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Preorder Pro
Pre-orders for stores that want more
Preorder Pro extends the free pre-order flow with an incentive discount, checkout deposits, per-variation pre-orders and automatic release emails.
Extends Preorder FREE
Incentive discount, deposits, variations and release emails (shipped) Requires the free Preorder plugin Delivered through Freemius
PRO features
The incentive discount, checkout deposit, per-variation pre-orders and release emails ship in version 0.4.0.
Incentive discount
A configurable percentage discount applied to every pre-order line in the cart (shipped).
Checkout deposit
A configurable deposit percentage charged on pre-order lines; the balance is due on release (shipped).
Per-variation pre-orders
Mark individual variations as pre-orders with optional per-variation release dates (PerVariationPreorder, shipped).
Release emails
Automatic customer notifications on the product release date (ReleaseEmails, shipped).
Discount and deposit settings
Enable each feature and set percentages under WooCommerce → Pre-order Discount and Pre-order Deposit.
What PRO adds, and why it matters
Incentive discount
A configurable percentage discount applied to every pre-order line in the cart (shipped).
Checkout deposit
A configurable deposit percentage charged on pre-order lines; the balance is due on release (shipped).
Per-variation pre-orders
Mark individual variations as pre-orders with optional per-variation release dates (PerVariationPreorder, shipped).
Release emails
Automatic customer notifications on the product release date (ReleaseEmails, shipped).
Discount and deposit settings
Enable each feature and set percentages under WooCommerce → Pre-order Discount and Pre-order Deposit.
What you get: FREE vs PRO
PRO keeps everything in the free plugin and adds the modules below.
Feature FREE PRO
Pre-order flag ✓ ✓
Reservation note ✓ ✓
Custom button label ✓ ✓
Purchasable when out of stock ✓ ✓
Cart and checkout flagging ✓ ✓
Order flagging ✓ ✓
Settings screen ✓ ✓
Secure and translation ready ✓ ✓
Incentive discount × ✓
Checkout deposit × ✓
Per-variation pre-orders × ✓
Release emails × ✓
Discount and deposit settings × ✓
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
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Need help beyond the plugin?
Send the store context in writing. You will receive a scoped recommendation, without a sales call.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Preorder Pro require the free Preorder plugin?
Yes. Preorder Pro is an add-on, it requires Preorder FREE version 0.1.2 or later for release emails (0.1.1+ for discount and deposit).
What ships today?
The incentive discount, checkout deposit, per-variation pre-orders and automatic release emails (version 0.4.0).
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, per-variation pre-orders and release emails.
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