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How Do I Change Stock Status in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 1:02 pm

If you’re running a WooCommerce store, you’ve probably noticed that there are a few different stock statuses that you can assign to products. By default, there are three stock statuses: In Stock, Out of Stock, and On Backorder.

Each status corresponds to a different icon and color, which makes it easy to see at a glance which products are in stock and which aren’t.

You can change the stock status of a product by editing the product and scrolling down to the “Inventory” section. From here, you can select the new stock status from the “Stock Status” drop-down.

PRO TIP: If you are changing the stock status for a product in WooCommerce, be sure to check the “Manage Stock” checkbox first. Otherwise, the product’s stock status will not be updated.

There are a few reasons why you might want to change the stock status of a product. For example, if you’re running low on inventory for a particular product, you may want to change its status to “Out of Stock” so that customers know they won’t be able to purchase it until more inventory arrives.

Or, if you’re expecting a shipment of a product soon, you may want to change its status to “On Backorder” so that customers know they can still purchase it, but that it may take longer for them to receive it.

Changing the stock status of a product is a quick and easy way to keep your customers up-to-date on the availability of your products. By default, WooCommerce makes it easy to see which products are in stock and which ones aren’t, but you can always change the stock status if you need to.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.