Hi @Sanjay,
There's a much easier way now to use OpenCart in WordPress!
If you're struggling with traditional methods of installing OpenCart on a WordPress.org site, you're not alone.

Instead of manually setting up OpenCart, you can now use a free plugin called JooCart – it lets you install and run OpenCart inside your WordPress dashboard.

Free Lite Version
Search for JooCart in your WordPress admin or install it directly from:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/joocart/

Pro Version – for advanced users
If you're looking for more features and flexibility, the Pro version offers powerful tools:

JooCart Pro Features:

Seamless WordPress Integration – unified front-end & admin login

Custom WordPress Widgets – cart, categories, info, and more

Multilingual Support – respects your WordPress language settings

Use OpenCart Extensions – as WordPress widgets

SEO Optimized – integrates with WordPress permalinks

Smart Navigation – link to any product, category, or info page

Shortcode Support – add products directly to posts/pages

Admin Access Control – restrict access by user role

Layout Flexibility – toggle OpenCart elements and WP widgets

Customizable Design – match your theme with custom styling

One-Click Install or Connect Existing OpenCart

Regular Updates & Dedicated Support
… and much more!

Check it out here:
https://www.soft-php.com/joocart-wordpr ... -cart.html
If you’d like help getting started or setting it up, feel free to reply here. Happy to help!
Sanjay852 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2020 4:17 pm
A friend of mine has an online shop... a bit old one, around 7 years or more. It's made on MaxCart but it's not updated and it does not have some of the functions the modern sites have, so I suggested he makes a new one.
My question is which platform is better? WordPress or OpenCart?
The products on the site are around 500. Is this too much for WordPress?
Should we choose OpenCart?
Warm regards