WooCommerce Side Cart Premium is an interactive floating mini-cart that allows customers to view and manage their basket without leaving the current page. With over 1.6 million downloads across its versions, this plugin uses AJAX technology to update cart contents instantly when products are added. It serves as a conversion-focused replacement for standard cart pages by providing a persistent, accessible shopping interface.
WPExclusive members get access to Side Cart Premium as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full Premium WooCommerce collection →
What Is WooCommerce Side Cart Premium?
WooCommerce Side Cart Premium is developed by Premium WooCommerce and is a specialized conversion optimization plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the ecommerce category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for digital storefronts. The plugin creates a slide-out drawer or popup that appears whenever an item is added to the basket, keeping the user engaged in the shopping flow.
Many online stores lose sales because shoppers find the manual navigation between the shop and the cart page tedious. Side Cart Premium solves this by placing quantities, shipping calculations, and coupon fields within a single click of the main shop interface.
WooCommerce Side Cart Premium Features
The feature set is built around reducing friction during the checkout process and increasing the average order value through intelligent upsells.
Interactive Cart Management
The plugin allows customers to update quantities and delete items with AJAX, meaning no page refreshes are required. It includes a “Save for Later” feature, letting shoppers move items into a personalized list without losing them. This flexibility encourages users to organize their ecommerce baskets effectively while staying on the product page.
Upsells and Cross-Sells
Boost revenue by displaying handpicked recommendations directly within the cart drawer. You can choose from three different styles: drawer, slider, or column to present related products or custom upsells. Customers can add these new items to their cart instantly without navigating away from their current selection.
Shipping and Rewards Progress Bar
A smart progress bar guides shoppers toward goals like free shipping, special discounts, or exclusive gifts. Side Cart Premium also includes a built-in shipping calculator so users can find exact fees by updating their location. This transparency removes hidden costs at the final checkout stage, which is a major cause of cart abandonment.
One-Click Checkout and Payments
Streamline the final purchase with integrated support for Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. The plugin supports one-click checkout options and allows users to apply coupon codes directly within the side interface. You can even display a list of upcoming coupons to encourage users to add more items to reach a discount threshold.
Pricing
Retail pricing for the premium version starts at $29.00 for a single site, while multi-site licenses range up to $149.00 for unlimited usage. Check current pricing on the Side Cart Premium sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Site | $29.00 | 1 Site | 1 Year Updates |
| Limited Sites | $89.00 | 5 Sites | 1 Year Updates |
| Unlimited Sites | $149.00 | Unlimited | 1 Year Updates |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Side Cart Premium + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Side Cart Premium plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The current version is 4.9.1. The plugin receives regular updates to maintain compatibility with WordPress 7.0 and high-performance AJAX standards. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install
- Download the Side Cart Premium .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Configure your cart layout (drawer, slider, or column) in the plugin settings
- Enable the AJAX “Add to Cart” feature to allow products to fly into the side basket
Use Cases
Storewide Quick-Access Baskets
Ideal for shops with large catalogs where users browse many pages. By using an AJAX ecommerce mini-cart, you keep the basket visible at all times, making it easy for users to check their total without leaving their shopping flow.
Promoting Free Shipping Thresholds
Retailers can use the rewards progress bar to gamify the shopping experience. Showing a customer they are only $10 away from free shipping directly in the side cart often leads to immediate additional item additions.
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Seamless AJAX updates prevent annoying page refreshes when adding quantities
- Integrated rewards bar encourages higher spend through free gift or shipping goals
- Highly customizable styling options with support for drawer and popup layouts
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires a reasonably modern theme to handle AJAX fly-to-cart animations correctly
- Auto-updates require an active license key; WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released
Is WooCommerce Side Cart Premium GPL Licensed?
Yes. WooCommerce Side Cart Premium is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) — the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get WooCommerce Side Cart Premium on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you WooCommerce Side Cart Premium plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
Explore the full Premium WooCommerce collection → or browse all WordPress plugins →
Frequently Asked Questions
What does WooCommerce Side Cart Premium do?
WooCommerce Side Cart Premium adds a floating basket icon that reveals a side drawer with cart contents. Side Cart Premium allows customers to adjust quantities, apply coupons, and checkout via AJAX without navigating to a separate cart page.
Is WooCommerce Side Cart Premium free?
There is a basic version available, but the Premium features like the Rewards Bar and Save for Later require a license. WPExclusive members access the full premium release from $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of WooCommerce Side Cart Premium?
The current version is 4.9.1. WPExclusive members always receive the most current release shortly after it is published by Premium WooCommerce.
How much does WooCommerce Side Cart Premium cost?
Retail licenses cost between $29.00 and $149.00. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use WooCommerce Side Cart Premium via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
Can I customize the basket design in WooCommerce Side Cart Premium?
Yes, Side Cart Premium includes multiple styling options, including custom basket images, variable product support, and different layout structures like columns or drawers.
