{"id":5064,"date":"2026-05-11T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontlinenewsng.org\/?p=5064"},"modified":"2026-05-11T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T10:00:00","slug":"how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce-recover-lost-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frontlinenewsng.org\/?p=5064","title":{"rendered":"How to Send Back-in-Stock Notifications in WooCommerce (&amp; Recover Lost Sales)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Out-of-stock products don\u2019t just mean missed sales. They also mean missed opportunities to keep customers coming back to your WooCommerce store.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that there\u2019s an easy way to recover those lost sales. <\/p>\n<p>Adding a \u201cNotify When Back in Stock\u201d feature to your WooCommerce store lets customers sign up to be alerted the moment a product is available again, which brings them straight back to your store and ready to buy. <\/p>\n<p>Beyond recovering lost sales, back-in-stock notifications help build customer loyalty by showing shoppers you value their interest even when you can\u2019t fulfill their order right away.<\/p>\n<p>Since WooCommerce doesn\u2019t include this feature natively, you\u2019ll need a third-party plugin to make it work. In this guide, I\u2019ll show you two easy ways for how to send back-in-stock notifications in WooCommerce \u2013 no coding needed. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-opt-id=699846286  fetchpriority=\"high\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:1024\/h:576\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-og-1024x576.png?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Send Back in Stock Notifications in WooCommerce\" class=\"wp-image-399960\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wpb-alert style-blue\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">\ud83d\udd16 <strong>TL;DR:<\/strong> <strong>Sending WooCommerce Back-in-Stock Notifications<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>There are 2 easy ways to send back-in-stock notifications in WooCommerce:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/athemes.com\/merchant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Merchant plugin\">Using Merchant Pro<\/a> \u2013<\/strong> The ultimate all-in-one WooCommerce toolkit. Instead of installing a single-use plugin, you get back-in-stock notifications plus 40+ other sales-boosting features to grow your store.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/back-in-stock-notifier-for-woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Back in Stock Notifier for WordPress\">Using Back in Stock Notifier for WooCommerce<\/a> \u2013<\/strong> The best free option available. It has a slightly steeper learning curve, but it\u2019s a feature-rich solution if you are on a tight budget and only need waitlist functionality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Send Back-in-Stock Notifications in WooCommerce?<\/h4>\n<p>Sending back-in-stock notifications in WooCommerce is one of the simplest ways to recover lost sales and keep customers coming back. Instead of losing a shopper the moment a product runs out, you give them a reason to stay connected with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-start-an-online-store\/\" title=\"How to Start an Online Store (Step by Step for Beginners)\">online store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve found that stores using this feature are far more likely to convert interested shoppers into paying customers because the notification arrives exactly when the customer is most motivated to buy.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the key benefits of adding back-in-stock notifications to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/woocommerce-tutorial-ultimate-guide\/\" title=\"WooCommerce Made Simple: Proven Steps to Launch Your Store Today\">WooCommerce<\/a> store:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83e\ude79 <strong>Recover sales that would otherwise be lost<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 when a customer signs up to be notified, they\u2019re telling you they already want to buy. A timely email brings them back before they shop elsewhere.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc99 <strong>Boost customer engagement and loyalty<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 showing shoppers that you\u2019re keeping track of their interest, even when stock runs low, builds trust, and makes them feel valued. This also ties into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-create-a-loyalty-program-in-woocommerce\/\" title=\"How to Create a Loyalty Program in WooCommerce (Step by Step)\">creating a strong loyalty program<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc8 <strong>Drive repeat traffic on demand<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 when you restock an item, an automatic email brings ready-to-buy shoppers back to your store, which means more targeted traffic without extra ad spend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plus, customers who sign up for waitlists are already interested buyers. That makes them far easier to\u00a0convert into loyal customers\u00a0compared to cold traffic finding your store for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick overview of the topics I will cover in this guide:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-before-you-start-set-up-an-smtp-plugin-23\">Before You Start: Set Up an SMTP Plugin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-method-1-17\">Method 1: Sending Back-in-Stock Notifications Using Merchant Pro (Best for All-in-One WooCommerce Toolkit)<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-step-1-install-and-activate-merchant-pro-18\">Step 1: Install and Activate Merchant Pro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-step-3-open-the-waitlist-module-32\">Step 3: Open the Waitlist Module<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-step-4-configure-the-waitlist-module-37\">Step 4: Configure the Waitlist Module<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-form-settings-83\">Form Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-email-settings-103\">Email Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-shortcode-settings-116\">Shortcode Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-step-5-enable-the-waitlist-module-60\">Step 5: Enable the Waitlist Module<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-alternative-send-stock-update-emails-manually-63\">Alternative: Send Stock Update Emails Manually<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-method-2-70\">Method 2: Using the Back in Stock Notifier for WooCommerce Plugin (Free Method)<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-step-1-install-and-activate-the-plugin-71\">Step 1: Install and Activate the Plugin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-step-2-access-the-plugin-settings-74\">Step 2: Access the Plugin Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-step-3-configure-back-in-stock-notifier-plugin-settings-78\">Step 3: Configure Back in Stock Notifier Plugin Settings<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-front-end-form-160\">Front End Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-visibility-settings-166\">Visibility Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-message-settings-172\">Message Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-mail-177\">Mail<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-background-process-settings-181\">Background