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WooCommerce Cart & Shipping Plugin

Shipping Threshold Bar
for WooCommerce

Show customers how close they are to free shipping

Display a clear progress message showing how much more customers need to spend — and celebrate when they reach the threshold. Put the incentive wherever it matters in your store.

  • Display anywhere across your store
  • WooCommerce Checkout Blocks compatible
  • Clear remaining-spend messaging
  • A success state when the goal is reached
EVERYDAY / STORE

Your shopping bag

2 items

You’re $18.00 away from FREE SHIPPING

$57.00 / $75.0076% reached
Sage canvas tote and cotton towel in an illustrative storefront

Everyday canvas tote

Sage · 1 item

$39.00

Cotton hand towel

$18.00 each

1
Cart subtotal$57.00

Illustrative cart · no order is placed

You’ve unlocked FREE SHIPPING!

$75.00 / $75.00100% reached

Display Anywhere

Place the threshold message wherever your store needs it

Checkout Blocks Compatible

Works with WooCommerce Block Checkout

Threshold Progress

Show remaining spend

Dynamic Messaging

Update based on cart value

Free Shipping Goal

Make eligibility visible

Success State

Celebrate when the threshold is reached

From hidden rule to visible incentive

Don’t make customers guess how close they are to free shipping

Make the goal visible while customers are still deciding what to buy.

  • Problem

    The free-shipping threshold is only discovered at checkout.

    Solution

    Show the goal earlier in the shopping journey.

    Feature used

    Flexible storefront placement

  • Problem

    A customer is only a small amount away from the goal.

    Solution

    Show the exact remaining spend so the incentive is clear.

    Feature used

    Remaining amount

  • Problem

    The cart value changes as products are added or removed.

    Solution

    Keep the threshold message aligned with the current cart value.

    Feature used

    Cart-value progress

  • Problem

    The customer qualifies, but the message still looks unfinished.

    Solution

    Replace remaining spend with a clear success state.

    Feature used

    Threshold reached

Before / After

Make an invisible shipping rule part of the shopping experience

Without a visible threshold

Cart total$54.00

Shipping information appears later at checkout. The customer doesn’t know the $75 free-shipping goal.

With Shipping Threshold Bar

Cart total$54.00

You’re $21.00 away from FREE SHIPPING

$54.00 / $75.0072% reached

Illustrative storefront comparison. Shipping eligibility remains controlled by your store’s shipping rules.

A clearer shopping incentive

Make your free-shipping incentive impossible to miss

Cart value → progress → amount remaining → free shipping unlocked. Amounts and messages throughout this page are illustrative.

01

Tell customers exactly how much more they need to spend

A shipping goal becomes useful when customers can see the gap. At a $75 threshold, a $52 cart has $23 left to go — a concrete reason to consider another item.

  • The remaining amount stays readable without color
  • A clear goal beside the current cart value
  • Illustrative currency, not a product restriction

02

Put the shipping threshold where it can influence the buying decision

Whether customers are browsing, reviewing their bag or completing checkout, place the threshold bar where it best fits your store experience. The bar is not limited to a single fixed location.

  • Product pages, cart and mini-cart
  • Checkout, header and promotional areas
  • Custom theme locations; placement methods can differ

03

Make progress toward the threshold easy to understand

Pair a horizontal progress indicator with the remaining amount. Customers can see the goal coming closer without needing to interpret a shipping rule.

  • Progress toward a configured goal
  • 25%, 50%, 75% and reached-state examples
  • Amounts and percentages communicate beyond color

04

Change the message when free shipping is unlocked

When the cart reaches the threshold, replace the remaining-amount message with a clear confirmation. The incentive has a beginning, progress and a satisfying conclusion.

  • Remaining spend before the goal
  • A clear confirmation once reached
  • Keep shipping eligibility visible

05

Keep the message aligned with the current cart

The threshold message reflects the customer’s current cart value. As the basket grows or shrinks, the amount remaining stays relevant to that basket.

  • Add a product → cart value changes
  • Remaining spend reflects the cart
  • AJAX refresh support for cart changes

Focused on the shopping journey

  • Automatic or manual threshold
  • Custom message tokens
  • AJAX cart refresh
  • Threshold-reached state
  • Product/category exclusions
  • Shortcode, block & Elementor
  • Colors and theme presets
  • Checkout Blocks support

How it works

From cart value to free-shipping progress

  1. 01

    Set the threshold

    Define the cart value required for your shipping incentive.

  2. 02

    Choose where to display it

    Place the bar where it makes sense in the customer journey.

  3. 03

    Customer builds the cart

    The progress message reflects the current cart value.

  4. 04

    Threshold reached

    Replace the remaining amount with a success state.

Message states

The right message at every stage of the cart

Illustrative message examples, not fixed plugin defaults. Configure your own progress, almost-there and success messages.

