figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_18734006587981" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-18734006587981" style="width: 980px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-18734006587981 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pay-and-Wait_Checkout-notice.png" alt="" width="980" height="1274" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-18734006587981" class="wp-caption-text"><strong>Approval is needed notice on the Checkout page</strong></figcaption></figure>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Once the user completes the purchase, they can view the status of the order approval from the My Account page.</li>
</ul>
<figure id="attachment_18734006588012" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-18734006588012" style="width: 980px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-18734006588012 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pay-and-Wait_Orders-details_Timeline.png" alt="" width="980" height="592" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-18734006588012" class="wp-caption-text"><strong>User Waiting for Approval</strong></figcaption></figure>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>The Site Admin can review the orders pending approval in the Advanced Order Approval section.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h4><strong>Admin post table</strong></h4>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Once the order is approved, the order will be processed. If the order is rejected, the user will be notified.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>Wait and Pay order approval</strong></h4>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>A User adds products to their cart.</li>
<li>On the Cart and Checkout pages, a notice will be displayed to inform the user that the order needs manual approval before it can be processed.</li>
</ul>
<figure id="attachment_18734006587990" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-18734006587990" style="width: 980px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-18734006587990 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Wait-and-Pay_Cart-notice.png" alt="" width="980" height="977" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-18734006587990" class="wp-caption-text"><strong>Approval needed on the Cart page</strong></figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_18734006587995" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-18734006587995" style="width: 980px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-18734006587995 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Wait-and-Pay_Checkout-notice.png" alt="" width="980" height="1168" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-18734006587995" class="wp-caption-text"><strong>Approval needed on the Checkout page</strong></figcaption></figure>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Once the user completes the purchase, they can view the status of the Order Approval on their My Account page.</li>
</ul>
<figure id="attachment_18734006588004" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-18734006588004" style="width: 980px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-18734006588004 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Wait-and-Pay_Order-Details.png" alt="" width="980" height="582" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-18734006588004" class="wp-caption-text"><strong>User Waiting for Approval</strong></figcaption></figure>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>The Site Admin reviews orders pending approval in the Advanced Order Approval section.</li>
<li>Once orders are approved, the user can make the payment for their order from their My Account page.</li>
</ul>
<figure id="attachment_18734006588008" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-18734006588008" style="width: 980px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-18734006588008 size-full" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Wait-and-Pay_Order-details_after-admin-approval.png" alt="" width="980" height="705" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-18734006588008" class="wp-caption-text"><strong>Order Approved – payment must be made</strong></figcaption></figure>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Upon successful payment, the order will be processed. If the Order is rejected, the user will be notified.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Extensive Features List</h2>
<h3>Order Approval System</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Route qualifying orders through a <strong>manual approval process</strong> before fulfillment.</li>
<li>Compatible with both <strong>classic checkout</strong> and <strong>WooCommerce Checkout Blocks</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Approval Payment Modes</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li><strong>Pay and Wait</strong>: Customers <strong>pay upfront</strong> and orders await approval.</li>
<li><strong>Wait and Pay</strong>: Customers place orders <strong>without payment</strong> and receive a <strong>payment link</strong> after approval. Unpaid approvals <strong>expire</strong> after a configurable period.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Approval Statuses</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Track approvals through <strong>New, On-hold, Approved, Rejected,</strong> and <strong>Expired</strong> statuses.</li>
<li>Trigger automated actions and <strong>email notifications</strong> as statuses change.</li>
<li>Allow administrators to manually update <strong>approval statuses</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Rule-Based Approval Criteria</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Create multiple <strong>approval rules</strong> with independent settings and payment modes.</li>
<li>Combine criteria using <strong>AND/OR</strong> logic for advanced workflows.</li>
<li>Configure rules based on:
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li><strong>Order totals</strong> and <strong>cart subtotals</strong></li>
<li><strong>Product quantities</strong></li>
<li>Included or excluded <strong>products</strong> and <strong>categories</strong></li>
<li>Specific <strong>users</strong> and <strong>user roles</strong></li>
<li><strong>Shipping methods</strong></li>
<li><strong>Date ranges</strong> and <strong>weekdays</strong></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Rule Configuration</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Assign a <strong>payment mode</strong> and eligible payment gateways to each rule.</li>
<li><strong>Activate, deactivate,</strong> and <strong>bulk manage</strong> approval rules.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Cart & Checkout Controls</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Display customizable <strong>approval notices</strong> when approval is required.</li>
<li><strong>Allow checkout only through selected payment gateways</strong>.</li>
<li>Automatically remove <strong>non-qualifying products</strong> from the cart.</li>
<li>Support <strong>dynamic placeholders</strong> to display removed product names in error messages.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Payment Deadlines & Expiry</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Set <strong>payment deadlines</strong> for approved Wait and Pay orders.</li>
<li>Automatically calculate and track <strong>expiry dates</strong>.</li>
<li>Mark approvals as <strong>Expired</strong> when payment is not completed on time.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Payment Reminders</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Send automated <strong>payment reminder emails</strong> before payment deadlines.</li>
<li>Configure <strong>custom reminder schedules</strong>.</li>
<li>Allow administrators to manually <strong>resend reminders</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Approval Management</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Manage approvals from a dedicated <strong>admin screen</strong>.</li>
<li>View and <strong>edit approval details, customer information, order items,</strong> and <strong>payment data</strong>.</li>
<li>Link directly to related <strong>WooCommerce orders</strong> and customer approvals.</li>
<li>Display <strong>approval statuses</strong> within the WooCommerce Orders list.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Customizable Messages</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Configure customer-facing <strong>notices</strong> and <strong>error messages</strong>.</li>
<li>Personalize <strong>approval-related checkout messages</strong>.</li>
<li>Support <strong>dynamic placeholders</strong> for product information.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Wait and Pay Gateway</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Include a dedicated <strong>Wait and Pay payment gateway</strong>.</li>
<li>Customize the gateway’s <strong>title</strong> and <strong>description</strong>.</li>
<li>Display the gateway only when applicable <strong>approval rules</strong> are matched.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Custom Styling</h3>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li>Apply <strong>Custom CSS</strong> to modify frontend and admin appearances without editing plugin files.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Download the <strong>Advanced Order Approval</strong> extension to streamline the order-approval process for made-to-order products.</p>
<h3><strong>Requirements</strong></h3>
<p>Minimum PHP version: 5.6</p>

