OpenCart is an e-commerce platform open source that allows users to create an online store at no cost. OpenCart source code is available to everyone, allowing users to modify and customize their eCommerce websites. To create an online store you have to download the OpenCart software and then upload the files to the server.
Daniel Kerr created OpenCart after registering the expired domain when Christopher Mann, the original creator, was unable to maintain the project. OpenCart is currently active on 292.051 sites.
Features of OpenCart
Between the most outstanding features of OpenCart stand out:
- Administration panel: It is the central panel where all the information to monitor the website with OpenCart is displayed, from orders placed, customers, sales analysis, etc. Additionally, reports can be customized.
- User access: You can create several users that have different roles within OpenCart, this creates a more controlled and secure environment.
- Promotion system: offers the possibility of easily creating discounts, coupons, and special offers to encourage sales of the products in your store.
- Unlimited products and categories: You can create as many products and product categories as you want, since OpenCart has no restrictions in that regard. This is positive for stores where a wide variety of products are sold, such as a department store, a supermarket, etc.
- Payment Providers: It can also work with almost all of today's payment providers, so customers can have more flexibility in paying with their preferred method.
- Easy SEO: It also has easy and friendly SEO features to work with to promote the online store. This ensures that the website is among the first when searching on Google.
Advantages and disadvantages
Of course, the OpenCart project has its advantages and disadvantages compared to other projects. The most notable ones you should know about are:
- Advantages:
- It's totally free
- Comes with a multitude of features
- And if you need more, you have a huge number of extensions to add
- Disadvantages:
- You need prior knowledge
- May have limited functions in some ways
- Restricted scalability
More information about OpenCart – Official website of the project