01 / Empty / low cart

Free shipping available from $75

$0.00 / $75.000% reached

02 / In progress

You’re $32 away from free shipping

$43.00 / $75.0057% reached

03 / Almost there

Only $8 more for free shipping

$67.00 / $75.0089% reached

04 / Threshold reached

You’ve unlocked free shipping

$75.00 / $75.00100% reached

Configuration & design

Make the threshold bar feel like part of your store

Auto-detect your WooCommerce free-shipping threshold or set a manual campaign goal. Customize the message and appearance to match the shopping experience.

  • Progress, almost-there and success messages
  • Tokens: {remaining}, {percent}, {threshold}, {subtotal}
  • Bar, track, background and text colors
  • Bar height, font size, radius and theme presets
  • Shortcode, Gutenberg block and Elementor widget

Shipping threshold

$

You’re $18.00 away from FREE SHIPPING

$57.00 / $75.0076% reached

Illustrative settings · not the plugin’s administration screen.

Use cases

A simple incentive for different WooCommerce stores

Give a nearly complete basket a clear next step

Encourage shoppers who are close to the threshold to consider another item.

You’re $18.00 away from FREE SHIPPING

$57.00 / $75.0076% reached
  1. 1Shop a favorite item
  2. 2See the remaining spend
  3. 3Consider a complementary accessory
  4. 4Reach the free-shipping threshold

Compatibility

Built for modern WooCommerce storefronts

WooCommerce Checkout Blocks
Compatible
WooCommerce Cart Blocks
Compatible
HPOS
Compatible
WooCommerce
Compatible
Display locations
Flexible / configurable
WordPress tested version
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WooCommerce tested version
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PHP requirement
See current product metadata

Checkout Blocks, Cart Blocks and HPOS support are explicitly listed in the current WordPress.org description. Mini-Cart Blocks support is not separately claimed.

Availability

Start with the current free plugin

Shipping Threshold Bar is currently available on WordPress.org. A paid license or verified purchase destination has not been confirmed.

WordPress.org release

Free

Install the current repository release for your WooCommerce store.

  • Shipping progress and success messages
  • Flexible placements and customization
  • Checkout Blocks and Cart Blocks support
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FAQ

Shipping Threshold Bar questions, answered

What is Shipping Threshold Bar for WooCommerce?

It shows cart progress toward a configured shipping threshold, the amount still needed and a success message when the threshold is reached.

How does the progress calculation work?

The current cart value is compared with the configured goal. For example, a $57 cart toward a $75 goal has $18 remaining. Values here are illustrative.

Can I choose the shipping threshold?

Yes. Auto-detect the free-shipping threshold from WooCommerce shipping methods or set a manual threshold for a campaign. Keep your shipping eligibility rules aligned with the goal.

Does the amount change when the cart changes?

Yes. AJAX refresh support keeps the bar aligned with cart changes.

What happens when the threshold is reached?

The remaining-amount message is replaced with a success state confirming that the shipping goal has been reached.

Where can the bar be displayed?

Across product pages, cart, mini-cart, checkout, header or promotional areas, and custom store locations. Setup can differ by location and theme.

Does it work with WooCommerce Checkout Blocks?

Yes. The plugin supports WooCommerce Block Checkout. The current product listing also confirms Cart Blocks support. Mini-Cart Blocks support is not separately claimed.

Can I show the message in more than one location?

Flexible placement lets you keep the incentive visible across the buying journey. Confirm the setup for your chosen combination of theme locations in the product documentation.

Does it work with WooCommerce free shipping?

It communicates progress toward a configured shipping incentive, such as free shipping. It is not a shipping-rate calculator; your shipping eligibility rules still determine the actual method available.

Does it guarantee larger baskets or higher conversion?

No. It makes the incentive clearer and can encourage customers to consider another useful product. Commercial outcomes depend on your store and customers.

Can I customize messages or appearance?

Yes. Customize progress, almost-there and success messages with tokens for remaining spend, percent, threshold and subtotal. Bar, track, text and background colors, sizing and theme presets are supported.

Does it work with different currencies?

Dollar amounts on this page are examples, not a currency requirement. Check the product documentation for your store currency and any multi-currency integration.

What support and updates are included?

Use the current product purchase page to confirm the site limit, license term, support, updates and renewal terms for your selected option.

What is the refund policy?

Check the current product purchase terms and Imaginate Solutions refund policy. No product-specific refund duration is claimed without confirmation.

Technical information

Current version
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Last updated
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WordPress tested up to
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WooCommerce tested up to
See current product metadata
PHP requirement
See current product metadata
Checkout Blocks compatibility
Compatible

Release values are linked to current product information rather than shown as a simulated live feed.

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Show customers how close they are to free shipping — wherever they are in the WooCommerce buying journey.