SmartOrderLimit allows you to control orders in your Shopify store using three core limit types: Quantity, Amount, and Weight. These limits help you manage inventory, prevent abuse, and enforce your business rules effectively.
Below is an overview of each order limit type and how they can be used.
1. Quantity Limits
Quantity limits control how many items a customer can add to their cart or purchase in a single order.
What You Can Limit
Total number of items in the cart
Quantity per product or variant (if enabled)
Common Use Cases
Prevent bulk purchases
Limit high-demand or low-stock products
Enforce minimum or maximum purchase quantities
Examples
Minimum of 2 items per order
Maximum of 5 items per order
Only 1 unit per product allowed
2. Amount (Order Value) Limits
Amount limits restrict orders based on the cart subtotal.
Supported Currencies
USD (US Dollar)
EUR (Euro)
ℹ️ Other currencies are not supported at this time.
What You Can Limit
Minimum order amount
Maximum order amount
Common Use Cases
Enforce minimum purchase requirements
Prevent unusually large or high-risk orders
Control order values during promotions
Examples
Minimum order amount of $25 USD
Maximum order amount of €1,000 EUR
3. Weight Limits
Weight limits restrict orders based on the total cart weight.
Available Weight Units
You can set weight limits using the following units:
Pounds (lb)
Ounces (oz)
Kilograms (kg)
Grams (g)
Automatic Unit Conversion
SmartOrderLimit automatically converts all product weights to the selected unit. This ensures accurate limit enforcement even if your products use different weight units in Shopify.
What You Can Limit
Minimum total cart weight
Maximum total cart weight
Common Use Cases
Control shipping costs
Prevent oversized or heavy orders
Enforce carrier or delivery limitations
Examples
Maximum cart weight of 20 kg
Maximum cart weight of 44 lb
Minimum cart weight of 500 g
Enforcing Multiple Limits (Up to Two)
SmartOrderLimit lets you apply up to two limits within a single rule. Both limits must be met for the customer to proceed to checkout.
How It Works
You can combine any two of the following:
Quantity
Amount
Weight
If either limit is violated, the order is blocked and a warning message is shown.
Examples
Maximum 5 items and maximum $500 order amount
Maximum 10 items and maximum 20 kg total weight
Minimum $50 order amount and minimum 2 items
How Order Limits Are Enforced
When a customer reaches or exceeds a configured limit:
A warning message is displayed on the storefront
The customer is prevented from proceeding to checkout
Next Steps
If you need help setting up order limits, visit Get Help or contact our support team.