Descripción
Predict WooCommerce stock depletion using AI. Prevent stockouts with intelligent forecasting powered by OpenAI and DeepSeek.
📖 Description
AI Stock Predictor is an intelligent WooCommerce inventory management plugin that uses artificial intelligence to predict when your products will run out of stock. By analyzing sales velocity, historical data, and current inventory levels, it helps you make informed restocking decisions before it’s too late.
Say goodbye to unexpected stockouts and overstocking! AI Stock Predictor continuously monitors your WooCommerce store and provides accurate predictions about when each product will deplete, giving you ample time to reorder and maintain optimal stock levels.
Why AI Stock Predictor Matters?
- Prevents costly stockouts that lead to lost sales and disappointed customers.
- Reduces excess inventory and storage costs through accurate forecasting.
- Automates inventory monitoring, saving hours of manual analysis.
- Increases revenue by ensuring popular products are always available.
- Provides data-driven insights for better business decisions.
💻 Demo | 🚀 Get The PRO Version | 🛠 Support | 📄 Documentation
💡 Why Choose AI Stock Predictor?
✅ AI-Powered Predictions: Utilizes OpenAI and DeepSeek for accurate stock forecasting.
✅ Real-Time Monitoring: Continuously tracks sales velocity across multiple timeframes (30, 60, 90 days).
✅ Smart Alerts: Get notified before products run out with customizable risk levels.
✅ Visual Dashboard: Beautiful admin interface showing stock predictions at a glance.
✅ No Configuration Required: Works out of the box with intelligent fallback predictions.
✅ WooCommerce Native: Seamlessly integrates with WooCommerce inventory system.
✅ HPOS Compatible: Full support for WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage.
✅ Performance Optimized: Uses smart caching to minimize API calls and server load.
🌟 Core Features (Free)
✅ AI Stock Forecasting: Predicts stockout dates using advanced AI algorithms.
✅ Multiple AI Providers: Choose between OpenAI (GPT-4) or DeepSeek for predictions.
✅ Fallback Prediction System: Built-in algorithm works even without API keys.
✅ Sales Velocity Analysis: Calculates daily sales rate across 30, 60, and 90-day periods.
✅ Risk Level Classification: Products categorized as Low, Medium, or High risk.
✅ Comprehensive Dashboard: View all predictions, stock stats, and alerts in one place.
✅ Pagination Support: Handle thousands of products with efficient pagination.
✅ Refresh Predictions: Update individual or all product predictions on demand.
✅ Stock Statistics: Track total products, low stock items, and total inventory value.
✅ API Status Monitoring: Real-time status of your AI provider configuration.
✅ Customizable Settings: Configure AI provider, prediction parameters, and notification preferences.
✅ Smart Caching: Predictions cached for optimal performance (configurable duration).
✅ Lead Time Support: Set custom lead times per product for accurate reorder planning.
✅ Translation Ready: Fully translatable with .pot file included.
🚀 Pro Features
🔸 Advanced Analytics: Detailed charts and graphs for sales trends and forecast accuracy.
🔸 Automated Reordering: Automatically create purchase orders when stock is low.
🔸 Email Notifications: Get alerts via email for critical stock situations.
🔸 Seasonal Adjustment: AI learns seasonal patterns for more accurate predictions.
🔸 Multi-Location Support: Manage inventory predictions across multiple warehouses.
🔸 Custom Report Generation: Export detailed inventory reports in PDF/Excel.
🔸 Supplier Integration: Connect with suppliers for direct reordering.
🔸 Product Categorization: Set different prediction rules for product categories.
🔸 Historical Accuracy Tracking: See how accurate past predictions were.
🔸 API Rate Limiting: Smart throttling to optimize API usage and costs.
🔸 Bulk Actions: Update settings for multiple products simultaneously.
🔸 Priority Support: Get faster response times and dedicated assistance.
🔸 White Label Options: Remove branding for client projects (Agency License).
🎨 Key Components
📊 Smart Dashboard
Comprehensive overview of your inventory health with real-time data:
– Total products in stock
– Number of low stock items
– Out of stock products count
– Total inventory value calculation
– AI prediction status indicator
– Recent predictions table with sorting
– Quick refresh actions
🤖 AI Prediction Engine
Intelligent forecasting powered by leading AI providers:
– OpenAI Integration: Uses GPT-4 for sophisticated analysis
– DeepSeek Support: Alternative AI provider for predictions
– Fallback Algorithm: Mathematical model when AI is unavailable
– Sales velocity calculation (30/60/90 day averages)
– Stock depletion date estimation
– Risk level assessment (High/Medium/Low)
– Lead time consideration
⚙️ Settings Management
Flexible configuration for your needs:
– General Settings: Enable/disable predictions, update frequency, low stock threshold
– API Settings: Configure OpenAI or DeepSeek API keys
– Prediction Settings: Choose AI model, confidence threshold, historical data period
– Notification Settings: Email alerts, notification types, frequency preferences
📈 Sales Velocity Tracker
Multi-timeframe analysis for better accuracy:
– 30-day sales velocity (units per day)
– 60-day sales velocity
– 90-day sales velocity
– Automatic trend detection
– Seasonal pattern recognition
🛠️ How It Works
1️⃣ Install & Activate: Install AI Stock Predictor from WordPress plugin directory or upload manually.
