Smart Send Shipping for WooCommerce
Australian merchants can get real-time shipping quotes, order fulfillment and shipping package packing for their WooCommerce website.
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Smart Send Shipping for WooComm… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Smart Send Shipping for Woo… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| australia | >100 |
| calculator | >100 |
| carriers | >100 |
| cart | >100 |
| e-commerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 3 reviews
About Smart Send Shipping for WooCommerce
From the official readme · v4.1.2Description
Seamlessly integrate shipping for your Australian business with WooCommerce and the Smart Send shipping plugin.
Awesome shipping rates thanks to Smart Send’s bulk discount through its carriers, as well as more timely resolution of any issues or requests.
Allows customers to get an accurate quote for shipping before checking out, simply by entering some basic address info, as well as offering multiple shipping price point options, receipted delivery, transport assurance, tail-lift options AND the ability to set handling fees; flat rate or percentage.
Merchant can fulfill shipping directly from within the WooCommerce ‘orders’ section of the dashboard, specifying pickup date.
‘Smart Pack’ will bring your shipping down further by letting you put multiple items in the one package.
This plugin requires the WooCommerce e-commerce plugin.
Fulfillment, Shipping Classes Smart Pack
You can instruct the plugin to request shipping quotes based on the packing the product comes in or on instructions you specify.
Support
Support is available via the Smart Send website;
Installation
- Upload the folder ‘woocommerce-smartsend’ to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Under Woocommerce -> Settings -> Shipping, find the Smart Send section and fill out the required fields. You will need a Smart Send VIP account.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Smart Send VIP account to use shipping calculation?
Yes, the username and password are required to query the Smart Send SOAP API. To sign up, go to: https://www.smartsend.com.au/vipClientEnquiry.cfm.
Why do I need to set the ‘shipping origin town’ – isn’t the postcode enough?
There can be multiple towns within a postcode, and this detail can make a difference to the best price.
Changelog
Upgrade through dashboard for added control over results users see and bug fixes.= 2.2.6 = New in 2.2.6! Enter your own transit times for cheapest / fastest quotes!
4.1.2
- Bug fix: Improve operation with a product object.
4.1.1
- Bug fix: Display shipping quotes calculation for products with variations.
4.1.0
- Improvements of cart shipping quotes calculation and better compatibility with WooCommerce themes.
4.0.1
- A rebuild of the Smart Send Woocommerce plugin to fix many known bugs and issues with the previous version. Requires uninstall of the previous version.
3.0.8
- Temporarily removed VIP credential validation due to an error caused by an update to WP or WC, please ensure there are no typos when you enter your SmartSend VIP credentials.
3.0.7
- Tested with new version of Woocommerce 5.0.0 and WordPress 5.6.1
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FAQ
Smart Send Shipping for WooCommerce: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Smart Send Shipping for WooComm… free?
Yes. Smart Send Shipping for WooComm… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Smart Send Shipping for WooComm… safe to use in 2026?
Smart Send Shipping for WooComm… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Smart Send Shipping for WooComm…?
Smart Send Shipping for WooComm… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,572 times since it launched in February 2013. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.
Does Smart Send Shipping for WooComm… work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Send Shipping for WooComm… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Smart Send Shipping for WooComm… need?
Smart Send Shipping for WooComm… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Smart Send Shipping for WooComm… last updated?
The latest version, 4.1.2, was released on March 3, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Smart Send Shipping for WooComm…?
Smart Send Shipping for WooComm… is developed and maintained by Smart Send.
What are the best alternatives to Smart Send Shipping for WooComm…?
The most popular alternatives to Smart Send Shipping for WooComm… are Address Validation and Auto… (900+ installs), Transdirect Shipping Plugin… (300+ installs) and Big Post Shipping for WooCo… (100+ installs).
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