Pre-orders for stores that want more
Preorder Pro extends the free pre-order flow with an incentive discount, checkout deposits and per-variation pre-orders (available now). Automatic release emails remain on the roadmap.
PRO features
The incentive discount, checkout deposit and per-variation pre-orders ship in the 0.3.0 release. Release emails remain on the roadmap.
Incentive discount
A configurable percentage discount applied to every pre-order line in the cart, rewarding early buyers.
Checkout deposit
A configurable deposit percentage charged on pre-order lines; the balance is due on release.
Discount and deposit settings
Enable each feature and set percentages under WooCommerce → Pre-order Discount and Pre-order Deposit.
Clear cart fees
Discount and deferred balance appear as clear fees at cart and checkout.
Per-variation pre-orders
Mark individual variations as pre-orders with their own button label (PerVariationPreorder, shipped).
Release emails (planned)
Automatic availability notifications when a pre-order product is released.
What PRO adds, and why it matters
Incentive discount
A configurable percentage discount applied to every pre-order line in the cart, rewarding early buyers.
Checkout deposit
A configurable deposit percentage charged on pre-order lines; the balance is due on release.
Discount and deposit settings
Enable each feature and set percentages under WooCommerce → Pre-order Discount and Pre-order Deposit.
Clear cart fees
Discount and deferred balance appear as clear fees at cart and checkout.
Per-variation pre-orders
Mark individual variations as pre-orders with their own button label (PerVariationPreorder, shipped).
Release emails (planned)
Automatic availability notifications when a pre-order product is released.
What you get: FREE vs PRO
PRO keeps everything in the free plugin and adds the modules below.
Preorder vs WooCommerce Pre-Orders vs YITH Pre-Order
How Preorder compares to the popular WooCommerce pre-order plugins.
| Preorder | WooCommerce Pre-Orders | YITH Pre-Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes | No (paid only) | Yes |
| Mark a product as pre-order | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom pre-order button label | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Buyable while out of stock | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cart, checkout & order labelled pre-order | Yes | Yes | — |
| Open source (GPLv2) | Yes | GPL (paid only) | Core GPL |
| Paid plan price | from €29/yr | $179/yr | ~€139.99/yr |
Competitor data and pricing as of June 2026; check the vendors' sites for current pricing.
Start with Preorder FREE
Preorder Pro extends the free plugin. First comes pre-orders with a release date, custom button and cart/order flagging.
Support and resources
Every plugin has its own documentation with setup walkthroughs. Bugs and questions go to the public GitHub repository for that plugin, we answer in the open.
Frequently asked questions
Does Preorder Pro require the free Preorder plugin?
Yes. Preorder Pro is an add-on, it requires Preorder FREE version 0.1.0 or later installed and active. Without it the add-on stays dormant and shows an admin notice.
What ships today?
The incentive discount, checkout deposit and per-variation pre-orders (PerVariationPreorder, version 0.3.0). Release emails are planned.
Where do I get Preorder Pro?
Preorder Pro is sold and delivered through Freemius, which also handles licensing and automatic updates. It is not in the WordPress.org directory.
How much does PRO cost?
Yes, pricing is final. PRO is €29/year for 1 site, €59 for 5 sites, and €99 for unlimited sites, billed in EUR through Freemius. PL visitors see an approximate PLN price.
How does Preorder compare to WooCommerce Pre-Orders and YITH Pre-Order?
All three let you sell products before release. Preorder is free and open source with PRO from €29/yr, while the official WooCommerce Pre-Orders has no free version ($179/yr) and YITH's premium is ~€139.99/yr. Pricing as of June 2026.
Preorder FREE + Preorder Pro
Start with the free pre-order flow. PRO adds the incentive discount, deposits and per-variation pre-orders; release emails are planned.
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