Divi Side Cart

Implementing a Side Cart (or "Slide-out Cart") in Divi is one of the most effective ways to reduce cart abandonment and increase your Average Order Value (AOV). Since Divi doesn’t have a native "Side Cart" module built into the core theme, you typically use a specialized plugin.

Here are the top three ways to add a professional side cart to your Divi site in 2026.

1. Divi Side Cart (by Divi Life)

This is widely considered the gold standard for Divi users because it is built specifically to integrate with the Divi Builder.

How it Works: It adds a sliding drawer that can be triggered by a floating icon, a menu link, or automatically whenever a customer clicks "Add to Cart."

Key Features:

AJAX Support: Updates quantities and removes items without refreshing the page.

Fully Customizable: You can style the buttons, fonts, and colors using a settings panel that feels just like Divi.

Custom Triggers: You can turn any Divi button or text link into a cart trigger by adding a specific CSS class.

Price: ~$49/year or included in their All-Access Pass.

2. Woo Essential (by DiviNext)

If you want a "Mini Cart" that feels more like an extension of your header, this is a powerful alternative.

How it Works: It provides a specific Mini Cart Module that you can drop into your Divi Theme Builder header.

Key Features:

Two Display Modes: Choose between a "Drop-down" style or a "Slide-in" sidebar.

Interaction: Can be set to open on Hover or Click.

Performance: Very lightweight and highly optimized for mobile.

Best For: Users who want to build a custom header and want the cart to live inside the menu layout.

3. FunnelKit Cart (Free & Pro Versions)

While not "Divi-only," FunnelKit is a powerhouse for WooCommerce and works perfectly with Divi.

Why choose this? It focuses on conversions.

Unique Features:

In-Cart Upsells: You can suggest "frequently bought together" items directly inside the side cart.

Milestone Rewards: Show a progress bar (e.g., "Spend $10 more for Free Shipping!") to encourage higher spending.

Price: Free version available on WordPress.org; Pro version for advanced upsells.

⚡ Quick Comparison: Which one should you pick?

Feature

Divi Side Cart (Divi Life)

Woo Essential

FunnelKit Cart

Best For

Pure Divi Integration

Custom Header Design

Increasing Sales/Upsells

Trigger

Floating Icon / Custom Class

Header Module / Hover

Floating Icon

Upsells

No

Basic

Yes (Advanced)

Ease of Use

Very Easy

Moderate

Easy

💡 Pro Tip: Don't forget AJAX

Whichever plugin you choose, ensure you enable "Enable AJAX add to cart buttons on archives" in your WooCommerce settings (WooCommerce > Settings > Products). Without this, your page will refresh every time someone adds an item, which defeats the purpose of a smooth side cart experience.

Would you like me to walk you through how to set up the "Add to Cart" trigger for a specific Divi button using one of these plugins?