=== V7 Low Stock Filter === Contributors: thevaibhaw Donate link: https://vaibhawkumar.in/ Tags: woocommerce low stock, low stock alert, stock filter, inventory management, stock notification Requires at least: 5.8 Tested up to: 7.1 Stable tag: 1.1.0 Requires PHP: 7.4 License: GPL-2.0-or-later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Adds a "Low Stock" filter to WooCommerce Products admin with configurable threshold, email alerts, variable product support & HPOS compatibility. == Description == **Tired of manually checking WooCommerce product stock levels one by one?** The **Low Stock Alert & Inventory Filter for WooCommerce** plugin adds a powerful, one-click **"Low Stock"** filter view directly inside your WooCommerce Products admin screen — so you can instantly see every product that needs restocking, without scrolling through hundreds of SKUs. Whether you manage 10 products or 10,000 SKUs, this plugin gives you **instant visibility** into your inventory health with zero bloat, zero front-end impact, and full **WooCommerce HPOS compatibility**. --- ### 🔥 Why Store Owners Love This Plugin * **Instant Low Stock Dashboard** — Adds a "Low Stock" link alongside All, Published, Draft, and Trash on the WooCommerce Products admin screen. One click = instant low stock overview. * **Configurable Stock Threshold** — Set your own stock threshold (default: 5 units). Products at or below this number appear in your filtered view. * **Variable Product & Variation Support** — Automatically detects low stock on individual product variations. If any variation is running low, the parent product appears in your filtered list. * **Email Notifications & Alerts** — Optionally receive an instant email alert when any product drops below a specified stock level, so you never miss a restock opportunity. * **Backorder & Draft Filtering** — Choose whether to include backorder-allowed products and draft products in your low stock view. * **100% Native WordPress UI** — No custom CSS, no external JavaScript, no third-party tracking. Looks and feels exactly like core WordPress. * **HPOS Compatible** — Fully declared compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS / Custom Order Tables). * **Zero Front-End Impact** — Runs exclusively on admin screens. Absolutely zero impact on your store's front-end speed or customer experience. * **WordPress 7.1 & WooCommerce 9.5+ Compatible** — Tested and confirmed working with the latest WordPress and WooCommerce releases. * **GDPR & Privacy Compliant** — No data collection, no external API calls, no telemetry, no cookies. --- ### 🎯 Who Is This Plugin For? 1. **WooCommerce Store Owners** — Who want instant visibility into which products need restocking without checking each product manually. 2. **Dropshipping & Print-on-Demand Stores** — Where stock levels change frequently and real-time low stock alerts prevent lost sales. 3. **Multi-Vendor Marketplaces** — Where admins need a quick dashboard view of low-inventory products across all vendors. 4. **Agencies Managing Client Stores** — Who need a clean, native-looking admin filter without installing heavy inventory management suites. --- ### 💡 How Is This Different From ATUM or Stock Manager? | Feature | Low Stock Alert & Filter (This Plugin) | Heavy Inventory Suites (ATUM, Stock Manager) | | --- | --- | --- | | **Setup Time** | 30 seconds — activate and go | 15-30 minutes configuration | | **Front-End Impact** | Zero — admin only | May add front-end scripts | | **Plugin Size** | Under 50 KB | 5-15 MB | | **Learning Curve** | None — native WP UI | Complex dashboards | | **HPOS Support** | Full native support | Varies | | **Email Alerts** | Built-in | Often requires Pro/addon | **Bottom line:** If you need a fast, lightweight, zero-bloat low stock filter with email alerts — this is your plugin. If you need full warehouse management with purchase orders and suppliers, use a heavier suite. --- ### ⚡ Key Features at a Glance * ✅ One-click "Low Stock" admin filter view * ✅ Configurable stock threshold (default: 5 units) * ✅ Variable product & variation support * ✅ Email notification alerts on low stock * ✅ Backorder & draft product filtering options * ✅ 100% native WordPress admin UI * ✅ Full WooCommerce HPOS compatibility * ✅ Zero front-end performance impact * ✅ WordPress 7.1 & WooCommerce 9.5+ tested * ✅ GDPR compliant — no data collection --- == Installation == ### Automatic Installation (Recommended) 1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard. 2. Go to **Plugins > Add New**. 