Pre-order
Sell before stock arrives.

Pre-order

Take orders before inventory lands — per product or per variant, paid through Shopify checkout.

$200.00
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Specifications

Decided per
Variant
Shows when
Out of stock, regardless of stock, or only while in stock
Payment
Full amount, or a deposit with the balance collected later
Order cap
Unlimited by default, or a set number per variant
Order tags
Pre-order, plus Partial Pre-order on a mixed order
Shipping date
ASAP, exact date, period or interval

What it does

  • Per-variant controlPut one size on pre-order while the others keep shipping. Every variant can have its own settings and its own unit limit.
  • Full payment or a depositCharge the full amount at checkout, or take a deposit now and let Shopify collect the balance on a date you choose.
  • Orders tagged automaticallyEvery order with a pre-order item is tagged Pre-order the moment it's placed, so you can filter, fulfil and report cleanly.
  • Shipping dates that write themselvesDrop a shipping date into your product message once, and Timesact keeps it current — including the days left until it ships.
  • Turns on by itselfRun pre-order the moment a product sells out and switch it off when you restock — or schedule it to a launch window.
  • No code, native to your themeThe button and message match your theme automatically. Timesact handles the Shopify setup behind the scenes.

Questions people ask

Can I take a deposit instead of charging the full amount?

Yes. Charge the full amount at checkout, or take a deposit — a fixed amount or a percentage — now, and Shopify automatically collects the remaining balance on a date you set.

Can one size be on pre-order while the rest ship normally?

Yes — pre-order is set per variant. A single size or colour can be on pre-order while every other variant checks out as usual, each with its own unit limit.

Will I know which orders are pre-orders?

Every order with a pre-order item is tagged Pre-order automatically. Orders that mix pre-order and in-stock items also carry a Partial Pre-order tag.

When does a pre-order start and stop?

Your choice: run it the moment a product sells out (and switch it off automatically when you restock), or schedule it to an exact date window.

Do I need to edit my theme?

No. Timesact is no-code — it adds the pre-order button and message to your theme, matches your styling, and cleans up completely if you uninstall.