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<p>Gives you a simple way to control backorders across your WooCommerce catalog without touching product data in the database.</p>
<p>Choose a global backorder policy for your store, apply it to the entire catalog or only selected product categories, and fine-tune how backordered items appear on the storefront. You can also let individual products opt out when you need an exception.</p>
<p>Built for stores that want more control and less clutter, this plugin helps you keep your backorder policy consistent, visible, and easy to manage.</p>
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<h2>WHAT DOES IT HELP YOU DO</h2>
<p>• Set backorder behavior globally in one place<br />
• Apply rules to the whole catalog or selected categories<br />
• Choose how backorders behave: Allow, Allow but notify, or Disable<br />
• Keep important products visible even when WooCommerce hides out-of-stock items<br />
• Let specific products ignore the global rule<br />
• Restrict settings access by user role<br />
• Adjust filter priority when you need to win conflicts with other inventory plugins</p>
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<h2>WHY MERCHANTS USE IT</h2>
<p>Instead of editing products one by one, you can manage backorder behavior at the store level and keep your product catalog easier to maintain. That means fewer manual changes, a cleaner admin experience, and more consistent storefront behavior.</p>
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<h2>BUILT FOR A NATIVE WOOCOMMERCE WORKFLOW</h2>
<p>• Settings are managed inside <em>WooCommerce > Settings</em><br />
• Product-level opt-out is available on the product edit screen<br />
• Overrides run at runtime, so your admin product data stays native and editable</p>

Backorder Manager: Global and Category Rules

<p>Control backorders across your WooCommerce store from one clean settings screen. Set global rules, target specific categories, and keep product-level exceptions in place without changing your product data.</p>

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<h2>The smarter way to ship, every time</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Our comprehensive shipping platform connects directly to your Woo store, consolidating all your orders into a single, intuitive dashboard. From there, you can process orders, generate shipping labels from a wide range of carriers, and automatically update tracking information back to your customers. With a centralized view of your entire shipping workflow, you can easily manage fulfillment, returns, and inventory across multiple channels. This integration simplifies complex logistics and provides the visibility you need to make informed decisions and scale your operations with confidence.</span></p>
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<h2>Why use ShipStation?</h2>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Automatically import orders</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> from your Woo store and other sales channels to a single platform.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Access a wide network of shipping carriers</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> to generate labels, compare rates, and track packages.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Create custom rules</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> to automatically apply shipping preferences, allocate orders, and streamline repetitive tasks.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Generate hundreds of labels</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> at once and manage fulfillment in batches to maximize productivity.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><b style="letter-spacing: -0.011em">Simplify the returns process</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> by generating return labels and managing shipments from a single dashboard.</span></li>
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<h2>Get started in minutes</h2>
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<li>Sign up for a <a href="https://www.shipstation.com/?ref=partner-woocommerce&utm_campaign=partner-referrals&utm_source=woocommerce&utm_medium=partner" target="_blank" rel="noopener">no-risk, free ShipStation trial</a>.</li>
<li>Install the extension and connect your store.</li>
<li>Immediately enable discounted carrier rates or connect your own accounts.</li>
<li>Sync orders from WooCommerce and other channels and automate your order management.</li>
<li>Batch-print labels.</li>
<li>Update your customers with customized, branded emails and tracking.</li>
<li>Delight your customers, and rinse and repeat when they buy again!</li>
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<p>Ship your WooCommerce orders with confidence, save on top carriers, and automate your processes with ShipStation.</p>

Backorder Manager: Global and Category Rules vs ShipStation