<p>Pre-orders are an efficient way to excite customers, generate cash flow, and gain early sales. With pre-orders, you can also test how well your new product resonates with your target audience. With the Advanced Pre-Order and Backorder extension, you can create a smooth pre-order system in your store that also allows you to better manage your backorders.</p>
<p>You can put any product on pre-order and customize its availability date, discount options and payment plan i.e upfront or pay later. Communicate with your customers about pre-order status, discounts and availability dates through custom messages and badges on product images.</p>
<p>The extension offers extensive pre-order options that include custom email notifications, prevent mixing with regular items, automate pre-order status, separate pre-order listing page, and much more. See the details features list below,</p>
<p>Using the Backorders feature of this extension, you can add product availability date, customize add to cart button, limit the maximum order quantity, and restrict backorder option to specific user roles only.</p>
<h2>Features List:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Allow customers to place pre-orders on your store</li>
<li>Put any recent or upcoming product on pre-order</li>
<li>Control the following pre-order options:
<ul>
<li>Define product release date and time</li>
<li>Customize add-to-cart button</li>
<li>Accept upfront or enable pay later option</li>
<li>Customize product availability text</li>
<li>Offer pre-order at the same or discounted price</li>
<li>Allow pre-order for all or specific user roles</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Control the following backorder options:
<ul>
<li>Show custom back order message</li>
<li>Add the available date and time</li>
<li>Customize add-to-cart button title</li>
<li>Restrict by user roles</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Prevent mixing of pre-order, backorder and instock products</li>
<li>Dedicate pre-orders listing page with relevant information on pre-orders</li>
<li>Display pre-order text and badges on product and listing pages</li>
<li>Add customizable image or text badges</li>
<li>Choose from 4 different display positions</li>
<li>Customize pre-order text & desired default availability text</li>
<li>Customize error message and labels using global settings</li>
<li>Automatically enable pre-order status when a product runs out of stock</li>
<li>Automatically disable pre-orders for items when stock is added</li>
<li>Enable notifications for pre-order products for admins and customers</li>
<li>Compatible with cart and checkout blocks</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Offer any product on pre-order</h2>
<hr class="wccom-product-single__section-hr" />
<p>You can put any recent or upcoming product on pre-order from the product detail page. While enabling pre-order status you can customize following options,</p>
<p><strong>Restrict by user roles:<br />
</strong>You can enable pre-order status for all customers or selected customers by their user roles.</p>
<p><strong>Release date and time:<br />
</strong>Add the expected release date and time of the product. The pre-order status will automatically turn off after this period.</p>
<p><strong>Add to cart button label:<br />
</strong>Customize your default add to cart button label with default “Pre Order Now” or add any other custom label of your choice.</p>
<p><strong>Availability text:<br />
</strong>Add a custom text to inform your customers about the pre-order status and the expected product availability date and time.</p>
<p><strong>Price adjustment:<br />
</strong>You can change pre-order product price using following adjustment types,</p>
<ul>
<li>Same price</li>
<li>Fixed price</li>
<li>Fixed discount</li>
<li>Percentage discount</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Pay later:<br />
</strong>By default the pre-order products are set to upfront payment. You can enable the Pay Later option to show a custom pay later payment method allowing your customers place order without making any payment. Once the product is available, your customer will get an email with instructions to make payment.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004521300" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Product-Level-Pre-Order-Settings-1.png" alt="" width="980" height="628" /></p>
<h3><strong>Prevent product mixing:</strong></h3>
<p>With this extension, you can choose to prevent your customers from mixing different product types in one order. This feature comes in handy for merchants to easily manage their Pre-Order and Backorders. You can enable/disable each of following mixing types,</p>
<ul>
<li>Pre-order and instock products</li>
<li>Upfront and pay-later pre-order products</li>
<li>Multiple pre-order products</li>
</ul>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004520360" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pre-order-and-normal-product-mixing.png" alt="" width="980" height="620" /></p>
