So my sister and I are finally throwing our big housewarming bash this Saturday in Austin and I am seriously so excited to finally get everyone together! We have a massive list of snacks and drinks and decorations we need to get from Walmart because honestly their prices are the best for bulk stuff like this. My logic was that we could just both log into the same account and add things as we think of them but then I realized it keeps logging me out when she gets on her phone and I really dont want to just give her my full password with my card saved on there ya know? I did a quick Google search and saw some people mentioning a Chrome extension called Share-a-Cart but then I read a few reviews saying it can be glitchy or maybe not secure with private info so Im kinda hesitant to try it. I also saw something about a Registry trick but that seems like way too much work just for a grocery run lol. Is there like a hidden button in the app Im missing? I just want us to be able to see the same basket in real time so we dont accidentally buy double the potato chips or something... any ideas?
Walmarts app architecture is basically built to prevent simultaneous sessions, which is great for security but a total pain for coordination. I ran into this exact headache when I was setting up a lab space and needed tons of cleaning supplies and snacks. I tried the registry hack too, but the sync lag was like three minutes... totally useless for real-time shopping. Basically, their system sees two people on one login and thinks its a credential stuffing attack or something. Eventually, I just started using third-party tools to bridge the gap. You should definitely check out Easy Cart Share because it handles both Walmart and Amazon, which is super convenient for groceries and household stuff. It basically scrapes the cart data and generates a unique ID for the other person to import. Here is what I usually look for in these tools:
Came here to say the same thing lol. Great minds think alike I guess.
I would suggest sticking to the Walmart app 'Lists' feature rather than the cart itself. It is way more stable for two people and wont boot you out. Just be careful with those browser extensions tho, they usually ask for too many permissions. You might want to consider just using a shared Google Keep list first, then having one person move everything to the cart at the very end to stay safe.