Speed Up OpenCart Checkout with Hide Checkout Steps Extension
The OpenCart Hide Checkout Steps / Fast Checkout Extension helps merchants simplify the checkout process by removing unnecessary checkout steps and automatically selecting predefined shipping and payment methods. By reducing customer effort during checkout, the extension helps improve the shopping experience, increase conversions, and reduce cart abandonment.
Key Features
Default Shipping Method Selection
Automatically assign a predefined shipping method during checkout for both guest and registered customers.
Benefits
- Speeds up the checkout process.
- Reduces customer effort and confusion.
- Eliminates unnecessary shipping method selection.
- Improves overall user experience.
- Helps increase completed orders.
Default Payment Method Selection
Automatically select a preferred payment method during checkout so customers can proceed directly to order confirmation.
Benefits
- Reduces the number of checkout steps.
- Creates a smoother checkout experience.
- Improves checkout completion rates.
- Ideal for stores using a primary payment gateway.
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Hide Delivery Details (Checkout Step 3)
Control the visibility of the Delivery Details section based on customer type.
Available Options
- Hide for Both – Hide the step for guest and registered customers.
- Hide for Register – Hide only for registered customers.
- Hide for Guest – Hide only for guest customers.
- Show – Display the step for all customers.
Benefits
- Removes unnecessary checkout fields.
- Simplifies customer navigation.
- Reduces checkout time.
- Provides a cleaner checkout layout.

Hide Delivery Method / Shipping Method (Checkout Step 4)
Hide or display the Shipping Method step according to your business requirements.
Available Options
- Hide for Both
- Hide for Register
- Hide for Guest
- Show
Benefits
- Perfect for stores offering a single shipping method.
- Reduces customer decision-making.
- Creates a faster checkout flow.
- Minimizes checkout abandonment.
Hide Payment Method (Checkout Step 5)
Choose whether to display or hide the Payment Method section for guest and registered customers.
Available Options
- Hide for Both
- Hide for Register
- Hide for Guest
- Show
Benefits
- Useful for stores using a single payment gateway.
- Speeds up checkout completion.
- Provides a streamlined customer experience.
- Reduces unnecessary checkout interactions.
Hide Terms & Conditions
Easily show or hide the Terms & Conditions section during checkout using a simple configuration setting.
Available Options
- Yes – Hide Terms & Conditions.
- No – Show Terms & Conditions.
Benefits
- Creates a cleaner checkout page.
- Reduces visual clutter.
- Improves checkout speed and usability.

Business Advantages
Increase Conversion Rates
A simplified checkout process encourages customers to complete purchases rather than abandoning their carts.
Reduce Cart Abandonment
Fewer checkout steps mean fewer opportunities for customers to leave before placing an order.
Improve Customer Experience
Provide shoppers with a quick, smooth, and hassle-free checkout process.
Mobile-Friendly Checkout
Reducing checkout screens significantly improves the shopping experience for mobile users.
Flexible Customer-Based Configuration
Configure checkout visibility separately for:
- Guest Customers
- Registered Customers
- Both Customer Types
Easy Administration
Manage all checkout step settings directly from the OpenCart admin panel without any coding knowledge.
Ideal For
- Single-shipping-method stores
- Single-payment-method stores
- B2B eCommerce websites
- Wholesale stores
- Digital product sellers
- Subscription-based businesses
- Stores focused on fast checkout and higher conversions
Why Choose OpenCart Hide Checkout Steps?
By automatically selecting shipping and payment methods and allowing store owners to hide unnecessary checkout sections, this extension delivers a faster, cleaner, and more conversion-focused checkout experience. The result is improved customer satisfaction, reduced cart abandonment, and increased sales for your OpenCart store.