<h3><strong>Add attractive pre-order badges:</strong></h3>
<p>You can showcase badges on the listing and product pages to highlight products that are available for pre-order. The badges can be text-based, image-based, or both image and text-based. Additionally, you can customize the labels and availability text for both back and pre-orders to make them more appealing.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004520356" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pre-Order-Product-with-badge.png" alt="" width="980" height="521" /></p>
<h3><strong>Automate pre order for out of stock items:</strong></h3>
<p>Enable out-of-stock products to automatically attain pre-order status and revert to standard products when restocked. This feature comes in handy when merchants are selling unique products, and every stock brings some additional value, forcing customers to pre-order before it’s sold out. When the stock is added, the product’s pre-order status can automatically be removed.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004520365" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/out-of-stock-on-pre-order.png" alt="" width="980" height="791" /></p>
<h3><strong>Dedicated pre-orders listing:</strong></h3>
<p>The extension also keeps an additional record of all pre-order products on a dedicated pre-order listing page. You can view the basic details about the pre-order, which includes the orderid, customer details, payment status, order status, availability date and time, and more.</p>
<p>With separate detailed pre-order information, you can better manage your pre-orders and ensure timely delivery.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004520364" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pre-Orders-List.png" alt="" width="980" height="392" /></p>
<h3><strong>Email notification for admin and customer:</strong></h3>
<p>The extension offers the following email notification for customer and store admin to keep them informed about their pre-order product status. You can customize email template and content just like your standard WooCommerce email.</p>
<ul>
<li>Out-of-stock product moves to pre-order (Admin)</li>
<li>Pre-order end date is near (Admin)</li>
<li>Pre-order end date has passed (Admin)</li>
<li>Product is now available (Customer)</li>
</ul>
<hr class="wccom-product-single__section-hr" />
<h2><strong>Improve backorder management</strong></h2>
<hr class="wccom-product-single__section-hr" />
<p>With this extension, you can also improve your backorder management using the following options,</p>
<p><strong>Restrict by user roles:<br />
</strong>Allow backorder for select customers based on their user roles.</p>
<p><strong>Stock availability date & time:<br />
</strong>Add expected stock available date and time.</p>
<p><strong>Custom message and add-to-cart button:<br />
</strong>Show a custom message and change the add-to-cart button label to inform customers about backorder and stock availability status.</p>
<p><strong>Maximum quantity:<br />
</strong>Add a maximum quantity limit to fix a number of orders you can accept when product is on backorder.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734004520357" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WooCommerce-Backorder-management.png" alt="" width="980" height="947" /></p>

Advanced Pre Order and Backorder

<p>Build excitement and boost revenue by offering products on pre-order before they are available. Efficiently manage pre-orders and backorders, offer discounts, set up pay-later or upfront payment for pre-orders, email notifications, and more.</p>

<ul class="wccom-tick-list-primary">
<li data-start="444" data-end="502"><strong data-start="112" data-end="131">Upload Anywhere</strong> – Allow file uploads on product, cart, checkout, and order pages.</li>
<li data-start="505" data-end="552"><strong data-start="202" data-end="218">Page Control</strong> – Enable or disable uploads on specific pages as needed.</li>
<li><strong data-start="280" data-end="299">Inline or Popup</strong> – Show the upload area directly or in a popup.</li>
<li data-start="555" data-end="587"><strong data-start="351" data-end="366">Drag & Drop</strong> <strong>File Upload</strong> – Simple and user-friendly drag & drop upload area.</li>
<li><strong data-start="423" data-end="442">Unlimited Rules</strong> – Create unlimited custom upload rules.</li>
<li data-start="590" data-end="638"><strong data-start="497" data-end="518">File Restrictions</strong> – Limit file types, sizes, and number of uploads.</li>
<li data-start="641" data-end="673"><strong data-start="72" data-end="88">Custom Notes</strong> – Allow customers to add notes when uploading files for better context.</li>
<li data-start="676" data-end="711"><strong data-start="165" data-end="186">Custom File Names</strong> – Customer can rename uploaded files for easier identification.</li>
<li data-start="714" data-end="754"><strong data-start="643" data-end="665">Preview & Download</strong> – Let customers preview and download uploaded files.</li>
