15 Bestselling OpenCart Extensions for 2017
2017… what an adventure, right?
For us, the past 12 months were probably the most exciting we had so far.
The release of OpenCart 3.0 inspired us to use the chance and start making a lot of improvements and new features to extensions.
- We've added 3.0.x support for half of our modules and still going strong with the other half as we speak.
- We started our Video Academy and began working more closely with OpenCart on publishing more useful information for you.
- The newest book OpenCart 2.x Tips and Tricks Vol. 3 was published and it was downloaded more than 3,000 times!
- Another big step forward was the partnerships we built with members of the community and introducing new extensions by vendors in our store.
But enough memories. We’re here to talk about something else.
It’s time to see which were the most popular and bestselling OpenCart extensions during 2017.
These were the modules that most store owners preferred having in their stores, so we thought it would be interesting to share what we found.
Psst, spoiler alert: the winner is no surprise.
15. Intuitive Shipping
Compatible with: OpenCart 2.0.x - 3.0.x.
The way you handle shipping is one of the things that can either be the downfall or triumph of your online business. And since knowing this is stressful enough, Intuitive Shipping is here to take that pressure off and turn the setup of your delivery strategy into an easy and controlled process.
14. PopupWindow
Compatible with: OpenCart 1.5.4.x, 2.x, 3.0.x
Not everyone is the biggest fan of popups, but it’s been proven numerous times that they just get the job done. With PopupWindow, it’s almost effortless to create and customize effective popups for your store and use them for email opt-ins, promote discounts, announce events and anything you don’t want your customers to miss.
13. OrderSuccessPage
Compatible with: OpenCart 1.5.6.x, 2.x, 3.0.x
Customer experience doesn’t end when a user finishes an order in your store. It continues beyond that and OrderSuccessPage is the tool that lets you customize the page customers see when their order is confirmed so you can add value like none of your competitors is doing.
12. SocialDiscounts
Compatible with: OpenCart 1.5.4.x, 2.x, 3.0.x
Discounts are one of the biggest reasons for customers to convert and social media helps millions of businesses generate more sales and traffic. With SocialDiscounts, you get the tool with a potential to explode your social media social media business power while giving small discounts for each engagement action that customers do for you.
11. ExcelPort
Compatible with: OpenCart 1.5.1.x, 2.x, 3.0.x
It comes a time when you need to move your store data to a new OpenCart installation and make a step forward. When this happens, ExcelPort is the go-to solution to help you export all your data and import it in your new store without any manual labor on your side. Perfect for OpenCart version updates and migration.
10. Promotions
Compatible with: OpenCart 1.5.4.x, 2.x, 3.0.x
E-Commerce promotions account for a staggering portion of online conversions by shoppers, so bringing that to your OpenCart site is the Promotions module. It’s packing flexibility in the types of discounts and combinations of conditions your customers must meet to become eligible for your promotions.
9. ProductBundles
Compatible with: OpenCart 1.5.4.x, 2.x, 3.0.x
One of the most popular ways to increase the size of customer orders is by bundling together relevant products at a discounted price. It’s a great deal and ProductBundles is the most intuitive and powerful tool to create them in your OpenCart site.
8. OpenCart SEO Pack PRO
Compatible with: OpenCart 1.5.4.x, 2.x, 3.0.x
The more E-Commerce grows, the more grows the need for effective SEO. This is one of the most popular and comprehensive tools to give you control over the optimization processes necessary to start boosting your search engine positions.
7. ProductManager
Compatible with: OpenCart 1.5.4.x, 2.x, 3.0.x
Easier access to product settings, simple bulk editing, and intuitive management of all your products! With ProductManager, you will have complete control over all the configurations of your items without having to enter each entry separately. A gem for stores with lots of products.
6. FacebookStore
Compatible with: OpenCart 1.5.4.x, 2.x, 3.0.x
The most powerful social media extension we have developed so far - porting your products to your Facebook page so users can shop straight from there. Without having to enter your website. A Facebook business page with a Shop section is a base for developing a killer business.
5. Pro Email Template
Compatible with: OpenCart 1.5.4.x, 2.x, 3.0.x
Email is one of the main communication channels you have with customers and its where you need to be flawless. Pro Email Template is packed with features that help you create stunning emails for all transactions, notifications or updates you’re sharing with customers.
4. OrderReviews
Compatible with: OpenCart 1.5.4.x, 2.x, 3.0.x
Once a user becomes a customer by purchasing from you, this is an opportunity that you should not miss. OrderReviews gives you two ways to gain more from that. First - by inviting your customer to leave you a review via email. Second - to offer them a discount for a next purchase. Because it just works.
3. SEO Backpack
Compatible with: OpenCart 2.x, 3.0.x
Search Engine Optimization is not something easy for users who are not familiar with it. This is why we decided to create a solution that will be as easy as possible to use and understand. And will make most of the work for you. The SEO tool with the most user-friendly interface on the OpenCart market.
2. AbandonedCarts
Compatible with: OpenCart 1.5.4.x, 2.x, 3.0.x
What do you do when a customer enters your store, adds items to their cart and leaves without purchasing anything? Sit around and hope they come back? No, you get yourself a tool like AbandonedCarts and start reminding your users that they forgot their products in your store. That’s how you get them back. Persistence.
1. NitroPack Cache
Compatible with: OpenCart 1.5.4.x, 2.x, 3.0.x
The winner! The number one performance optimization tool for OpenCart that boosts your store loading speed and makes it more pleasant for customers to browse and faster for search engines to index well. NitroPack is what can make the most staggering difference for your entire E-Commerce business. Use it wisely.
Recap
Well, these were the most desired and purchased OpenCart extensions in 2017. Which modules do you prefer the most and which ones do you plan on using in 2018?
