=== PreOrders for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: softtent
Tags: woocommerce, pre-order, preorder, backorder, product-availability
Requires Plugins: woocommerce
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 0.1.2
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Author: SoftTent
Author URI: https://softtent.com

Accept WooCommerce preorders with partial payment, release dates, and stock automation.

== Description ==

**⏳ The Smart Pre-Order Solution for WooCommerce**

Take control of your inventory timeline. SoftTent PreOrders empowers your store to accept customer commitments for products before they're available, turning inventory challenges into opportunities. Capture demand, manage expectations, and build excitement for your upcoming releases.

From limited edition drops to back-ordered bestsellers, manage your entire pre-order workflow from a single, intuitive dashboard.

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== What Makes PreOrders Powerful ==

**⏱️ Availability Management**
→ Set exact availability dates for products
→ Automatically transition from pre-order to available stock
→ Control pre-order behavior on upcoming inventory
→ Handle product availability gracefully

**💰 Flexible Revenue Models**
→ Full upfront payment for guaranteed revenue
→ Partial deposits to reduce customer hesitation
→ Free reservations to capture demand signals
→ Mix and match pricing strategies per product

**📝 Brand Your Pre-Orders**
→ Custom button text that matches your voice
→ Eye-catching icons to highlight pre-order status
→ Personalized messages before and after checkout
→ Professional presentation across all product types

**🔄 Seamless Shopping Experience**
→ Native WooCommerce integration
→ Smooth checkout flow for pre-order items
→ Dedicated shortcode for flexible placement
→ Cart acknowledgment for pre-order status

**✨ Complete Product Support**
→ Simple products with one-click pre-orders
→ Variable products with per-variant management
→ Grouped products ready to go
→ Extensible architecture for future features

== Installation ==

Getting your pre-orders live is straightforward:

1. Ensure WooCommerce is installed and activated
2. Upload `softtent-preorders` to `/wp-content/plugins/`
3. Activate through WordPress Plugins menu
4. Visit Dashboard → PreOrder WC → Manage PreOrder
5. Configure your defaults and start enabling pre-orders
6. Watch demand roll in

No coding required. No complex configurations. Just smart pre-order management.

== How to Use ==

**Enable Pre-Orders on Any Product**

- First from your product single inventory tab, Stock status settings set On backorder
Then navigate to Dashboard > PreOrder WC > Manage PreOrder to:
- Set global pre-order settings
- Configure pricing models (full, partial, free)
- Customize messaging and button appearance
- Enable pre-orders on individual products
- Track and manage customer commitments

**Use Shortcodes for Custom Placement**

Place `[softtent_preorders]` anywhere to display pre-order information and management options where your customers need them.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need WooCommerce? =
Absolutely. PreOrders is built on WooCommerce and requires it to function.

= Which product types are supported? =
Simple and variable products are fully supported. Grouped products work seamlessly too.

= What pricing models are available? =
You have three flexible options: full payment (guaranteed revenue), partial payment (lower friction), or free reservations (market research).

= Can I customize the customer experience? =
Yes. Button text, icons, messages, and styling are all customizable per pre-order configuration.

= How does availability dating work? =
Set an availability date, and PreOrders automatically manages transitions. Customers see clear, honest timelines.

= Where can I find help? =
Contact our team at contact@softtent.com for support, questions, or feature requests.

= Need Any Help? =

**Website:** https://softtent.com
**Email:** contact@softtent.com

== Screenshots ==

== Screenshots ==
1. Pre-Order Button Settings
2. Pre-Order Style Settings With Responsive Devices
3. Pre-Order Pricing and Availability Settings by date
4. Pre-Order Details in WooCommerce Order Page

== Changelog ==

= 0.1.2 – 9 March, 2026 =
★ Added: Partial payment functionality
★ Updated: Email templates for better customer communication
★ Fixed: Minor UI inconsistencies in the dashboard

= 0.1.1 – 3 March, 2026 =
★ Tested all the features
★ Fixed all the small bugs

= 0.1.0 – 27 February, 2026 =
★ Initial release of SoftTent PreOrders
★ Complete pre-order workflow for simple and variable products
★ Multiple pricing models (full, partial, free reservation)
★ Availability date management with automatic transitions
★ Customizable messaging, buttons, and icons
★ Native WooCommerce cart integration
★ Shortcode support for flexible placement
★ Complete dashboard management suite

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 0.1.0 =
Initial release version of SoftTent PreOrders.

== License ==

SoftTent PreOrders is licensed under the GPL-2.0-or-later License.
See [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html) for complete license details.