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Restock Alert: Back-in-Stock Waitlist Notifier

Restock Alert: Back-in-Stock Waitlist Notifier ships as a ready-to-import n8n automation package: load the bundled workflow JSON, connect the credentials listed on this page, and activate it on self-hosted n8n or n8n Cloud.

Capture demand on sold-out products and email every waitlisted shopper the moment stock returns — for Shopify or WooCommerce, with no per-contact app fees.

Capture every 'notify me' signup on sold-out products instead of letting ready-to-buy demand walk away
Email waitlisted shoppers automatically within minutes of an item coming back in stock
Works with either Shopify or WooCommerce — one inventory parser handles both platforms
Run it on a flat n8n cost with no per-contact or per-message pricing like Klaviyo or restock apps
Never email the same shopper twice for the same restock thanks to built-in notified tracking
Store the entire waitlist in your own Google Sheet that you fully own and control
Get a weekly captured-demand report ranking which out-of-stock items to reorder first

Shopify or WooCommerceSMTP (email)Google Sheets

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APIs required

Shopify or WooCommerceSMTP (email)Google Sheets

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How it works

Workflow summary

3 coordinated workflows handle different parts of the automation.

Restock Notifier

Required

1Runs automatically every 30 minutes to check what is back in stock
2Pulls current stock levels from your Shopify or WooCommerce store
3Builds a list of which product SKUs are available again
4Reads your waitlist of shoppers and the items they are waiting for
5Matches each waiting shopper to any item that just came back in stock
6Emails those shoppers to let them know the item is available now
7Marks each shopper as notified so they are never emailed twice for the same restock

Waitlist Intake

Optional

1Receives a signup whenever a shopper submits the 'Notify me when back in stock' form on your product page
2Checks that the request includes a valid email address and a product SKU
3Adds the shopper, the item they want, and a timestamp to your waitlist sheet
4Returns a friendly confirmation so your page can show a 'You're on the list' message

Demand Report

Optional

1Runs automatically once a week on Monday morning
2Reads every signup recorded in your waitlist sheet
3Tallies how many shoppers are waiting for each product and ranks them
4Emails you a captured-demand report showing the most-wanted out-of-stock items
5Helps you prioritize restocks around the products with the most pent-up demand

Why this exists

Shopify and WooCommerce owners lose ready-to-buy demand when products sell out, but restock plugins cost $49-$99/yr or ride Klaviyo's $20-$350/mo per-contact pricing and add plugin bloat.

“'I would like to do this without a plugin... our website already has wayyyyy to many plugins'”

Source: r/woocommerce thread

Deliverables

What's included with your purchase

Every checkout includes the same practical package so you are never hunting for missing files mid-setup.

01Workflow JSON exports ready to import into your n8n workspace (self-hosted or n8n Cloud).
02Step-by-step guide that walks credential creation, node-by-node checks, and activation.
03Credential checklist for Shopify or WooCommerce, SMTP (email), Google Sheets. Email support@n8ntemplatestore.com if you get stuck — replies within 24 hours (SLA).
04Perpetual (lifetime) use license Your one-time purchase includes an ongoing right to use this template package on n8n instances you control for your own automation — not for resale or public redistribution of the files as a product. Terms & conditions.
05We keep the copyright Workflow JSON, guides, screenshots, and bundled assets stay our copyrighted works (or our licensors'). Payment grants the limited license in our Terms only — it does not transfer ownership.

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Setup

Three steps to a running n8n automation

Import the workflow into n8n

Paste your API keys into the credentials panel

Press ‘activate’ — you’ll get your first report tomorrow morning

Support

Need help setting up this n8n template?

Beginner-friendly guidance is included. Our support team will help you if you get stuck — email support@n8ntemplatestore.com or visit support.

Email support

Replies within 24 hours (SLA)

Contact

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FAQ

About this template

How long does it take to set up Restock Alert: Back-in-Stock Waitlist Notifier?

Most people finish in minutes following the guide. If you’ve never used n8n before, budget an hour — the first workflow is always the slowest.

What if I get stuck?

Email support@n8ntemplatestore.com. Free basic support is included with every purchase, and you’ll get a reply from our team within 24 hours. If setup needs more than email, we can schedule a call.

Do I need to pay for Shopify or WooCommerce?

API costs are separate and go directly to the provider — typically a few dollars a month at most for a solo business. Full breakdown is in the setup guide.

Can I customize the workflow?

Yes, completely. You own the .json — edit nodes, swap in your own prompts, re-wire the logic. Our support team can help you plan customizations over email.

What if it doesn’t work for me?

Refunds are issued only as described in our Refund Policy (https://n8ntemplatestore.com/refund-policy). Or add Setup Service at checkout for a live install and test session — pick any tier you prefer.