Which versions of PrestaShop are supported?

PrestaShop 8.0 to 8.99 (the entire 8.x branch). PrestaShop 1.7 is not supported — the hook API and theme system differ too much to guarantee reliable behaviour.

Will my custom theme work?

The module uses standard PrestaShop 8 hooks: displayHeader, actionCartUpdateQuantityBefore and displayAfterBodyOpeningTag. Any theme that respects these hooks will work. If an ultra-custom theme has disabled them, the module may not display — that's very rare. Test for 30 days, refund guaranteed if incompatibility.

Does the side cart replace the /cart page?

No, it adds to it. The classic cart page remains accessible via the "View cart" button in the panel or via the user menu. The panel handles the instant add experience, the page remains for the detailed review before checkout.

Is there a performance impact?

Minimal. CSS is under 10 KB gzipped, JS under 8 KB, with no external dependency. By removing the redirect to /cart, the module actually improves the perception of speed for repeat buyers.

Compatible with cross-sell or custom checkout modules?

Yes in the vast majority of cases. SideCart acts after the add to cart (hook actionCartUpdateQuantityBefore), it does not modify the checkout flow. Cross-sell, promo codes, reassurance modules all work normally.

Can I disable auto-open?

Yes. The "Auto-open on add" option in the settings allows you to keep the panel accessible (from the cart menu) without it opening automatically. Useful if you prefer a manual button trigger.

Is the code encrypted?

No. The module ships with clear PHP / CSS / JS source code. You can audit it, modify it, or add features specific to your store.

What happens on uninstall?

All configuration variables are removed, hooks unregistered, CSS and JS removed from the front. The store's initial state is restored without leaving any trace.

DataFirefly SideCart — Side cart for PrestaShop 8 with no reload

DataFirefly SideCart — Side cart panel for PrestaShop 8

The cart that no longer leaves the product page.

Goodbye to the redirect to /cart that breaks the buying momentum. SideCart slides a cart panel in from the side of the screen as soon as a product is added. The customer sees what they just added, the subtotal updates in real time, and they can keep browsing your shop with no page reload. The standard UX of modern e-commerce, in five minutes of install on your PrestaShop 8.

PrestaShop 8.0+ PHP 8.0+ No reload 100% configurable Mobile-first Multi-theme

30-day refund

12 months updates

24h support

The long version

Everything you'd want to know before you install.

A detailed look at how DataFirefly SideCart — Side cart panel for PrestaShop 8 works, why we built it the way we did, and the thinking behind the features above.

§ 01

Why a side cart?

Out of 100 visitors who click "Add to cart", how many land on the cart page and abandon? Many. The redirect breaks the moment when buying intent is strongest. SideCart fixes that: the customer sees their cart fill up without leaving the product page, and can either keep shopping or go to checkout in one click. It's the standard UX pattern of Amazon, Shopify, and any store that takes conversion seriously.

§ 02

What the customer sees

A 380px panel that slides in from the right side (configurable to left) with smooth animation. Inside: the list of products with image, name, variant, unit price and quantity control. At the bottom, the subtotal updated in real time, plus optionally VAT and estimated shipping. Two action buttons: view cart details or go directly to checkout. The overlay behind the panel is clickable to close.

§ 03

Configuration in 5 minutes

Install the ZIP via the PrestaShop module manager, then go to Modules → DataFirefly SideCart → Configure. A single settings page with: Enable / Disable, Position (Left / Right), Auto-open on add (Yes / No), Overlay (Yes / No), Auto-close (Yes / No) + delay in seconds, Main color (color picker), and three checkboxes to display Subtotal / VAT / Shipping. Save, it's live.

§ 04

Architecture and performance

The module uses native PrestaShop 8 hooks (displayHeader for assets, actionCartUpdateQuantityBefore to detect adds, displayAfterBodyOpeningTag to inject the panel). The CSS is under 10 KB gzipped, the JS under 8 KB. No external dependency — no jQuery required, no framework. Impact on Core Web Vitals is zero or negative (removing the redirect to /cart improves perceived LCP).

§ 05

Multistore compatibility

Fully compatible with PrestaShop multistore: each sub-store can have its own configuration (different color, different position, hooks enabled or not). Configuration variables are stored via Configuration::updateValue with the standard multistore context.

§ 06

Mobile and accessibility

On mobile (< 768 px), the panel expands to full screen for maximum readability. Closing is possible via the Esc key, the X button in the corner, the click on the overlay, or the lateral swipe (where the device supports it). All interactive elements have ARIA labels and the focus is trapped inside the panel when open.

DataFirefly SideCart — Side cart panel for PrestaShop 8

The short version.

Instant opening on add-to-cart

Everything is configurable

Compatible with your theme

Native performance

Everything you'd want to know before you install.

Why a side cart?

What the customer sees

Configuration in 5 minutes

Architecture and performance

Multistore compatibility

Mobile and accessibility

The long list.

What's shipped.

The fine print.

License & delivery

Compatibility

What actual users say.

Reviews

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DataFirefly SideCart — Side cart panel for PrestaShop 8

Instant opening on add-to-cart

Everything is configurable

Compatible with your theme

Native performance

Why a side cart?

What the customer sees

Configuration in 5 minutes

Architecture and performance

Multistore compatibility

Mobile and accessibility

License & delivery

Compatibility

Reviews

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