2️⃣ Configure AI Provider (Optional): Add your OpenAI or DeepSeek API key in Settings API (works without API key too).
3️⃣ View Predictions: Navigate to AI Stock Predictor dashboard to see stock predictions.
4️⃣ Monitor Risk Levels: Products are color-coded by risk level (Red: High, Yellow: Medium, Green: Low).
5️⃣ Take Action: Reorder products showing high risk before they run out.
6️⃣ Stay Updated: Predictions automatically refresh based on your configured schedule.
🎯 Perfect For
- E-commerce Store Owners: Prevent stockouts and optimize inventory levels.
- WooCommerce Shops: Seamlessly integrates with your existing store.
- Dropshippers: Plan orders in advance based on predicted demand.
- Small Businesses: Reduce manual inventory tracking and focus on growth.
- Wholesalers: Manage large product catalogs efficiently.
- Subscription Services: Ensure products are always available for recurring orders.
- Seasonal Businesses: Prepare for demand spikes with AI predictions.
📋 Technical Details
- Minimum Requirements: WordPress 6.0+, WooCommerce 7.0+, PHP 8.0+
- Database: Efficient queries with caching for optimal performance
- Security: Nonce verification, capability checks, input sanitization
- Coding Standards: Follows WordPress and WooCommerce coding standards
- Performance: Lightweight with minimal impact on site speed
- Compatibility: Works with any WordPress theme and most plugins
🌐 Translation Ready
AI Stock Predictor is fully translatable and includes a .pot file for easy translation into any language.
External services
This plugin connects to third-party AI services to generate stock predictions. These services are used to analyze your product sales data and predict when products will run out of stock.
Important: No personal customer data is ever sent to these services. Only anonymized product inventory data (current stock levels, sales velocity calculations, and lead times) is transmitted.
OpenAI
This plugin can connect to the OpenAI API to generate AI-powered stock predictions.
What data is sent:
– Current stock quantity for each product
– Calculated sales velocity (units sold per day over 30, 60, and 90 day periods)
– Product lead time (restocking time in days)
– Current date for prediction calculation
When data is sent:
– When a stock prediction is requested for a product (either manually via the dashboard refresh button, or automatically based on your configured update frequency)
– Only if OpenAI is selected as the AI provider in the plugin settings AND a valid API key is configured
Service provider: OpenAI, L.L.C.
– OpenAI Terms of Use
– OpenAI Privacy Policy
DeepSeek
This plugin can connect to the DeepSeek API as an alternative AI provider for stock predictions.
What data is sent:
– Current stock quantity for each product
– Calculated sales velocity (units sold per day over 30, 60, and 90 day periods)
– Product lead time (restocking time in days)
– Current date for prediction calculation
When data is sent:
– When a stock prediction is requested for a product (either manually via the dashboard refresh button, or automatically based on your configured update frequency)
– Only if DeepSeek is selected as the AI provider in the plugin settings AND a valid API key is configured
Service provider: DeepSeek
– DeepSeek Terms of Service
– DeepSeek Privacy Policy
Fallback Mode
If no API key is configured or if the external API request fails, the plugin uses a built-in mathematical algorithm to calculate predictions locally without sending any data to external services.
Instalación
Installation from WordPress Dashboard
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
- Navigate to Plugins Add New.
- Search for AI Stock Predictor by Plugin Magnet.
- Click Install Now and then Activate.
- Navigate to AI Stock Predictor in your WordPress admin menu.
- (Optional) Go to Settings API to configure your AI provider.
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org.
- Navigate to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin.
- Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now.
- Click Activate after installation.
Installation via FTP
- Download and unzip the plugin ZIP file.
- Use an FTP client to upload the
ai-stock-predictorfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins Installed Plugins.
- Find AI Stock Predictor and click Activate.
After Installation
- Navigate to AI Stock Predictor in your WordPress admin menu.
- View the dashboard to see your initial stock predictions.
- (Optional) Go to Settings API to add OpenAI or DeepSeek API key for enhanced predictions.
- Configure notification preferences in Settings Notifications.
- Customize prediction parameters in Settings Prediction if needed.
- Start monitoring your inventory and prevent stockouts!
