RuleForge – Fees & Discounts
Add smart fees and discounts to WooCommerce. Create rules based on cart total, location, payment method, and more.
Use with caution
RuleForge – Fees & Discounts works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where RuleForge – Fees & Discounts stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cart rules | >100 |
| discounts | >100 |
| fees | >100 |
| surcharges | #47 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
About RuleForge – Fees & Discounts
From the official readme · v0.2.14Description
Stop leaving money on the table. RuleForge gives you complete control over fees and discounts in your WooCommerce store with powerful, condition-based rules.
Whether you need to add payment gateway surcharges, offer location-based discounts, or create complex promotional rules, RuleForge makes it simple.
Why Store Owners Love RuleForge
- Set it and forget it – Rules run automatically on every order
- No coding required – Visual rule builder with JSON power when you need it
- Lightning fast – Optimized queries that won’t slow down your checkout
- WooCommerce native – Seamlessly integrates with your existing setup
Real-World Use Cases
Payment Gateway Fees
Offset credit card processing costs by adding a 2-3% surcharge for card payments while keeping cash-on-delivery free.
Location-Based Pricing
Add handling fees for remote areas, or offer discounts to customers in your local region.
Minimum Order Incentives
“Spend $100 and get $10 off” – Encourage larger orders with automatic discounts.
First-Time Buyer Discounts
Welcome new customers with exclusive discounts on their first order.
Tiered Discounts
The more they buy, the more they save. Create progressive discount tiers based on cart value.
Free Features
- Unlimited Rules – Create as many active fee and discount rules as you need
- Flexible Conditions – Cart subtotal, billing country, payment gateway, user roles, products, day of week, first order detection
- Powerful Actions – Percentage fees, fixed fees, percentage discounts with optional caps
- Priority Control – Define which rules run first
- Lightweight – No bloat, just the features you need
Pro Features
- Tiered Discounts & Fees – Reward bigger carts: buy 3+ save 10%, 6+ save 20%. Build the tier table visually and tier by cart quantity or subtotal, as a percentage or fixed amount
- Stack Mode – Create exclusive rules that stop processing when matched
- Import/Export – Backup rules or copy between sites with JSON export
- Mock Cart Preview – Test your rules before going live
- REST API – Preview endpoint for headless or custom integrations
- Priority Support – Direct help when you need it
Example Rules
2% Credit Card Surcharge (capped at $10)
Condition: Payment gateway = stripe
Action: Add 2% fee, max $10
Free Shipping Threshold Discount
Condition: Subtotal >= $75
Action: -$5 discount labeled “Almost Free Shipping!”
UK Customer Handling Fee
Condition: Country = GB
Action: Add $3 fixed fee
Tiered Bulk Discount (Pro)
Action: Tiered discount — buy 3+ = 10% off, 6+ = 20% off, 12+ = 30% off
Build it with the visual Tiered Discount Builder, or with JSON in the Actions box:
[{“type”:”tiered_discount”,”basis”:”quantity”,”mode”:”percent”,”tiers”:[{“min”:3,”value”:10},{“min”:6,”value”:20},{“min”:12,”value”:30}],”label”:”Bulk discount”}]
Built for Performance
RuleForge is designed with performance in mind:
- Efficient database queries with proper indexing
- Minimal footprint – only loads on relevant pages
- No external API calls during checkout
Developer Friendly
- Clean, well-documented codebase following WordPress coding standards
- Extensible architecture for custom conditions and actions
- Full REST API access (Pro)
External services
This plugin connects to the Freemius licensing service (https://freemius.com) when the site administrator activates the plugin, opts in to usage tracking, activates a Pro license, or checks for plugin updates. Freemius is used to deliver license activation, opt-in analytics (only when the administrator explicitly consents on the activation screen), and Pro update delivery.
What data is sent, and when:
- On activation: the site URL, plugin version, WordPress version, PHP version, and (if the administrator opts in) the administrator’s name and email address.
- During license activation and renewal checks: the license key and site URL.
- On periodic update checks: the plugin version and site URL.
No customer or order data is ever sent to Freemius.
The Freemius service is provided by Freemius, Inc. Their terms and privacy policy apply:
- Terms of Service: https://freemius.com/terms/
- Privacy Policy: https://freemius.com/privacy/
Licensing
RuleForge is open source under GPLv2 or later.
