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Welcart e-Commerce vs Simple Shopping Cart (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Welcart e-Commerce

Welcart e-Commerce

4.5(6)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 days ago
View Welcart e-Commerce
VS
Simple Shopping Cart

Simple Shopping Cart

4.6(215)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 days ago
View Simple Shopping Cart

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Shopping Cart has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 215 reviews) while Welcart e-Commerce leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Welcart e-Commerce has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while Simple Shopping Cart has 2.0M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Welcart e-Commerce
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Simple Shopping Cart4.6/5
Total Reviews
6Welcart e-Commerce
►
Simple Shopping Cart215
Active Installs
10K+Welcart e-Commerce
Simple Shopping Cart10K+
Total Downloads
1.3M+Welcart e-Commerce
►
Simple Shopping Cart2.0M+
Support Resolution
N/AWelcart e-Commerce
Simple Shopping Cart100%
Last Updated
3 days agoWelcart e-Commerce
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Simple Shopping Cart2 days ago
First Released
2009Welcart e-Commerce
Simple Shopping Cart2009
Age
17 yearsWelcart e-Commerce
Simple Shopping Cart17 years
WP Requires
5.6+Welcart e-Commerce
Simple Shopping Cart6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Welcart e-Commerce
Simple Shopping Cart7.4+
Business Model
FreeWelcart e-Commerce
Simple Shopping CartFree
Latest Version
2.11.28Welcart e-Commerce
Simple Shopping Cart5.2.8

Rating Breakdown

Welcart e-Commerce

4.5/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
17%
3
17%
2
0%
1
0%

Simple Shopping Cart

4.6/5(215 reviews)
5
82%
4
7%
3
1%
2
4%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

Welcart e-Commerce Reviews

by matthew1309

使えるがUIが分かりづらい

コンビニ決済に対応した決済サービスを導入しやすい点で、WooCommerceより便利。ただし、WooCommerceのような分かりやすい説明はないため、慣れが必要。 以下の点で分かりづらく、仕組みを理解するのに時間がかかった。・最初に商品の新規追加をしようとしても、配送方法を登録しておかないとエラーとなり、配送方法の登録からやり直すことになる。・設定欄によって文字を入力するだけでよいものと、

by 阿部

無料とは思えない高機能

無料とは思えない高機能カートシステム。 設定が簡単です。 カスタマイズの幅も広いです。 他のプラグインと併用して機能拡張できるのも便利です。

by Hasan Islom

無料のオンラインショップ制作

オンラインショップを無料で制作するにすごくいいプラグインです。 カスタマーサポートも日本語で優しくしてくれて助かります。

Simple Shopping Cart Reviews

by sebigbos

simple and effective

….and the support is really great!

by davidargence

Great and easy plugin

Very easy plugin for persons who wish to test an e-commerce. Special thanks to the support team for reactivity and efficience !

by funckytown

Discovered many years ago

Its ease of use and numerous settings make it, in my modest opinion, the best shopping cart for WordPress. A huge thank you! I saw my first TRS80 in 1984

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Welcart e-Commerce or Simple Shopping Cart more popular?
Welcart e-Commerce has 10K+ active installations while Simple Shopping Cart has 10K+. Simple Shopping Cart is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Welcart e-Commerce or Simple Shopping Cart?
Welcart e-Commerce has a 4.5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Simple Shopping Cart has a 4.6/5 rating from 215 reviews.
Are Welcart e-Commerce and Simple Shopping Cart free?
Welcart e-Commerce is free and Simple Shopping Cart is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Welcart e-Commerce or Simple Shopping Cart?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Welcart e-Commerce was last updated 3 days ago and Simple Shopping Cart was last updated 2 days ago.

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