Description

Pre-Orders lets you sell products before launch in WooCommerce by creating pre-order items with a configured availability date and automatically charging the customer when inventory is released. The extension manages pre-order fees, immediate or release-date billing rules, and email notifications, making it ideal for those who sell limited editions, seasonal launches, or products with a defined shipping date.

Key Features of Pre-Orders

  • Per-product configuration
    Enables pre-order status for any simple or variable product in the catalog.
  • Availability date
    Defines when the pre-order becomes an active order and releases the final charge.
  • Flexible billing
    Lets you charge at checkout or only when the product is released.
  • Pre-order fee
    Adds an optional extra amount as a deposit paid at the time of reservation.
  • Automatic notifications
    Sends emails to the customer about order confirmation, changes, and release.

Benefits of Pre-Orders

  • Early demand validation
    Measures the audience’s actual interest before producing or restocking inventory.
  • Predictable cash flow
    Secures reservations and future revenue even when the product is not available.
  • Clear customer experience
    Displays the pre-order date and terms directly on the product page.
  • Centralized management
    Keeps full control of pre-orders within the standard WooCommerce dashboard.

Who Is Pre-Orders For?

  • Those who sell limited editions, collectibles, or products with limited production runs.
  • Brands that launch seasonal collections and want to open reservations before inventory arrives.
  • Those who sell electronics, books, courses, or items with a defined release date.

How to Download Pre-Orders

Pre-Orders is available for download here at Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it under Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, and activate it. With WooCommerce already active, the pre-order option will appear in each product’s data tab.

Designed for those who need to open reservations with a confirmed date and charge customers at the right time, Pre-Orders works as a pre-order layer integrated with the native WooCommerce workflow. By combining conditional billing, optional fees, and automatic status emails, it organizes launches without requiring separate spreadsheets or manual tracking of pending orders.

Frequently asked questions

Is WooCommerce Pre-Orders GPL-licensed?

Yes. WooCommerce Pre-Orders is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use WooCommerce Pre-Orders on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WooCommerce Pre-Orders on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does WooCommerce Pre-Orders cost at Ultrapack?

WooCommerce Pre-Orders costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does WooCommerce Pre-Orders include updates?

Yes. The current version of WooCommerce Pre-Orders is 2.3.8, published at Ultrapack on Sep 28, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WooCommerce Pre-Orders scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WooCommerce Pre-Orders goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.

What are the requirements for the plugin WooCommerce Pre-Orders?

Requires WordPress 6.9 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.1.