3. Search for "**Low Stock Alert WooCommerce**" or "**V7 Low Stock Filter**". 4. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate**. 5. Ensure **WooCommerce** is installed and active. 6. Configure your settings at **WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Low Stock**. ### Manual Installation 1. Download the `v7-low-stock-filter.zip` file from this page. 2. Navigate to **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin** in your WordPress admin dashboard. 3. Select the zip file and click **Install Now**. 4. Click **Activate Plugin**. 5. Configure settings at **WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Low Stock**. --- == Frequently Asked Questions == = Does this plugin require WooCommerce? = Yes. Low Stock Alert & Inventory Filter requires WooCommerce to be installed and active. If WooCommerce is not active, the plugin will display an admin notice and gracefully disable itself. = What is the default low stock threshold? = The default threshold is **5 units**. You can change this at **WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Low Stock**. = Does it work with variable products and variations? = Yes! The plugin checks stock levels on individual product variations. If any variation has low stock, the parent variable product will appear in the filtered list. = Will this plugin slow down my WooCommerce store? = Absolutely not. The plugin uses efficient `WP_Query` calls with optimized meta queries. It only runs on the admin Products screen and has **zero impact** on your store's front-end speed. = Does the plugin support WooCommerce HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage)? = Yes. The plugin declares full native compatibility with WooCommerce HPOS / Custom Order Tables. = Can I receive email alerts when stock is low? = Yes! Enable email notifications in the plugin settings. You can set a separate email threshold, and the plugin will send an alert to the WordPress admin email whenever a product drops below that level. = Does the plugin include backorder products in the low stock filter? = By default, no. But you can toggle this option in the settings to include or exclude products that allow backorders. = Does this plugin collect any personal data? = No. This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. It makes no external API calls and includes no tracking or telemetry code. Fully GDPR compliant. = Is this plugin compatible with WordPress 7.1? = Yes! The plugin is fully tested and confirmed 100% compatible with WordPress 7.1 and WooCommerce 9.5+. = How is this different from the built-in WooCommerce low stock notification? = WooCommerce's built-in notification only sends a basic email. This plugin adds a **visual admin filter view** directly on the Products screen, configurable thresholds, variable product support, and draft/backorder filtering — all features not available in WooCommerce core. --- == Screenshots == 1. **Low Stock View** — "Low Stock" filter link on the Products admin screen alongside All, Published, Draft, and Trash. 2. **Settings Page** — Configurable threshold, email notifications, and filtering options under WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Low Stock. --- == Changelog == = 1.1.0 - 2026-09-01 = * Full SEO optimization of plugin title, description, and WordPress.org listing. * Updated plugin name to "Low Stock Alert & Inventory Filter for WooCommerce" for better discoverability. * Fixed Author name and URI metadata. * Tested and confirmed 100% compatible with WordPress 7.1 and WooCommerce 9.5+. * Updated high-resolution logo and icon assets. * Enhanced FAQ section with 10 comprehensive questions and answers. = 1.0.0 = * Initial release. * Low Stock view link on Products admin screen. * Configurable stock threshold. * Optional email notifications. * Support for variable products, backorders, and draft filtering. * HPOS compatibility. == Upgrade Notice == = 1.1.0 = WordPress 7.1 compatibility, SEO optimization, enhanced FAQ, and new branding. Recommended update for all users. = 1.0.0 = Initial release. --- == Support & Contact == * **Author:** Vaibhaw Kumar * **Website:** [vaibhawkumar.in](https://vaibhawkumar.in) * **GitHub Repository:** [TheVaibhaw/v7-low-stock-filter](https://github.com/TheVaibhaw/v7-low-stock-filter)