Shipping Method Description for WooCommerce
Add a description to all WooCommerce shipping methods on cart and checkout pages. Compatible with WPML and Polylang for translations.
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Shipping Method Description for… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Shipping Method Description… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| description | >100 |
| shipping | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 8 reviews
About Shipping Method Description for WooComm…
From the official readme · v1.2.6Description
Add a description to all WooCommerce shipping methods on cart and checkout pages.
Compatible with WPML and Polylang for translations.
Installation
- Download the plugin & install it to your
wp-content/pluginsfolder (or use the Plugins menu through the WordPress Administration section) - Activate the plugin
- Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping.
- Edit a shipping zone
- Edit a shipping method
- You will now have an extra field available to describe the shipping method
Changelog
1.2.6
- Tested up to WP 6.0.1, WC 6.7
- Fix: Add a default value to description field to avoid PHP notice
1.2.5
- Tested up to WP 6.0, WC 6.4
- Fix: WPML description translation for each method instance
1.2.4
- Fix: Check WC is activated before using WC function
1.2.3
- Add CSS class to description HTML output
1.2.2
- Fix: WPML description translation
1.2.1
- Fix: Polylang/WPML integration not working
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FAQ
Shipping Method Description for Woo…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Shipping Method Description for… free?
Yes. Shipping Method Description for… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Shipping Method Description for… safe to use in 2026?
Shipping Method Description for… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Shipping Method Description for…?
Shipping Method Description for… is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,998 times since it launched in August 2021. It was downloaded 177 times in the last 30 days.
Does Shipping Method Description for… work with WordPress 7.1?
Shipping Method Description for… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Shipping Method Description for… need?
Shipping Method Description for… requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Shipping Method Description for… last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.6, was released on July 14, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Shipping Method Description for…?
Shipping Method Description for… is developed and maintained by thomascharbit.
What are the best alternatives to Shipping Method Description for…?
The most popular alternatives to Shipping Method Description for… are Custom Post Type Editor (2K+ installs), Page Meta (700+ installs) and Simple Meta Tags (700+ installs).
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