WP Menu Cart vs Easy Digital Downloads – Empty Cart (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Easy Digital Downloads – Empty Cart
90 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Easy Digital Downloads – Empty Cart has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while WP Menu Cart leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Menu Cart has accumulated 316K+ total downloads while Easy Digital Downloads – Empty Cart has 4.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Menu Cart | Easy Digital Downloads – Empty Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 8.0K+ | ◄ | 90 |
| Total Downloads | 316K+ | ◄ | 4.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2015 | |
| Age | 13 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 3.9.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.14.12 | 1.0.2 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Menu Cart
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Menu Cart Reviews
Fantastic
I am using the theme store mall by moral themes. It is especially nice because it uses underscores and has no bloat. I wouldn’t want bloat like baker, gutenburg or elementor. It’s a choice. I think th
Ruim
Péssimo plugin, quebrou meu carrinho offcanvas. Não recomendo, tive que limpar as tabelas pra arruma e deu o maior trabalho
Muito bom
Estava tendo problemas com o carrinho suspenso do woocomerce e ele foi a minha salvação e grátis, que é melhor e o suporte e super rápido e atencioso, nunc ative nenhum problema
Easy Digital Downloads – Empty Cart Reviews
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