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How to Share Instacart Cart

Grocery shopping is a part of everyday life. These days, lots of people shop online instead of going to the store. Instacart makes that super easy. You can order groceries from your favorite stores like Costco, Safeway, Aldi, or Kroger and have them delivered right to your door. It saves time, gas, and energy.

But what if you're shopping for more than just yourself? What if you want to plan a meal with someone else? What if your roommate wants to add something to the list too? You’ll probably wonder: How do I share my Instacart cart?

In this guide, you’ll learn how to share a Instacart cart, why it’s helpful, and the easiest way to do it using a free tool ↗. Don’t worry—it's simple and only takes a few seconds to get started.

Why Share Your Instacart Cart?

There are lots of reasons to share your Instacart cart. Here are some common ones:

Grocery planning with roommates - You split the fridge, so it makes sense to split the shopping too.
Meal prep with friends - You’re doing a taco night or a barbecue, and everyone needs to add their ingredients.
Shopping for parents or grandparents - They need help placing an order, so you build the cart for them and send it over.
Sharing a shopping list - You found the best deals on coffee, snacks, or cleaning products and want to let someone else know.
Making sure you didn’t forget anything - Let a friend double-check your cart before placing the order.

Can You Share Your Instacart Cart?

Yes! Even though Instacart doesn’t have a built-in “share cart” feature, it is still possible.

The best way to do it is by using a Chrome extension called Share Amazon Cart ↗. This tool helps you turn your cart into a link that you can share with anyone. There are also other ways like using lists or copying product links, but the Chrome extension is the most straightforward way on Instacart.

Using the “Share Amazon Cart” Chrome Extension

What It Is

The Share Amazon Cart Extension ↗ is a free tool for Chrome and Edge users. It lets you create a link from your Instacart cart. When someone clicks the link, they’ll see all the items and can add them to their own cart with one click.

Share from the main Instacart site, or any store using Instacart for their deliveries and pick-up.

The extension requires minimal permissions and installs quickly.

How to Use the Extension

Install the extension. Go to the extension page ↗ and install it on Chrome or Edge.
Shop like usual. Add grocery items to your Instacart cart like you normally would.
Click "Share Cart". Open any Instacart page and click the new “Share Cart” button.
Copy & Share. Copy the shareable link and send it to someone.

The recipient opens the link and adds the same items to their cart.

Note: It does not clear anything previously in their cart.

Why It’s Better Than Other Methods

Share a cart without having to share accounts
Share across all Instacart stores
Shares exact items and ingredients
Shares exact brands and types

Learn more about the extension

Another Option: Copy and Paste Product Links

Here is an example cart:

Manual Process

Open each item in the browser.
Copy the URL from your browser.
Paste each link into a message.

This works if you only have a few products. It’s not ideal for large or complex carts. You risk sending the wrong link or missing an item, which can cause confusion for the people you’re sharing with.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about sharing a cart on Instacart. Have a different question and can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Reach out here and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Can I share my Instacart cart with someone?: Yes, you can share your Amazon cart with anyone you want. This includes your friends, family, roommates, co-workers, or even with parents and students.
On which sites can I share an Instacart cart?: Instacart.com ↗ (USA) and Instacart.ca ↗ (Canada) are supported for cart sharing.
Does my shared cart link stay updated or synced?: No, the link reflects your cart items at the time it was created. If you change the items in your cart, you should use the extension ↗ from this guide to create a new link.
Do I need to be signed in?: Yes, you must be logged into Instacart to share or receive a cart.
Is an extension required to receive the cart?: No, you do not need an extension to receive a Instacart cart—only to share one.
Can I send my cart to another account?: Yes, these same steps can be used to send Instacart cart or transfer Instacart cart to another account.
Can I share my whole Instacart cart?: There is no limit to how many total items you can send using the extension. Instacart may limit the total quantity that can be purchased for certain items.
Will the cart links I create expire?: No, the links stay active indefinitely and are accessible on all desktop and mobile browsers. Product availability may vary.
Will the other person see my address or payment info?: No! The cart link only shows the item names and prices. Your name, address, and credit card info stay private.

Conclusion

Whether you’re planning dinner with friends, helping family shop, or just double-checking your list, sharing your Instacart cart saves time and stress.

The Chrome extension ↗ is the easiest and fastest way to do it. It takes just a few clicks and saves you a lot of time. If you don’t want to use an extension, lists and copy-pasting links also work, though they take more effort.