Single product page

Posted on by Angela Grey

You can configure pre-order options directly from the product editing page in WooCommerce. The settings are available for both simple products and variable products, with the same configuration fields once enabled

 

VARIABLE PRODUCTS

Check the Pre-Order checkbox for each variation that you want to enable for pre-order.

 

 

SIMPLE PRODUCTS

Check the Pre-Order checkbox. A new Pre-Order tab will appear where you can configure settings

 

Pre-Order Settings

Each product can have its own pre-order configuration. By default, product settings follow the General Pre-order Settings. To customize a specific product, use the checkbox next to each option:

  • Checked → Use a custom value for this product
  • Unchecked → Use the value from the general settings

Once enabled, the following options are available for both simple and variable products:

Availability and Limitations
  • Pre-Order date: Set the date until the product becomes available.
  • Payment days limit: Define the maximum number of days allowed for customers to complete payment after placing a pre-order.
  • Quantity limit: Restrict how many units can be pre-ordered.
  • Free shipping: Enable free shipping for this pre-order product regardless of other shipping rules.
Notice and button

Customize the pre-order button text and product notice.

  • Pre-Order button text: Label of the Pre-Order button on single product pages
  • Pre-Order Cart Notice: Message displayed in the cart when the product is pre-ordered.
  • Pre-Order Product page notice: Message shown on the product detail page.
  • Pre-Order Shop page notice: Message displayed on shop/archive pages.

 

Manager Price

Control how the pre-order price is displayed or adjusted.

  • Custom this data for product: Check this option to enable the settings below it. If disabled, price are calculated by global rule under General settings
  • Allow to change prices: Enable pre-order price calculation based on the sale price.
  • Price after adjustment: Preview the pre-order price after applying pricing rules. Click the Refresh button whenever you update price calculation rules to see the latest result.
  • Disable buy product: Show pre-order pricing but prevent customers from purchasing.
  • Price adjustment: Set how the pre-order price is modified:
    • Set pre-order price to a specific value
    • Adjust to decrease pre-order price
    • Adjust to increase pre-order price
  • Adjustment type: Apply adjustments as a fixed amount or a percentage.
  • Adjustment amount: Enter the exact adjustment value to increase, decrease or set a fixed value for price

 

Payment

Configure how customers pay for this pre-order product.

  • Custom this data for product: Check this option to enable the settings below it. If disabled, price are calculated by global rule under Payment & Delivery settings
  • Payment preview: This section shows a real-time preview of how the pre-order payment will be split.
    • Pay Now Amount: The amount the customer is required to pay immediately when placing the pre-order.
    • Remaining Amount: The balance that will be paid later, based on the selected payment type and deposit settings.
  • Payment Type: Choose between full payment upfront or a deposit.
    • Full Payment: Customers pay the full product price when placing the order.
    • Deposit: Customers pay a partial amount now, with the balance due later.
      • Deposit Type:
        • Fixed: Charge a specific fixed amount as the deposit.
        • Percentage: Charge a percentage of the product price as the deposit.
        • Deposit Amount: Define the deposit value (fixed or percentage).
    • Pay Later: Customers will be required to complete the remaining payment once the product becomes available.