WooCommerce Weight Based Shipping Plugin
WooCommerce Weight Based Shipping is a lightweight yet highly flexible shipping solution for WooCommerce stores. Instead of relying only on flat rates, this plugin allows store owners to calculate shipping costs based on the total weight of the cart, giving you complete control over pricing strategies. Whether you want to set up conditional free shipping, progressive charges, or flat-rate options, this plugin adapts to different business models with ease.
Key Features of WooCommerce Weight Based Shipping
- Table Rate Shipping: Create unlimited shipping rules based on customer country, cart weight, and order subtotal ranges.
- Flexible Price Calculation: Set up constant flat-rate shipping or progressive rates depending on cart weight.
- Shipping Classes Support: Override pricing methods for specific product classes to fine-tune shipping strategies.
- Weight Step Pricing: Define charges per weight interval (e.g., every 500g) instead of actual weight for simpler rules.
- Flat Rate Shipping: Configure any shipping rule to behave like a standard flat rate if desired.
- Conditional Free Shipping: Offer free shipping when conditions like subtotal, total weight, or order value are met.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Flexible and customizable shipping rules | Does not support distance-based shipping |
| Supports free shipping conditions | No real-time carrier rates (like FedEx or UPS) |
| Simple setup with clear rule management | Limited to weight-based logic only |
| Works seamlessly with shipping classes | Requires manual configuration for complex stores |
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
- Download the WooCommerce Weight Based Shipping plugin ZIP file.
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New and click Upload Plugin.
- Select the downloaded ZIP file and click Install Now.
- After installation, click Activate Plugin.
- Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping and add a new Weight Based Shipping method.
- Define shipping rules based on weight, subtotal, and customer location.
- Save your settings and test different cart scenarios to ensure accuracy.
WooCommerce Weight Based Shipping vs Alternatives
| Feature | Weight Based Shipping | Table Rate Shipping (Premium) | Flat Rate Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight-Based Rules | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Conditional Free Shipping | ✔️ | ✔️ | Limited |
| Shipping Classes Support | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Progressive Rate Calculation | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Ease of Setup | High | Medium | High |
| Best For | Stores shipping based on cart weight | Advanced shipping rule needs | Simple stores with one rate |
Download WooCommerce Weight Based Shipping
Add flexibility to your shipping methods and calculate rates accurately based on cart weight. Download the plugin today and take full control of your WooCommerce shipping strategy.
