Simple Cart Fees
I built this plugin because I needed a straightforward way to add fees to WooCommerce orders. No complicated settings, no bloat – just fees that work.
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Simple Cart Fees shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 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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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Simple Cart Fees stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cart | >100 |
| checkout | >100 |
| fees | >100 |
| surcharge | #82 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
About Simple Cart Fees
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
I built this plugin because I needed a straightforward way to add fees to WooCommerce orders. No complicated settings, no bloat – just fees that work.
What it does:
- Create as many fees as you need
- Make them required (always applied) or optional (customer chooses)
- Set conditions like “only apply if cart is over X amount”
- Works with WooCommerce taxes
- Compatible with both classic checkout and the new block-based checkout
- HPOS ready
Common uses:
- Handling or processing fees
- Gift wrapping
- Express shipping upgrades
- Insurance options
- Any extra service you want to offer
Installation
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate it
- Go to WooCommerce → Simple Cart Fees
- Click “Add Fee” and configure your first fee
That’s it.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with the block checkout?
Yes, fully compatible with both classic and block-based checkout.
How do taxes work?
Enter prices with tax included. The plugin calculates the net amount automatically based on your tax settings.
Can customers select optional fees?
Yes. Optional fees show as checkboxes at checkout. Customers can check the ones they want.
Is it compatible with HPOS?
Yes.
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FAQ
Simple Cart Fees: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Simple Cart Fees free?
Yes. Simple Cart Fees is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Cart Fees safe to use in 2026?
Simple Cart Fees shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Cart Fees?
Simple Cart Fees is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 352 times since it launched in December 2025. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Cart Fees work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Cart Fees 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 Simple Cart Fees need?
Simple Cart Fees requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Simple Cart Fees last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on December 16, 2025 (10 months ago).
Who makes Simple Cart Fees?
Simple Cart Fees is developed and maintained by Anxo Sánchez.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Cart Fees?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Cart Fees are Menu Cart for WooCommerce (70K+ installs), Welcart e-Commerce (10K+ installs) and Simple Shopping Cart (10K+ installs).
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