Title: NextXen Pre-Order Manager for WooCommerce Author: nextxentech Published: May 16, 2026 Last modified: September 16, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/nextxen-pre-order-manager/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3533797) ![](https://ps.w.org/nextxen-pre-order-manager/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3533797) # NextXen Pre-Order Manager for WooCommerce By [nextxentech](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nextxentech/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/nextxen-pre-order-manager.2.0.5.zip) * [Details](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/nextxen-pre-order-manager/#description) * [Reviews](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/nextxen-pre-order-manager/#reviews) * [Installation](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/nextxen-pre-order-manager/#installation) * [Development](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/nextxen-pre-order-manager/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/nextxen-pre-order-manager/) ## Description **NextXen Pre-Order Manager for WooCommerce** lets you turn any WooCommerce product into a pre-orderable item — with a release date, automated order completion, customer emails, and flexible payment options. Start capturing revenue before your product is ready to ship. Whether you’re launching a new product line, running a made-to-order business, or building hype around a limited release, this plugin gives your store a complete, professional pre-order system. 🔗 **[Plugin Website](https://nextxentech.com/plugins/nextxen-pre-order-manager-for-woocommerce/)** | **[Documentation](https://nextxentech.com/docs/nextxen-pre-order-manager-for-woocommerce/)** | **[Support](https://nextxentech.com/support/)** #### Free Features **Pre-Order Any Product** Enable pre-orders on simple, variable, composite, bundle, and booking products with a single checkbox. Customers see a customizable “Pre-order now” button and an availability message. **Release Date & Countdown** Set an optional availability date and time. WP-Cron processes pre-orders after the release date: paid physical orders move to Processing, eligible virtual orders to Completed, and unpaid orders request payment. Scheduled processing depends on WordPress cron running. Product pages display a countdown automatically for future release dates. Configure its visibility, heading, and seconds under WooCommerce > Settings > Pre-Orders > Product countdown. Use the `[npom_countdown]` shortcode to embed a live countdown timer anywhere on your site. **Two Payment Models** – **Upfront (pay now):** Full payment collected at checkout. Order stays “Pre-ordered” until the release date. – **Upon release (pay later):** No charge at checkout. On release, customers receive a payment link by email. Automatic charging requires a gateway integration that implements this plugin’s pre-order payment hooks; saving a card alone does not enable automatic charging. **Optional Pre-Order Fee** Add an extra charge on top of the product price (e.g., a reservation fee). It appears as a separate line item in the cart. **Six Email Notifications** All emails are configurable from WooCommerce Settings Emails: – New Pre-Order (admin) – Pre-Ordered Confirmation (customer) – Pre-Order Available / Released (customer) – Pre-Order Cancelled (customer + admin) – Pre-Order Date Changed (customer) **My Account — Pre-Orders Tab** Customers can view and cancel their pre-orders from the standard WooCommerce My Account area. **WooCommerce Blocks Compatible** Supports Cart and Checkout Blocks, block-based product pages, and the compatible WooCommerce product editor. **HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage) Compatible** Fully declared and tested with WooCommerce’s custom order tables. **WooCommerce Subscriptions Compatible** Pre-order subscription products. No charge at checkout — the subscription starts and the first payment is collected on the release date. Requires WooCommerce Subscriptions 6.2.0+. **Translation Ready** All strings use the `nextxen-pre-order-manager` text domain. Compatible with WPML, Polylang, and Loco Translate. #### Premium Features Upgrade to **NextXen Pre-Order Manager for WooCommerce Premium** for advanced tools that serious store owners need: 🔒 **Deposit / Partial Payments** For upfront pre-orders, collect a fixed-amount or percentage deposit at checkout. On release, a follow-up order requests the remaining balance by email. Fulfillment stays on hold until that balance is paid. Deposit amounts appear in the order screen and CSV export. 🔒 **Quantity Limit Per Product** Cap the total number of pre-orders accepted. Shows a “Only X slots remaining!” urgency notice when running low. Automatically closes pre-orders when the cap is hit — even under concurrent traffic. 🔒 **Admin Dashboard Widget** Statistics cached for five minutes on your WordPress dashboard: active pre-order count, revenue, new/completed/cancelled this month, and a list of upcoming releases in the next 30 days. 🔒 **CSV Export** One-click export of all pre-order data (Order ID, Status, Customer, Product, Release Date, Payment Type, Deposit, Balance, Total, Date Created). UTF- 8 BOM included for Excel compatibility. 🔒 **Priority Support** Skip the queue and get direct help from the NextXen Technology team. 