Simple Shopping Cart
by mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ · eCommerce
Also makes 14 other plugins · 207.3K+ installs across the portfolio →
Lightweight, user-friendly plugin to sell products/services on WordPress. Easily add a shopping cart and start accepting orders in minutes.
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
10K+
≈15K estimated
Momentum
-5%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “ecommerce” and “shop” for “cart button” and “empty cart”. “ecommerce” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “cart button” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “shop” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #15. “empty cart” sits at #6 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 9,744 eCommerce plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.5%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 2.1M lifetime downloads are still running, below its category: the median eCommerce plugin keeps 1.4%, across 5,140 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 11 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.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 18 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.6★ over 215 reviews, smoothed to 4.51★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
2 of 2 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
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.
60
Momentum
Gaining ground
+1.6
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
58%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+1.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| live shopping | #1 | #1 | up 2 |
| shopping live | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| shopping cart your tag | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| shopping | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| clear cart | #2 | #1 | up 1 |
| continue shopping | #2 | #1 | 0 |
| ecommerce shopping cart | #3 | #2 | 0 |
| fly cart | #3 | #2 | up 1 |
| wordpress shopping cart | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| paypal shopping cart | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| cart your tag | #8 | #5 | down 2 |
| shopping and more | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| sell online your tag | #10 | #11 | 0 |
| cart button | #6 | #4 | up 3 |
| cart link | #6 | #4 | up 3 |
| empty cart | #6 | #4 | up 1 |
| ecommerce shop cart | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| custom cart button | #7 | #4 | up 4 |
| hide add to cart | #7 | #2 | up 4 |
| cart discount | #7 | #4 | up 2 |
| ecommerce your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
216 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 172 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “ecommerce” and “shop” for “cart button” and “empty cart”. “ecommerce” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “cart button” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “shop” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #15. “empty cart” sits at #6 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 “shop”. #15 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 35.3K · 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.
11
releases in the last 12 months
18d ago
latest release · v5.3.3 · 13 Oct 2026
77
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 49% run the current release. 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 “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 2.3 years ago; the previous band took 2.2 years to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 5 Jul 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ sebigbos7mo ago
….and the support is really great!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ davidargence7mo ago
Very easy plugin for persons who wish to test an e-commerce. Special thanks to the support team for reactivity and efficience !
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ funckytown8mo ago
Its ease of use and numerous settings make it, in my modest opinion, the best shopping cart for WordPress. A huge thank you! I saw my first TRS80 in 1984
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Mike K.8mo ago
Very easy to work with. Perfect plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Anonymous10mo ago
When logging into PayPal is a real hassle because coordinating with a client for codes, it’s great to have this simple method of adding a new virtual product or updating the cost of an old one right on your WordPress site. Also, the new PayPal buttons are not always an improvement on the way the ‘old’ ones worked or looked.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ edwardsmark1.5y ago
this plugin does prolly 99% of the work for you its so simple and easy. we insisted on using Stripe opposed to the evil PayPal.i am guessing we had a successful “test” transaction in under 15 minutes. this is VERY IMPRESSIVE.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ patriciaburnette20181.5y ago
Really Easy to use Plugin!!! When I start making money LOL I’ll buy it 🙂
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dizplay1.6y ago
in super velocità si riesce a metter su un ecommerce con pagamento paypal.. assurdamente facile, nonostante le funzionalità principali ci siano tutte.Un ottimo lavoro, davvero complimenti.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 5.3.0 Updated the language translation POT file. Updated the unique Cart ID generating code to use a more robust method. 5.3.0
- — Version 5.2.9 Added more disable funding options in the settings menu of the PayPal PPCP checkout. 5.2.9
