CartPops – WooCommerce Side Cart, Cart Drawer & Cart Popup
by CartPops · eCommerce
A fast WooCommerce side cart and cart drawer with coupons and upsells. Pro adds a free shipping bar, rewards, bundles and analytics.
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
4K+
≈4.9K estimated
Momentum
+173%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “floating cart” and “add to cart popup” for “cart fee” and “cart popup”. “floating cart” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #19. “cart fee” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “add to cart popup” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “cart popup” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
87 health vs 71 average across 9,749 eCommerce plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.6%
of downloads still active
At least 4K of 151K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median eCommerce plugin keeps 1.4%, across 5,142 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other eCommerce plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 16 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 5 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.2★ over 26 reviews, smoothed to 4.13★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
33
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.6
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
7%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.4
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| drawer | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| cart drawer your tag | #4 | #6 | up 7 |
| side cart your tag | #5 | #4 | down 1 |
| woocommerce side cart your tag | #6 | #8 | 0 |
| cart popup | #11 | #19 | up 6 |
| side | #11 | #14 | up 1 |
| add to cart popup your tag | #12 | #18 | up 1 |
| gift wrapping | #9 | #11 | down 1 |
| floating cart your tag | #19 | #16 | down 2 |
| cart fee | #11 | #15 | 0 |
| continue shopping | #13 | #13 | up 2 |
| free shipping bar | #22 | #21 | 0 |
| shipping protection | #18 | #15 | down 1 |
| side bar | #11 | #16 | down 1 |
| mini cart | #23 | #16 | down 2 |
| popup cart | #24 | #23 | 0 |
| empty cart | #24 | #19 | 0 |
| fly cart | #24 | #16 | 0 |
| shipping estimate | #23 | #18 | down 2 |
| floating add to cart | #16 | #18 | down 2 |
71 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 47 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “floating cart” and “add to cart popup” for “cart fee” and “cart popup”. “floating cart” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #19. “cart fee” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “add to cart popup” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “cart popup” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “add to cart popup”. #12 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 12.4K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
16
releases in the last 12 months
5d ago
latest release · v2.0.13 · 26 Oct 2026
51
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “4K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 4.1 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 7 Mar 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ markl12312mo ago
We had reports of many problems because updating quantity in cart wasnt done correctly and you can see that only after you visit checkout
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Gus1.7y ago
We wanted to buy the plugin, but we see that there is apparently no support behind this plugin, is this correct? Can someone responsible give some information?
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ nitsanel2.8y ago
The product is great, but consistent critical bugs and developers isn’t releasing any updates or showing progress.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ commpany3.0y ago
Truly a must-have WooCommerce add-on. It transforms the underrated shopping cart into an interactive and well-designed functionality that boosts conversion rates! When there is something under the hood that needs improvement, they don’t hesitate to do whatever it takes to get it fixed. A great example on how a support department should work. Guys keep up the great work!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ newdtech3.6y ago
Great Plugin, Easy to use, Awesome Support!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ DataLife3.8y ago
Great plugin and helpful support.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Daniel Vieira4.0y ago
It’s really good, so far, no problem. I intend to sign the Pro later on!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mkovcu4.6y ago
Looks like devs of this plugin gave up, I have pro version and support doesn’t exist anymore. There are compatibility issues with numerous plugins. This topic was modified 4 years, 2 months ago by mkovcu.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.0.1 Fix: Cart buttons and theme code built for CartPops 1.x open the cart drawer again, including links with the cpops-toggle-drawer class. This older method still works but is deprecated; your browser console shows a notice 2.0.1
- — Version 2.0.0 Important: CartPops 2.0 needs PHP 8.1 or newer, WordPress 6.5 or newer and WooCommerce 9.0 or newer. Back up your site before updating from version 1. Important: updating keeps your settings, styling and license. Setting 2.0.0
- — Version 1.5.45 Earlier releases: see https://docs.cartpops.com/changelog 1.5.45
- — Version 2.0.2 Improved: Changing the cart in the drawer makes fewer background requests. 2.0.2
- — Version 2.0.4 Improved: The update notices and the “See which settings” list added in 2.0.3 are now translated into all 44 languages. 2.0.4
- — Version 2.0.3 Improved: After updating from CartPops 1.5, the upgrade notice names any settings that could not be carried over and links to help, and administrators can see and copy their old custom JavaScript before continuing. Fix: 2.0.3
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (2.0.13). Sites still on an older version should update.
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 1 language, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "A fast WooCommerce side cart and cart drawer with coupons and upsells. Pro adds a free shipping bar, reward..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 9 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 9 of 9 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("for developers"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi, Bricks and 4 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 4 headings and 2 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 3,591 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2022-10-04 3K+ → 4K+ up after 98 days in tier
- 2022-06-28 2K+ → 3K+ up after 206 days in tier
- 2021-12-04 1K+ → 2K+ up after 92 days in tier
- 2021-09-03 100+ → 1K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Caddy – WooCommerce Side Cart & Free Shipping Bar 3K+ installs · 3.9★ · 3 shared tags A -
ShapedCart – WooCommerce Side Cart, Mini Cart & Floating Cart 30+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags A - M MM Side Cart 20+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags
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Jimmy Cart Drawer for WooCommerce — installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags -
Nanflows Sliding Cart – Side Cart & Mini Cart — installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags
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