Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce vs Mini Cart for WooCommerce – Side Cart & Fast Checkout

A light plugin that automatically updates cart page and mini-cart when product quantity is changed. Removes the default “Update cart” button. Optionally turns off cart page notices. Features Cart page and mini-cart widget are updated automatically on quantity change through Ajax (no page reloading). “Update cart” button is removed from the cart page. Both mouse and keyboard changes are supported. Works for custom dropdown lists with ‘qty’ class. Compatible with plugin Qty Increment Buttons for WooCommerce. Uses the default WooCommerce cart update event. Cart update is delayed by time in milliseconds since the last action affecting quantity, changeable in plugin settings, default 1000. It means that the update will fire only once when the customer is done with changes. Optionally change min quantity in the cart from 0 to 1, on by default. Optionally remove all notices from the cart page, on by default.

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 You May Also Like QR Code Composer (Auto QR Code Generator) — Generate QR codes for pages, posts, WooCommerce products, custom post types, URLs, text, WhatsApp, and vCards. Barcode Generator for WooCommerce — Generate barcodes for all products on your WooCommerce store. YooBar – Top and Footer Notification Bar — Display attractive notification bars for offers, news, and announcements. ELFI Masonry Addon for Elementor — Filterable gallery/showcase addon with category-based filtering. 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.