# Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS

> Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS has <10 active installs and 95 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 7 days ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Live USPS rates at checkout that keep working: guided API setup, cached rates that respect the USPS quota, and a fallback so checkout never breaks.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 92
- **Downloads (30 days):** 95 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 0.1.4
- **Last updated:** Sep 29, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** beaconevents (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/beaconevents/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/beacon-shipping-rates-for-usps/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [live shipping rates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-shipping-rates/) | #6 | 6 |
| [shipping](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shipping/) | >100 | 675 |
| [shipping rates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shipping-rates/) | #44 | 50 |
| [usps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/usps/) | #16 | 16 |
| [woocommerce shipping](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce-shipping/) | #75 | 77 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| live shipping rates | >100 | 865 |
| shipping | >100 | 4,380 |
| shipping rates | >100 | 1,671 |
| usps | #78 | 179 |
| woocommerce shipping | >100 | 4,041 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Gelato Integration for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gelato-integration-for-woocommerce/) | 5K+ | 3.3/5 (12) | Aug 19, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [ShipStation Live Rates for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-shipstation-shipping/) | 900+ | 3.6/5 (11) | Jul 4, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 3 | [ShipTime: Discount Shipping](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shiptime-discount-shipping/) | 100+ | 1/5 (2) | Jul 17, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 4 | [API2Cart Live Shipping 4 Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/api2cart-live-shipping-4-woocommerce/) | 30+ | — | Sep 8, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 5 | [Multi-Carrier ShipEngine Shipping Rates & Address Validation for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-shipengine-shipping/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Jul 1, 2026 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS free?
Yes. Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS safe to use in 2026?
Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 7 days ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS?
Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 92 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 95 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.

### What PHP version does Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS need?
Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.4, was released on September 29, 2026 (7 days ago).

### Who makes Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS?
Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS is developed and maintained by beaconevents.

### What are the best alternatives to Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS?
The most popular alternatives to Beacon Shipping Rates for USPS are Gelato Integration for WooC… (5K+ installs), ShipStation Live Rates for… (900+ installs) and ShipTime: Discount Shipping (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/beacon-shipping-rates-for-usps/ · Generated 2026-10-06 16:29 UTC by PageForge