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Waitlist PRO
Back in stock for stores that grow
Waitlist PRO extends the free flow with demand analytics, optional double opt-in and scheduled sends, notifications in batches instead of one burst.
Extends Waitlist FREE
Demand analytics, double opt-in, scheduled sends and segmentation, shippedRequires the free Waitlist pluginDelivered through Freemius
PRO features
Demand analytics, double opt-in, scheduled sends, category segmentation and advanced CSV export ship in the current PRO release.
Demand analytics
Waitlist > Demand Analytics dashboard: pending signups per product, top out-of-stock demand, demand and subscriber CSV exports.
Double opt-in
Waitlist > Double Opt-In: optional email confirmation before signup. Links expire after seven days.
Scheduled sends
Waitlist > Scheduled Sends: stagger notifications with configurable batch size and interval.
Category segmentation
Waitlist > Segmentation: notify only for selected product categories (include or exclude).
Advanced CSV export
Demand CSV with SKU, stock status, categories and URLs; subscriber CSV with product metadata.
What PRO adds, and why it matters
Demand analytics
Waitlist > Demand Analytics dashboard: pending signups per product, top out-of-stock demand, demand and subscriber CSV exports.
Double opt-in
Waitlist > Double Opt-In: optional email confirmation before signup. Links expire after seven days.
Scheduled sends
Waitlist > Scheduled Sends: stagger notifications with configurable batch size and interval.
Category segmentation
Waitlist > Segmentation: notify only for selected product categories (include or exclude).
Advanced CSV export
Demand CSV with SKU, stock status, categories and URLs; subscriber CSV with product metadata.
What you get: FREE vs PRO
PRO keeps everything in the free plugin and adds the modules below.
FeatureFREEPRO
Back-in-stock form✓✓
Variations in FREE✓✓
My Account > Waitlists✓✓
`[restock_waitlist]` shortcode✓✓
Stable storefront✓✓
Admin list and CSV export✓✓
Demand analytics×✓
Double opt-in×✓
Scheduled sends×✓
Category segmentation×✓
Advanced CSV export×✓
Waitlist vs YITH Waitlist vs Back In Stock Notifier
How Waitlist compares to the popular WooCommerce back-in-stock plugins.
| Waitlist | YITH Waitlist | Back In Stock Notifier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Variation-level waitlists in free | Yes | Premium | - |
| Guest sign-up (no account) | Yes | Premium | Yes |
| My Account waitlist tab | Yes | - | - |
| Admin dashboard + CSV export | Yes | - | - |
| Open source (GPLv2) | Yes | Core GPL | Core GPL |
| Paid plan price | from €29/yr | ~$99.99/yr | Free + Pro |
Competitor data and pricing as of June 2026; check the vendors' sites for current pricing.
Start with Waitlist FREE
Waitlist PRO extends the free plugin with demand analytics, double opt-in, scheduled sends and category segmentation.
Support and resources
Every plugin has its own documentation with setup walkthroughs. Bugs and questions go to the public GitHub repository for that plugin, we answer in the open.
Maintenance status
This plugin is maintained. We have announced no end-of-support date, and when we do it will say so here and in a release.
Need help beyond the plugin?
Send the store context in writing. You will receive a scoped recommendation, without a sales call.
Compatibility audit
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A scoped connector or extension when the standard plugin stops short of your workflow.
Describe the integrationYour email is used to answer this request only. Marketing messages require a separate, explicit opt-in.
Frequently asked questions
Does Waitlist PRO require the free Waitlist plugin?
Yes. Waitlist PRO is an add-on, it requires the free Waitlist plugin installed and active.
What ships today?
Demand analytics, advanced CSV export, double opt-in, scheduled sends and category segmentation. Variations and My Account are in FREE.
Where do I get Waitlist PRO?
Waitlist PRO is sold through Freemius. It is not in the WordPress.org directory.
How much does PRO cost?
PRO is €29/year for 1 site, €59 for 5 sites and €99 for unlimited, billed in EUR via Freemius. PL visitors see an approximate PLN price.
How does Waitlist compare to YITH Waitlist and Back In Stock Notifier?
All three send back-in-stock emails. Waitlist includes per-variation waitlists and guest sign-up free (YITH gates both behind its ~$99.99/yr premium), plus a My Account tab and CSV export; PRO from €29/yr. Pricing as of June 2026.
Waitlist FREE first, Waitlist PRO next
The priority is a stable engine and a free WordPress.org edition. PRO is the automation layer for stores that need delivery control and demand analytics.
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