👉 [View Premium Plans](https://nextxentech.com/plugins/nextxen-pre-order-manager-for-woocommerce/) #### Supported Product Types * Simple * Variable * Composite _(WooCommerce Composite Products required)_ * Bundle _(WooCommerce Product Bundles required)_ * Booking _(WooCommerce Bookings required)_ * Mix and Match _(WooCommerce Mix and Match required)_ * Subscription / Variable Subscription _(WooCommerce Subscriptions 6.2.0+ required)_ #### System Requirements * **WordPress:** 6.0 or higher * **WooCommerce:** 7.0 or higher * **PHP:** 7.4 or higher ### Source Code & Build Tools PHP, CSS, and browser JavaScript are included in this package. The editable Pay Later gateway source is assets/js/npom-gateway.js; its distributed copy is build/ gateway/index.js. Countdown and admin-manager styles are in assets/. The build/ directory also contains the bundled product-editor, admin, datepicker, and shortcode scripts. The development checkout includes scripts/build-gateway.cjs. Run `npm run build: gateway` there to regenerate the gateway bundle and its asset hash. Run `npm test` for JavaScript checks. There is no general `npm run build` command for the legacy bundles. Project repository: https://github.com/NextXen-Technology/nextxen-pre-order-manager- for-woocommerce ### External Services This plugin integrates the Freemius SDK for optional account connection, Pro licensing, trials, updates, and checkout. When you choose to connect or purchase, the SDK communicates with Freemius and may send account information, site URL, and plugin/environment details needed for these services. Optional diagnostic sharing is controlled through the SDK consent flow. Freemius terms: https://freemius.com/terms/ Freemius privacy policy: https://freemius. com/privacy/ ## Screenshots [⌊Pre-Orders Product Tab — Enable pre-orders, set a release date, choose payment timing, and add an optional fee — all from the standard WooCommerce product editor.⌉⌊ Pre-Orders Product Tab — Enable pre-orders, set a release date, choose payment timing, and add an optional fee — all from the standard WooCommerce product editor.⌉[ **Pre-Orders Product Tab** — Enable pre-orders, set a release date, choose payment timing, and add an optional fee — all from the standard WooCommerce product editor. [⌊Product Page (front-end) — Customizable availability message and "Pre-order now" button replace the standard add-to-cart experience.⌉⌊Product Page (front-end) — Customizable availability message and "Pre-order now" button replace the standard add-to-cart experience.⌉[ **Product Page (front-end)** — Customizable availability message and “Pre-order now” button replace the standard add-to-cart experience. ## Blocks This plugin provides 3 blocks. * Message Block A block to display messages in plain-text or HTML. * Select Control A block to display a select control. * Date-time picker A block to select the date-time ## Installation #### Automatic Installation 1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel. 2. Go to **Plugins Add New Plugin**. 3. Search for **NextXen Pre-Order Manager for WooCommerce**. 4. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate Plugin**. #### Manual Installation 1. Download the plugin zip file. 2. Go to **Plugins Add New Plugin Upload Plugin**. 3. Choose the zip file and click **Install Now**. 4. Click **Activate Plugin**. #### After Activation 1. Go to **WooCommerce Settings Pre-Orders** to configure global settings. 2. Open any product, go to the **Pre-Orders** tab, and enable pre-orders. 3. Set a release date, choose the payment model, and save the product. 4. Your product is now available for pre-order. Full setup guide: [nextxentech.com/docs/woocommerce-pre-order-manager/](https://nextxentech.com/docs/nextxen-pre-order-manager-for-woocommerce/) ## FAQ ### How do I configure the product countdown? Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Pre-Orders > Product countdown. Enable or disable the timer, edit its heading, and choose whether to show seconds. It appears for future release dates and hides when the date passes. ### Is there a Pro trial? A 14-day Pro trial is available through Freemius where offered by the configured plan. A payment method is required. Review the checkout terms before starting the trial. ### Does it work with the WooCommerce Cart/Checkout Blocks? Yes. The plugin supports Cart and Checkout Blocks and displays release information on classic and block-based product pages. ### Does it work with HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage)? Yes. The plugin is declared compatible with HPOS and works with both classic postmeta and the WooCommerce custom order tables. ### Can I collect a deposit instead of the full price upfront? Yes, but this is a **Premium** feature. You can configure a fixed-dollar or percentage- based deposit. On release, a separate balance order emails the customer a payment link. Fulfillment remains on hold until the balance is paid. ### Can I limit the number of pre-orders per product? Yes, this is a **Premium** feature. Set a maximum pre-order quantity per product and the plugin handles the rest — including urgency notices and automatic closure. ### What happens if a customer doesn’t have a saved payment method on release (upon release mode)? The order moves to “Pending Payment” and the customer is sent a payment link email automatically. ### Can I change the release date after orders have been placed? Yes. Go to WooCommerce > Pre-orders > Actions > Change release date. Select the product, enter a future date in the store timezone, and choose whether to notify customers. ### Can customers cancel their own pre-orders? Yes. From the **My Account Pre-Orders** tab they can cancel an active pre-order. Refunds must be processed manually from the order screen. ### Is this compatible with WooCommerce Subscriptions? Yes. Requires WooCommerce Subscriptions 6.2.0 or later. ### Is it translation ready? Yes. All strings use the `nextxen-pre-order-manager` text domain and a `.pot` file is included. ### Where can I find the documentation? Full documentation is at [nextxentech.com/docs/woocommerce-pre-order-manager/](https://nextxentech.com/docs/nextxen-pre-order-manager-for-woocommerce/) ### Where can I get support? Free support is available via the [WordPress.org plugin forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/nextxen-pre-order-manager/). Premium customers get priority support at [nextxentech.com/support/](https://nextxentech.com/support/). ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “NextXen Pre-Order Manager for WooCommerce” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ nextxentech ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nextxentech/) [Translate “NextXen Pre-Order Manager for WooCommerce” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/nextxen-pre-order-manager) ### Interested in development? 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