PrestaShop Cart Reservation - Temporary Block Cart

Temporary cart reservation reduces frustration caused by items disappearing mid-shopping due to others purchasing them first.

Provides flexibility for customers who may need more time to review their selections before finalizing the order.

Supports better coordination during flash sales or promotional events by holding stock for engaged shoppers.

Enables merchants to reduce lost sales caused by cart timeouts or accidental product removals.

Helps in balancing stock availability between in-store and online sales channels by temporarily locking inventory.

Enhances user experience by showing visible countdown timers, keeping customers informed of reservation status.

Allows merchants to send timely notifications or reminders, improving conversion rates by re-engaging hesitant buyers.

Supports differentiated reservation times for various customer segments to optimize stock allocation.

Improves operational efficiency by automating stock hold and release processes based on timer expiry.

Offers merchants control over whether products are automatically removed or retained after reservation expiration.

Increases average order value by encouraging customers to add more products while confident their cart is secure.

Boosts brand reputation by delivering a fair and transparent shopping process, especially for scarce products.

Option to enable cart reservation functionality for either all visitors or restrict it exclusively to registered and logged-in customers for better control.

Ability to include or exclude virtual products from the cart reservation process based on merchant preferences and product types.

Flexibility to choose between a single global countdown timer that applies to the entire cart or individual timers that track reservation time per each product separately.

Multiple options to customize where the countdown timer is displayed on the front end, including a top page banner, within the shopping cart, or fixed positions at the top or bottom of the page.

Control over the behavior of products once the reservation timer expires, allowing merchants to either automatically remove expired items from the cart or keep them for customer review.

Capability to set a default reservation period that applies uniformly to all users, ensuring consistency across the store.

Tailor reservation durations differently for various customer groups, such as guests, registered users, or VIP customers, to optimize inventory management.

Option to show or hide the countdown timer on the Checkout Success page, providing flexibility in the post-purchase user experience.

Pop-up notifications can be enabled to alert customers when their cart reservation is about to expire, prompting timely action to complete the purchase.

Configurable timing for reminder pop-ups, allowing merchants to choose when and how often customers receive notifications before the reservation ends.

A fully customizable reminder pop-up template with a WYSIWYG editor, enabling merchants to personalize messaging and branding to better engage customers.

Define and format the global countdown timer display for various sections including the mini cart, main shopping cart, and checkout pages, ensuring consistent visual cues.

Set specific timer formats for individual product timers within the shopping cart to clearly communicate reservation status per item.

Customize the timer appearance and format on product detail pages, helping customers understand reservation timing right at the product selection stage.

Reduces the chance of cart abandonment by temporarily holding items, giving customers sufficient time to complete their purchase without losing products.

Enhances the overall shopping experience by providing customers confidence that their chosen products are secured and won’t sell out while they shop.

Encourages faster decision-making by creating a sense of urgency, which can lead to quicker checkouts and increased sales revenue.

Helps merchants manage inventory more effectively, especially during high demand or promotional periods, minimizing overselling and stock discrepancies.

Builds customer trust and loyalty by demonstrating that the store values a smooth, fair, and transparent purchasing process.

Prevents overselling of limited-stock or popular products by reserving items exclusively for customers with active carts.

Allows merchants to offer personalized reservation times for different customer groups, improving stock allocation and customer satisfaction.

Sends timely reminders and notifications to customers about their reservation status, increasing chances of completing the sale.

Creates a relaxed shopping environment where customers can take their time exploring without fearing product unavailability.

Increases average order values as customers feel confident adding more items knowing their cart is temporarily secured.

Improves conversion rates by reducing frustration and cart abandonment caused by sudden unavailability of products.

Strengthens brand reputation by offering a fair and customer-centric shopping experience, encouraging repeat purchases.

Download the module ZIP file from the source or marketplace.

Log in to your PrestaShop back office with admin credentials.

Navigate to the Modules & Services section.

Click on Upload a Module and select the downloaded ZIP file to install it.

Once uploaded, locate the module in the list and click Configure.

Set the desired reservation time duration according to your store’s requirements.

Save the configuration to activate the reservation feature.

On the frontend, the reservation timer will automatically start as soon as a customer adds products to their cart.

Test the functionality by adding products and observing the countdown timer and reservation behavior.

Optionally, customize timer display, notifications, and other settings in the module configuration for optimal user experience.