Last Updated on Jan 5, 2024 by Nurul Afsar
This top 5 list of free Zen Cart modules is in no way an exhaustive list and is based solely on our experience as a web developer of Zen Cart (and other eCommerce platforms) websites and modules. It should be noted that every Zen Cart store is different and has different needs. Therefore, this list is focusing on general modules that most eCommerce stores will find useful. If you are new to the world of Zen Cart or just looking for ways to improve your website as cheaply as possible, there are a number of free modules and plugins that will greatly improve performance, conversions, and customer satisfaction from the default Zen Cart platform.
And so the list begins:
1. Product Fields
Author: Numinix
Download: https://www.numinix.com/zen-cart-plugins-admin-c-179_250_373_164/numinix-product-fields-dl-800
What does this module do?
It easily allows for site owners and webmasters to add additional fields to their product pages via the Zen Cart admin. Add optional fields either alongside one of the many shipping modules or to provide further information for your customers and website visitors.
Why is this one of the best mods?
Give your customers what they are looking for, INFORMATION. The Numinix Product Fields plugin allows you to customize the information about your product to best suit your customer base with just one or two clicks of a mouse.
2. Automatic Image Optimization
Authors: Numinix
Download: https://www.numinix.com/zen-cart-plugins-template-modifications-c-179_250_373_162/automatic-image-optimization-dl-1171
What does this module do?
Improve the usability of your site and your page speed scores with this free image optimization plugin. Shrink down the size of your site’s images without sacrificing quality through lossless compression. Similar to the Image Handler plugin, this module creates image thumbnails that are created using Zen Cart specific functions.
Why is this one of the best modules?
With Google’s mobile-first ranking in the Search Engines and with users less likely to convert on a slow loading website, page speed has become an even more critical part of any eCommerce website. Compressing and optimizing images is one of the best solutions for this. Plus, unlike the Image Handler module, the Automatic Image Optimization module by Numinix uses the latest PHP libraries to ensure that you don’t sacrifice quality for performance.
3. Google Customer Reviews
Download: https://www.numinix.com/zen-cart-plugins-marketing-c-179_250_373_161/google-customer-reviews-dl-896
What does this module do?
It allows you to easily and efficiently display your Google reviews via the Google Customer Reviews program, which is accessible via Google’s Merchant Centre. Although a Merchant Centre account is required for this plugin, you can quickly complete the integration process with some basic programming knowledge once you’re account is set up.
Why is this one of the best plugins?
This module allows you to show to the world (and your potential customers) just how good your business is. Seamlessly add your Google Reviews to your site to improve your conversion rate by establishing that your business is legitimate, credible, and is known for exceptional service. Word of mouth marketing is arguably one of the best ways to increase your business for little or no upfront costs.
4. Easy Google Analytics
Author: Numinix or Econcepts
Download: https://www.numinix.com/zen-cart-plugins-marketing-c-179_250_373_161/easy-google-analytics
What does this module do?
It adds the Google Analytics tracking code quickly and easily to your Zen Cart store so that data can be collected and reviewed in Google Analytics. If you don’t know what Google Analytics is, you have been missing out on one of the most important tools in web development. Learn more about Google Analytics from Google.
Why is this one of the best mods?
Knowing how your Zen Cart store is performing page by page, customer to customer, day to day, month to month, ok you get the point. This module connects you to Google Analytics where you can analyze all of the important data you need to make important business and marketing decisions. Are you spending too much on a banner advertisement compared to the sales generated? What is your top performing landing page? Are people having problems on a certain page in your checkout process? What is your conversion rate? These are the simple questions that Google Analytics can answer quickly and accurately.
5. Free Shipping Rules
Author: Numinix
Download: https://www.numinix.com/zen-cart-plugins-shipping-c-179_250_373_163/free-shipping-rules-dl-755
What does this module do?
One of the most popular shipping modules for Zen Cart, the free shipping rules plugin allows store owners and merchants to offer free shipping when more than one shipping requirement is set; no matter if it’s the order total, total weight, or amount of items in the checkout cart.
Why is this one of the best modules?
The free shipping module allows you to set the exact parameters around when a customer’s order qualifies for free shipping. So, if their order has to be more than $1500 and the maximum weight is set to 10lbs, then the Free Shipping Rules plugin will not unlock the free shipping option until both requirements are met by the customer’s order. With shipping becoming more costly, the Free Shipping Rules Zen Cart module allows you to take back some control from your shipping costs while still providing amazing services like free shipping.
And those are our best 5 picks for free modules for Zen Cart that any eCommerce store can put to good use. Since you’ve made it this far, why not consider checking out our blog of the top paid plugins for Zen Cart?
Could you update this for 2015?
Hi i am a bakery owner and want create a online store.please tell me that zen cart 1.3.9h support Search Engine Friendly URL or not..and if not than how could i do that..please help me..
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Yes, there are many. We recommend either Simple SEO URLs or Magic SEO URLs.