Weight Based Shipping For WooCommerce
Discover the most intuitive yet flexible way to set conditional weight based shipping rates for WooCommerce.
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- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Where Weight Based Shipping For W… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| conditional shipping | >100 |
| table rate shipping | >100 |
| weight based shipping | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
| woocommerce shipping | >100 |
Version adoption
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Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Weight Based Shipping For WooCommerce
From the official readme · v1.4Description
The Most Versatile yet Easy to Use Weight Based Shipping Plugin For WooCommerce
★★★★★
Weight Based Shipping For WooCommerce by Livemesh lets you set shipping rates for WooCommerce based on order weight. It lets you specify elaborate set of rules or conditions for shipping rates to take effect.
To utilize this shipping method, simply add a shipping zone in the WooCommerce settings and then choose the Livemesh Weight Based Shipping as the shipping method in the edit page for the shipping zone.
Why Weight Based Shipping For WooCommerce?
- Create multiple shipping methods – You can create multiple shipping methods for a shipping zone with its own set of conditions and table rates based on weight of the cart items. A single shipping method can capture rates for multiple ranges of weights with the help of an flexible yet intuitive UI.
- Conditional Logic – We let you decide shipping rates for a shipping zone based on wide combinations of conditions. The conditions created can be based on Weight, Quantity, Category, Product, Subtotal, Shipping Classes, Location, Dimensions, Stock Status etc.
- Flexible Rate Calculation – You can set a flat rate and also add additional rates as the total weight of the cart items increases.
- Maximum/Minimum Rate – Set maximum and minimum rates that can override the shipping costs calculated for a shipping method.
- Ease of Use – Apart from meeting your business needs, our focus has been on UI design and usability so that capturing weight based shipping rates is smooth and stress free.
- Quality Code – With over 10 experience with WordPress development, we care to deliver a quality product.
- Regular Updates – We frequently update our product with new features, tweaks, and bug fixes.
- Proven Support – Having served over 14,620+ paid customers, we have the expertise to stand behind our product and fix issues or answer queries.
The Premium version of the plugin comes with advanced features in addition to above –
- Rate by Shipping Class to help set weight based shipping rates for products that belong to a certain shipping class.
- Rate by Category to help set weight based shipping rates for products that belong to a certain product.
- Rate by Product to help set custom weight based shipping rates for specific products.
The rates applied will be specific to product instances of shipping class, category or product chosen by you.
Support
We provide support to the free version of the plugin in the dedicated support forum.
The premium version of the plugin entitles you to quicker support with replies posted within 24 hours (on week days).
Please submit your support query through our website contact form. This will create a support ticket in our support portal.
Installation
- Install and activate the WooCommerce.
- Unzip the downloaded livemesh-weight-based-shipping.zip file and upload to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory or install the Weight Based Shipping for WooCommerce plugin from WordPress repository. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
What type of support can I expect for the plugin?
We provide support to the free version of the plugin in the dedicated support forum. Premium version comes with priority email support with queries answered within 24 hours.
Does Weight Based Shipping for WooCommerce work with latest versions of WooCommerce?
Our plugin is frequently tested for compatibility with latest versions and features of WooCommerce.
Can I use Weight Based Shipping for WooCommerce on a wordpress.com site?
Since the plugin is hosted on wordpress.org, it is available on wordpress.com as well. However, you may need to opt for a business plan to install/activate third-party plugins on wordpress.com.
We have a query not addressed here, how can we contact you?
Email us at support[at]livemeshthemes.com and we will be happy to assist you.
Changelog
1.4
- Updated – Freemius 2.5.10 Update
1.3.2
- Modified – WP Hooks to meet requirements of Freemius
- Fixed – Warnings in the error log when no weight is specified for a product in the cart
1.3.1
- Added – Website details for the plugin
1.3.0
- Updated – Code refactoring and minor fixes
1.2.0
- Fixed – The weight rates delete button not enabled on first edit.
- Fixed – The weight based shipping rates not being summed up when multiple matching rates are present within a section.
1.1.0
- Freemius Integration
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Is Weight Based Shipping For WooCo… free?
Yes. Weight Based Shipping For WooCo… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Weight Based Shipping For WooCo… safe to use in 2026?
Weight Based Shipping For WooCo… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Weight Based Shipping For WooCo…?
Weight Based Shipping For WooCo… is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,637 times since it launched in March 2022. It was downloaded 105 times in the last 30 days.
Does Weight Based Shipping For WooCo… work with WordPress 7.1?
Weight Based Shipping For WooCo… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.14, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Weight Based Shipping For WooCo… need?
Weight Based Shipping For WooCo… requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Weight Based Shipping For WooCo… last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on July 17, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes Weight Based Shipping For WooCo…?
Weight Based Shipping For WooCo… is developed and maintained by livemesh.
What are the best alternatives to Weight Based Shipping For WooCo…?
The most popular alternatives to Weight Based Shipping For WooCo… are Weight Based Shipping Table… (100K+ installs), Conditional Shipping for Wo… (10K+ installs) and Table Rate Shipping for Woo… (10K+ installs).
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