Checkout Upsells

Warning: This feature requires Shopify Plus and Checkout Links Plus.

Recommend complementary products with special pricing at the perfect moment—right before customers complete their purchase.

The Checkout Upsells extension displays carefully selected product recommendations at checkout, allowing customers to add items to their order without leaving the checkout page. Offer special discounts to make the upsells even more compelling.

Info: Checkout Upsells appear when customers reach checkout through your link, presenting relevant offers at the moment they're most engaged.

What It Does

• Product Recommendations - Display relevant products at checkout
• Special Pricing - Offer discounts exclusively for checkout upsells
• One-Click Add - Customers add upsells without leaving checkout
• Visual Display - Show products in a carousel slider or list format
• Custom Messaging - Add headlines, descriptions, and images to frame your offer

When to Use It

Use Checkout Upsells to:

• Increase average order value with relevant add-ons
• Present complementary products customers might have missed
• Offer bundle deals or frequently bought together items
• Clear inventory with special checkout-only discounts
• Introduce new products to engaged customers

Checkout Upsells showing product carousel with discounted pricing

Configuration

1. Activate the extension

   In the Checkout Extensions tab, drag the Checkout Upsells card into either the "Before Reductions" or "After Reductions" target area.

2. Select products

   Click "Add Product" and search for products you want to feature. Select specific variants if needed.

   Tip: Choose products that complement items already in the cart or appeal to your target audience.

3. Set discounts (optional)

   For each product, optionally configure a discount:

   • Fixed Percentage - e.g., 20% off
   • Fixed Amount - e.g., $10 off
   • Threshold-based - Unlock discount when cart reaches a value or quantity

   Info: Leave discount empty to show products at their regular price.

4. Add headline and description

   Write a compelling headline (e.g., "Complete your order") and optional description to frame your upsell offer.

5. Upload header image (optional)

   Add an eye-catching header image above your upsell products to draw attention.

6. Choose display style

   Select between:

   • Slider - Horizontal carousel customers can scroll through
   • List - Vertical list showing all products at once

   Tip: Use a slider for 3+ products to keep the checkout clean. Use a list for 1-2 high-priority items.

7. Configure styling

   Toggle the border option on/off to control whether a border appears around the upsell section.

Discount Options

Fixed Percentage Off

Offer a percentage discount on the upsell product.

Example: "Add this item for 20% off at checkout!"

Fixed Amount Off

Provide a specific dollar amount discount.

Example: "Save $10 when you add this now!"

Threshold-Based Discounts

Unlock the discount when the customer's cart reaches a certain value or item quantity.

Cart Value Threshold:

• Set minimum cart total (e.g., $50)
• Discount applies only if cart value exceeds threshold
• Example: "Your cart qualifies for $15 off this item!"

Quantity Threshold:

• Set minimum number of items in cart (e.g., 3 items)
• Discount applies only if cart has enough items
• Example: "You have 3 items—add this for 25% off!"

Tip: Threshold-based discounts create urgency and reward customers who are already making larger purchases.

Best Practices

Tip: Choose upsell products that truly complement the cart contents. Customers are more likely to add items that enhance their original purchase.

Tip: Keep your product selection focused—3 to 5 well-chosen items perform better than overwhelming customers with too many options.

Tip: Use action-oriented headlines like "Complete your order" or "Don't forget these essentials" rather than generic text.

Warning: Avoid showing products the customer already has in their cart. The extension automatically hides items already added.

How Customers Experience It

1. Customer reaches checkout and sees your headline and optional header image
2. Product recommendations appear in a slider or list with images, pricing, and discount badges
3. Customer clicks "Add" on any product they want
4. The item is added to their checkout order instantly
5. Order total updates to reflect the addition
6. Customer completes their enhanced purchase

Info: Checkout Upsells are most effective when they solve a problem or add clear value to the original purchase. Think "batteries for the toy" or "matching accessories for the outfit."