- — Version 5.2.8 The deprecated PayPal Smart Checkout menu tab has been removed. If you were using it, switch to the new PayPal Checkout option. See the setup guide PayPal API connection related message updated to be more clear and infor 5.2.8
- — Version 5.2.7 Added a new settings option that can be used to specify the default PayPal locale for the PayPal Commerce Platform Checkout option. A small CSS update in the orders menu for WordPress 7.0. 5.2.7
- — Version 5.2.6 Added output escaping to the new PayPal API settings interface fields. 5.2.6
- — Version 5.2.5 Improved the Stripe post-checkout handling code to prevent a potential issue with some server configurations. Added output escaping to the ‘wpsc_display_product’ shortcode parameters. 5.2.5
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 15 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (5.3.3). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2026-10-19 CVE-2026-104641 Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security Affects <= 5.3.2 Patched in 5.3.3
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Simple Shopping Cart 5.1.3 - 5.3.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Payment Bypass ↗2026-10-19 CVE-2026-104642 Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security Affects 5.1.3 - 5.3.2 Patched in 5.3.3
- Patched Medium · 4.4 Simple Shopping Cart <= 5.2.5 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2026-10-02 CVE-2026-104119 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 5.2.5 Patched in 5.2.6
- Patched Medium · 5.3 Simple Shopping Cart <= 5.2.9 - Unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object Reference ↗2026-06-02 CVE-2026-48868 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 5.2.9 Patched in 5.3.0
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Simple Shopping Cart <= 5.2.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'wpsc_display_product' Shortcode ↗2026-04-03 CVE-2026-0552 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 5.2.4 Patched in 5.2.5
- Patched Medium · 6.4 WordPress Simple PayPal Shopping Cart <= 5.1.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ↗2025-04-30 CVE-2025-3890 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 5.1.3 Patched in 5.1.4
- Patched Medium · 5.3 WordPress Simple PayPal Shopping Cart <= 5.1.3 - Insecure Direct Object Reference via 'quantity' ↗2025-04-30 CVE-2025-3889 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 5.1.3 Patched in 5.1.4
- Patched Medium · 6.5 WordPress Simple PayPal Shopping Cart <= 5.1.3 - Insecure Direct Object Reference ↗2025-04-30 CVE-2025-3874 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 5.1.3 Patched in 5.1.4
- Patched High · 7.5 WordPress Simple PayPal Shopping Cart <= 5.1.2 - Unauthenticated Product Price Manipulation ↗2025-04-22 CVE-2025-3530 External Control of Assumed-Immutable Web Parameter Affects <= 5.1.2 Patched in 5.1.3
- Patched High · 8.2 WordPress Simple PayPal Shopping Cart <= 5.1.2 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure via file_url Parameter ↗2025-04-22 CVE-2025-3529 Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data Affects <= 5.1.2 Patched in 5.1.3
- Patched Medium · 6.4 WordPress Simple Shopping Cart <= 5.0.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-12-23 CVE-2024-12622 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 5.0.7 Patched in 5.0.8
- Patched Medium · 4.4 WordPress Simple Shopping Cart <= 4.7.1 - Authenticated(Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-01-26 CVE-2023-6497 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.7.1 Patched in 4.7.2
- 2023-03-16 CVE-2023-1431 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects 4.6.3 Patched in 4.6.4
- Patched Medium · 6.4 WordPress Simple PayPal Shopping Cart <= 4.6.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ↗2022-12-27 CVE-2022-4672 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.6.1 Patched in 4.6.2
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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 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 48 languages, 2 at 90% or more
Plus 24 more locales with partial translations.
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 "Lightweight, user-friendly plugin to sell products/services on WordPress. Easily add a shopping cart and st..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 17 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 17 of 17 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("if you have"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Gutenberg, Stripe, PayPal.
- ✓ Headings and lists 13 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 9,149 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "ecommerce", "sell online" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2024-07-03 20K+ → 10K+ down after 788 days in tier
- 2022-05-07 30K+ → 20K+ down after 1024 days in tier
- 2019-07-18 40K+ → 30K+ down after 1049 days in tier
- 2016-09-02 50K+ → 40K+ down after 513 days in tier
- 2015-04-08 40K+ → 50K+ 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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WP EasyCart: Shopping Cart and eCommerce Store 3K+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags A -
Total Sales Counts for WooCommerce 700+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags B -
TI WooCommerce Wishlist 100K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags B -
SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments 80K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Menu Cart for WooCommerce 70K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A
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