# Custom Backorder Messages For Woocommerce

> Custom Backorder Messages For Woo… has 200+ active installs and 163 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Backorder Messages For W… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**This is a simple plugin which adds a “backorder message” field to the Edit Product page.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 3,581
- **Downloads (30 days):** 163 (+7.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.12
- **Last updated:** Feb 3, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** gregbast1994 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gregbast1994/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-backorders-for-woocommerce/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Backorders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backorders/) | #1 | 3 |
| [manage stock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/manage-stock/) | #1 | 4 |
| [stock-settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stock-settings/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wc-backorder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wc-backorder/) | #1 | 1 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,712 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Backorders | >100 | 264 |
| manage stock | >100 | 1,318 |
| stock-settings | >100 | 2,983 |
| wc-backorder | #57 | 63 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.12: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Backorder Desk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backorder-desk/) | <10 | — | Oct 11, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [Kitgenix Stock Sync for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kitgenix-stock-sync-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Oct 13, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Backorder Messages For W… free?
Yes. Custom Backorder Messages For W… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom Backorder Messages For W… safe to use in 2026?
Custom Backorder Messages For W… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Backorder Messages For W…?
Custom Backorder Messages For W… is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,581 times since it launched in January 2021. It was downloaded 163 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Backorder Messages For W… work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Backorder Messages For W… is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.22, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Custom Backorder Messages For W… need?
Custom Backorder Messages For W… requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom Backorder Messages For W… last updated?
The latest version, 1.12, was released on February 3, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Backorder Messages For W…?
Custom Backorder Messages For W… is developed and maintained by gregbast1994.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Backorder Messages For W…?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Backorder Messages For W… are Backorder Desk (<10 installs) and Kitgenix Stock Sync for Woo… (<10 installs).


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