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WPC Estimated Delivery Date for WooCommerce

By WPClever

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

WPC Estimated Delivery Date for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

WPC Estimated Delivery Date helps set and customize delivery times for products in your WooCommerce store. It allows customers to plan their deliveries effectively.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows customers to plan ahead, choose the best time to receive their parcel and make sure there is someone to pick up the goods in time. It is also a subtle way to urge the buyers to place their order to receive their package as soon as possible so the order can arrive quickly.

WPC Estimated Delivery Date notifies buyers about the earliest and latest dates for the package to arrive. Users can exclude the holidays, weekends or vacation breaks from the estimated time so customers can have a precise estimation.

The estimated delivery date can be configured at multiple levels, storewide or individually for each product. Users can also display a general estimation for all items on the cart page so buyers will acknowledge when they are expected to get the whole order. This is especially necessary when combining items of different shipping methods, zones, classes, etc.

Comparing to Alternatives

WPC Estimated Delivery Date for WooCommerce is a solid choice among delivery date plugins, offering unique flexibility especially in its free version. It competes well with other popular plugins in this category.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Flexible delivery date settings even in the free version
Ability to override global settings on a per-product basis
Customizable date formats and display positions
Good support responsiveness
No known security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Incorrect calculation of weekend days leading to misleading delivery dates
Limited design customization options
No pro version with advanced features
Some skipped days functionality issues reported

User Sentiment Analysis

With a majority of 5-star ratings and positive user feedback, the plugin is well-received for its flexibility and support. However, a minority of users report issues with weekend delivery date calculations.

Positive highlights

'Works very well and gives you flexibility, even in the free version' - khrisme
'Best flexible delivery date plugin' - terrato31
'Top quality support' - automotifexpert
'Good job, very neat and useful' - vonfeuer
'Highly recommend, offers great features in free version' - hamzacisse

Common complaints

Incorrect calculation for weekend days causing misleading delivery dates

Weaknesses

Issues with skipped days functionality
Limited customization for message font, color, and background

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is ideal for WooCommerce store owners who need a flexible and easy-to-use delivery date solution without additional cost, especially those who want per-product customization and good support.

Not ideal for

It may not be suitable for stores requiring precise weekend delivery calculations or advanced design customization, as some users have reported issues in these areas.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers robust features including flexible delivery date settings, per-product overrides, customizable date formats, and good support.

Final Verdict

WPC Estimated Delivery Date for WooCommerce stands out for its flexibility and user-friendly features available in the free version, backed by responsive support and no known security issues. It is a strong contender among delivery date plugins for WooCommerce.

However, potential users should be aware of reported issues with weekend delivery date calculations and limited design customization. Those needing advanced features or precise weekend handling might consider alternatives. Overall, it offers excellent value for most WooCommerce stores.