<li data-start="757" data-end="804"><strong data-start="723" data-end="748">Post-Purchase Uploads</strong> – Customers can upload or replace files even after purchase.</li>
<li data-start="807" data-end="845"><strong data-start="800" data-end="824">Deadlines & Messages</strong> – Set upload deadlines and show custom notices.</li>
<li data-start="893" data-end="959"><strong data-start="877" data-end="892">Upload Fees</strong> – Charge extra per file or per order.</li>
<li><strong data-start="1179" data-end="1202">Custom Progress Bar</strong> – Style the upload progress bar to match your store.</li>
<li data-start="962" data-end="1005"><strong data-start="935" data-end="958">Conditional Uploads</strong> – Restrict uploads by product, category, user role, or order value.</li>
<li data-start="1008" data-end="1044"><strong data-start="1031" data-end="1052">Approval Workflow</strong> – Admin can approve or reject files before processing.</li>
<li data-start="1008" data-end="1044"><strong data-start="1102" data-end="1125">Email Notifications</strong> – Admin can send automatic email notifications when files are uploaded, accepted, or rejected.</li>
<li data-start="1047" data-end="1095"><strong data-start="1260" data-end="1284">Design Customization</strong> – Personalize overall colors, labels, and layout for the files upload section.</li>
<li data-start="1047" data-end="1095"><strong data-start="1331" data-end="1356">Centralized Dashboard</strong> – Admin can manage all uploads in one place.</li>
<li data-start="1047" data-end="1095"><strong data-start="88" data-end="117">Variable Products Support</strong> – Enable file uploads for WooCommerce variable products.</li>
<li data-start="1047" data-end="1095"><strong data-start="1396" data-end="1409">Block-Based Compatible</strong> – Clean, responsive, and block-based compatible interface.</li>
<li data-start="1047" data-end="1095"><strong data-start="179" data-end="203">Elementor Compatible</strong> – Works seamlessly with Elementor-built pages. Show upload section anywhere</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<p><strong>Customer File Upload for WooCommerce</strong> allows customers to upload files to their orders directly from the product, cart, checkout, and order pages. Whether you sell custom products, print services, or anything that needs user files, this plugin handles it with an easy drag-and-drop box, file type and size controls, and clear upload limits. Customers can add notes, rename files, and even update them later if needed.</p>
<p>Using WooCommerce File Upload, Store owners can approve or reject files, set upload deadlines, charge extra fees, and manage everything in one dashboard. Set unlimited file upload rules and apply them to specific products, categories, user roles, or order statuses — and keep the whole process clear and organized with quick access to download, review, and track every uploaded file.</p>
<div class="woo-sc-box normal  success ">Fully compatible with <strong data-start="297" data-end="314">Elementor Pro</strong>, <strong data-start="316" data-end="339">block-based editors</strong>, and<strong data-start="345" data-end="378"> variable products</strong>.</div>
<h3>File Upload on Product Page</h3>
<p>Let customers upload files directly from the product page before adding items to the cart. Ideal for custom orders that need design files or extra details up front.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005700304" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-64-2.png" alt="File Upload for WooCommerce by Customers" width="804" height="950" /></p>
<h3>File Upload on Cart Page</h3>
<p>Upload File WooCommerce allows customers to add or update files right from the cart page. Perfect for last-minute uploads or edits before checkout.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005700319" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-60-2.png" alt="File Upload for WooCommerce on Cart Page" width="980" height="728" /></p>
<h3>File Upload on Checkout Page</h3>
<p>Let customers upload files during checkout without extra steps. Great for collecting final files needed to complete an order using Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005700320" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-61-1.png" alt="File Upload for WooCommerce on Checkout Page" width="980" height="921" /></p>
<h3>Upload or Replace Files after Placing an Order</h3>
<p>Customers can update or remove uploaded files directly from the My Account page while the order is still pending or on hold. This makes it simple to fix mistakes or upload the correct file without canceling or changing the entire order.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005700323" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-62-1.png" alt="File Upload for WooCommerce on Order Page" width="980" height="990" /></p>
<h3>Show File Upload Section on Page or Popup</h3>
<p>Admin can choose whether the upload section appears directly on the page or in a popup window—making it easy to match your store’s design and shopping flow.</p>
