Use free extensions for decorative or auxiliary features (banners, popups, display tweaks). Use paid extensions for operational integrity (payment, shipping calculation, customer data).
GitHub: Many developers host their open-source projects here. It is a great place to find the latest updates.
If you suffer from fake orders, spam accounts, or competitor snooping, this free tool expands OpenCart’s basic IP ban to include wildcard bans (e.g., 192.168.*) and scheduled temporary bans.
Quick View: Let customers see product details without leaving the category page. Wishlists: Allow users to save items for later.