=== Pre-Order Timer ===
Contributors: acmescripts
Tags: woocommerce, preorder, pre-order, countdown timer, product preorder
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.3
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
WC requires at least: 5.0
WC tested up to: 10.3.4

Add pre-order functionality to WooCommerce with customizable countdown timers and display options.

== Description ==

Pre-Order Timer extends WooCommerce to allow store owners to set up pre-order products with countdown timers. The plugin provides multiple display styles, customizable messages, and flexible expiry handling options.

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= Features =

* **Pre-order Product Support**: Enable pre-orders for any WooCommerce product
* **Multiple Countdown Styles**: Choose from text-only, progress bar, or modern style countdowns
* **Customizable Messages**: Set custom countdown text and expiry messages
* **Flexible Expiry Handling**: Choose what happens when pre-orders expire
* **WooCommerce Integration**: Seamlessly integrates with existing WooCommerce functionality
* **Responsive Design**: Works on all devices and themes

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= Countdown Styles =

* **Text Only**: Simple text-based countdown
* **Progress Bar**: Visual progress bar showing time remaining
* **Modern Style**: Attractive modern countdown with animations

= Expiry Options =

* **Hide Timer**: Remove countdown when expired
* **Show Message**: Display custom expiry message
* **Hide Cart Button**: Disable purchasing for expired pre-orders

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= Easy Setup =

1. Install and activate the plugin
2. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Pre-Order Settings
3. Enable pre-order functionality
4. Configure your preferred settings
5. Edit products to enable pre-orders and set end dates

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/preorder-timer` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress admin interface.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Pre-Order Settings to configure the plugin.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin work with all WooCommerce themes? =

Yes, the plugin is designed to work with all WooCommerce-compatible themes.

= Can I customize the countdown appearance? =

Yes, you can choose from three different countdown styles and customize the text messages.

= What happens when a pre-order expires? =

You can configure this in the settings. Options include hiding the timer, showing an expiry message, or hiding the add to cart button.

= Is this plugin compatible with WooCommerce 8.0? =

Yes, the plugin has been tested with WooCommerce 8.0 and is fully compatible.

== Screenshots ==

1. Pre-order settings page in WooCommerce admin
2. Product page with countdown timer
3. Admin product edit page with pre-order options

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.2 =
* Assets update
* Pre-Order Timer Pro introduction

= 1.0.1 =
* Latest WordPress & WooCommerce compatiblity

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Basic pre-order functionality
* Multiple countdown styles
* Customizable messages and expiry handling