VSW COD Handling Charges
VSW COD Handling Charges lets WooCommerce store owners add an extra handling or convenience fee that appears at checkout only when the customer selects Cash on Delivery (COD) as their payment method. The moment they…
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VSW COD Handling Charges works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 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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Where VSW COD Handling Charges stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cod | #36 |
| cod charges | #7 |
| Cod Deposit | #4 |
| handling charges | #2 |
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Share of active sites per release.
About VSW COD Handling Charges
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
VSW COD Handling Charges lets WooCommerce store owners add an extra handling or convenience fee that appears at checkout only when the customer selects Cash on Delivery (COD) as their payment method. The moment they switch to any other method (UPI, credit card, net banking, etc.) the fee is removed automatically — with zero page reload.
This is ideal for Indian e-commerce stores and any store worldwide that wants to recover the operational cost of processing cash payments.
How It Works
- Customer adds items to the cart.
- Customer proceeds to checkout and selects Cash on Delivery.
- A handling fee (e.g. ₹56) is automatically added to the order total.
- If the customer switches to any other payment method, the fee is removed instantly.
- The fee label, amount, and type are all editable from the WordPress admin.
Key Features
- ✅ Enable / Disable — turn the fee on or off without deactivating the plugin.
- 💵 Fixed or Percentage — charge a flat amount (e.g. ₹56) or a percentage of the cart subtotal (e.g. 5%).
- 🏷 Custom Fee Label — set exactly what customers see (e.g. “COD Handling Charges”, “Convenience Fee”, etc.).
- ⚡ Real-Time Update — fee adds and removes as the customer toggles payment methods; no page reload.
- 🧾 Optional Tax — choose whether tax should apply to the handling charge.
- 🎨 Clean Admin UI — settings page under WooCommerce → COD Handling Charges with a modern design.
- 🔗 Quick Settings Link — accessible directly from the Plugins list page.
- 🔌 HPOS Compatible — fully compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage.
- 🌐 Translation Ready — all strings are properly internationalised.
Example Scenario
Cart subtotal: ₹500
Shipping: ₹60
COD Handling Charges: ₹56 ← added only when COD is selected
Order Total (COD): ₹616Switch to UPI → COD Handling Charges removed
Order Total (UPI): ₹560
Who Is This For?
- Indian e-commerce stores wanting to recover COD processing costs.
- Any WooCommerce store worldwide charging a convenience fee for cash payments.
- Store owners who want full control over when and how much the fee is.
Privacy Policy
This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. It does not use cookies or connect to any external service.
Installation
Automatic Installation (Recommended)
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
- Go to Plugins → Add New.
- Search for VSW COD Handling Charges.
- Click Install Now, then Activate.
- Go to WooCommerce → COD Handling Charges to configure.
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file.
- Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
- Select the ZIP file and click Install Now.
- Click Activate Plugin.
- Go to WooCommerce → COD Handling Charges to configure.
FTP Installation
- Upload the
vsw-cod-handling-chargesfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through Plugins → Installed Plugins.
- Go to WooCommerce → COD Handling Charges to configure.
Frequently asked questions
Does the fee show for all payment methods?
No. The fee is added only when the customer selects Cash on Delivery. It is removed automatically when any other payment method is selected.
Can I use a percentage instead of a fixed amount?
Yes. In the settings, switch the Charge Type to Percentage of Cart Subtotal and enter a value like 5 for 5%.
What does the fee appear as in the customer’s order?
The fee is shown with the label you set in Fee Label (default: “COD Handling Charges”). It appears as a separate line in the cart and checkout totals, below shipping.
Will the fee appear on the order confirmation and invoice?
Yes. Since WooCommerce records the fee as part of the order, it will appear in all order screens, emails, and invoices.
Does it work with HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage)?
Yes, full compatibility with WooCommerce HPOS is declared.
Is the plugin translation-ready?
Yes. All strings use the vsw-cod-handling-charges text domain and can be translated using standard .po/.mo files or plugins like Loco Translate.
Does the plugin work on the Cart page as well?
Yes. The fee is calculated whenever WooCommerce recalculates cart totals. If the user is on the cart page and COD is the active method (from a previous session), the fee will appear there too.
Do I need to configure anything after activation?
The plugin ships with a default ₹56 fixed charge ready to use. Simply activate, verify the amount, and you’re good to go.
Changelog
Initial release. No upgrade steps required.
1.0.0 — 2024-04-01
- Initial release.
- Fixed and percentage charge type support.
- Real-time fee update on payment method change via WooCommerce AJAX.
- HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage) compatibility declared.
- Full translation support with text domain
vsw-cod-handling-charges.
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FAQ
VSW COD Handling Charges: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is VSW COD Handling Charges free?
Yes. VSW COD Handling Charges is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is VSW COD Handling Charges safe to use in 2026?
VSW COD Handling Charges works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.
How many websites use VSW COD Handling Charges?
VSW COD Handling Charges is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 251 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.
Does VSW COD Handling Charges work with WordPress 7.1?
VSW COD Handling Charges 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 VSW COD Handling Charges need?
VSW COD Handling Charges requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was VSW COD Handling Charges last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 28, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes VSW COD Handling Charges?
VSW COD Handling Charges is developed and maintained by Vaibhav Singh Web.
What are the best alternatives to VSW COD Handling Charges?
The most popular alternatives to VSW COD Handling Charges are Smart COD for WooCommerce (30K+ installs), PiWeb Disable payment metho… (4K+ installs) and Risk Free Cash On Delivery… (400+ installs).
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