Pre-Orders for WooCommerce Documentation
43 guides covering setup, configuration and troubleshooting.
Guides
- Add Extra Fee for Pre-Orders | Bright Plugins Docs Add an extra fee to pre-ordered products by configuring a fixed or percentage price adjustment during the pre-order phase to increase the base product price. 1 min read
- Add Preorder Products WooCommerce | Bright Plugins Docs Add pre-order products in WooCommerce by enabling the pre-order option on a product, setting an availability date, and publishing it for early purchase. 1 min read
- Add Preorder to Variable Products | Bright Plugins Docs Enable pre-orders for WooCommerce variable products by setting availability dates and applying pre-order options to each variation. 1 min read
- Add Product to Order Guide | Bright Plugins Docs Learn how to add a product for preorder in WooCommerce. Follow our step-by-step guide to configure preorder products and set availability dates. 1 min read
- Auto Availability After Pre-Order | Bright Plugins Docs Automatically make WooCommerce pre-order products available by setting an availability date, so items switch from pre-order to live once the period ends. 1 min read
- Auto Stock Status After Pre-Order | Bright Plugins Docs Auto-update WooCommerce pre-order stock status when availability ends, keeping inventory accurate and switching products to in or out of stock. 1 min read
- Available Text & Labels | Bright Plugins Docs View available text and label options in WooCommerce pre-orders, including button text, status labels, cart notices, and dynamic date variables. 1 min read
- Change Order Status on Pre-Order Date | Bright Plugins Docs Automatically change WooCommerce order status when the pre-order date arrives by configuring status updates based on the product’s availability schedule. 1 min read
- Change Preorder Button Text | Bright Plugins Docs Change the “Preorder Now” button text in WooCommerce to match your messaging, improve clarity, and enhance user experience on product pages. 1 min read
- Configure Preorder Modes | Bright Plugins Docs Configure WooCommerce preorder modes to control product availability, payment options, and scheduling, helping manage demand and boost early sales. 1 min read
- Countdown Timer Setup | Bright Plugins Docs Set countdown timers for simple and variable products using the {countdown} variable, choose display position, and assign to products. 1 min read
- Default Configuration Guide | Bright Plugins Docs Learn the default configuration settings to quickly set up the plugin, understand key features, and ensure proper functionality out of the box. 1 min read
- Display Pre-Order Products Page Display all pre-order products on a separate page using a shortcode, letting customers easily browse and access all available pre-order items in one place. 2 min read
- Dynamic Variables for Labels | Bright Plugins Docs Use dynamic variables to show real-time data like availability dates, countdowns, and delivery estimates for pre-orders and scheduling features. 1 min read
- Filter Pre-Order Phase Orders | Bright Plugins Docs Filter WooCommerce orders in the pre-order phase by using the order status filter to display only orders marked as “Pre Ordered.” 1 min read
- Filter Pre-Order Products (Backend) | Bright Plugins Docs Filter pre-order products in the WooCommerce backend to quickly manage items, track availability, and streamline preorder workflows and inventory control. 1 min read
- Hide Pre-Order Date Field | Bright Plugins Docs Learn how to hide the pre-order date field from the checkout page by adjusting plugin settings to simplify the checkout experience. 1 min read
- Launch Limited Collection + Countdown | Bright Plugins Docs Launch a limited collection with a countdown, build urgency, boost conversions, and drive sales using timed landing pages in WooCommerce. 2 min read
- Launch New Product with Pre-Orders | Bright Plugins Docs Learn how to launch a new product with pre-orders in WooCommerce, manage early sales, and build demand before your product is available. 2 min read
- Meta Fields for Pre-Orders Import | Bright Plugins Docs Learn the required meta fields to import pre-ordered products in WooCommerce, ensuring accurate data, schedules, and smooth preorder setup and management. 1 min read
