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WC Minimum Order Amount

By Hannah S.L.

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

WC Minimum Order Amount Review - In-Depth Analysis

Set a minimum order amount for WooCommerce. Customize notification texts for the cart.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin adds the option for a minimum order amount. Customers cannot proceed to checkout if their order does not meet this minimum requirement. You can also customize the notification text displayed on the cart page to inform customers about the minimum order amount.

Comparing to Alternatives

WC Minimum Order Amount is a straightforward plugin for setting minimum order requirements in WooCommerce, with several other plugins offering similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Reliable performance for most users
Effectively enforces minimum order amounts
Lightweight with minimal configuration needed

Weaknesses

Includes tax and shipping in minimum order calculation, which may not suit all users
Lacks advanced customization options
No pro version available for extended features

User Sentiment Analysis

With a majority of 5-star ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and reliability, though there is a notable minority reporting functionality issues.

Positive highlights

'Does the job and does it reliably.' — con
'Simple and strong.' — Kay69
'Nice plugin. thanks' — sanzal
'Does a fair job, but adds tax and freight into total when assessing the minimum purchase.' — arbybeaver

Common complaints

Plugin does not enforce minimum order settings as expected, allowing orders below minimum

Weaknesses

Fails to exclude tax and shipping from minimum order calculation
Limited to basic minimum order functionality
No updates or support for advanced use cases

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills solution to enforce minimum order amounts in WooCommerce without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring precise control over what counts towards minimum order totals or needing support for complex order rules.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic minimum order amount enforcement functionality suitable for most standard WooCommerce stores.

Final Verdict

WC Minimum Order Amount is a straightforward and reliable plugin for enforcing minimum order amounts in WooCommerce, praised for its simplicity and effectiveness by most users. It lacks advanced customization and includes tax and shipping in calculations, which may not suit all store owners.

While it has no recorded security issues and is free to use, users needing more precise control or advanced features might consider alternative plugins. Overall, it offers good value for those with basic minimum order requirements.