Lexiata Secure COD
Secure your Cash on Delivery orders by collecting a deposit/booking fee upfront and collecting the balance amount upon delivery.
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Lexiata Secure COD shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 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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Rankings
Where Lexiata Secure COD stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cash on delivery | >100 |
| cod | #87 |
| deposit | >100 |
| partial payment | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
About Lexiata Secure COD
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
Reduce fake orders and return rates (RTO) by collecting a small deposit payment upfront for Cash on Delivery (COD) orders.
Lexiata Secure COD allows you to charge a fixed amount or a percentage of the total order value as an advance payment.
The customer pays the deposit online using any other payment gateway (Card, Bank Transfer, etc.), and the remaining balance is automatically calculated and shown as the “Amount to Pay to Courier”.
Key Features
- Partial Payment for COD: Collect a deposit and let customers pay the rest on delivery.
- Flexible Deposit Amount: Set a Fixed Amount (e.g., 250 LKR) or a Percentage (e.g., 10%).
- Shipping Method Control: Enable the partial COD option only for specific shipping methods (e.g., Flat Rate).
- Gateway Restriction: Restrict which payment gateways can be used to pay the deposit (e.g., allow only Card Payments for the deposit).
- Automatic Calculation: Automatically adds a negative fee to the cart to deduct the balance, showing the correct total to pay now.
- Clear Instructions: Display custom instructions on the Thank You page and Customer Emails.
- Courier Balance Display: Clearly shows “Amount to Pay to Courier” in emails and order details to avoid confusion.
- Professional UI: Clean and professional admin settings and frontend notices.
How it Works
- Customer selects “Cash On Delivery (Advance Payment)” at checkout.
- The system calculates the deposit amount required.
- The balance amount is deducted from the “Total to Pay Now”.
- Customer pays the deposit online.
- The invoice and email show the remaining balance to be paid to the courier.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/lexiata-secure-coddirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments.
- Click on Lexiata Secure COD (or “Manage”).
- Enable the plugin, set your Title, Deposit Amount, and other settings.
- Save changes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I set a percentage deposit instead of a fixed amount?
Yes, go to the plugin settings and change “Deposit Type” to “Percentage”.
Does this work with any Payment Gateway?
Yes, you can use any installed WooCommerce payment gateway (Stripe, PayPal, PayHere, Bank Transfer, etc.) to collect the deposit. You can also restrict specific gateways in the settings.
How does the customer know how much to pay the courier?
The plugin automatically adds a row “Amount to Pay to Courier” to the Order Details page and the Order Email sent to the customer.
Can I change the text shown at checkout?
Yes, the Title, Description, and Instructions are fully customizable from the settings page.
Changelog
1.0.4
- Improved JS enqueueing using a registered script handle for better compatibility.
- Fixed issue where checkout events were not triggering correctly in some themes.
1.0.3
- Replaced
json_encodewithwp_localize_scriptfor secure data passing. - Fixed escaping issues in JavaScript.
1.0.1
- Renamed plugin to Lexiata Secure COD.
- Fixed JS/CSS enqueueing issues (removed direct echo).
- Updated contributors list.
1.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Lexiata Secure COD: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Lexiata Secure COD free?
Yes. Lexiata Secure COD is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Lexiata Secure COD safe to use in 2026?
Lexiata Secure COD shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Lexiata Secure COD?
Lexiata Secure COD is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 398 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.
Does Lexiata Secure COD work with WordPress 7.1?
Lexiata Secure COD is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Lexiata Secure COD need?
Lexiata Secure COD requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Lexiata Secure COD last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on January 16, 2026 (8 months ago).
Who makes Lexiata Secure COD?
Lexiata Secure COD is developed and maintained by Suresh Lasantha.
What are the best alternatives to Lexiata Secure COD?
The most popular alternatives to Lexiata Secure COD are Smart COD for WooCommerce (30K+ installs), Shiprocket (10K+ installs) and PiWeb Disable payment metho… (4K+ installs).
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