<h4>On Page Display</h4>
<p>The upload fields are shown directly on the product, cart, checkout, and order page.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005700329" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-76-1.png" alt="Inline Display for File Upload for WooCommerce" width="980" height="762" /></p>
<h4>Popup Display</h4>
<p>The upload fields opens in a popup window when customers click an “upload file button”.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005700741" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-68.png" alt="File Upload for WooCommerce in Popup" width="980" height="327" /></p>
<h3>Create Unlimited Upload Rules</h3>
<p>With WooCommerce Upload File Plugin, you can create unlimited rules based on your requirements see below screenshot for creating a new rule.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005479739" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-18.png" alt="Create Multiple Rules for Customer Upload File for WooCommerce" width="980" height="530" /></p>
<h3>Target Specific Products, Categories, or Roles</h3>
<p>You can apply different rules to specific products, entire categories, or even limit them to certain customer roles (e.g., wholesalers or VIP members).</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005697144" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-63-1.png" alt="File Upload for WooCommerce Restriction" width="577" height="252" /></p>
<h3>File Type Restrictions</h3>
<p>Decide which file formats customers can upload—such as images (JPG, PNG), documents (PDF, DOCX), or other safe file types—so you only receive the files you need.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005697152" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-96.png" alt="File type Restriction for WooCommerce Upload Files" width="442" height="424" /></p>
<h3>File Upload Deadline</h3>
<p>Set a time limit for customers to upload files after placing an order. Keep projects on track and avoid late submissions.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005563982" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-53.png" alt="WooCommerce Files Upload " width="648" height="290" /></p>
<h3>Control by Order Status</h3>
<p>Manage when uploads are possible. For example, allow uploads when the order is processing, after it’s completed, or even for draft orders before purchase.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005697162" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-97-1.png" alt="Order Status for Customer Upload Files for WooCommerce" width="586" height="135" /></p>
<h3>Charge Fees for File Uploads</h3>
<p>Earn extra revenue by charging for uploads. You can set a fixed fee or a percentage, and choose whether to apply it per file or per order with File Upload WooCommerce.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005700708" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-66.png" alt="Charge Fees for WooCommerce Upload Files" width="980" height="429" /></p>
<h3>What Customers See in the Upload Area</h3>
<ul>
<li data-start="67" data-end="149"><strong data-start="67" data-end="91">Upload Requirements:</strong> Show allowed file types, size limits, and upload rules.</li>
<li data-start="152" data-end="222"><strong data-start="152" data-end="171">Uploaded Files:</strong> Display files the customer has already uploaded.</li>
<li data-start="225" data-end="292"><strong data-start="225" data-end="246">Upload File Fees:</strong> Show any extra charges for uploading files.</li>
<li data-start="295" data-end="359"><strong data-start="295" data-end="316">Custom File Name:</strong> Let customers name their uploaded files.</li>
<li data-start="362" data-end="419"><strong data-start="362" data-end="372">Notes:</strong> Allow customers to add notes with each file.</li>
<li data-start="422" data-end="491"><strong data-start="422" data-end="443">Drag & Drop Area:</strong> Easy drag-and-drop interface for quick uploads.</li>
</ul>
<h3>File Preview, Download & Remove</h3>
<p>Customers can preview their uploaded files, download them anytime, or remove them if needed. Gives full control before and after placing an order using WooCommerce Upload File.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005700716" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-67.png" alt="Preview, Download, and Remove Uploaded Files for WooCommerce" width="980" height="588" /></p>
<h3>Drag & Drop or Upload Files</h3>
<p>Customers can easily drag & drop files or select them manually to upload, with a customizable upload area. WooCommerce File Upload makes adding files quick and user-friendly.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005700727" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-63.png" alt="Drag and Drop Files Upload for WooCommerce" width="623" height="358" /></p>
<h3>File Upload Progress Bar</h3>
<p>Show customers a clear progress bar while files upload. Easily adjust its colors and style to match your store’s design.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005700747" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-69.png" alt="File Upload Progress Bar" width="638" height="410" /></p>
