Let customers reserve a product before it’s available by enabling Pre-Order on the product and setting a release date.

Steps

Go to Products → All Products and edit the product.

  1. In the product data box, open the Pre-Orders tab.

  2. Turn Enable Pre-Order ON.

  3. Set the Availability / Release Date.

  4. Choose a Pre-Order Mode (Pay Now, Pay Later, Deposit, etc.).

  5. Click Update.

Expected result:
The product shows a Pre-Order badge, a clear availability date, and the button changes to your pre-order CTA.

Common issues

  • Pre-Order tab not visible
    Make sure the plugin is enabled globally in WooCommerce → Pre-Orders.

  • Button doesn’t change
    Check that a valid release date is set and saved.

FAQ

Can I make a variable product a pre-order?
Yes. Enable pre-order on the parent product and set the date/mode.

Can I pre-order without a date?
No. A release date is required to treat the product as pre-order.

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