WPC Restock Alerts for WooCommerce (Premium)

Recover Lost Sales with WPC Restock Alerts for WooCommerce

When a product goes out of stock, most stores simply lose that sale — and the customer along with it. WPC Restock Alerts solves this problem by letting shoppers subscribe to be notified the exact moment the product becomes available again. Instead of leaving the page and probably buying elsewhere, the customer stays in the loop and comes back when you tell them to.

How the Subscription Form Works

The plugin automatically detects when a product is out of stock and displays the "Notify Me" subscription form without requiring any product-by-product setup. On variable products, the behavior is smart: the form appears or disappears depending on whether the variation selected by the customer has stock or not. It also includes the [wpcbs_form] shortcode to insert the form anywhere on the site, such as the sidebar, a post's content, or a custom page.

Subscriber Management and Tracking

From the admin panel, you get a centralized list of all waiting customers, with search and filtering options. The plugin logs each subscription with details like the email address, the product or variation ID, the user (if logged in), the IP address, and the exact date. It also manages the lifecycle of each request: pending, notified, or cancelled, letting you know precisely how many customers are genuinely interested in each product.

A standout feature is click tracking: when a customer receives the notification email and clicks the product link, the system logs that moment. This gives you a real measure of each notification's effectiveness, beyond just knowing how many emails were sent.

Fine-Grained Control Over Who Gets Notified

• Minimum stock threshold: configure notifications to only be sent once new stock reaches a certain quantity, avoiding alerts for a single unit restocked.
• Smart blacklist: block unwanted emails or IP ranges using wildcards, for example *@bad-domain.com or 123.45.*.
• Customizable content: form titles, button text, success messages, and notification email templates adapt to your store's tone.
• "My Account" integration: customers can view and manage their active subscriptions from a dedicated tab in their account, without having to dig up the original email.

Telegram Subscriptions, an Email-Free Alternative

In addition to email, WPC Restock Alerts lets customers subscribe through Telegram. Setup involves creating a bot with BotFather and entering the token into the plugin's settings. A Telegram button appears on the product page, and clicking it displays a unique QR code: when scanned, the bot automatically identifies the product of interest through deep links. When the product is back in stock, the customer receives an instant message in the app with the product name and a direct purchase link, with no need to provide an email address.

Built to Work at Scale

The entire subscription process, as well as the actions within "My Account," run via AJAX, so the customer never experiences page reloads. On the admin side, the plugin integrates with Action Scheduler to process notification sends asynchronously in the background: if a product has hundreds or thousands of subscribers, emails are sent out gradually instead of overwhelming the server all at once. It also includes a statistics page with charts that let you identify subscription trends and the products most in demand among customers waiting for restocks.

Who This Plugin Is For

This plugin is especially well-suited to stores with limited stock turnover, seasonal products, limited editions, or high-demand items that sell out frequently. It's also useful for businesses that want to gauge real interest in out-of-stock products before deciding whether to restock them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work with variable products?
Yes, the subscription form automatically shows or hides depending on whether the selected variation has stock or not.

Can I prevent notifications from being sent when only one unit comes back into stock?
Yes, you can set a minimum stock threshold so notifications are only sent once the restocked quantity reaches the level you define.

Do customers have to provide an email address?
No. Those who subscribe through Telegram can receive the alert without providing an email address.

How do I know if notifications are actually generating sales?
The plugin logs when a subscriber clicks the link in the notification email, letting you measure the engagement level of each notification campaign.

Can I block subscriptions from specific emails or IP addresses?
Yes, through the blacklist system, which supports wildcards for both email domains and IP ranges.