How to Set Minimum Order Amount for WooCommerce with ELEX Minimum Order Amount for WooCommerce plugin?

This article will provide a step-by-step explanation on how to set a minimum order amount for WooCommerce with the ELEX Minimum Order Amount for WooCommerce plugin. You can check the ELEX WooCommerce Minimum Order Amount product page to download the free plugin.

Setting a Minimum Order Amount for WooCommerce

Some of the major highlights of the plugin include:

• Set amount restrictions based on WordPress User Roles: You can set amount restrictions by specifying the minimum and maximum amount. You can specify the order amount restrictions for each WordPress User Role.
• Specify custom HTML warning text: You can let the users know about the total order amount restriction with a warning text message. The text field is HTML-supported, hence you can include HTML elements in the message as well.
• Enable/Disable desired amount restrictions: To apply the order amount restriction, enable the respective rule for the user role. You can also disable the rule, but specify the order amount restriction and warning text, and save it for applying later.

Getting started with the ELEX Minimum Order Amount Plugin

To learn how to complete the checkout process using ELEX, refer to the relevant guide. You can also check our documentation on how to download, install, and activate ELEX plugins.

After installing and activating the add-on, navigate to Dashboard > WooCommerce > Minimum Order Amount.

The screenshot below shows the dashboard view before any minimum order amount rules are configured.

Setting Order Amount Restriction

You can apply order amount restrictions by entering values in the Min Subtotal ($) and Max Subtotal ($) fields. Setting a value in Min Subtotal ($) defines the minimum order amount, while Max Subtotal ($) sets the upper limit. If the minimum field is left empty, there will be no lower restriction, and orders can start from $0. Similarly, leaving the maximum field blank means there is no upper limit.

In the example shown below, the maximum order amount for the Administrator role is set to $300, Unregistered Users have a range between $50 and $500, Editors and Authors have a range of $10 to $300, and Contributors have a minimum requirement of $50.

Note: To activate a rule, you must define at least a minimum or maximum amount along with an alert message. All other fields are optional, and any optional conditions will be applied using an “AND” logic.

Specifying Warning Messages

When you restrict users to shop within a specific order amount range, it is important to inform them about these limits. To support this, the plugin lets you add custom warning messages. You can display different messages for each user role, helping users clearly understand the restrictions.

The message field supports HTML, so you can format and style your content as needed. In the example below, custom warning messages are configured for Administrator, Unregistered Users, Editor & Author, and Contributor user roles.

Enabling/Disabling the rules

After entering the required order amount restrictions and configuring the corresponding warning messages, you can proceed to save your settings. For each user role, you also have the option to enable or disable the rule based on your requirements. Make sure that the rule is enabled for the respective user role so that the restrictions are applied during checkout.

Once all the configurations are completed and verified, click on Save Settings to apply the changes. The defined order limits and warning messages will then take effect on your store accordingly.

Other Available Options

In addition to setting rules based on User Roles, Minimum & Maximum Order Amounts, and Alert Messages, the plugin offers more advanced options for fine-tuned control.

You can apply restrictions to specific users, allowing you to target individual customers rather than entire user roles. Further, you can also define rules based on product categories or specific products, ensuring that order amount limits apply only when certain items are added to the cart.

Furthermore, the plugin gives you the flexibility to exclude discount amounts and shipping costs from the calculation. This means the order value can be evaluated purely based on product subtotal, helping you maintain accurate and fair restrictions.

If a rule is no longer needed, you also have the option to remove it easily, giving you full control over managing and updating your store’s order restriction rules at any time.

Demonstration

In the screenshot below, a user with the Editor user role has added a product of $20 to the cart. His/her order amount restriction is $50 to $500, as we have configured in the settings in this article.

 

Hence, in this way, you can set up a Minimum Order Amount for WooCommerce with the ELEX Minimum Order Amount for WooCommerce plugin.

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To explore more details about the plugin, go check out ELEX Minimum Order Amount for WooCommerce.

You can also check out other WooCommerce and WordPress plugins in ELEX.

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