Auto Update Cart for WooCommerce ensures that when customers change the quantity of an order, the cart automatically updates to reflect the new quantity.
With Auto Update Cart for WooCommerce, you can:
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<li>Easily update the cart for customers when product quantities change.</li>
<li>Control the time delay from when a customer changes quantities and when the cart updates.</li>
<li>Set it and forget it. No ongoing maintenance or configuration is needed after initial setup.</li>
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WooCommerce Auto Update Cart has one simple setting where you can enter the delay from when the customer updates the quantities to when the cart gets updated.
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The GIF below shows the plugin working with a 2.5 second delay from when the customer changes the quantity and the cart updates. The Update Cart button remains on the cart page so that it can be used in other situations where the cart may need updating. Should the customer click the Update Cart button before the plugin updates it automatically, the cart will simply update the quantity.
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This plugin help reduce friction to making a successful sale as well as customer frustration, making your shop more user friendly. It helps increase sales by reducing the frequency of abandoned carts when a customer realizes the cart did not update as expected. It will also reduce the number of frustrated customers calling or emailing about an order that didn’t have the product quantity they expected.
 
Make your shop easier to use and get happier customers with an automatically updating cart.

Auto Update Cart

This plugin allows the cart to automatically update when a customer changes the quantities of the products in their cart.

<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Always sell the right products together</h2>
Force Sells for WooCommerce ensures required items, services, or fees are added with the main product automatically. That means fewer missed parts, fewer confused customers, and cleaner orders. Use it when certain items aren’t optional, when compliance requires an add‑on, or when you want to remove decision friction at the cart.
<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Why this matters</h2>
Customers often overlook essentials and support teams chase corrections later. Force Sells prevents lost revenue, avoids re‑shipping missing parts, and keeps checkout simple. Shoppers get everything they need in one step, and your operations stay tidy.
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<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Who it’s for</h2>
Force Sells is designed for merchants who need certain products and services purchased together every time. It’s ideal when items can’t stand alone, when bundling protects margins, or when you want to remove guesswork for customers. Here’s a list of examples:
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<li>Repair services: add required parts (e.g., replacement glass with iPad screen repair) so jobs are complete and margins are protected.</li>
<li>Bike shops: include an installation fee with custom wheels/components so labor is always covered.</li>
<li>Cosmetics brands: include a reusable pump with the first purchase of a refillable product to ensure product usability.</li>
<li>SaaS or digital products: link a one‑time setup/onboarding fee to a subscription to reflect true delivery cost.</li>
<li>Pet stores: bundle a starter kit with the first aquarium to reduce returns and support tickets.</li>
<li>Training providers: attach course materials to each class registration so learners have what they need day one.</li>
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<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Two ways to link products</h2>
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<li>Normal force sell: products are added with the main item in matching quantity. Shoppers can remove or adjust them if needed.</li>
<li>Synced force sell: products are locked to the main item. They can’t be removed or edited separately; quantity and removal always follow the main product.</li>
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In the cart, synced items are clearly marked as “linked,” so customers understand why those items move together. This clarity reduces confusion and follow‑up support.
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<h2 style="color: #f5247d">When to use Force Sells vs other options</h2>
Choose Force Sells when the extra item is required every time. If you want to offer optional add‑ons or flexible bundles, consider Grouped Products or Product Bundles instead. For a deeper comparison, see our <a href="https://woocommerce.com/document/group-bundle-products-woocommerce/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">guide to product grouping and bundling</a>.
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<h2 style="color:#f5247d">More information</h2>
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<li>Read our <a href="https://woocommerce.com/document/force-sells/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Force Sells documentation</a> for an overview of setup, options, and FAQs.</li>
<li>Need help configuring Force Sells for your catalog? <a href="https://kestrelwp.com/support" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Kestrel support</a>.</li>
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Force Sells

Link products together so they’re always purchased in the right combination. Perfect for required add-ons, bundled services, or products that only make sense when sold together.

Auto Update Cart vs Force Sells