Advanced Order Approval

<p>Streamline the order-approval process for made-to-order products with the Advanced Order Approval extension for WooCommerce.</p>

<p>Running out of stock is always frustrating. Can’t avoid it? Then turn it into something positive! Stop worrying about all the sales you are missing, and think about the customers you can bring back.</p>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-primary">
<li><strong>Turn your sold-out products into waitlists</strong> that anyone can join.</li>
<li><strong>Send automated emails</strong> to your customers when their favorite products are restocked.</li>
<li><strong>Recover lost sales</strong>, build customer loyalty, and gain deeper insights into your inventory.</li>
</ul>
<hr class="wccom-product-heading__hr" />
<h2>Bring customers back to your store</h2>
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<figure id="attachment_6884861" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6884861" style="width: 796px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-6884861" style="margin-bottom: 0.5em" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bis-signup-bowtie.png?w=896" alt="Build waitlists and notify your customers when their favorite products are back in stock." width="796" height="375" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6884861" class="wp-caption-text">Build waitlists and notify your customers when their favorite products are restocked.</figcaption></figure>
</div>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Back In Stock Notifications</strong> gives your customers an effortless way to know when your products are restocked, and brings them back to your store. Here’s how it works:</p>
<ol>
<li>Customers who land on a sold-out product page are invited to sign up with their email and get notified when the product becomes available.</li>
<li>When the product is back in stock, all customers who joined the waitlist receive an automated notification.</li>
<li>Customers return to your store and complete their purchase!</li>
</ol>
<div class="aligncenter" style="max-width: 540px;font-size: 95%;font-weight: normal;font-style: italic;margin-bottom: 40px">
<figure id="attachment_6884865" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6884865" style="width: 980px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-6884865" style="margin-bottom: 0.5em" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bis-notification.png" alt="Did you know that up to 20% of the customers who sign up for stock alerts eventually return and complete their purchase?" width="980" height="1128" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6884865" class="wp-caption-text">Did you know that up to 20% of the customers who sign up for stock alerts eventually return and complete their purchase?</figcaption></figure>
</div>
<h2>Measure demand for out-of-stock products</h2>
<p>Stop hiding sold-out products in your catalog! With <strong>Back In Stock Notifications</strong>, you can:</p>
<ul class="wccom-tick-list-primary">
<li><strong>Measure purchase intent</strong> for out-of-stock products.</li>
<li><strong>View your most wanted sold-out products</strong>, and restock them first.</li>
<li><strong>Gain deeper insights into your inventory</strong>, and make more accurate demand forecasts.</li>
</ul>
<div class="aligncenter" style="max-width: 720px;font-size: 95%;font-weight: normal;font-style: italic;margin-bottom: 40px">
<figure id="attachment_6895991" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6895991" style="width: 980px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-6895991" style="margin-bottom: 0.5em" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bis-dashboard.png" alt="" width="980" height="896" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6895991" class="wp-caption-text">Use the Stock Notifications Dashboard to check customer activity and view key product insights.</figcaption></figure>
</div>
<h2>Stay connected with your most loyal customers</h2>
<p>Customers who sign up for back-in-stock notifications send you a strong buying signal with high purchase intent. So why not take the opportunity to stay connected with them?</p>