- Override Text & Labels Guide | Bright Plugins Docs Override WooCommerce text and labels to customize wording across your store, match your brand, improve clarity, and enhance the user experience. 1 min read
- Pay Later for Pre-Orders Guide | Bright Plugins Docs Enable the Pay Later feature for pre-orders to let customers reserve products without upfront payment and complete payment later via account or email link. 2 min read
- Pre-Order Email Template Guide | Bright Plugins Docs Use preorder email templates to automate admin and customer notifications, confirm orders, and customize messages for clear, professional communication. 1 min read
- Pre-Order Email Templates Setup | Bright Plugins Docs Manage WooCommerce pre-order email templates for admin and customer notifications, including confirmations, alerts, and availability updates. 1 min read
- Pre-Order Modes Setup for WooCommerce Control how pre-orders behave in your store by choosing modes that manage mixed carts, shipping timing, and order splitting for pre-order and in-stock items. 3 min read
- Pre-Order Notifications Setup | Bright Plugins Docs Enable premium notifications for WooCommerce to keep admins and customers informed with customizable alerts tied to order status changes and updates. 1 min read
- Pre-Order Status & Shipping Setup | Bright Plugins Docs Manage WooCommerce pre-order status transitions and unify shipping costs by configuring rules for smooth order handling and consistent checkout pricing. 1 min read
- Pre-Orders & Deposits FAQ | Bright Plugins Docs Get answers about pre-orders with deposits, including setup, payments, emails, refunds, and how deposits and balances are handled in WooCommerce. 2 min read
- Pre-Orders Specialized Section | Bright Plugins Docs Set up WooCommerce pre-orders using the specialized section. Configure availability, pricing, and schedules to manage early purchases with ease. 1 min read
- Preorders for WooCommerce Guide | Bright Plugins Docs Learn how to set up and manage WooCommerce pre-orders, including enabling products, setting availability dates, and displaying preorder details on your store. 1 min read
- Preorders Marked as Completed Early | Bright Plugins Docs Pre-orders may be marked completed early due to status settings, not the actual availability date, based on your configuration. 1 min read
- Preorders Shortcode Setup | Bright Plugins Docs Learn how to configure and use the WooCommerce preorders shortcode for simple and variable products to enable flexible pre-purchase options. 1 min read
- Quick Edit & Bulk Edit Pre-Order Date | Bright Plugins Docs Quickly edit WooCommerce preorder dates and use bulk edit to update multiple products at once, saving time and keeping schedules accurate. 1 min read
- Reserve Now, Get Items Instantly | Bright Plugins Docs Allow customers to reserve products and instantly receive available items while managing pre-orders seamlessly and improving order fulfillment efficiency. 1 min read
- Reserve Now, Pay Later Guide | Bright Plugins Docs Enable “Reserve Now, Pay Later” in WooCommerce to let customers secure pre-orders without upfront payment, improving conversions and reducing cart abandonment. 2 min read
- Set Pre-Order Status by Category | Bright Plugins Docs Set pre-order status for all products in a category using bulk actions to apply availability dates and preorder settings across items. 1 min read
- Show Available Date & Pre-Order Badge | Bright Plugins Docs Show availability dates and enable a pre-order badge in WooCommerce using Bright Plugins to highlight upcoming products and boost conversions. 1 min read
- Stop Orders After Pre-Order Date | Bright Plugins Docs Stop taking orders after the preorder date by automatically updating stock status (e.g., set to out of stock) once the preorder period ends. 1 min read
- Translate Pre-Order Plugin | Bright Plugins Docs Translate the Pre-Orders plugin using Loco Translate by creating a new language, generating a template, and saving translation files for customization. 1 min read
Settings
- Configure Texts and Labels in Pre-Orders Rewrite every customer-facing string in Pre-Orders for WooCommerce: button labels, availability notices, cart warnings and validation messages. 3 min read
- Customize Labels for Your Store Personalize WooCommerce labels to match your market by customizing text across product, cart, and checkout pages for a clearer user experience. 3 min read