OpenCart is light weight as compared to platforms such as Magento. Magento instead is a very robust platform as compared to all other e-commerce platforms.

But for a startup company and for small to medium businesses and enterprises there is no doubt OpenCart rocks space.

This is because open source technologies are built by communities and developers from around the world.

The community is continuously trying to upgrade the existing modules and themes for business and owners Trends showing OpenCart Usage & Statistics over the years up to 2018

Source: builtwith.com
According to builtwith.com, there is around 925266 OpenCart website around the world and 357009 are life.

The number is increasing, so there is an increased number of users across the OpenCart framework. And 5,527 websites are in India itself, currently operating on OpenCart.


Top 5 Free OpenCart Extensions for your store
One of the best things for OpenCart store owners is, it has lots of free modules. You can download OpenCart extensions free from our website But here is a must-have list of 5 free OpenCart extensions that you should consider for your new OpenCart store

1. Product Custom Tab Multi-Language (2.x.x & 3.x.x)
Product Custom Tab Extension brings a unique feature for OpenCart Store owners

This TMD module is built for creating multiple page tabs where there is a need for adding additional information to your product page. If your product has several information which you want to separate with the help of tabs

This module is the right choice for your store to add different parameters to your product info page Add a title to your pages such as denoting specification/attributes for a product or any other information to elaborate the need for product features and descriptions.

Last but not least another importation feature is you can sort your custom tab in the order you want. Also, Enable and disable tabs as on-demand



2. Custom OpenCart Header Menu (2.x.x & 3.x.x)
TMD Custom OpenCart Header Menu is a simple way to add a menu to your store. Multiple header menu can be set instantly if required by you anytime you want by using this free OpenCart extension

This header menu can also be a part of your CTA such as a blog or any other landing page and the admin can easily manage it. This menu-driven module provides a menu to appear on your home page and you can link to any desired landing page

Some of the core features of this custom OpenCart header menu are:

It is free and easy to install

No core file changes

Free support by TMD

And no overwriting of any master file


3. OpenCart Footer Menu (Multi-Language Support) (2.x.x & 3.x.x)
Custom OpenCart Footer Menu is the same as like OpenCart Header Menu brought to you by TMD as part of free OpenCart extensions

With this extension, you have the power in your hands to alter your footer section as required. Additional footer menu provides an easy way to provide your demo links or any other internal links.

You can connect to any internal links or pass links to any desired landing page. Some of the core features of this custom OpenCart footer menu are:

It is free and easy to install

No core file changes

Free support by TMD

And no overwriting of any master file

Multi-Language support


4. OpenCart Header Menu Extension (1.5x)
This Custom OpenCart Header Menu is a simple way to add a menu to your store. However, this module is for 1.5x versions

If you running an older version of the eCommerce store, Multiple header menu 1.5x can be set instantly for your store using this free OpenCart extension

Some of the core features of this custom OpenCart header menu are:

It is free and easy to install

No core file changes

Free support by TMD


5. OpenCart Footer Menu Extension ( 1.5x)
This custom footer menu is especially for version 1.5x. It’s fully dynamic for admin as described above for versions above 1.5x

This free OpenCart Extension allows the admin to manage the complete footer menu, like the main heading and subtitle with links, etc.

And add important data useful for your audience in the footer section to make better internal links navigation for your store Above all this module will not affect any core file of your OpenCart Store so it will not affect your existing store during updates.

However, if any issue persists, please create a ticket

Some important features associated with the 1.5x version includes

No core file changes

VQMOD Required

Multi-Language Support


Conclusion:
Hope these above free OpenCart extensions & modules by TMD will enhance your store performance And provide a better user experience for your customers

The above modules are free to use and you may include them in any OpenCart store. If you have found it beneficial for your store leave us a comment below

Article first published on TMD OpenCartExtension Blog WIth title Top 5 Free OpenCart Extensions & Modules on 21 dec 2018