Backorder Promise
Replace “Available on backorder” with a date the customer can trust.
Backorder Promise is a proposed WordPress plugin — Replace “Available on backorder” with a date the customer can trust. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 40 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.
Updated
At a glance
- Platform
- WordPress
- Status
- Collecting votes
- Votes
- 0 of 40 (40 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, WooCommerce 8.5+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- WooCommerce stock status, product editor, order emails
- Pricing
- Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
- Build time
- ~4 weeks after threshold
The problem
WooCommerce only says “Available on backorder.” Shoppers cannot tell if that means a week or a season, so they open a ticket or leave.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
Merchants who sell made-to-order or temporarily out-of-stock products and still want the sale.
Backorder Promise is a proposed WordPress plugin for stores that sell items before they are back on the shelf.
Each product or variation gets a short promise, such as “Ships in 7–10 business days,” shown on the product page and copied onto the order email. It does not take deposits or talk to suppliers.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Promise text per product
Replace the stock phrase with a sentence you write, including a date or a range.
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Variation-level dates
One colorway can ship Friday while another waits on a later lot.
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Promise on the order email
The same sentence is stored on the line item so support and the customer see one date.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- Deposit or preorder payment plans
- Supplier purchasing
- A translation-management suite
Concept screens
What happens after you vote
Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.
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Collecting votes You are here
The community decides whether this plugin gets built.
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Threshold reached
Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.
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In development
Scope stays close to the published feature list.
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Ready to download
Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.
WooCommerce stock status, product editor, order emails
WordPress 6.4+, WooCommerce 8.5+, PHP 8.1+
Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
The default backorder string, product-description footnotes, support macros
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
Does this change stock management?
No. WooCommerce still controls whether backorders are allowed. This plugin only replaces the customer-facing notice and stores it on the order.
Can each variation have its own date?
Yes. A variation promise overrides the parent product.
Is Backorder Promise available to download yet?
No. Backorder Promise is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 40 votes needed before development starts.
What does Backorder Promise do?
Replace “Available on backorder” with a date the customer can trust. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which drafts get built.
When will Backorder Promise be released?
Estimated build time is ~4 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Backorder Promise cost?
Expected pricing: Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Backorder Promise is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Backorder Promise — release notes and access details.
What does Backorder Promise require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, WooCommerce 8.5+, PHP 8.1+.