Title: Restrict Checkout Lite for WooCommerce Author: WPKoders Published: May 22, 2026 Last modified: May 22, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/restrict-checkout-lite/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3543985) ![](https://ps.w.org/restrict-checkout-lite/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3543985) # Restrict Checkout Lite for WooCommerce By [WPKoders](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpkoders/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/restrict-checkout-lite.1.1.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/restrict-checkout-lite/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/restrict-checkout-lite/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/restrict-checkout-lite/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/restrict-checkout-lite/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/restrict-checkout-lite/) ## Description **Restrict Checkout Lite for WooCommerce** is the simple, fast way to enforce minimum and maximum order rules on your WooCommerce store. Block checkout when the cart does not meet your store’s minimum order amount, minimum order quantity, or maximum order value, and show a custom message that tells the customer exactly what to do. Built by [WPKoders](https://woocommerce.com/vendor/wpkoders/), a WooCommerce Marketplace vendor. No tracking, no calls home, no account required. #### Perfect for these scenarios * **Wholesale and B2B stores** that need a minimum order amount before checkout is allowed * **Drop-shipping stores** that need a minimum order quantity to keep margins healthy * **Sample sellers** that need a maximum order quantity so customers do not buy resale stock at sample prices * **Free shipping thresholds** that need a hard floor on order total * **Subscription boxes and food orders** that have a fixed minimum or maximum item count * Any store that wants to **increase average order value** by enforcing a cart total floor #### Key features * Restrict checkout by **cart item quantity** (greater than, less than, equal to) * Restrict checkout by **cart total** (greater than, less than, equal to) * Set a **custom restriction message per rule** shown to the customer when checkout is blocked * Combine minimum and maximum rules in a single ruleset * Up to **3 active rules** in the Lite version, more than enough for most stores * Compatible with the WooCommerce **Cart & Checkout Blocks** * Compatible with WooCommerce **High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS)** * Lightweight, no bloat, loads only what is needed * No tracking, no analytics, no external calls #### How it works 1. Go to **WooCommerce Restrict Checkout** in your WordPress admin 2. Click **Add New** to create a rule 3. Choose **Restrict By Cart Quantity** or **Restrict By Cart Total** 4. Set your condition (for example, cart items quantity less than 2) 5. Write a custom message that the customer will see if checkout is blocked 6. Publish Done. The rule is live on both the classic checkout and the new Cart & Checkout Blocks. #### Upgrade to Restrict Checkout Pro Need more power? **[Restrict Checkout Pro](https://woocommerce.com/products/restrict-checkout/)** on the WooCommerce Marketplace adds: * **Unlimited rules** (Lite is capped at 3) * **Restrict by products or product categories** — block checkout when specific products are in the cart * **Restrict by country, state, or ZIP / postcode** — perfect for geo-restricted products * **Restrict by customer or user role** — different rules for wholesale, retail, members * **Restrict by purchase history** — order amount, order quantity, new buyers only * **Priority-based ruleset ordering** — control which rule wins when multiple apply * Priority email support from the WPKoders team [Upgrade to Restrict Checkout Pro on WooCommerce.com ](https://woocommerce.com/products/restrict-checkout/) #### About WPKoders WPKoders is a WooCommerce Marketplace vendor with a portfolio of WordPress and WooCommerce plugins for serious store owners. See all of our plugins on the [WooCommerce vendor page](https://woocommerce.com/vendor/wpkoders/) or at [wpkoders.com](https://wpkoders.com). ### External Services This plugin does not connect to any external services and does not send any data outside of your WordPress site. The only external links inside the plugin are: * A link to the Pro version product page on the WooCommerce Marketplace (https:// woocommerce.com/products/restrict-checkout/), shown in the admin sidebar * A link to the WPKoders vendor page (https://woocommerce.com/vendor/wpkoders/) These links are only clicked by you (the site admin) and only when you choose to click them. No data is sent. ### Privacy Policy Restrict Checkout Lite for WooCommerce does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All rules, settings, and restriction messages are stored locally in your WordPress database. The plugin does not use cookies, does not include analytics, and does not call home. ## Screenshots * [[ * The Restrict Checkout Rules admin screen showing the Lite usage notice and the Upgrade to