=== Pre-Orders for WooCommerce – PreCart ===  
Contributors: tasin07  
Requires at least: 5.0  
Tags: preorder, pre orders, preorder plugin, woocommerce pre order, product preorder
Requires PHP: 7.4  
WC tested up to: 9.9  
Tested up to: 6.8  
WC requires at least: 6.0  
Stable tag: 0.3  
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

Easily enable **preorders** for your WooCommerce store. Allow customers to **pre-order** products, set release dates, accept payments, and manage everything from your dashboard with PreCart.

== Description ==  
Looking to boost sales with a seamless **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 or restocking popular ones, this plugin helps you sell more and plan better.

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  
- Limited-time offers  
- Seasonal inventory  
- Digital content, books, music, and more  

💡 Give your customers the power to **preorder WooCommerce products** confidently—and deliver a premium shopping experience with automatic email updates and customizable preorder settings.

[📘 Pre-Order Documentation](https://docs.getprecart.com/category/9/getting-started)

== 🔑 Key Features of Pre-Orders for WooCommerce (Free) ==

🛒 **Enable Preorders for Any WooCommerce Product**  
Easily add the preorder option to simple or variable products with one click.

📅 **Set Custom Pre-Order Availability Dates**  
Control when preorder products go live by setting a release date and time.

💰 **Flexible Payment Options**  
Charge upfront or collect payment later (coming soon in Pro version).

📨 **Email Notifications for Preorders**  
Automatically send confirmation emails to customers placing a preorder.

📦 **Inventory Management**  
Preorders are tracked separately from in-stock items to prevent overselling.

🎨 **Customizable Preorder Button & Message**  
Tailor the text, colors, and appearance to fit your brand and theme.

== 🚀 Why Use This WooCommerce Preorder Plugin? ==

Pre-Orders are common for things like video games, smartphones,Book launches,Music/album releases,Crowdfunded products, limited-edition products & 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. Preorders help secure early revenue.

### 🔥 Build Hype Before Launch  
Generate excitement with preorder options for exclusive or trending products.

### 📊 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 and automatic updates.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I enable pre-orders for a product?  
Navigate to your product edit screen, enable the "Pre-Order" checkbox in the Product Data section, and set your dates for each product. if you want to enable preorder for all products you can do it from PreCart > settings

= Can I collect payments for pre-orders immediately?  
Yes, you can collect payments for pre-orders immediately , we will add 'pay later' option in the pro version soon.

= Does this work with my theme/other plugins?  
Compatible with all WooCommerce-supported themes and most payment gateways.  

= How are pre-orders tracked in inventory?  
Pre-orders deduct from a separate stock pool to avoid overselling.  

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `precart` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
3. Go to **PreCart > Settings ** to configure the plugin.
4. Enable pre-orders for individual products from the product edit page.

== Changelog ==

= 0.3 =

Release date: 2025-06-01

* Fixed issue where button text would not update correctly.
* Fixed text domain error notice.

= 0.2 =

Release date: 12-03-25

* Added: New fields in Settings
* Added: Set global preorder for all products
* Added: Prevent customsers to order pre order and regular products at once
* Fixed: cart-key error showing in the cart page

= 0.1 =
* First release