How to Configure Store Timer
The General Settings section allows you to define when and for which products the store should restrict purchases. This is where you’ll set up time-based conditions and product visibility rules during off-business hours.
To configure the WC Store Timer, follow these steps:
Log in to your WordPress Dashboard. Navigate to WooCommerce → Store Timer.
You will land on the General Settings panel, where the core configuration options are located.
Disable Purchase For
This setting determines the scope of products affected by your store’s timer rules.
Available Options:
All Products:
Disables purchases across the entire store during the specified schedule.
Products:
Let’s you select individual products to restrict. A product selector will appear to choose specific items.
Product Types:
Choose from WooCommerce product types: Simple Products, Variable Products, Grouped Products, and External/Affiliate Products.
Product Categories:
Select one or more product categories to disable purchases for. A category selector field will appear.
Time Condition
Defines the time-based rules to disable purchases. You can choose from several scheduling options depending on your needs.
Time Condition Options:
Time
Specify daily start and end time (e.g., 05/10/2025 09:00 AM to 05/11/2025 06:00 PM).
Date
Specify start date and end date (e.g., 05/10/2025 to 05/11/2025).
Weekly on Ever
Choose specific weekdays (e.g., disable every Saturday and Sunday).
Monthly on Ever
Choose specific days of each month (e.g., disable on the 15th of each month).
On the Month of
Choose specific months of the year (e.g., disable in August).
Notice Text
This field allows you to customize the message shown to users when purchase is disabled.
Supports multi-line messages. You can inform users about Business hours, When purchasing will be available, Custom instructions (e.g., contact during off-hours).
Example:
Our store is currently closed.
Business hours are Monday-Friday.
Please visit us again during operating hours!