Waitlister – Waitlist & Pre-Launch Forms

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Waitlister makes it easy to collect waitlist signups on your WordPress site with beautifully designed, fully customizable forms. Perfect for startups, ecommerce stores, and anyone launching a new product or service.

KEY FEATURES

  • Simple Setup – Add waitlist forms in seconds using shortcodes or Gutenberg blocks
  • Fully Customizable – Control every aspect of your form’s design and layout
  • No Database Bloat – All data is managed securely on Waitlister’s servers
  • Works Everywhere – Compatible with any WordPress theme and page builder
  • Referral Tracking – Built-in referral program to grow your waitlist virally
  • Email Notifications – Automatic welcome emails and announcements
  • Analytics Dashboard – Track signups, referrals, and conversion rates
  • Custom Fields – Collect any information you need from subscribers
  • WooCommerce Ready – Perfect for product waitlists and back-in-stock notifications

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Sign up for a free account at Waitlister.me
  2. Get your waitlist key from your dashboard
  3. Install this plugin and enter your waitlist key
  4. Add forms using [waitlister] shortcode or Gutenberg block
  5. Start collecting signups!

All subscriber data is securely stored on Waitlister’s servers and can be exported anytime. The plugin creates no database tables and has zero impact on your site’s performance.

PERFECT FOR

  • Product Launches – Build anticipation before releasing new products
  • Coming Soon Pages – Collect emails while your site is under construction
  • Pre-Orders – Gauge interest and notify customers when available
  • Beta Access – Manage limited beta spots with overflow waitlists
  • Event Registration – Handle registrations with capacity limits
  • WooCommerce Stores – “Notify me when back in stock” functionality
  • Membership Sites – Exclusive access waitlists for courses or content

CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS

  • Form Layout – Stacked or inline fields, custom width and alignment
  • Input Styling – Colors, borders, padding, font sizes
  • Button Design – Colors, hover effects, sizing, border radius
  • Field Spacing – Control gaps between form elements
  • Custom Fields – Add any fields you need (company, role, preferences, etc.)
  • Placeholders – Customize placeholder text for each field

INTEGRATIONS

Works seamlessly with:
* Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, WPBakery
* Gutenberg (native block support)
* WooCommerce
* All WordPress themes
* Any page builder

NEED HELP?

  • Visit Waitlister Documentation
  • Contact support through your Waitlister dashboard
  • Community support via WordPress.org forums

FREE PLAN AVAILABLE

Start with Waitlister’s free plan – perfect for getting started. Upgrade anytime for more features and higher limits.

Note: This plugin requires a free Waitlister account. Sign up here.

Privacy Policy

This plugin connects to the Waitlister service (waitlister.me) to process form submissions. When a user submits a form:

  • Form data is sent to Waitlister’s servers via HTTPS
  • No data is stored in your WordPress database
  • Waitlister processes and stores the subscriber information
  • You can export or delete data anytime from your Waitlister dashboard

For more information, review:
* Waitlister Privacy Policy
* Waitlister Terms of Service

This plugin does not:
* Track users without their consent
* Install cookies
* Make any database changes
* Phone home with usage data

Support

For support requests:
* Email: devin@waitlister.me
* Documentation: https://waitlister.me/docs
* WordPress Forums: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/waitlister/

Skærmbilleder

  • Settings Page – Simple setup – just enter your waitlist key
  • Gutenberg Block – Add forms with the visual block editor
  • Customization Options – Full control over design and styling
  • Form Preview – Example waitlist form on a website

Blokke

Dette plugin giver 1 blok.

