=== 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: 0.4  
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** 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 Pre-Order 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 ==

= 0.4 =

Release date: 2025-11-11

* Fixed: preorder product showing error on `Add To cart`

= 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