K1 Shopify Pre-Order App: The most flexible preorder solution
Create different pre-order settings for different out of stock products and timeframes on your Shopify store with our unique rule system
First 10 pre-orders are free
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What is a Shopify Pre-Order?
A Shopify pre-order allows customers to purchase products before they're available or in stock. Pre-orders help merchants:
K1 PreOrder makes setting up pre-orders on Shopify simple — no coding required.
Why choose K1 as your Shopify Pre-Order Manager
We go all-in to cover every merchant need — from setup to scale
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Smart pre-order rules system
Most apps: One setting for all products
K1 PreOrder: Separate rules for different products, timeframes, texts, and conditions
Instant pre-order button replacement
Most apps: Switching from "Add to Cart" to "Pre-order" button takes 1-2 seconds which confuses customers
K1 PreOrder: Almost instant replacement and removing "buy now" button - customers never see button switching
Universal pre-order placement
Most apps: Work on the product page and glitching on the collection page
K1 PreOrder: Pre-order badges and buttons appear on product pages, collections, quick view, featured sections, recommendations - everywhere
Founders Support
Most apps: Hired low-qualified support agents
K1 PreOrder: Real help from people who built it
Why K1 Pre-Order for out of stock products is the best
The complete feature list of right now
Never Show "Sold Out" Again
K1 PreOrder automatically enables pre-orders when products go out of stock. Keep selling and capture demand instead of losing customers.
- Auto-detect out of stock products
- Continue selling when inventory hits zero
- Smart inventory threshold triggers
- Seamless customer experience
Display pre-order button anywhere
Universal pre-order integration that works everywhere your products appear
- Seamlessly replaces Add to Cart buttons across product pages, collections, homepage, quick view, recommendations, and featured sections
- Zero manual theme editing required - works instantly after installation
- Perfect integration with any Shopify theme, old or new
Smart pre-order rules
Create unlimited rules with precision targeting for maximum control
- Set different pre-order conditions for specific products, entire collections, or individual variants
- Automatic conflict detection prevents overlapping rules and ensures smooth operations
- Run multiple campaigns simultaneously without technical headaches
Schedule preorder campaigns
Time-based automation for perfect campaign timing
- Launch pre-order campaigns at exact dates and times
- Automatically end campaigns when products become available
- Plan seasonal releases and limited drops weeks in advance
Automatic stock control
Intelligent inventory triggers that adapt to your business needs
- Always: Keep products on pre-order regardless of stock levels
- Out of stock: Automatically switch to pre-order when inventory hits zero
- Below threshold: Start pre-orders when stock drops to your specified level
Inventory autopilot for "Continue selling when out of stock"
Smart on/off for "Continue selling" - no manual work
- Auto-enables "Continue selling when out of stock" for pre-order variants
- Restores original inventory settings as soon as the rule ends or stock recovers
- Per-variant + schedule aware tracking keeps PDP/collections in sync and prevents oversells
Design flexibility
Perfect visual integration with your brand identity
- Inherit your theme's button styling for seamless native appearance
- Full customization options: colors, text, sizing, and styling
- Maintain consistent brand experience across all customer touchpoints
Customize pre-order message
Clear customer communication that builds trust and manages expectations
- Personalized messaging that speaks in your brand voice
- Dynamic content that updates based on product availability
- Reduce customer confusion and support inquiries
Custom cart and checkout notes
Enhanced customer experience throughout the purchase journey
- Add contextual information directly in cart and checkout
- Remind customers about pre-order status and expected delivery
- Reduce post-purchase confusion and improve satisfaction
Custom pre-order tags
Streamlined order management and fulfillment workflow
- Organize pre-orders with custom tags for each rule
- Easy filtering and bulk processing in Shopify admin
- Integrate with existing order management and fulfillment systems
Dynamic metafields variables
Display product-specific information from metafields
- Auto-inserts variables (like delivery dates) - no per-product edits
- Always up to date: change the field once, the message updates everywhere
- Shows dates in the right format for each customer's storefront language
Multilingual translation
Translate pre-order content into any language
- Translate all customer-facing text - button, badge, cart labels, and custom messages
- Works with dynamic variables - dates and metafield values automatically adapt to each language
Coming soon K1 Shopify Pre-Order Features
We constantly improve our app based on customer requests
Pre-order with discount
Drive early sales with automatic discount incentives that boost conversion
- Apply percentage or fixed-amount discounts exclusively to pre-order purchases
- Seamless cart-level application with full Shopify discount system integration
- Advanced combination controls let you stack or restrict with other store discounts
Deposits on pre-orders
Improve cash flow while reducing customer commitment barriers
- Accept partial payments upfront with automatic balance collection later
- Flexible deposit amounts: fixed dollar amounts or percentage of product price
- Automated payment processing reduces manual work and improves customer experience
Pre-order limits
Create urgency and prevent overselling with intelligent quantity controls
- Set maximum pre-order quantities per product or variant
- Automatic "Sold Out" state when limits are reached
- Build scarcity marketing and manage production capacity effectively
Dynamic dates in customer notification
Personalized messaging that updates automatically based on real-time data
- Smart date variables in pre-order messages and cart notes
- Automatic updates when availability dates change
- Consistent customer communication across all touchpoints
...and much more
We ship new features every 1-2 weeks — stay up to date in our Changelog
Simple flat pre-order app pricing
Start with 10 free pre-orders, then switch to Unlimited when you are ready to scale
Free
Get started with pre-orders and test K1 PreOrder on a small scale
Features
- Up to 10 pre-orders in total (lifetime limit)
- Full access to all K1 PreOrder features
- No payment approval or billing setup required
- Pre-orders stop automatically when the limit is reached
- Upgrade to Unlimited at any time
Unlimited
7-day free trialEnjoy unlimited pre-orders and full control for growing and established stores
Features
- 7-day free trial included
- Unlimited pre-orders on all products
- Full access to all current & future features
- Advanced rules for badges, cart labels & messaging
- Built for high-traffic stores and large catalogs
- Direct founder-led support
60-day money-back guarantee
Start 7-day free trialFrequently Asked Questions
K1 Pre-Order automatically detects when products are out of stock and replaces the "Add to Cart" button with a customizable "Pre-Order" button. Customers can proceed through checkout normally, and you can choose whether to charge immediately or when the item ships.
Yes! You can customize button text, colors, badges, delivery messages, and more through our intuitive dashboard. Match everything to your brand with no coding required.
K1 Pre-Order is designed to work seamlessly with all Shopify themes, including custom themes through Shopify's native App Embed system — no code editing required. For heavily modified themes, the app provides automatic compatibility warnings and guidance. If you encounter any display issues, our founder-led support team is available to help.
K1 PreOrder offers a simple pricing structure. Free plan — up to 10 pre-orders (lifetime limit), full feature access. Unlimited plan — $9.99/month for unlimited pre-orders, includes a 7-day free trialBoth plans include all features: custom button styling, pre-order badges, order tagging, multilingual support, and more. We also offer a 60-day money-back guarantee on paid plans.
Yes! The app includes full multilingual translation support. You can manually translate all customer-facing elements — button text, badge text, cart labels, and pre-order messages — into any language published in your Shopify store. Translations automatically fall back to your default language when missing, and dynamic metafield values (like delivery dates) automatically format according to each language.
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