Shopify has no native way to require a minimum order. No minimum cart value, no minimum quantity, no per-product purchase cap. Nex Validator adds them.
What you can limit
| Scope | Limit on |
|---|---|
| Cart | Total quantity, or total value |
| Product | Quantity of a specific product |
| Collection | Quantity across a collection |
Each takes a minimum, a maximum, or both. Full list in Order limits.
How a limit is enforced
When a cart breaks a rule, checkout is blocked and the customer sees the message you wrote. They cannot pay until the cart is fixed.
Two layers, and only one is automatic
Checkout blocking works as soon as a rule is active. Separately, the app can also lock the quantity selector on your storefront so customers cannot pick an invalid quantity in the first place.
That second layer needs the theme app embed enabled, and it is driven by product metafields rather than by the rule itself. It is the part merchants most often expect to happen automatically, and are surprised when it does not.
See how enforcement works for the full picture, and install to turn the embed on.
What it does not do
- Set prices, create discounts or change shipping rates
- Run in Shopify POS
- Hide or remove products from your storefront