# Wix Stores: Setting Up Stock Alerts to Track Low Inventory Source: https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-stores-setting-up-stock-alerts-to-track-low-inventory (updated 2026-11-11) Related: Wix developer documentation, https://dev.wix.com/docs/llms.txt; Help Center index, https://support.wix.com/en/llms.txt > **Important:** The features described in this article are available with the new Wix Stores product catalog. If you don't see these features in your dashboard, your store may not have been migrated yet. [Request migration to the new product catalog.](https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-stores-request-migrating-site-to-the-new-product-catalog) Stock alerts help you see which items in your inventory are running low, so you can restock before they sell out. You set a safety stock level, which is the quantity at which an item counts as running low, and items at or below that level are labeled **Low stock** in your inventory table. Stock alerts flag those items in the table only, so you don't get an email or a notification. ![A screenshot of the inventory page in your site's dashboard.](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6583964-8756-4344-ae8a-f24ce7803d0f/2026/10/14/68a6f0db-158c-4d7a-a45a-54b1b858584f/inventorytable.png) --- ## Enabling stock alerts Stock alerts are off by default until you enable them in your store's inventory settings. When you switch them on, you set a catalog default safety stock level. Every item starts with this level, and you can change it for individual items. ### To enable stock alerts: 1. [Go to Inventory Settings](https://manage.wix.com/my-account/site-selector/?siteType=HtmlWeb&actionUrl=https://www.wix.com/dashboard/%7B%7BmetaSiteId%7D%7D/wix-stores/settings/inventory?&title=Select%20a%20site&buttonText=Go+to+Inventory+Settings) in your site's dashboard. 2. Enable the **Get stock alerts** toggle under **Stock alerts**. 3. Enter a number from 1 to 99,999 in the **Catalog default safety stock level** field. ![A screenshot of the inventory settings page with the Get stock alerts toggle highlighted.](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6583964-8756-4344-ae8a-f24ce7803d0f/2026/10/14/ad62facf-e359-49c3-bccf-01164614a81c/enable_stock_alerts.png) --- ## Setting safety stock levels per item Some items sell faster than others, so you can change an item's safety stock level in the **Safety stock** column of your inventory table. Items start with the catalog default level, and a level you set for an item overrides it. > **Note:** The safety stock level per item is defined by location, so the same variant for two locations will have separate safety stock values. ### To set the safety stock level for an item: 1. [Go to Inventory](https://www.wix.com/my-account/site-selector/?buttonText=Go%20to%20Inventory&title=Select%20a%20Site&autoSelectOnSingleSite=true&actionUrl=https://www.wix.com/dashboard/{{metaSiteId}}/store/inventory/?referralInfo=sidebar) in your site's dashboard. 2. Click the **Safety stock** field next to the item you want. 3. Enter a number from 1 to 99,999. ![A screenshot of the inventory table with the Safety stock column highlighted.](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6583964-8756-4344-ae8a-f24ce7803d0f/2026/10/14/9c876b38-9aff-43a0-949b-30c5db1a082b/safetystock.png) --- ## Spotting low stock items Your inventory table shows you at a glance where each item stands, and you can filter the table to see one stock status at a time. Here's what each status means: * **In stock:** the quantity is above the item's safety stock level. * **Low stock:** the quantity is above 0 and at or below the item's safety stock level. * **Out of stock:** the quantity is 0. ### To filter your inventory by stock status: 1. [Go to Inventory](https://www.wix.com/my-account/site-selector/?buttonText=Go%20to%20Inventory&title=Select%20a%20Site&autoSelectOnSingleSite=true&actionUrl=https://www.wix.com/dashboard/{{metaSiteId}}/store/inventory/?referralInfo=sidebar) in your site's dashboard. 2. Click the **Filter by** dropdown above the inventory table. 3. Select **In stock**, **Low stock** or **Out of stock**. ![A screenshot of the inventory table filtered by Low stock.](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6583964-8756-4344-ae8a-f24ce7803d0f/2026/10/14/0300e08c-1c06-4820-8637-f4a92bd24468/filterlowstockinventory.png) --- ## FAQs Click a question below to learn more about stock alerts. **Do I get an email or a notification when an item runs low?** Currently, low stock alerts don't send notifications when an item is running low. **What happens to my safety stock levels if I turn stock alerts off?** Your catalog default level and the levels you set on individual items stay saved, so they apply again when you switch stock alerts back on. The 'Low stock' label and stock filter won't show on your inventory table while stock alerts are switched off. **Why can't I set a safety stock level for an item?** Safety stock works by comparing a quantity to a level, so it's available only for items whose quantity you track. Items you mark as in stock or out of stock without a quantity don't have a safety stock level. **Can I set the same safety stock level for all the variants of a product at once?** Currently, no. A level belongs to a single inventory item, which is one variant at one location, so you set each one separately. **How do I set an item back to the catalog default safety stock level?** Delete the number in the item's **Safety stock** field in your inventory table. The item goes back to the catalog default level. **Do customers see the Low stock label on items in my store?** The **Low stock** label is for you to view in your dashboard. It isn't the low stock message that customers see on a product page when stock drops below 10, which is a separate setting. [Learn more about inventory management.](https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-stores-about-inventory-management)