Getting API Keys (Optional)
For OpenAI:
1. Visit OpenAI Platform
2. Sign up or log in to your account
3. Navigate to API Keys section
4. Create a new API key
5. Copy and paste it into AI Stock Predictor Settings API
For DeepSeek:
1. Visit DeepSeek Platform
2. Create an account or log in
3. Go to API Keys section
4. Generate a new key
5. Copy and paste it into AI Stock Predictor Settings API
Note: The plugin works with or without API keys. Without API keys, it uses a built-in mathematical fallback algorithm for predictions.
Preguntas frecuentes
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Q1: What is AI Stock Predictor?
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AI Stock Predictor is a WooCommerce plugin that uses artificial intelligence to predict when your products will run out of stock, helping you prevent stockouts and optimize inventory management.
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Q2: Do I need an API key to use this plugin?
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No! While API keys (OpenAI or DeepSeek) provide enhanced AI-powered predictions, the plugin includes a built-in fallback algorithm that works without any API keys. You can start using it immediately after installation.
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Q3: How accurate are the stock predictions?
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Prediction accuracy depends on several factors including sales history, data availability, and consistency of sales patterns. With sufficient historical data (30+ days), predictions are typically 80-90% accurate. Using AI providers can improve accuracy further.
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Q4: Will this plugin work with my WooCommerce store?
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Yes! AI Stock Predictor is designed to work with any WooCommerce store. It requires WordPress 6.0+ and WooCommerce 7.0+. It’s compatible with HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage) and works with most themes and plugins.
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Q5: Does it slow down my website?
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No. The plugin is optimized for performance with smart caching, efficient database queries, and minimal frontend impact. Predictions are calculated in the background and cached to reduce server load.
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Q6: How often are predictions updated?
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By default, predictions update daily. You can configure the update frequency in Settings General to hourly, twice daily, daily, or weekly based on your needs.
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Q7: What is sales velocity?
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Sales velocity is the average number of units sold per day over a specific period (30, 60, or 90 days). AI Stock Predictor calculates velocity across multiple timeframes for more accurate predictions.
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Q8: What are risk levels?
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Risk levels classify products based on urgency:
– High Risk (Red): Stock will deplete in ≤14 days
– Medium Risk (Yellow): Stock will deplete in 15-30 days
– Low Risk (Green): Stock will deplete in >30 days -
Q9: Can I set custom lead times for products?
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Yes! You can set custom lead times (reorder time) for individual products. This helps the plugin factor in supplier delivery time when calculating reorder alerts.
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Q10: What happens if I run out of API credits?
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If your OpenAI or DeepSeek API credits are exhausted, the plugin automatically falls back to the built-in mathematical algorithm. Your predictions will continue working without interruption.
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Q11: Can I manually refresh predictions?
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Yes! You can refresh predictions for individual products or all products at once using the refresh buttons on the dashboard. This is useful when you’ve received new inventory or want immediate updates.
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Q12: Does it support variable products?
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Currently, the free version focuses on simple products. Support for variable products (with prediction per variation) is planned for the Pro version.
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Q13: How is the stockout date calculated?
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The stockout date is calculated using: Current Stock ÷ Average Daily Sales Velocity + Current Date. The AI providers may adjust this based on trends, seasonality, and other factors.
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Q14: Can I export prediction data?
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In the free version, you can view and refresh predictions in the dashboard. Export functionality (PDF/Excel) is available in the Pro version.
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Q15: What’s the difference between OpenAI and DeepSeek?
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Both are AI providers for predictions. OpenAI uses GPT-4 and is more established, while DeepSeek is a cost-effective alternative. Both provide similar accuracy, and you can switch between them anytime.
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Q16: How do I get support?
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For free support, visit the WordPress.org support forum. For priority support with faster response times, consider upgrading to AI Stock Predictor Pro.
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Q17: Is this plugin GDPR compliant?
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Yes. The plugin doesn’t collect or store personal customer data. It only analyzes anonymized sales data (quantities and dates) for predictions. If you use an AI provider, their privacy policy applies to API requests.
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Q18: Can I use this on multiple websites?
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Yes! You can use the free version on unlimited websites. For the Pro version, licensing depends on the plan (Single, 5-Site, or Agency).
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Q19: Does it work with other inventory plugins?
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AI Stock Predictor is designed to work with WooCommerce’s native inventory system. Compatibility with third-party inventory plugins depends on whether they extend WooCommerce’s standard inventory functions.
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Q20: What’s included in the Pro version?
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The Pro version includes advanced analytics, automated reordering, email notifications, seasonal adjustments, multi-location support, custom reports, supplier integration, bulk actions, and priority support. Learn more
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Registro de cambios
1.0.0 (2nd December 2024)
- Initial Release