Save Cart for WooCommerce Users

Save Cart is a Woocommerce plugin that forces login for cart access and provides cart storage across browsers and sessions for different user roles preventing cart loss.

Features

🔐 Force Login Protection

• Requires users to be logged in before accessing cart, shop, or product pages
• Redirects unauthenticated users to login page
• Preserves intended destination for post-login redirect

💾 Persistent Cart Storage

• Saves cart data to database with user association
• Configurable cart expiry (1-365 days)
• Automatic cleanup of expired carts
• Prevents cart loss during approval processes

🔄 Cross-Browser Synchronization

• Syncs cart across different browsers and devices
• Real-time cart updates using AJAX
• Automatic cart restoration on page load
• Tab/window synchronization using BroadcastChannel API

⚡ Auto-Save Functionality

• Configurable auto-save intervals (30-300 seconds)
• Saves cart on quantity changes, add/remove items
• Saves cart when switching tabs or closing browser
• Visual save indicators for user feedback

🛡️ LiteSpeed Cache Compatibility

• Works seamlessly with LiteSpeed Cache
• Database-based storage bypasses cache issues
• Maintains cart integrity regardless of cache settings

👥 Guest Cart Preservation

• Merges guest cart items when user logs in
• Prevents loss of items added before authentication
• Smart cart merging with quantity handling

👥 User Role Management

• Restrict cart saving to specific user roles
• Custom “Wholesaler” role with appropriate permissions
• Configurable role-based access control
• Secure user role verification

🏠 My Account Integration

• View saved cart in My Account dashboard
• Restore saved cart with one click
• Delete unwanted saved cart
• Complete cart management interface

Installation

1. Upload the plugin to your /wp-content/plugins/save-cart/ directory
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
3. Configure settings at Settings > Save Cart
4. Test the functionality by adding items to cart while logged in

Configuration

Basic Settings

Navigate to WooCommerce > Save Cart to configure:

• Force Login for Cart Access: Enable/disable login requirement
• Cart Expiry (Days): How long to keep saved carts (1-365 days)
• Auto-Save Interval (Seconds): How often to auto-save cart changes
• Sync Across Browsers: Enable cross-browser synchronization
• Preserve Guest Carts: Merge guest carts on login
• Allowed User Roles: Select which user roles can use cart saving

Recommended Settings for Approval Workflows

Force Login: Yes
Cart Expiry: 30 days
Auto-Save Interval: 60 seconds
Sync Across Browsers: Yes
Preserve Guest Carts: Yes
Allowed User Roles: Administrator, Shop Manager, Customer, Wholesaler

Usage

For Users

1. Login Required: Users must be logged in to access cart functionality
2. Automatic Saving: Cart is automatically saved as items are added/removed
3. Cross-Browser Sync: Cart syncs across all browsers and devices
4. Visual Feedback: Save indicators show when cart is saved
5. Persistent Storage: Cart survives browser restarts and cache clearing
6. My Account Access: View and manage saved cart in My Account dashboard
7. Cart Restoration: Restore saved cart with one click
8. Role-Based Access: Access depends on user role permissions

For Administrators

1. Monitor Carts: View saved carts in admin interface
2. Manage Expiry: Configure how long carts are kept
3. Cleanup Tools: Manually cleanup expired carts
4. Statistics: View cart usage statistics