Process Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-bot-protection-186\">Bot Protection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-auto-delete-settings-211\">Auto-Delete Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-quantity-field-settings-216\">Quantity Field Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-checkbox-subscribe-form-221\">Checkbox Subscribe Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-estimate-stock-arrival-225\">Estimate Stock Arrival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-troubleshoot-settings-experimental-229\">Troubleshoot Settings (Experimental)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-step-4-save-your-settings-98\">Step 4: Visit Your Out-Of-Stock Product Pages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-bonus-tip-how-to-optimize-your-woocommerce-store-to-increase-sales-69\">Bonus: Optimize Your WooCommerce Store to Increase Sales<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-faqs-about-sending-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce-75\">FAQs About Sending Back-in-Stock Notifications in WooCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-send-back-in-stock-notifications-in-woocommerce\/#aioseo-next-step-improve-your-woocommerce-store-264\">Next Steps to Improve Your WooCommerce Store Performance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Start: Set Up an SMTP Plugin<\/h4>\n<p>WordPress uses the PHP mail function by default, which aggressive spam filters often block because it lacks proper sender authentication.<\/p>\n<p>Installing an SMTP plugin routes your emails through a trusted provider, adding the necessary verification to ensure your back-in-stock emails reach the inbox. And if you have WP Mail SMTP Pro, you\u2019ll have access to email logs, so you can see exactly which notifications were sent and when.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpmailsmtp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"WP Mail SMTP - Fix WordPress Email Deliverability\">WP Mail SMTP<\/a> is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/showcase\/best-wordpress-smtp-plugins\/\" title=\"Best WordPress SMTP Plugins (Expert Pick)\">best WordPress SMTP plugins<\/a> to improve email deliverability.  At WPBeginner, we use it across our business sites, and it\u2019s been a great tool to work with. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=502898227  fetchpriority=\"high\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/wpmailsmtp.png?resize=640%2C324&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WP Mail SMTP website\" class=\"wp-image-204343\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>For details on how to set it up, see our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-use-smtp-server-to-send-wordpress-emails\/\" title=\"How to Use SMTP Server to Send WordPress Emails (Step by Step)\">how to use SMTP server to send WordPress emails<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: Sending Back-in-Stock Notifications Using Merchant Pro (Best for All-in-One WooCommerce Toolkit)<\/h4>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf96\ufe0f Best for:<\/strong> Store owners who want to consolidate their plugin stack. Instead of bloating your site with dozens of single-purpose plugins, Merchant gives you back-in-stock notifications alongside 40+ other conversion tools in one lightweight package.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/athemes.com\/merchant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Merchant Pro\">Merchant Pro<\/a> is the ultimate all-in-one WooCommerce growth toolkit. Not only does it offer a streamlined, visual way to set up your waitlists, but it also equips you with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-add-trust-badges-to-checkout-pages-in-wordpress\/\" title=\"How I Add Trust Badges to Checkout Pages in WordPress (&amp; Boost Sales)\">trust badges<\/a>, countdown timers, frequently bought together blocks, and much more.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Install and Activate Merchant Pro<\/h5>\n<p>To get started, you\u2019ll need to install and activate the Merchant Pro plugin on your WordPress site. It\u2019s the best all-in-one WooCommerce growth toolkit, and it includes the Waitlist module for setting up back-in-stock notifications for your products.<\/p>\n<p>First, let\u2019s create a Merchant account. <\/p>\n<p>On the aThemes website, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/athemes.com\/merchant\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"aThemes Merchant - All-in-one WooCommerce Growth Tool\">the Merchant page<\/a> and click the \u2018Get Merchant Pro\u2019 button.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/athemes.com\/merchant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img data-opt-id=1914618630  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/athemes-merchant.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"376\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C376&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"aThemes Merchant's website\" class=\"wp-image-400252\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wpb-alert style-yellow\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Note:<\/strong> To use Waitlist, you\u2019ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/athemes.com\/merchant\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"aThemes Merchant - All-in-one WooCommerce Growth Tool\">Merchant Pro<\/a>. It also comes with more than 40 sales-boosting modules like trust badges, countdown timers, and frequently bought together blocks.<\/p>\n<p>You can also try out the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/merchant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"free version of Merchant\">free version of Merchant<\/a>, but it won\u2019t let you send the back-in-stock notifications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Upon signup, you need to download your Merchant Pro zip file and copy your license key.<\/p>\n<p>With that done, it\u2019s time to install and activate the plugin. <\/p>\n<p>In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to <strong>Plugins <\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>\u00bb<\/strong> Add Plugin.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1349772568  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/wpadmin-plugins-addnew.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"162\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C162&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Add Plugin submenu under Plugins in the WordPress admin area\" class=\"wp-image-385691\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>On the next screen, click \u2018Upload Plugin\u2019 and then \u2018Choose File.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Go ahead and upload your Merchant Pro zip file from your local computer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1619242910  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/wpadmin-plugins-addplugin-uploadplugin-choosefile.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"233\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C233&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Choose File button to upload a plugin's zip file\" class=\"wp-image-394243\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Once uploaded, you can click the \u2018Install Now\u2019 button, followed by \u2018Activate.