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Mini Cart for WooCommerce – Side Cart & Fast Checkout

Add a stylish sliding mini cart to your WooCommerce store. AJAX add to cart, cart icon in menu/footer, and instant cart preview — no reload needed.

600+ active installs
3.6
(5 ratings)
Free on WordPress.org
View on WordPress.orgSupport forum
Will this break my store?

What the WordPress.org registry says about keeping Mini Cart for WooCommerce – Side Cart & Fast Checkout running.

WordPress compatibility
Tested to 7.0.5 — 1 branch behind 7.1
Tested against the WordPress branch in use today.
Last updated
2 months ago
At least 3.4 releases a year since launch. WordPress.org only lists versions still available for download, so the real number may be higher.
Requires PHP
7.4
Your host must be running at least this version.
Requires WordPress
6.0
Requires other plugins
woocommerce
These must be installed and active first.
Contributors
1
A single maintainer. Worth knowing if the plugin is load-bearing for your store.
600+ active installsWordPress.org reports installs in bands, not exact counts.
Maintenance & trust

Scored on how Mini Cart for WooCommerce – Side Cart & Fast Checkout is looked after — not on how many stores run it.

92

out of 100
Well maintainedSome ratings or support history.
Maintenance
35 / 35
Updated 41 days ago.
WordPress compatibility
20 / 20
Tested to WP 7.0.5 (current).
Support responsiveness
Not enough data
Only 1 support thread(s) — not enough to judge.
Merchant satisfaction
8 / 15
3.6/5 across 5 rating(s).
Listing transparency
10 / 10
Provides: screenshots, description, homepage
1 of 5 measures had too little evidence to score. They are left out of the total rather than counted as zero — otherwise a plugin would be marked down for being small rather than for being poorly kept.Measured 2026-09-20 from the WordPress.org plugin registry.
Ratings

3.6

5 ratings
5★2
4★1
3★1
2★0
1★1
Every rating WordPress.org holds for this plugin, not a sample. Written reviews live in the plugin's WordPress.org reviews forum.

Mini Cart for WooCommerce adds a stylish, sliding mini cart (side cart) to your WooCommerce store. It lets customers view and manage their cart contents — without leaving the page they’re on.

A cart icon appears in your site’s menu bar and footer for one-click access. The moment a customer adds a product, the sidebar mini cart automatically opens, showing what’s inside and updating the cart icon count — all via AJAX, with zero page reloads.

If you run a WooCommerce store and want faster checkout, fewer abandoned carts, and a more modern shopping experience, this plugin is built for exactly that.

Key Features (Free)

  • Cart Icon Integration — Add a customizable cart icon to your site’s menu or footer.
  • Automatic Mini Cart Display — The mini cart slides in automatically when a product is added, giving instant visual feedback.
  • AJAX Add to Cart — Products are added without page reloads, for a smooth, fast shopping experience.
  • Animated Notifications — Visual cues confirm to customers that an item was added to the cart.
  • Shortcode Support — Place the cart icon anywhere on your site using a simple shortcode.
  • 16 Cart Icon Styles — Choose the icon that matches your store’s branding.

PRO Demo | Premium version | Documentation

Preview: Mini Cart Plugin for WooCommerce

How to Add a Cart Icon to Your Menu

There are two ways to add the cart icon to your navigation menu:

  • Method 1 (Free + Pro): Go to Mini Cart Settings in your dashboard, select a menu from the dropdown, and save. The cart icon appears at the end of that menu on the frontend. Docs
  • Method 2 (PRO Only): Go to Appearance > Menus, click Screen Options, and enable “Mini Cart for WooCommerce.” This lets you add the cart icon to multiple menus and control its exact position. Backend Demo

Footer/Body Cart Icon: A cart icon can also appear in your site’s footer, with 16 icon styles to choose from. You can hide it on specific pages or post types.

AJAX Add to Cart: No reload needed when a customer adds a product from the single product page — this speeds up the shopping flow, reduces server load, and improves overall site performance.

Extra Features in the PRO Version

All free features, plus:

Rewards Bar — Show a discount or free-shipping progress bar at the top of the mini cart. Run up to 2 reward tiers at once (e.g. “Spend $20 more for free shipping”).

Recommended Products — Show upsell, cross-sell, or suggested products directly in the cart, in 3 configurable positions — a proven way to increase average order value.

WooCommerce Shipping Calculator — Let customers enter their address and see the shipping cost instantly, before they reach checkout.

Coupon Form in Cart — Customers can apply a discount code without leaving the mini cart; totals update instantly.

Undo Remove Item — A temporary “Undo” link restores an accidentally removed product with one click.

Tax Display — Show the exact sales tax amount included in the cart total.

Quantity Increment Buttons — Smooth +/- controls for adjusting product quantity in the cart.

Flexible Menu Placement — Add the cart icon to multiple menus using the native WordPress Menu screen.

Stock Limit Notifications, One-Click Clear Cart, Multi-Currency Compatibility — and more.

See Pro Plans & Pricing →

Reward Bar in Action

Upsell, Cross-sell & Recommended Products

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Privacy

This plugin does not connect to any third-party applications. It does not collect or store any user information.

Feedback

Your suggestions and feedback motivate us — please rate the plugin and let us know your experience.

How can I display the cart icon on my website?

After activating the plugin, go to Mini Cart Settings in your dashboard. From there, choose where to show the cart icon (menu or body/footer) and pick your preferred icon style.

How do I add the cart icon to a menu / navigation bar?

Go to the plugin’s settings page, click the Menu Cart Icon tab, choose a menu from the dropdown, and save. Docs

Does this plugin work with any WooCommerce theme?

Yes — Mini Cart for WooCommerce is built to work with most WordPress and WooCommerce-compatible themes.

Can I customize the cart icon?

Yes. The plugin includes 16 cart icon styles you can switch between from the settings panel.

Is the mini cart mobile-friendly?

Yes — the mini cart is fully responsive and works smoothly on smartphones and tablets.

What happens when a product is added to the cart?

A sliding mini cart appears instantly with the product you just added, along with an animated notification.

Are there extra features in the premium version?

Yes — Pro unlocks a rewards bar, recommended products, a shipping calculator, coupon form, tax display, quantity buttons, and more. Compare Free vs Pro →

Do I need a page builder to edit the mini cart?

No — all customization is done from the plugin’s settings page, no page builder required.

Does the free version work with WooCommerce out of the box?

Yes. Install, activate WooCommerce, then activate this plugin — no extra setup needed to get the sliding cart working.

How can I contact support?

Use the support forum for this plugin — we aim to respond quickly to every thread.

Categories
Cart
Plugin details
Version2.0.13
Last updated2026-08-10 8:52am GMT
Added2020-04-07
Requires WordPress6.0
Tested up to7.0.5
Requires PHP7.4
Tags on WordPress.org
ajax cart
cart
menu cart
side cart
woocommerce
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