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.

📘 Full Documentation

Why PreCart is the best free WooCommerce Pre-Order plugin

Unlike paid alternatives that charge a monthly fee, PreCart gives you everything you need to run preorders on your WooCommerce store for free:

Stock-based preorder — products automatically become available for preorder when they go out of stock (new in 0.7)
Global or per-product — enable preorder for everything at once, or pick individual products
Preorder limits — cap how many customers can preorder per product
Custom status — preorders get a dedicated order status so you can filter and manage them

🔑 Key Features

🛒 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 {precart_release_date} 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.

🚀 Why Use This WooCommerce Preorder Plugin?

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.

📈 Boost Sales

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.

🔥 Build Hype Before Launch

Generate excitement with preorder options for exclusive or trending products. Show a countdown and release date to create urgency.

📊 Forecast Demand

Use preorder data to plan inventory, reduce waste, and align with manufacturing timelines.

💬 Improve Customer Experience

Give customers transparency with clear preorder messaging, release dates, and automatic updates.