\u2019 For more information, see our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/step-by-step-guide-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin-for-beginners\/\" title=\"How to Install a WordPress Plugin \u2013 Step by Step for Beginners\">how to install a WordPress plugin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s navigate to Merchants Settings to verify your license key. Paste it into the field. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=106998172  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/merchant-settings-licensekey.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"284\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C284&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Activating Merchant's license key\" class=\"wp-image-400247\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Once the plugin is active, you\u2019re ready to move on to the next step and start setting up your back-in-stock notification system.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Open the Waitlist Module<\/h5>\n<p>With Merchant Pro installed, it\u2019s time to find the Waitlist feature inside the plugin.<\/p>\n<p>Merchant Pro organizes its features into modules, making it easy to find exactly what you need without any clutter.<\/p>\n<p>To start, head to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to\u00a0<strong>Merchant \u00bb Modules <\/strong><strong>\u00bb<\/strong> <strong>Boost Revenue<\/strong>. This section contains a collection of tools designed to help you increase sales and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-track-user-engagement-in-wordpress-with-google-analytics\/\" title=\"How to Track User Engagement in WordPress with Google Analytics\">keep customers engaged<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From there, simply click on\u00a0\u2018Waitlist\u2019\u00a0to open the module.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=634630691  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/merchant-modules-boost-revenue-waitlist.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"262\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C262&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Waitlist option in the Boost Revenue module section\" class=\"wp-image-400236\" \/><\/figure>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Configure the Waitlist Module<\/h5>\n<p>Before you enable the Waitlist module, you\u2019ll want to take a few minutes to configure it. This ensures everything looks and works the way you want it to before customers start seeing it on your store.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Form Settings<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>By default, the waitlist form will automatically appear on any product that is out of stock. <\/p>\n<p>If you also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-prevent-overselling-out-of-stock-items-in-wordpress\/\" title=\"How to Prevent Overselling Out of Stock Items in WordPress\">sell products on backorder<\/a> and want those customers to be able to join the waitlist, simply enable the toggle to include backorder products as well.<\/p>\n<p>You can also customize the text that appears on the form itself. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Form title<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 the heading that appears above the form<\/li>\n<li><strong>Form email label<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 the text next to the email input field<\/li>\n<li><strong>Form button text<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-add-buttons-in-wordpress-without-using-shortcodes\/\" title=\"How to Add Call to Action Buttons in WordPress (Without Code)\">sign-up button<\/a> says, such as \u2018Notify Me\u2019 or \u2018Join the Waitlist\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every change you make will appear in the \u2018Preview\u2019 on the right panel.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1301664388  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/merchant-modules-waitlist-formsettings-editor-preview.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"267\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C267&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Waitlist module's form settings and preview\" class=\"wp-image-400212\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to customize the messages customers see after they interact with the form. These include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The\u00a0success message<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 shown after a customer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-allow-user-registration-on-your-wordpress-site\/\" title=\"How to Allow User Registration on Your WordPress Site\">signs up<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The\u00a0unsubscribe message<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 shown when they opt out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keeping these messages friendly and on-brand helps build trust with your shoppers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=192240017  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/merchant-modules-waitlist-formsettings-success-unsubscribe.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"328\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C328&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Subscribe and unsubscribe messages\" class=\"wp-image-400215\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Next, you might want to check the \u2018Exclude products\u2019 customization. <\/p>\n<p>For example, if you sell <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-plan-a-holiday-sale-for-your-woocommerce-store\/\" title=\"How to Plan a Holiday Sale for Your WooCommerce Store\">limited-edition items or seasonal products<\/a> that you never plan to restock, you can add them to this exclusion list.<\/p>\n<p>This prevents customers from joining a waitlist for an item that will never return.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=522640147  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/merchant-modules-waitlist-formsettings-excludeproduct.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"247\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C247&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Exclude product configuration\" class=\"wp-image-400243\" \/><\/figure>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Email Settings<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Next, scroll down to the \u2018Email Settings\u2019 section. This is where you control the notifications that go out to your customers.<\/p>\n<p>Start by enabling the toggles for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-send-automated-emails-in-wordpress\/\" title=\"How to Send Automated Emails in WordPress\">automatic email notifications<\/a>. This ensures customers are contacted as soon as a product they signed up for comes back in stock without you having to do anything manually.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=189485941  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/merchant-modules-waitlist-emailsettings-automated.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"188\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C188&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Enabling automated emails\" class=\"wp-image-400223\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>From here, you can customize the email content for two different scenarios \u2013 new subscriber and stock update.<\/p>\n<p>Start with the email content for the new subscriber email, which is sent to confirm that a customer has successfully joined the waitlist.