<p><strong>Back In Stock Notifications</strong> stores your waitlist contact details even after all notifications have been sent, making it easy to export and use them in your favorite email marketing platform.</p>
<div class="aligncenter" style="max-width: 720px;font-size: 95%;font-weight: normal;font-style: italic;margin-bottom: 40px">
<figure id="attachment_6885695" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6885695" style="width: 980px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-6885695" style="margin-bottom: 0.5em" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bis-admin-notifications-list-table.png" alt="Turn stock-outs into an opportunity to grow your audience and build customer loyalty." width="980" height="872" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6885695" class="wp-caption-text">Turn stock-outs into an opportunity to grow your audience and build customer loyalty.</figcaption></figure>
</div>
<h2>Let your customers manage their preferences</h2>
<p>Concerned about your customers’ privacy? The plugin <strong>supports double opt-in</strong>, and handles opt-ins and opt-outs gracefully, giving customers with or without an account the freedom to manage their own preferences:</p>
<ol>
<li>Logged in customers can sign up without entering their email and can manage active notifications from their Account page.</li>
<li>Confirmation and notification emails include a handy “unsubscribe” link that gives your customers a frictionless way to opt-out of all alerts they have signed up for.</li>
</ol>
<figure id="attachment_8869723" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8869723" style="width: 1946px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-8869723 size-full" style="margin-bottom: 0.5em" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bis-my-account-view.png" alt="Enable your customers to manage their notifications directly from their My Account page." width="1946" height="1149" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8869723" class="wp-caption-text">Enable your customers to manage their notifications directly from their <strong>My Account</strong> page.</figcaption></figure>
<h2>Experience WooCommerce at its finest</h2>
<p><strong>Back In Stock Notifications</strong> has been optimized to leverage the latest technologies built into WooCommerce, while making the most of the features you love.</p>
<ul class=""wccom-tick-list-secondary">
<li><strong>Running a high-traffic store?</strong> Thanks to its integration with Action Scheduler, the extension can send thousands of back-in-stock alerts without breaking a sweat.</li>
<li><strong>Need full support for Variable products?</strong> The plugin stores the current variation selections when customers sign up, and restores their selections when they return.</li>
<li><strong>Using <a href="https://woocommerce.com/products/product-bundles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Product Bundles</a></strong>? With <strong>Back In Stock Notifications</strong>, your customers can sign up and get notified when bundles with insufficient stock become available.</li>
</ul>
<p>Settle for nothing but blazing-fast, battle-tested WooCommerce software, backed by a support team you can trust.</p>
<h2>Customize and extend it</h2>
<p>Looking for a way to limit notification sign-ups to logged in customers? Don’t want to create a new account for guests who sign up for stock alerts? No problem! <strong>Back In Stock Notifications</strong> comes with everything you need to make it work just how you want.</p>
<h2>How to get started</h2>
<ol>
<li>Buy <strong>Back In Stock Notifications</strong>.</li>
<li>Download and install it.</li>
<li>Make sure that <a href="https://woocommerce.com/document/store-owners-guide/#requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">out-of-stock products are visible</a> in your catalog.</li>
<li>Sit back and start recovering lost sales!</li>
</ol>

Back In Stock Notifications

<p>Notify customers when your products are restocked.</p>

Advanced Order Approval vs Back In Stock Notifications