Pro call-to-action. * [[ * Add a new rule. Choose restriction type, set conditions, and see the Pro features available for upgrade. * [[ * A published rule that blocks checkout when the cart has fewer than 2 items, with a custom message. * [[ * The frontend cart page showing the blocked checkout message in action. ## Installation #### From the WordPress admin 1. Go to **Plugins Add New** in your WordPress admin 2. Search for **Restrict Checkout Lite** 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate** 4. Make sure WooCommerce is installed and active 5. Go to **WooCommerce Restrict Checkout** to create your first rule #### Manual installation 1. Download the plugin .zip file 2. Upload the `restrict-checkout-lite` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 3. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress 4. Make sure WooCommerce is installed and active 5. Go to **WooCommerce Restrict Checkout** to create your first rule ## FAQ ### Does this plugin require WooCommerce? Yes. WooCommerce must be installed and active. An admin notice will appear if WooCommerce is not detected. ### How many rules can I create? Restrict Checkout Lite allows up to 3 published rules. If you try to publish a fourth, it will be saved as a draft and a notice will explain the limit. Upgrade to [Restrict Checkout Pro](https://woocommerce.com/products/restrict-checkout/) for unlimited rules. ### Can I set both a minimum and maximum cart quantity? Yes. Within a single quantity rule you can enable greater than, less than, and equal to conditions together. Combine them, or create a second rule for a separate condition. ### Can I restrict by cart total as well as quantity? Yes. Create one rule for cart quantity and a separate rule for cart total. Both will be enforced at checkout. ### Can I show a custom message when checkout is restricted? Yes. Each rule has a **Restriction Message** field. If you leave it empty, a default message is shown. ### Does it work with the WooCommerce Cart & Checkout Blocks? Yes. The plugin declares compatibility with Cart & Checkout Blocks and enforces restrictions on the block-based checkout as well as the classic checkout. ### Is it compatible with High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS)? Yes. HPOS compatibility is declared and the plugin works with WooCommerce custom order tables. ### Does the plugin send any data to external servers? No. Restrict Checkout Lite does not phone home, does not require an account, and does not include any tracking or analytics. See the External Services section below for full transparency. ### Can I restrict checkout by product, category, or user role? These are Pro features. The Lite version restricts by cart quantity and cart total. For product, category, region, user role, and purchase history rules, upgrade to [Restrict Checkout Pro](https://woocommerce.com/products/restrict-checkout/). ### Is this plugin GDPR compliant? Yes. The plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All rules and settings are stored locally in your WordPress database. ### Can I use this plugin for wholesale or B2B minimum orders? Yes. Set a minimum cart total rule to enforce a wholesale minimum order amount. For role-based wholesale rules (different minimums for wholesale vs retail customers), upgrade to Pro. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Restrict Checkout Lite for WooCommerce” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ WPKoders ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpkoders/) [Translate “Restrict Checkout Lite for WooCommerce” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/restrict-checkout-lite) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/restrict-checkout-lite/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/restrict-checkout-lite/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/restrict-checkout-lite/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/restrict-checkout-lite/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1.0 * Improved upgrade-to-Pro messaging on the rule list and rule edit screens with clearer feature descriptions. * Restriction Type dropdown now lists Pro restriction types alongside the free options so users can see what’s available. * Reorganized the limit-reached notice to make it clearer that drafted rules are preserved when the 3-rule Lite cap is hit. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release on WordPress.org. ## Meta * Version **1.1.0** * Last updated **7 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [cart](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/cart/)[checkout](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/checkout/) [minimum order](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/minimum-order/)[order limit](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/order-limit/) [woocommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/woocommerce/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/restrict-checkout-lite/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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