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1292360141  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/merchant-modules-waitlist-emailsettings-newsubs.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"359\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C359&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"New subscriber email settings\" class=\"wp-image-400221\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>You can then edit the stock update email.<\/p>\n<p>Merchant will send this automatically when the product becomes available again.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1339494474  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/merchant-modules-waitlist-emailsettings-instock.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"248\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C248&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Instock email settings\" class=\"wp-image-400225\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to preview both emails before saving. This lets you catch any formatting issues or typos before a real customer sees them.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a blue \u2018here\u2019 link for both emails, go ahead and click on it to see the preview.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1705764175  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/merchant-modules-waitlist-emailsettings-instock-preview.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"432\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C432&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Instock email preview in Merchant modules\" class=\"wp-image-400219\" \/><\/figure>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shortcode Settings<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to display the waitlist form in a specific location on a product page \u2014 rather than relying on the default placement \u2014 you can enable the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/glossary\/shortcodes\/\" title=\"Shortcodes\">shortcode<\/a> option in this section.<\/p>\n<p>Once enabled, you\u2019ll be able to use the\u00a0<code>[merchant_module_wait_list]<\/code>\u00a0shortcode to place the form exactly where you want it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=15320066  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/merchant-modules-waitlist-shortcode.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"313\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C313&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Merchant's shortcode option\" class=\"wp-image-400231\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re not familiar with how shortcodes work, our guide on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-add-a-shortcode-in-wordpress\/\" title=\"How to Add a Shortcode in WordPress (Beginner\u2019s Guide)\">how to add a shortcode in WordPress<\/a>\u00a0will walk you through it.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve finished configuring all three sections, click the\u00a0\u2018Save\u2019\u00a0button in the top-right corner of the page.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Enable the Waitlist Module<\/h5>\n<p>Now that everything is configured and saved, it\u2019s time to make the \u2018Waitlist\u2019 module live on your store.<\/p>\n<p>Simply click the\u00a0\u2018Enable\u2019\u00a0button at the top of the Waitlist page. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=334929255  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/merchant-modules-waitlist-enabled.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"228\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C228&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Waitlist enabled and saved\" class=\"wp-image-400234\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>From this point on, customers visiting any out-of-stock product page will see the waitlist form and can sign up to be notified when it\u2019s back.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it \u2013 your back-in-stock notification system is now up and running!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1470810544  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/merchant-backinstock-notifier-live.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"408\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C408&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Live waitlist form from Merchant\" class=\"wp-image-401141\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wpb-alert style-blue\">\n<p>\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\udcbb <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> You can test your setup by marking a product as out of stock directly from its WooCommerce product page. Just scroll down to the \u2018Product\u2019 data section and set the \u2018Stock\u2019 status to \u201cOut of stock.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative: Send Stock Update Emails Manually<\/h5>\n<p>If you ever need to notify a specific group of customers without waiting for a product to restock automatically, then Merchant Pro gives you a way to do that, too.<\/p>\n<p>This can be useful if you want to send an early heads-up to loyal shoppers or follow up with customers who have been waiting a long time.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember that these customers signed up specifically for back-in-stock alerts. Using this list for general marketing without additional consent may violate privacy laws.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, navigate to\u00a0<strong>Products \u00bb Waitlist Subscribers<\/strong>\u00a0from your WordPress admin area.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1287628213  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/products-waitlistsubs.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"267\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C267&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Waitlist subscribers in the Products page\" class=\"wp-image-400241\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Here, you\u2019ll see a list of everyone who has signed up to be notified.<\/p>\n<p>Click the \u2018Bulk actions\u2019 menu and select\u00a0\u2018Send Email\u2019 from the dropdown.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1856077508  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/merchant-waitlist-subscribers-send-email.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"268\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C268&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sending emails to subscribers\" class=\"wp-image-401144\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Once the emails are sent, the status for each selected subscriber will update automatically from \u2018Subscribed\u2019 to \u2018Mail Sent\u2019, so you always have a clear record of who has been contacted.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend checking this list periodically, especially after a long out-of-stock period, to make sure no subscribers have been missed.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: Using the Back in Stock Notifier for WooCommerce Plugin (Free Method)<\/h4>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf96\ufe0f Best for:<\/strong> Store owners who are on a strict budget and are looking for a powerful, fully-featured free plugin dedicated solely to waitlists.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/back-in-stock-notifier-for-woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Back in Stock Notifier\">Back in Stock Notifier<\/a> plugin is highly capable and won\u2019t cost you anything. While the settings interface has a slightly steeper learning curve than Merchant, it provides granular control over your alerts and built-in bot protection to keep your store secure.