<h3>Optional Notes with Uploads</h3>
<p>Let customers add notes with each file to share extra details or special instructions. Keeps communication clear for custom orders.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005700759" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-70.png" alt="Optional Notes with WooCommerce Files Uploads" width="800" height="644" /></p>
<h3>Dedicated File Upload Dashboard</h3>
<p>Admins can view and manage all uploaded files in one centralized dashboard. See order details, customer info, uploaded files details, and easily review, download, or clean up files as needed with Customer File Upload WooCommerce.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005563990" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-56.png" alt="Dashboard for File Upload WooCommerce" width="980" height="447" /></p>
<h3>File Management (For Admin)</h3>
<p>In each order, admins get a separate section to approve, reject, preview or download uploaded files by customers. Makes managing customer files quick and easy. When a file is approved or rejected, the customer automatically receives an email notification.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005563993" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-84.png" alt="File Management for WooCommerce File Upload" width="980" height="581" /></p>
<h3>Automatic Customer Email Notifications</h3>
<p>Whenever the admin approves or rejects an uploaded file, the customer instantly receives an automated email update. This ensures clear and timely communication.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005611585" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-58.png" alt="Email Notifications for WooCommerce File Upload" width="980" height="491" /></p>
<h3>Secure File Uploads Made Easy</h3>
<p>Allow customers to upload files safely with their orders. Files are stored securely on your server, restricted to authorized staff, and fully manageable from your WooCommerce dashboard.</p>
<h3>Full Design Control</h3>
<p>Easily change the colors of buttons, drop areas, progress bars, and file previews. Make the upload section look and feel just like the rest of your store.</p>
<h3>Custom Text Labels</h3>
<p>Change the text for upload titles, buttons, labels, and actions like preview, download, remove, and replace. Your custom wording will also appear in customer emails and order details for a consistent experience.</p>
<h3>Compatibility</h3>
<ul>
<li>Works seamlessly with <strong data-start="170" data-end="195">Elementor-built pages</strong></li>
<li data-start="94" data-end="145">Compatible with <strong data-start="110" data-end="143">WooCommerce Variable Products</strong></li>
<li data-start="200" data-end="228">Supports <strong data-start="209" data-end="226">Block Editors</strong></li>
<li data-start="231" data-end="293">Fully compatible with <strong data-start="253" data-end="291">WooCommerce Cart & Checkout Blocks</strong></li>
<li data-start="296" data-end="348">Supports <strong data-start="305" data-end="346">High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS)</strong></li>
<li data-start="351" data-end="408">Works with all major <strong data-start="372" data-end="406">WooCommerce & WordPress themes</strong></li>
<li data-start="411" data-end="469"><strong data-start="411" data-end="431">Fully responsive</strong> across all devices and screen sizes</li>
</ul>
<h3>Getting Started</h3>
<ul>
<li data-start="60" data-end="197"><strong data-start="60" data-end="67">Buy</strong> <em data-start="68" data-end="106">File Upload to Order for WooCommerce</em> directly from <a class="" href="https://woocommerce.com/products/file-upload-to-order/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="121" data-end="194" data-is-only-node="">WooCommerce.com</a>.</li>
<li data-start="201" data-end="272"><strong data-start="201" data-end="213">Download</strong> the plugin and <strong data-start="229" data-end="240">install</strong> it on your WooCommerce store.</li>
<li data-start="276" data-end="331"><strong data-start="276" data-end="288">Activate</strong> the plugin from the WordPress dashboard.</li>
<li data-start="335" data-end="443">Go to <strong data-start="341" data-end="381">WooCommerce > File Upload </strong>to set up rules and enable file uploads for your customers.</li>
<li data-start="447" data-end="509"><strong>Need help?</strong> View the complete<strong data-start="458" data-end="508"> installation & Configuration guide <a class="" href="https://woocommerce.com/document/file-upload-to-order/" rel="noopener" data-start="497" data-end="506">here</a></strong>.</li>
</ul>
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File Upload to Order

<p><strong>File Upload for WooCommerce</strong> allows your customers to attach files to their orders like images, docs, and PDFs for personalized requests.</p>

Advanced Pre Order and Backorder vs File Upload to Order