Adding Extra Tax or Amount
Adding Extra Tax or Amount is a lightweight WooCommerce extension that provides a customizable checkbox on the checkout page. When checked, it adds a pre-defined tax or extra fee to the order total instantly via AJAX.
Use with caution
Adding Extra Tax or Amount works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Adding Extra Tax or Amount stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| checkout fee | >100 |
| Extra Charge | >100 |
| fee | >100 |
| tax | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
About Adding Extra Tax or Amount
From the official readme · v1.6.1Description
Adding Extra Tax or Amount is a lightweight WooCommerce extension that provides a customizable checkbox on the checkout page. When checked, it adds a pre-defined tax or extra fee to the order total instantly via AJAX.
Key Features:
* Checkout Integration: Now focused exclusively on the checkout page for a better user experience and to prevent duplicate fees.
* Fully Customizable: Change colors, text, and hover effects from the admin panel.
* Calculation Types: Choose between a percentage (%) of the subtotal or a fixed amount.
* Real-time Updates: Uses WooCommerce’s update_checkout AJAX trigger to update totals without page refresh.
* Open Sans Font: Clean and modern typography.
* Enable/Disable: Easily toggle the plugin from the settings page.
Developed by Mehmet Balcı.
Installation
- Upload the
adding-extra-tax-or-amountfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Extra Tax/Amount to configure your fee settings.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with all themes?
Yes, it is designed to work with any WooCommerce compatible theme using standard AJAX checkout triggers.
Can I change the box color?
Yes, background and text colors are fully customizable in the admin settings.
Changelog
1.6.1
- Feature: Moved the optional tax box from the cart page to the checkout page for better flow.
- Improvement: Integrated with
update_checkoutAJAX trigger for seamless updates. - Security: Maintained all output escaping and sanitization standards.
1.5.2
- Fixed security issue: Escaped nonce output in JS using esc_js().
- Improved output security throughout the plugin.
1.5.1
- Fixed register_setting sanitization.
- Updated “Tested up to” version to 6.9.
- Removed invalid donate link.
1.5
- Final stable version with optimized AJAX triggers and WordPress.org compliance.
1.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Adding Extra Tax or Amount: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Adding Extra Tax or Amount free?
Yes. Adding Extra Tax or Amount is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Adding Extra Tax or Amount safe to use in 2026?
Adding Extra Tax or Amount works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Adding Extra Tax or Amount?
Adding Extra Tax or Amount is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 573 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.
Does Adding Extra Tax or Amount work with WordPress 7.1?
Adding Extra Tax or Amount is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Adding Extra Tax or Amount need?
Adding Extra Tax or Amount requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Adding Extra Tax or Amount last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.1, was released on April 22, 2026 (6 months ago).
Who makes Adding Extra Tax or Amount?
Adding Extra Tax or Amount is developed and maintained by aversus.
What are the best alternatives to Adding Extra Tax or Amount?
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