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Install and Activate the Plugin<\/h5>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to install and activate the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/back-in-stock-notifier-for-woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Back in Stock Notifier for WooCommerce plugin\">Back in Stock Notifier for WooCommerce plugin<\/a> on your WordPress site.<\/p>\n<p>In your admin area, head over to <strong>Plugin <\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>\u00bb<\/strong> <strong>Add Plugin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1349772568  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/wpadmin-plugins-addnew.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"162\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C162&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Add Plugin submenu under Plugins in the WordPress admin area\" class=\"wp-image-385691\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Next, you can use the search box to quickly find the plugin.<\/p>\n<p>When you see it on the search result, click \u2018Install Now\u2019 and \u2018Activate.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1459400958  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plugins-addplugin-backinstocknotifier.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Installing the Back-In-Stock Notifier plugin\" class=\"wp-image-400839\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Once the plugin is active, you\u2019re ready to move on to configuring it from your WordPress dashboard. If you need help with the process, see our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/step-by-step-guide-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin-for-beginners\/\" title=\"How to Install a WordPress Plugin \u2013 Step by Step for Beginners\">how to install a WordPress plugin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Access the Plugin Settings<\/h5>\n<p>Now, you\u2019ll need to head over to the plugin\u2019s settings to start configuring it for your store.<\/p>\n<p>From your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to\u00a0<strong>Instock Notifier \u00bb Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1449986111  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/instocknotifier-settings.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"341\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C341&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Going to Instock Notifier's settings\" class=\"wp-image-400846\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>This is where you\u2019ll find all the options you need to customize how the back-in-stock notification feature works on your site.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Configure Back in Stock Notifier Plugin Settings<\/h5>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to set up how the button looks and behaves on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/woocommerce-tutorial-ultimate-guide\/\" title=\"WooCommerce Made Simple: Proven Steps to Launch Your Store Today\">WooCommerce store<\/a>. The settings page is organized into several sections, and I\u2019ll walk you through each one so you know exactly what to do.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Front End Form<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>This section lets you customize the subscription form that shoppers will see on your out-of-stock product pages.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=642202373  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wpadmin-instock-notifier-frontendform.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"388\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C388&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Configuing the instock notifier front end form\" class=\"wp-image-400849\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>You can adjust the form display type, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/opinion\/are-popups-still-relevant-the-future-of-popup-marketing-explored\/\" title=\"Are Popups Still Relevant? The Future of Popup Marketing Explored\">pop-up<\/a> or inline, to match your store\u2019s design.<\/p>\n<p>You can also tweak the placeholders for your name and email address fields, as well as the button label.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=748824063  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/instocknotifier-settings-frontend-type.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"229\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C229&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Front end form types in instock notifier\" class=\"wp-image-400871\" \/><\/figure>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visibility Settings<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Here, you can control where and how the subscription form shows up on your product pages.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1252189416  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/instocknotifier-settings-visibility.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"338\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C338&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Configuing the instock notifier visibility settings\" class=\"wp-image-400875\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>For example, you can choose to hide the form for certain categories, like archived or discontinued products.<\/p>\n<p>This way, customers don\u2019t sign up for restock alerts on items that won\u2019t return, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-improve-user-experience-in-wordpress\/\" title=\"How to Improve User Experience in WordPress (Practical Tips)\">keeping the shopping experience smooth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=736862570  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/instocknotifier-settings-visibility-hide.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"335\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C335&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hiding form from discontinued products\" class=\"wp-image-400896\" \/><\/figure>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Message Settings<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>This section lets you edit the messages that customers see when they interact with the form.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=2019372765  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wpadmin-instock-notifier-messagesettings.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"331\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C331&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Configuing the instock notifier message settings\" class=\"wp-image-400851\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>You can customize the text that appears after a customer submits the form, as well as the content of the notification email they receive when the product is back in stock.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend keeping these messages friendly and on-brand \u2014 a warm, personalized message can go a long way in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-build-customer-loyalty-in-wordpress-with-gamification\/\" title=\"How to Build Customer Loyalty in WordPress with Gamification\">building customer loyalty.