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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


  1. Log in to Shopify Admin


  1. Open the UpsellPlus App
  • Go to Apps in the lefthand menu
  • Click UpsellPlus from the list of installed apps


  1. 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)


  1. Scroll down to the Smart Rules card


  1. 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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