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Back In Stock Notifier for WooCommerce | WooCommerce Waitlist Pro

By ProPluginsLab

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Back In Stock Notifier for WooCommerce | WooCommerce Waitlist Pro Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically notify subscribers when products are restocked. Supports various product types including Simple, Variable, and Subscription.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 122+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

Update Frequency

Very Good It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The Back In Stock Notifier is a WooCommerce plugin that helps notify subscribers when products are back in stock. It displays an email subscription form on the product page when an item is out of stock. Once the product is restocked, the plugin automatically sends email notifications to all subscribers.

This plugin is designed to handle large subscriber lists efficiently by sending emails in a background process, minimizing the risk of server crashes or timeouts. It supports various product types including Simple, Variable, Grouped, and Subscription products.

Features include customizable email notifications, Google reCAPTCHA for subscription forms, and options for managing subscribers effectively. The plugin is translation ready and offers several premium add-ons to enhance functionality, such as Mailchimp integration and CSV export options.

Comparing to Alternatives

Back In Stock Notifier for WooCommerce offers a robust waitlist and notification system with several alternatives available that cater to similar needs.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated with over 90% 5-star reviews indicating strong user satisfaction
Comprehensive settings and functionality for managing back-in-stock notifications
Pro version offers modular control to enable or disable features as needed
Good GDPR compliance features for EU users
Responsive and helpful customer support noted by many users

Weaknesses

Known medium severity security vulnerability fixed only in recent version 5.3.2
Some users report automatic in-stock email notifications failing to send
Support responsiveness has been inconsistent according to some reviews
Interface can be overwhelming for new users

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a very positive reception with 90% of ratings at 5 stars, though about 7% of users report significant issues mainly related to notification failures and support responsiveness.

Positive highlights

"Excellent free plugin with many settings and great functionality! Bravo Guys!" - xrisxal2000
"Great plugin and very good and swift support" - janeverts
"Brilliant plugin, even better support!" - Martin Freisinger
"Very, very good plugin. Great functionality! Highly recommended." - ThomasCrw
"Awesome plugin and very good and fast support" - bwebs

Common complaints

Automatic in-stock email notifications do not send when products are restocked
Poor or unresponsive customer support when issues arise

Weaknesses

Notification system's core feature (automatic in-stock emails) has reliability issues
Support quality is inconsistent, frustrating some users
User interface may be complex for some users

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is ideal for WooCommerce store owners who need a reliable and feature-rich back-in-stock notification system with GDPR compliance and are comfortable managing plugin settings and updates.

Not ideal for

It is not ideal for users who require guaranteed flawless automatic notifications or those who expect consistently responsive support, especially if they are less experienced with managing plugin configurations or security updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential back-in-stock notification features with customizable settings and basic waitlist management.

Pro version

The Pro version offers advanced features including modular control to enable or disable specific modules, enhanced GDPR compliance options, and priority support.

Final Verdict

Back In Stock Notifier for WooCommerce is a highly rated plugin offering extensive functionality and strong user satisfaction for managing waitlists and stock notifications. Its Pro version adds valuable features and modular control, making it a versatile choice for many WooCommerce stores.

However, users should be aware of past issues with automatic notification reliability and inconsistent support responsiveness. Additionally, a medium severity security vulnerability was fixed recently, so keeping the plugin updated is essential. Overall, it remains a solid option with some caveats to consider.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Back In Stock Notifier for WooCommerce | WooCommerce Waitlist Pro plugin.

Email notification

Back in stock

WooCommerce waitlist

Screenshots

FAQ

Actually, we sync and send the email to your subscribers in a background process, so server crashes or timeouts are ignored when using our plugin. This ensures a 99.99% success rate for sent emails.