<\/a><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mail<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>In this section, you\u2019ll set up how email notifications are sent to your customers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=921551605  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wpadmin-instock-notifier-mailsettings.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"415\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C415&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Configuing the instock notifier mail settings\" class=\"wp-image-400853\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>You can configure details like the sender name, sender email address, and the email subject line. It helps to use your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/tools\/business-name-generator\/\" title=\"How to Choose the Best Company Name for Your Business (Expert Tips)\">store\u2019s name<\/a> as the sender so customers immediately recognize where the email is coming from.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Background Process Settings<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>The background process setting ensures that notification emails are sent reliably without slowing down your site. <\/p>\n<p>You have two options: WooCommerce\u2019s built-in background process or the plugin\u2019s default process. The WooCommerce option integrates seamlessly with your existing store infrastructure, while the default process works independently. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1883273934  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/instocknotifier-settings-backgroundprocess.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"181\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C181&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Background process settings in instock notifier\" class=\"wp-image-401069\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>I recommend going with the WooCommerce option if you want consistency with your other background tasks. That said, you can use the default process if you encounter any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-check-for-wordpress-plugin-conflicts\/\" title=\"How to Check for WordPress Plugin Conflicts\">compatibility issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bot Protection<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>For improved security, you can switch to the Bot Protection tab. This helps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-block-contact-form-spam-in-wordpress\/\" title=\"How We Block Contact Form Spam in WordPress (Proven Ways)\">protect your form from spam<\/a> submissions \u2014 a small but important step for keeping your store\u2019s data clean.<\/p>\n<p>Back in Stock Notifier offers protection through Turnstile and Google reCAPTCHA.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Turnstile<\/strong>\u00a0is a modern bot detection service using advanced technology to identify and block bots without requiring users to solve a challenge or prove they\u2019re human. This makes it invisible and frictionless. However, Turnstile requires a Cloudflare account to set up.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Google reCAPTCHA<\/strong>\u00a0is the more widely-used option and shows a checkbox that says \u201cI\u2019m not a robot.\u201d I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/glossary\/captcha-recaptcha-hcaptcha\/\" title=\"CAPTCHA \/ reCAPTCHA \/ hCAPTCHA\">reCAPTCHA<\/a> for most store owners because it\u2019s free, doesn\u2019t require a separate account, and most customers are already familiar with how it works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When enabled, reCAPTCHA adds a verification check that ensures only real people can sign up for notifications, not automated bots. This protects both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-build-an-email-list-in-wordpress-email-marketing-101\/\" title=\"How to Build an Email List in WordPress \u2013 Email Marketing 101\">your email list<\/a> and your site\u2019s reputation from spam.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1288092402  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/instocknotifier-settings-bot.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"349\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C349&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bot protection with Google ReCAPTCHA\" class=\"wp-image-401061\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Setting up reCAPTCHA is straightforward, but you\u2019ll need to install the Advanced Google reCAPTCHA plugin to handle the verification on your site.<\/p>\n<p>In your admin dashboard, navigate to\u00a0<strong>Plugins \u00bb Add Plugin<\/strong>\u00a0and search for \u201cAdvanced Google reCAPTCHA.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1440074158  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/plugins-addnew-advancedgooglerecaptcha.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"371\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C371&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Installing Advanced Google reCAPTCHA\" class=\"wp-image-377477\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>On the search result, click \u2018Install Now\u2019 and then \u2018Activate\u2019. See our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/step-by-step-guide-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin-for-beginners\/\" title=\"How to Install a WordPress Plugin \u2013 Step by Step for Beginners\">step-by-step guide on installing a WordPress plugin<\/a>\u00a0for details.<\/p>\n<p>Once activated, the plugin will ask you for your reCAPTCHA API keys, which you can generate for free from Google. <\/p>\n<p>To do this, simply visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/admin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Google reCAPTCHA website\">Google reCAPTCHA website<\/a>\u00a0and sign in with your Google account. <\/p>\n<p>In the \u2018Register a new site\u2019 section, you can fill in the form with a label, which is any name you choose for reference. Then, select the \u2018Challenge (v2)\u2019 option and choose \u2018I\u2019m not a robot Checkbox\u2019.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1210832890  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/recaptchacommentsgooglepage1.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"350\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C350&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Adding a New Site to Google reCAPTCHA\" class=\"wp-image-209373\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>In the \u2018Domains\u2019 field, enter your website domain without\u00a0<code>https:\/\/<\/code>\u00a0or\u00a0<code>www<\/code>\u00a0(for example,\u00a0<code>mystore.com<\/code>). <\/p>\n<p>You can add multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-register-a-domain-name-simple-tip-to-get-it-for-free\/\" title=\"Here\u2019s How I Register Domain Names (&amp; Get Some for Free)\">domain names<\/a> if needed. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1109714678  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/recaptchacommentsgooglepage2.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"231\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C231&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Add Domain and Email to reCAPTCHA Site\" class=\"wp-image-209375\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>After submitting, Google will provide you with a Site Key and Secret Key. <\/p>\n<p>You can go ahead and copy these keys.