Pro features are unlocked via Freemius licensing with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Ready to take control of your WooCommerce pricing? Get RuleForge Pro
Installation
- Upload
ruleforge-fees-discountsto/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate through Plugins menu
- Go to WooCommerce → RuleForge to create your first rule
Quick Start:
1. Click “Add New” to create a rule
2. Add conditions (e.g., subtotal >= 50)
3. Add actions (e.g., 5% discount)
4. Enable the rule and save
Your rule is now live and will automatically apply to matching orders.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need WooCommerce?
Yes, RuleForge is built specifically for WooCommerce and requires it to function.
Will this slow down my checkout?
No. RuleForge is optimized for performance with efficient queries and caching. It adds negligible overhead to your checkout process.
How many rules can I create?
There is no limit. The free version lets you create as many active fee and discount rules as you need.
How are rules processed?
Rules run in the order you set with the Priority field (lowest number first). Every matching rule is applied. RuleForge Pro adds exclusive Stack Mode, which stops processing after the first matching rule when you want only one rule to apply.
Can I add fees to specific payment methods?
Yes! This is one of the most popular use cases. Add a percentage or fixed fee when customers choose specific payment gateways like Stripe, PayPal, or Cash on Delivery.
Does it work with my theme?
RuleForge works entirely in the backend and doesn’t affect your theme. Fees and discounts appear in the standard WooCommerce cart and checkout.
Can I offer discounts based on cart total?
Absolutely. Create rules like “10% off orders over $200” or “$15 off when you spend $100+”.
Can I create bulk or tiered discounts?
Yes, with RuleForge Pro. The Tiered Discount Builder lets you set thresholds like “buy 3+ save 10%, 6+ save 20%, 12+ save 30%” — tiered by cart quantity or subtotal, applied as a percentage or a fixed amount, with an optional maximum cap. The highest matching tier is applied automatically.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes, Pro licenses include a 14-day money-back guarantee through Freemius.
Changelog
Security hardening: rule editing is now restricted to shop managers/administrators at the capability level. No action needed.
0.2.14
- HARDENING: Restricted the rule post type to shop managers/administrators at the capability level (previously its access relied only on the meta-save check), aligning the edit-screen permissions with the data permissions.
- HARDENING: Added direct-access (ABSPATH) guards to the remaining internal class files. No functional change.
0.2.13
- COMPLIANCE: Removed the active-rule limit entirely. The WordPress.org version now supports unlimited active rules and is fully functional, in line with Guideline 5. Any rules previously disabled by the old limit can simply be re-enabled.
- The remaining Pro-only features (tiered discount tables, exclusive stack mode, import/export, mock-cart preview, and the REST preview endpoint) are separate add-on functionality and are not part of the WordPress.org build.
0.2.12
- Housekeeping: cleared a Plugin Check warning (prefixed an internal catch variable). No functional change.
0.2.11
- COMPLIANCE: Reworked premium gating to the WordPress.org-compliant model — the free version is fully self-contained (the rule limit and stack mode use Freemius’s premium-build flag, not a live license check).
- COMPLIANCE: Removed automatic deactivation of other plugins.
- Prefixed the rule post type to
ruleforge_rule(existing rules are migrated automatically).
0.2.10
- Maintenance release (packaging/slug alignment for the WordPress.org listing). No functional change.
0.2.9
- Renamed to “RuleForge – Fees & Discounts” (slug
ruleforge-fees-discounts) to meet WordPress.org naming rules. No change to your rules or settings.
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RuleForge – Fees & Discounts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is RuleForge – Fees & Discounts free?
Yes. RuleForge – Fees & Discounts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is RuleForge – Fees & Discounts safe to use in 2026?
RuleForge – Fees & Discounts works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use RuleForge – Fees & Discounts?
RuleForge – Fees & Discounts is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 206 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.
Does RuleForge – Fees & Discounts work with WordPress 7.1?
RuleForge – Fees & Discounts is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does RuleForge – Fees & Discounts need?
RuleForge – Fees & Discounts requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was RuleForge – Fees & Discounts last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.14, was released on June 25, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes RuleForge – Fees & Discounts?
RuleForge – Fees & Discounts is developed and maintained by chillichalli.
What are the best alternatives to RuleForge – Fees & Discounts?
The most popular alternatives to RuleForge – Fees & Discounts are Webifysys Min/Max Quantitie… (<10 installs), QtyGuard (<10 installs) and WCS Store Rules (<10 installs).
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