  • Waitlister Form

Installation

AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel
  2. Navigate to Plugins Add New
  3. Search for “Waitlister”
  4. Click “Install Now” then “Activate”
  5. Go to Settings Waitlister
  6. Enter your Waitlister key (get it from your Waitlister dashboard)
  7. Save your settings

MANUAL INSTALLATION

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file
  2. Log in to your WordPress admin panel
  3. Navigate to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
  4. Choose the ZIP file and click “Install Now”
  5. Activate the plugin
  6. Go to Settings Waitlister and enter your waitlist key

GETTING YOUR WAITLIST KEY

  1. Sign up at Waitlister.me (it’s free!)
  2. Create a new waitlist
  3. Go to the Overview page in your dashboard
  4. Copy your waitlist key (it looks like: abc123xyz)
  5. Paste it into Settings Waitlister in WordPress

ADDING A FORM TO YOUR SITE

Method 1: Using Shortcode

Add this shortcode to any page, post, or widget:

[waitlister]

With custom options:

[waitlister fields="email,name,company" button_text="Get Early Access" button_color="#ff6b6b"]

Method 2: Using Gutenberg Block

  1. Edit a page or post
  2. Click the + button to add a block
  3. Search for “Waitlister”
  4. Add the block and customize in the sidebar

Method 3: Using PHP Code

Add to your theme template files:

<?php echo do_shortcode('[waitlister]'); ?>

DOMAIN WHITELISTING (REQUIRED)

For security, you must whitelist your WordPress domain:

  1. Log in to your Waitlister dashboard
  2. Go to Settings page and scroll down to the Domains section
  3. Add your domain under “Whitelisted domains”
    • Use: yourdomain.com (without https://)
    • For www sites, add both: yourdomain.com and www.yourdomain.com
  4. Click “Update domains”

Without whitelisting, form submissions will be rejected.

FAQ

Do I need a Waitlister account?

Yes, this plugin connects to the Waitlister service. You can sign up for free at Waitlister.me.

Is there a free plan?

Yes! Waitlister offers a free plan to get started. You can upgrade anytime for additional features and higher limits.

Will this slow down my WordPress site?

No. The plugin is extremely lightweight (under 50KB total) and creates no database tables. All data is managed externally, so there’s zero impact on your site’s performance.

Does this work with WooCommerce?

Absolutely! It’s perfect for “notify when back in stock” forms on product pages, pre-order waitlists, and product launch campaigns.

Can I customize the form design?

Yes, extensively! You can customize colors, sizes, spacing, layout (stacked or inline), button styles, input field appearance, and more – all through the Gutenberg block settings or shortcode attributes.

What fields can I collect?

By default: email (required), name, phone. You can add any custom fields you need (company, role, budget, etc.) and they’ll be automatically saved as custom data.

Does it work with page builders?

Yes! Works with Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, WPBakery, Oxygen, and all other page builders. Just use the shortcode or HTML widgets.

Can I track referrals?

Yes! Waitlister includes a built-in referral system. Each subscriber gets a unique referral link they can share. Track referrals in your Waitlister dashboard.

Where is my subscriber data stored?

All data is securely stored on Waitlister’s servers. You can export it anytime as CSV from your Waitlister dashboard.

Can I send emails to my waitlist?

Yes! Waitlister includes email broadcasting. Send welcome emails, announcements, and updates directly from your dashboard.

Does it work with GDPR?

Yes. You have full control over data collection and can export or delete subscriber data anytime. We recommend adding your privacy policy link near the form.

Can I use this on multiple sites?

Yes! You can use the same Waitlister account across multiple WordPress sites. Each site can have its own waitlist or share the same one.

What if I need help?

  • Check the Documentation
  • Contact support via your Waitlister dashboard
  • Post in the WordPress.org support forum

Can I try it before committing?

Absolutely! Sign up for the free Waitlister plan and test everything. No credit card required.

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Ændringslog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Shortcode support with full customization
  • Gutenberg block with visual editor
  • Comprehensive styling options (colors, spacing, layout)
  • Support for custom fields
  • Inline and stacked form layouts
  • Settings page for easy configuration
  • WooCommerce compatible
  • Compatible with all major page builders

1.1.0

  • Added referral tracking (ref parameter)
  • Added loading and error states to form submission
  • Form now submits via AJAX instead of page redirect