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How Do I Customize the Menu Cart in WooCommerce?

Last updated on January 14, 2023 @ 9:16 am

If you’re running a WooCommerce store, you’ve probably noticed that the default menu cart doesn’t provide much in the way of customization options. In this article, we’ll show you how to customize the menu cart in WooCommerce.

First, let’s take a look at the default menu cart. As you can see, it doesn’t provide much in the way of customization options.

As you can see, the only thing you can really customize is the color of the “Add to Cart” button. If you want to change anything else about the menu cart, you’ll need to edit the code.

PRO TIP: If you are not a developer or are not comfortable with code, we do not recommend that you customize the menu cart in WooCommerce. Making changes to code can break your site if not done correctly, and could cause security vulnerabilities.

Fortunately, it’s not too difficult to customize the menu cart in WooCommerce. With just a few lines of code, you can change the color of the menu cart, add an “X” icon to close the cart, and even add a custom message to the cart.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Change the Color of the Menu Cart

To change the color of the menu cart, simply add this line of code to your theme’s stylesheet:

#menu-cart { background-color: #000000; }

2. Add an “X” Icon to Close the Cart

If you want to add an “X” icon that users can click to close the cart, simply add this line of code to your theme’s functions.php file:

function my_menu_cart_icon() {
?> <span class="icon-close"></span>
<?php
}
add_filter( 'woocommerce_menu_cart_icon', 'my_menu_cart_icon' );

3. Add a Custom Message to the Cart

If you want to add a custom message to the cart, such as “Free shipping on orders over $50,” simply add this line of code to your theme’s functions.php file:

function my_menu_cart_message() {
?> <span class="message">Free shipping on orders over $50!</span>
<?php
}
add_filter( 'woocommerce_menu_cart_message', 'my_menu_cart_message' );

Adding a custom message is a great way to encourage users to spend more money in your store!

Conclusion

As you can see, it’s not too difficult to customize your menu cart in WooCommerce. With just a few lines of code, you can change the color of your menu cart, add an “X” icon that closes your cart, and even add a custom message. So go ahead and give it a try!

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.