WP Menu Cart
by WP Overnight · eCommerce
Also makes 7 other plugins · 380K+ installs across the portfolio →
Automatically displays a shopping cart in your menu bar. Works with WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)
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Health
A 90/100
no flags
Active installs
8K+
≈8.2K estimated
Momentum
+110%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “woocommerce”, “edd” and “menu” for “vietnamese”, “jigoshop” and “cart fees”. “woocommerce” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “vietnamese” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “edd” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “jigoshop” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “menu” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #22. “cart fees” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
90 health vs 71 average across 9,755 eCommerce plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.3%
of downloads still active
At least 8K of 342.1K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median eCommerce plugin keeps 1.4%, across 5,151 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 6 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 13 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 23 reviews, smoothed to 4.32★ and held back under 25 reviews
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.
39
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
21%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| menu cart | #2 | #4 | 0 |
| digital menu | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| wp menu | #9 | #18 | up 1 |
| shopping cart your tag | #10 | #12 | down 1 |
| vietnamese | #6 | #6 | down 1 |
| menu bar | #10 | #15 | 0 |
| cart your tag | #13 | #14 | down 3 |
| cart link | #10 | #11 | 0 |
| ecommerce shopping cart | #10 | #12 | 0 |
| jigoshop | #9 | #8 | 0 |
| cart fees | #10 | #12 | 0 |
| save cart | #11 | #11 | 0 |
| woocommerce cart fragments | #6 | #8 | 0 |
| cart rules | #11 | #11 | 0 |
| cart total | #12 | #12 | — |
| menu your tag | #22 | #22 | down 7 |
| add to cart label | #14 | #13 | down 4 |
| edd your tag | #24 | #19 | down 3 |
| cart button | #15 | #15 | down 1 |
| cart discount | #14 | #14 | up 1 |
| woocommerce your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
177 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 129 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 “woocommerce”, “edd” and “menu” for “vietnamese”, “jigoshop” and “cart fees”. “woocommerce” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “vietnamese” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “edd” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “jigoshop” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “menu” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #22. “cart fees” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- Slipping on “menu”. Down 7 places since 2026-09-18, now #22. Check what shipped around then, and what moved above you.
- One page off on “cart”. #13 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 10.4K · 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.
6
releases in the last 12 months
13d ago
latest release · v3.2.1 · 19 Oct 2026
67
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 “8K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 2 months ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just over 8K.
At the current install trend, crossing 9K+ in roughly 126 days.
Install history since 1 Apr 2015
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ dspplug1.8y ago
I am using the theme store mall by moral themes. It is especially nice because it uses underscores and has no bloat. I wouldn’t want bloat like baker, gutenburg or elementor. It’s a choice. I think this plugin is totally necessary and they work very hard. 5/5 stars
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ douglaseps2.7y ago
Péssimo plugin, quebrou meu carrinho offcanvas. Não recomendo, tive que limpar as tabelas pra arruma e deu o maior trabalho
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ samirantonio4.1y ago
Estava tendo problemas com o carrinho suspenso do woocomerce e ele foi a minha salvação e grátis, que é melhor e o suporte e super rápido e atencioso, nunc ative nenhum problema
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ billy-boy5.7y ago
The Crew at WPOvernight were incredible, went out of their way to help me with translation issues using the WP MEnu Cart Pro plugin. Fantastic customer support and obviously not just there to make a quick buck, they are dedicated to helping customers in any realistic way possible. THANKS!!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Lautaro6.9y ago
Very easy and simple to use. The support has been great, too!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ killjack7.2y ago
Just perfect.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Jim8.3y ago
As the saying goes, this plugin does one thing, and it does it very well. It’s amazing how it scans your menu to adapt itself to it. My favorite feature is that you can set it to hide the cart menu item (and the space for it, by the way), when the cart is empty. It is well written, with filters for those so inclined. The back end is clean, clear, and easy to use.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ meah978.6y ago
Just installed it to help with my mobile version in order to see the cart within the menu option. Easy to use highly recommend.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-10-19 Version 3.2.1 Fix: Harden escaping of cart item data in the cart slide-out Translations: Updated translation template (POT) Tested up to WooCommerce 11.2 3.2.1
- 2026-09-28 Version 3.2.0 New: Redesigned the Menu Icon Style settings with templates and custom styling options New: Refreshed Pro feature previews and upgrade links throughout the settings Fix: Restore legacy cart icons for Pro versions older t 3.2.0
- 2026-08-03 Version 3.1.0 New: Refactor menu cart placeholder matching and logging for easier maintenance New: Reorganized the settings tabs and moved specific sections into subtabs for easier navigation New: Add minimum EDD version check New: Pr 3.1.0
- 2026-06-22 Version 3.0.0 New: Add native WP nav menu item support for Menu Cart, replacing the previous approach Translations: Updated translation template (POT) Tested up to WooCommerce 10.9 & WP 7.0 3.0.0
- 2025-08-27 Version 2.14.12 Fix: Class WpMenuCart not found error when Pro is activated Translations: Updated translation template (POT) Tested up to WooCommerce 10.1 2.14.12
- 2025-05-12 Version 2.14.11 New: PHP min supported version bumped to 7.4 Translations: Updated translation template (POT) Tested up to WooCommerce 9.8 & WP 6.8 2.14.11
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (3.2.1). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2022-06-07 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.11.0 Patched in 2.12.0
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 15 languages, 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
4 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Automatically displays a shopping cart in your menu bar. Works with WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads..."
- ! Has a FAQ No FAQ section.
- ! FAQ asks real questions No FAQ to judge.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads.
- ! Headings and lists 0 headings and 4 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,215 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
- 2026-08-20 7K+ → 8K+ up after 109 days in tier
- 2026-05-03 8K+ → 7K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-05-02 7K+ → 8K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-05-01 8K+ → 7K+ down after 763 days in tier
- 2024-03-29 9K+ → 8K+ down after 364 days in tier
- 2023-03-31 8K+ → 9K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2023-03-29 9K+ → 8K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2023-03-28 8K+ → 9K+ up after 4 days in tier
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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Menu Cart for WooCommerce 70K+ installs · 4.5★ · 5 shared tags A -
Simple Shopping Cart 10K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A -
WooCommerce 7M+ installs · 4.5★ · 1 shared tag A -
Google for WooCommerce 800K+ installs · 2.8★ · 1 shared tag C -
WooCommerce PayPal Payments 800K+ installs · 2.9★ · 1 shared tag B -
WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway 700K+ installs · 3.1★ · 1 shared tag B
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