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=698327306  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/recaptchacommentsapikeys.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"298\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C298&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Copy Site and Secret Keys\" class=\"wp-image-209414\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Now, you can paste them into your Google reCAPTCHA plugin settings in the Back In Stock Notifier Bot Protection tab.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you might see on the screen:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1700337688  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/instocknotifier-settings-bot-recaptcha-keys.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"226\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C226&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Entering Google reCAPTCHA keys\" class=\"wp-image-401115\" \/><\/figure>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Auto-Delete Settings<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>This feature helps you maintain a clean subscriber database by automatically removing inactive records.<\/p>\n<p>When enabled, the plugin will delete subscribers based on their status\u2014such as those marked as \u2018mail sent\u2019, \u2018unsubscribed\u2019, or \u2018purchased\u2019\u2014after a specified number of days.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=35704584  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/instocknotifier-settings-autodelete.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"241\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C241&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Configuring auto-delete settings\" class=\"wp-image-401063\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>This is useful for cleaning up old records and complying with data retention policies while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/optimize-your-wordpress-database-with-one-click\/\" title=\"WordPress Database Maintenance: How to Optimize Your Database\">keeping your database efficient<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quantity Field Settings<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>The Quantity Field settings let you collect the number of items customers want when they join your waitlist. <\/p>\n<p>You can customize the field placeholder text, for example, you might use something like \u201cEnter quantity\u201d or \u201cHow many would you like?\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1712397685  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/instocknotifier-settings-quantitysettings.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"297\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C297&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Quantity field settings in Back In Stock Notifier\" class=\"wp-image-401154\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The plugin also lets you edit the empty field error message shown when a customer submits the form without entering a quantity. If you prefer to keep the form simpler, though, then you can make the quantity field optional so customers can subscribe without filling it out.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Checkbox Subscribe Form<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>This section allows you to configure an alternative checkbox-style subscription option for your product pages. <\/p>\n<p>So, instead of a standalone form, customers can simply check a box to sign up for a back-in-stock notification.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1913587139  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/instocknotifier-settings-consent-box.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"366\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C366&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Configuring the instock notifier consent box settings\" class=\"wp-image-400902\" \/><\/figure>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Estimate Stock Arrival<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>This feature allows you to show customers an estimated restock date. If you have multiple rules set up for a single product, you can use the \u2018Rule Priority\u2019 setting to determine which estimate displays first.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend displaying this message just before the submit button so customers see it right before they sign up.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1912691572  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/instocknotifier-settings-eta.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"327\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C327&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Configuring ETA in instock notifier\" class=\"wp-image-401065\" \/><\/figure>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Troubleshoot Settings (Experimental)<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>This section contains experimental debugging tools for <em>advanced<\/em> users experiencing technical issues.<\/p>\n<p>Only use these settings if you\u2019re comfortable with technical troubleshooting or if you have support guidance from the plugin developer. Most users can safely leave this section unchanged.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=170645373  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/instocknotifier-settings-troubleshoot.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Configuring troubleshoot settings in Back in Stock Notifier\" class=\"wp-image-401078\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve finished configuring all the sections, you\u2019ll want to make sure your changes are saved before leaving the settings page.<\/p>\n<p>Simply scroll to the bottom of the page and click the \u2018Save Changes\u2019 button. This ensures all your configurations are applied, and your back-in-stock notification feature is ready to go for your customers.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Visit Your Out-Of-Stock Product Pages<\/h5>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve configured the Back in Stock Notifier plugin, it\u2019s time to see it in action on your store\u2019s front end. Navigate to any product page for an item that\u2019s currently out of stock.<\/p>\n<p>When you land on an out-of-stock product page, you\u2019ll notice a \u2018Subscribe Now\u2019 button, like this:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1308892672  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/productpage-instocknotifier-subscribenow.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Subscribe Now button for Out of Stock product\" class=\"wp-image-400907\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Clicking it opens a popup form where shoppers can enter their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-create-a-free-business-email-address-in-5-minutes-step-by-step\/\" title=\"How to Create a Free Business Email Address (in Just 5 Minutes)\">email address<\/a> and subscribe to alerts.<\/p>\n<p>If you have set quantity control and consent checkbox, you\u2019ll also see the fields appear on the form:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=462606768  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/productpage-instocknotifier-subscribenow-popup.