How can I let a shopper upgrade from a cart product to an upsell product that's shown?
If you're looking to add a true upsell to your checkout, you're in the right place! Head over to our demo store. When you add 2 or 6 cookies to cart, you'll see a true upsell to a larger size, 12 cookies. Here's a video if you'd rather just watch it in action.
Overview
UpsellPlus allows shoppers to seamlessly upgrade an item in their cart to a higher-value upsell product. This helps increase average order value while offering a better product experience.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Log in to Shopify Admin
- Open the UpsellPlus App
- Go to Apps in the lefthand menu
- Click UpsellPlus from the list of installed apps
- Create a checkout upsell
- Click Create Offer or edit an existing one
- Select the product you want customers to upgrade from (current cart product)
- Select the product you want them to upgrade to (upsell product)
- Scroll down to the Smart Rules card
- Tick the Swap box
- The key functionality here is that the product in cart will be swapped for the product that's being offered.
Key Tips
- Make the Upgrade Appealing: Highlight added value (e.g., better features, discounts).
- Monitor Performance: Use UpsellPlus **Analytics **to track how often shoppers choose the upgrade.
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Updated on: 11/02/2025
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