Minimum Order Amount

Set flexible minimum (and maximum) order rules by product, category, payment method, user role, and user locations. Every order that reaches you is profitable — from day one.

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Up and running in 3 steps

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Install and activate — purchase, download the .zip, then go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin. Click Install Now, then Activate.
Create your first rule — go to WooCommerce → Minimum Order Amount → Add New Rule. Enter an amount and choose whether it applies store-wide or to specific products, categories, payment methods, or user roles.
Test your checkout — add a product below your minimum to the cart. You’ll see the validation message appear. Customize the message text from the Settings tab.

Start with Global Restriction to lift your average order value instantly, then add category or role exceptions as needed.

Built for stores like yours

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Wholesale stores — require a $100 minimum for wholesale buyers while keeping retail minimums lower, applied automatically by user role.
Free shipping thresholds — align your order minimum with your free shipping threshold so the rule feels like a reward, not a restriction.
Specialty product stores — set a $50 minimum on handmade items but allow any amount on accessories. Category-level rules handle this automatically.
Payment method control — require a minimum for credit card orders to cover processing fees, while allowing any amount for bank transfers.
International shipping — set higher minimums for international customers where fulfilment costs are greater, keeping domestic minimums lower.
Maximum order caps — cap very large orders you can’t fulfil, or route high-value B2B orders to a custom enquiry form instead of auto-checkout.

Everything you need, nothing you don’t

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Increase average order value immediately — store owners report a 20–40% AOV increase within the first month of setting a well-placed minimum.
Reduce costs from micro-orders — every order costs the same to pack and ship. Eliminating small orders saves real money on labour, materials, and postage.
Flexible rules for different customer groups — wholesale, VIP, guest, and retail shoppers can all have different minimums applied automatically.
Clear, customizable validation messages — use the {remaining} placeholder to show customers exactly how much more they need to add to their cart.
Works with maximum order amounts too — optionally cap very large orders and redirect buyers to a custom enquiry flow instead of auto-checkout.
No coding required — if you can use WooCommerce, you can configure this plugin in under five minutes.

Ready to protect your margins?

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Reduce costs from micro-orders. Less than the cost of a coffee per month.

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When to use Global Restriction

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Turn on when

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You want one consistent minimum across all products and customers globally.
You are setting up order minimums for the first time.
You prefer a simple, easy-to-manage rule without complex conditions.

Turn off when

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Distinct customer segments need very different minimums.
Digital products should be exempt from minimums.
Gift cards should always be purchasable regardless of cart value.

Enable Global Restriction first, set an amount, and go live within minutes. Layer in specific exceptions later without losing the global rule.

Tips for better results

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Start at 80% of your current AOV — setting the minimum just below your average creates an immediate lift without shocking existing customers. Raise it gradually each month.
Make the message helpful, not punishing — use {remaining} and add a suggestion: “You’re $12 away — why not add a matching accessory?”
Exempt your best customers — assign a VIP user role and exclude those customers from minimums as a loyalty perk. It costs nothing and builds goodwill.
Combine with free shipping — set your minimum at your free shipping threshold so the rule feels like a reward rather than a barrier.
Review quarterly — check WooCommerce Analytics regularly and raise the minimum as your store’s average order value grows naturally.

Installing the plugin

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Purchase and download — download the plugin .zip file from the WooCommerce Marketplace after purchase.
Upload the plugin — in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin. Click Choose File and select the .zip.
Activate — click Install Now, then Activate Plugin. You will see WooCommerce → Minimum Order Amount in your sidebar.

Requirements: WooCommerce 6.0+ · WordPress 5.8+ · PHP 7.4+ · Checkout Block compatible

Creating a new minimum order rule

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Navigate to WooCommerce → Minimum Order Amount → Add New Rule and fill in the following fields:

Rule name — a label for your reference, for example “Wholesale minimum” or “International orders”.
Minimum amount — the cart subtotal a customer must reach before checkout is permitted.
Maximum amount — optional. The highest cart subtotal allowed. Leave blank for no upper limit.
Apply to — all products (global), specific products, categories, payment methods, or user roles.
Validation message — shown at checkout. Use {remaining} to display the exact amount the customer still needs to add.

The most specific rule always wins.

Frequently asked questions

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Does this work with the WooCommerce Checkout Block (Gutenberg)?

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Yes. Fully compatible with the Checkout Block introduced in WooCommerce 8.3+. Validation messages display correctly in both the classic shortcode checkout and the new block-based checkout.

Is it compatible with WPML and multilingual stores?

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Yes. WPML-compatible. Translate validation messages into any language from plugin settings — served automatically based on the customer’s active language.

What themes is this compatible with?

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Works with any properly coded WooCommerce theme — Storefront, Astra, OceanWP, Flatsome, Divi, GeneratePress, and more.

Does it work with coupons and discounts?

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Yes. By default checked against the cart subtotal after discounts.

What happens to existing orders when I change the minimum?

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Existing completed orders are never affected. The new minimum applies only to new cart sessions going forward.

Is there a maximum order amount feature?

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Yes. Each rule supports both a minimum and a maximum amount. Useful for capping orders you cannot fulfil, or routing high-value B2B orders to a custom enquiry form.

We typically respond within 6 business hours. Before reaching out, check the FAQ above. If you still need help, open a ticket via WooCommerce.com → My Account → My Subscriptions → Get Support. Support is included with your active subscription.