How to Move and Change the Number of Cross-Sells on the WooCommerce Cart Page

You can move and change the number of cross-sells on the WooCommerce cart page by unhooking the default cross-sells display and re-adding it in a new position, then filtering both the column count and total number of products shown.

Why Reposition and Resize the Cross-Sells Section

• The default position, above the cart totals, can distract from the “Proceed to Checkout” button
• Moving it below the totals keeps the primary call to action visually prominent
• Fewer, better-curated cross-sell suggestions often perform better than a crowded four-column row

Step 1: Move Cross-Sells Below the Cart Table

/**
 * Move cross-sells from their default position to under the cart table
 * Add to your child theme's functions.php
 */
remove_action( 'woocommerce_cart_collaterals', 'woocommerce_cross_sell_display' );
add_action( 'woocommerce_after_cart_table', 'woocommerce_cross_sell_display' );

Step 2: Change the Column Count and Total Shown

add_filter( 'woocommerce_cross_sells_columns', 'set_cross_sells_column_count' );

function set_cross_sells_column_count( $columns ) {
    return 3;
}

add_filter( 'woocommerce_cross_sells_total', 'limit_cross_sells_product_count' );

function limit_cross_sells_product_count( $total ) {
    return 3;
}

Troubleshooting

Cross-Sells Appear in the Old Position and the New One

This usually means the remove_action() priority doesn’t match the original registration — WooCommerce registers this at the default priority (10), so confirm you haven’t accidentally changed it.

Column Count Changes but Layout Still Looks Like the Old Count

The column filter controls the PHP-side grid class, but your theme’s CSS may apply its own fixed widths. Add a small CSS override matching your new column count if the visual layout doesn’t follow the filter automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

A short pair of hook changes lets you move and change the number of cross-sells on the WooCommerce cart page, giving you control over both position and quantity. Pair the PHP filters with a small CSS check afterward, since your theme’s grid styling may need to catch up with the new column count.

See also How to Remove Cross-Sells From the WooCommerce Cart Page. Then read How to Win With a Cross-Sell Strategy in WooCommerce.

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