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C320&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Popup out of stock product subscribe form\" class=\"wp-image-400908\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019ve set up a discontinued product category and configured the plugin to hide the Subscribe Now button for those items, you might want to check those product pages as well. <\/p>\n<p>If the page still shows the \u2018Subscribe Now\u2019 button, go back to your plugin settings to make sure they\u2019re configured correctly for your discontinued products.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=78166761  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/productpage-instocknotifier-outofstock-discontinued.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"331\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C331&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Discontinued product display\" class=\"wp-image-400909\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>That\u2019s it \u2013 you\u2019ve successfully set up a back-in-stock notifier for your out-of-stock WooCommerce products.<\/p>\n<p>To track your notification log, you can head over to <strong>Instock Notifier \u00bb All Subscribers<\/strong> in your WordPress dashboard. <\/p>\n<p>Here, you\u2019ll see a list of shoppers who subscribed to restock alerts, along with product details, subscription dates, and notification status.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-opt-id=819183287  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/instocknotifier-allsubscribers.png\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"257\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=640%2C257&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tracking logs in Back IN Stock Notifier\" class=\"wp-image-401113\" \/><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus: Optimize Your WooCommerce Store to Increase Sales<\/h4>\n<p>Setting up back-in-stock notifications is a great step toward building a more profitable WooCommerce store. But there\u2019s a lot more you can do to keep customers engaged and drive more revenue once they\u2019re back on your site.<\/p>\n<p>From reducing cart abandonment to adding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-upsell-products-in-woocommerce\/\" title=\"How to Upsell Products in WooCommerce (Easy Ways)\">upselling features<\/a>, small tweaks can make a big difference in sales. <\/p>\n<p>Our guide on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/ways-to-increase-woocommerce-sales-actionable-tips\/\" title=\"Ways to Increase WooCommerce Sales (Actionable Tips)\">ways to increase WooCommerce sales<\/a> with actionable tips\u00a0covers a wide range of strategies that are beginner-friendly and easy to implement. It\u2019s a helpful next read once you\u2019ve finished setting up your waitlist system.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs About Sending Back-in-Stock Notifications in WooCommerce<\/h4>\n<p>Here are answers to some of the most common questions we get about back-in-stock notifications for WooCommerce stores:<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\">\n<summary><strong>How do I set up email notifications for my WooCommerce store?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>You can set up email notifications for your WooCommerce store by using a plugin like <a href=\"https:\/\/athemes.com\/merchant\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"aThemes Merchant - All-in-one WooCommerce Growth Tool\">Merchant Pro<\/a>, which includes a built-in Waitlist module that handles back-in-stock alerts automatically. <\/p>\n<p>For best results, I also recommend pairing it with an SMTP plugin like <a href=\"https:\/\/wpmailsmtp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"WP Mail SMTP - Fix WordPress Email Deliverability\">WP Mail SMTP<\/a> to improve email deliverability.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\">\n<summary><strong>Is it possible to customize WooCommerce notification emails?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, most back-in-stock notifier plugins let you customize WooCommerce notification emails directly inside the editor.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\">\n<summary><strong>What happens if the emails aren\u2019t delivered immediately?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>If your back-in-stock emails aren\u2019t delivering immediately, the most likely cause is that your site is using WordPress\u2019s default mailer instead of a dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/showcase\/best-wordpress-smtp-plugins\/\" title=\"Best WordPress SMTP Plugins (Expert Pick)\">SMTP provider<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Setting up <a href=\"https:\/\/wpmailsmtp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"WP Mail SMTP - Fix WordPress Email Deliverability\">WP Mail SMTP<\/a> with a provider like Gmail or Brevo will make your emails more reliable and ensure they reach your customers\u2019 inboxes on time.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\">\n<summary><strong>Can I view a log of sent notifications?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, most back-in-stock notifier plugins allow you to do that.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you are using <a href=\"https:\/\/athemes.com\/merchant\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"aThemes Merchant - All-in-one WooCommerce Growth Tool\">Merchant Pro<\/a>, you can check the status by going to <strong>Products \u00bb Waitlist Subscribers<\/strong>. And if you\u2019re using the Back In Stock Notifier for WooCommerce, you can access the report in <strong>Instock Notifier \u00bb All Subscribers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\">\n<summary><strong>How do I notify customers when products are back in stock?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>You can notify customers when products are back in stock by using, for example, the Merchant Pro Waitlist module. It sends automatic email alerts as soon as a product\u2019s stock is updated.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps to Improve Your WooCommerce Store Performance<\/h4>\n<p>I hope this guide has helped you set up back-in-stock notifiers for your WooCommerce store. <\/p>\n<p>Next, you might want to see our other helpful guides on:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/flash-sale-in-woocommerce\/\" title=\"I Ran a WooCommerce Flash Sale \u2014 Here Are My Tips\">How to Run a WooCommerce Flash Sale<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-add-a-wishlist-to-your-woocommerce-store\/\" title=\"How to Add a Wishlist to Your WooCommerce Store (Easy Ways)\">How to Add a Wishlist to Your WooCommerce Store<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-make-a-smart-woocommerce-product-search\/\" title=\"How to Make a Smart WooCommerce Product Search (Step by Step)\">How to Make a Smart WooCommerce Product Search<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-easily-create-post-purchase-surveys-in-woocommerce\/\" title=\"How to Easily Create Post Purchase Surveys in WooCommerce\">How to Easily Create Post-Purchase Surveys in WooCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-build-a-woocommerce-sales-funnel-that-actually-converts\/\" title=\"How to Build a WooCommerce Sales Funnel That Actually Converts\">How to Build a WooCommerce Sales Funnel That Actually Converts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you liked this article, then please subscribe to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/wpbeginner?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"Subscribe to WPBeginner YouTube Channel\">YouTube Channel<\/a>\u00a0for WordPress video tutorials. 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