WooCommerce order bump display locations explained

CheckoutWC lets you display WooCommerce order bumps in multiple locations throughout the checkout flow. Where you place a bump affects how customers perceive the offer and how likely they are to accept it. This guide covers each available location, when to use it, and how to control how many bumps appear.

Checkout page locations

These locations display Order Bumps on the main checkout page. Customers see them while reviewing their order, before clicking “Complete Order.”

Below Cart Items

Displays the bump directly under the cart item list. This is the default location and works well for most offers because customers naturally scan down from their cart contents.

You have three variants to control where this appears:

• Below Cart Items — Shows in both the Side Cart and on the checkout page
• Below Cart Items (Side Cart Only) — Shows only in the Side Cart drawer
• Below Cart Items (Checkout Only) — Shows only on the checkout page

Note: On mobile devices, “Below Cart Items” bumps display above the terms and conditions instead, since the cart summary moves to a different position on smaller screens.

Best for: Complementary products, accessories, add-ons. This is a good default choice when you’re not sure which location to use.

Above Terms and Conditions

Places the bump just before the terms checkbox and payment button. This is one of the last things customers see before completing their purchase.

Best for: Warranties, protection plans, and other “peace of mind” offers. The placement creates a natural pause before the final commitment.

Above Express Checkout

Displays the bump above express payment buttons (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, etc.) at the top of checkout. Customers see this before entering any checkout information.

Best for: High-value offers you want every customer to see immediately, or time-sensitive promotions. Use sparingly since it adds friction before customers start checkout.

Order bump locations on the Information step

Bottom of Information Step

Shows the bump at the end of the first checkout step, after customers enter their contact and billing details. Only applies to multi-step checkout layouts.

Best for: Offers that relate to shipping or delivery, since customers are about to move to the shipping step.

Bottom of Shipping Step

Displays the bump after customers select their shipping method. Only applies to multi-step checkout layouts.

Best for: Shipping upgrades, delivery add-ons, or products that pair well with the shipping decision (like gift wrapping).

Order bump locations on the Shipping step

Below Complete Order Button

Places the bump underneath the final “Complete Order” button. Customers see it after scrolling past all checkout fields.

Best for: Last-chance offers or low-commitment add-ons. This position is less prominent but can work for impulse purchases that don’t need much explanation.

Order bump locations on the Payment step

Side Cart locations

The Side Cart is the sliding drawer that appears when customers add items or click the cart icon. Showing bumps here lets you make offers earlier in the shopping journey.

To show a bump only in the Side Cart, select Below Cart Items (Side Cart Only) as your display location. To show in both Side Cart and checkout, select Below Cart Items.

Best for: Quick add-ons and impulse purchases. Customers browsing the Side Cart are still in shopping mode, not checkout mode, so simpler offers tend to perform better here.

Post-purchase locations

These locations display offers after the customer has already committed to their purchase. Post-purchase bumps typically have higher conversion rates because the buying decision is already made.

Place Order Click (Checkout)

Displays a modal popup immediately after the customer clicks “Complete Order” but before payment processes. The customer can accept or decline the offer, then their order (with or without the bump) processes normally.

Best for: High-margin add-ons, limited-time offers, or products that pair directly with what they just bought. The timing creates urgency without interrupting the checkout flow.

Note: Customers can always decline and complete their original order. The bump is optional.

Post Purchase One-Click (Thank You)

Displays the bump on the order confirmation (thank you) page after payment succeeds. Customers can add the offer to their existing order with a single click, without re-entering payment details.

This location tends to have the highest conversion rates of any bump type because there’s no friction: the customer has already paid, they’re feeling good about their purchase, and adding the offer takes one click.

Requires compatible payment gateway: Currently, one-click Thank You page bumps work with:

• Payment Plugins for Stripe
• Payment Plugins for PayPal

If you’re using a different gateway, the bump won’t display. See Supported payment gateways for post-purchase one-click order bumps for setup instructions, or consider using the “Place Order Click” location instead.

Best for: Complementary products, subscription upgrades, or exclusive offers for new customers. This is one of the best-performing upsell locations available.

For a complete setup guide, see Post-purchase one-click order bumps.

Controlling how many bumps display

By default, CheckoutWC limits bumps to prevent overwhelming customers. You can adjust these limits at CheckoutWC > Order Bumps > Settings:

Maximum Order Bumps
The maximum number of bumps displayed per output location. Default is 10. Set to -1 for unlimited.

Maximum Place Order Bumps
The maximum number of modal bumps shown after clicking “Complete Order.” Default is 1. Set to -1 for unlimited, though showing multiple modals in sequence may frustrate customers.

If more bumps qualify than the maximum allows, CheckoutWC displays them in the order they appear in your bump list (which you can reorder by dragging in the Order Bumps admin screen).

Choosing the right order bump location

Here’s a quick reference for matching offer types to locations:

When in doubt, start with Below Cart Items. It’s the most versatile location and performs well for most offer types. Once you have baseline data, experiment with other locations to see what converts best for your specific products and audience.

Related resources

• Creating your first order bump
• Rules Engine reference for targeting specific customers
• Order Bumps overview for complete settings reference

Need help?

Not sure which location is right for your store? Contact our support team and we can help you decide based on your products and checkout flow.