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Variation Backorder Policy Widget Plugin for Elementor
Tell shoppers whether the WooCommerce option they pick can still be ordered when it is out of stock, in plain words that follow their choice.
Included in All AccessClassic Elementor widgetFrom $29 USD / year
Complementor / Variation backorder policyProduct preview
Text, style and layout controls inside Elementor
01 / Interactive demonstration
See it
These are the actual published outputs of the widget for a sample product. On a product page the message follows the size the shopper picks.
02 / Inside WordPress
Variation backorder policy controls in Elementor
Product chooses the current product, a selected variable product or one fixed variation, and what to show before a choice. Messages sets when to speak (only when needed or always), the texts for backorders allowed and not allowed, policy texts for in-stock options, a text for untracked stock, a prefix and an optional icon. The Style tab covers typography, message and not-allowed colours, background, border, radius, spacing, alignment and the icon.
03 / Website use cases
Where to use variation backorder policy
When a size or colour is out of stock, shoppers want to know whether they can still order it. WooCommerce knows each variation's backorder setting but shows only a short stock notice. Variation backorder policy explains, for the option the shopper picks, whether it can be ordered now and sent later or must wait until it is back in stock.
Limited runs
Make clear that a sold-out colour cannot be ordered until restocked.
Trade catalogues
Show each option's backorder policy, even when in stock.
04 / Installation and setup
How to show a variation backorder policy in Elementor
Start with Complementor installed and your license connected. Enable this module in the WordPress library, then configure it in Elementor.
Install Complementor, connect your license and enable Variation backorder policy in the Complementor library.
In WooCommerce, set Manage stock and Allow backorders for each variation under Product data › Variations.
Add the widget to your single product template, or to a page that also shows the product's add-to-cart form, and choose the product in Product.
In Messages, edit the texts and choose whether to show them only when an option is out of stock or on backorder.
Style it, then pick out-of-stock options on the product page to check the message.
05 / Content and style controls
Customize variation backorder policy in Elementor
Configure the settings available for this module to suit the page you are building.
Follows the option the shopper picks on the product's options form, and clears with the choice.
By default speaks only when the option is out of stock or on backorder.
Separate messages for backorders allowed (including with notification) and not allowed.
With Always, policy texts for in-stock options and a text for options that do not track stock.
A different colour for the not-allowed message.
Before a choice, the message only when every option shares it.
One fixed variation can be shown anywhere instead.
06 / Choose the right approach
Variation backorder policy and Elementor alternatives
Compare the existing Elementor workflow with this Complementor module before choosing your setup.
WooCommerce stock notice
Shows Out of stock or Available on backorder; use it when a short notice is enough.
Elementor Pro Product Stock widget
Shows the stock notice on templates; it does not explain the backorder policy in your own words.
07 / Requirements and compatibility
Variation backorder policy compatibility with Elementor
- Requires Elementor and WooCommerce; works with variable products.
- Reads stock and backorder settings only; delivery dates are not calculated.
- Follows the choice only on pages that show the product's options form.
Complementor uses classic Elementor APIs. Atomic-native controls are not implemented. Check your theme, cache and integrations on a staging site before release.
08 / Common setup problems
Troubleshoot variation backorder policy
Check these settings if the published page behaves differently from the editor.
Why does nothing show?
The chosen option is in stock. Messages show only when needed unless Show a message is set to Always.
Why does nothing show before a choice?
The options have different messages, so the widget waits for the shopper to choose.
Why is an option with no stock tracking silent?
Without Manage stock it is never out of stock. With Always, set a text for options that do not track stock.
Why does it not change when I pick an option?
The product's options form must be on the same page, for example its own product page or a product shortcode.
Variation backorder policy plugin questions
Does it need Elementor Pro?
No. It works with the free version of Elementor and WooCommerce.
Does it change stock or backorder settings?
No. It only reads them from each variation.
Can I mention a delivery time?
Yes. Write it into the message, for example Backorder now, ships in about 2 weeks.
Does Allow, but notify customer get its own message?
It uses the backorders allowed message; WooCommerce adds its own notice in the cart.
Does it need JavaScript?
Only to follow the shopper's choice; without it the starting value is shown.
10 / Annual All Access subscription
Get variation backorder policy with Complementor
This module is included with all 1007 current Complementor solutions. Choose your production website allowance; every plan includes the same modules.
One website
$29USD / year
- All 1007 current modules
- Plugin downloads and updates for one year
- New releases during the paid term
- Product support
Renews at $29 USD each year.
A few websites
$49USD / year
- All 1007 current modules
- Plugin downloads and updates for one year
- New releases during the paid term
- Product support
Renews at $49 USD each year.
More websites
$99USD / year
- All 1007 current modules
- Plugin downloads and updates for one year
- New releases during the paid term
- Product support
Renews at $99 USD each year.
Applicable taxes extra. Annual subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your customer account. Elementor Pro is required for Exclude current post. Read the terms and 14-day technical-issue refund policy.