Preorder | Notify Me Timesact

Timesact is one of the best free preorder apps for Shopify merchants in 2025. It offers a comprehensive free plan with preorder management, back-in-stock notifications, and coming soon features. Users praise its ease of use, excellent customer support, and ability to capture lost sales. The app integrates seamlessly with Shopify themes and provides automated email notifications without coding requirements.

For free alternatives to Timesact, consider Stoq (5.0 rating, 2,081 reviews) which offers preorders, 'notify me' & back in stock alerts, or Notify! Back In Stock|PreOrder (4.9 rating, 2,444 reviews) with preorder waitlists and low stock notifications. PreOrder Globo (4.9 rating, 1,453 reviews) is another strong option for driving sales with pre-order and restock alerts. All three offer free plans and are Built for Shopify certified.

To set up preorder notifications in Timesact, first install the app from the Shopify App Store, then navigate to the Timesact admin panel. Select 'Preorder' as the order type, configure your availability rules, set payment options including partial payments if needed, customize the button text and styling, and publish. The app automatically captures preorder details and sends confirmation emails to customers.

To enable back-in-stock alerts, go to Timesact admin and select 'Back in Stock' as the order type. Choose the products that are out of stock, customize the notification button and email template, set up automated email triggers when products restock, and enable waitlist functionality. Customers can join the waitlist and receive instant notifications when items become available again.

Yes, Timesact offers extensive customization options for preorder buttons and badges. You can modify button text, colors, and styling to match your brand. The app also provides customizable badges that can be displayed on product pages, along with countdown timers, availability dates, and order limits. All customization options inherit your theme styling automatically.