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Weight/Country Shipping for WooCommerce

By bobbingwide

E-commerce & Shopping / Shipping Rate Calculators

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Weight/Country Shipping for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

Calculate shipping costs based on country and weight for WooCommerce stores.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 19+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin adds a shipping cost calculation method based on the weight of the cart and the destination country. It is designed for WooCommerce stores that need to set shipping rates according to specific countries and weight ranges.

Although this plugin is no longer supported, it has been tested with recent versions of WordPress and WooCommerce. Users should switch to the oik-weight-zone-shipping plugin for better integration with shipping zones.

To use this plugin, activate it after installation and configure the shipping settings in WooCommerce. Shipping rates are determined by country groups, which can be customized to fit your shipping needs.

Comparing to Alternatives

Weight/Country Shipping for WooCommerce offers a focused solution for shipping based on weight and country, with several other plugins providing alternative approaches to shipping calculations and configurations.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective configuration for weight and country based shipping
High user satisfaction with a 4.7 rating
No known security vulnerabilities
Long-term reliability as noted by users
Lightweight plugin with focused features

Weaknesses

Configuration can be slightly difficult for some users
Limited to weight and country shipping without advanced features
No pro version available for extended functionality

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star reviews and very few low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

'Simple but effective' with all needed options - Soft79
'Works great' - PedjaR
'Easy to use, it does what it claims' - tinuss
Long-term reliable for French shipping needs - pensee-libre
'Excellent' 5-star rating - benimbenwp

Common complaints

Configuration can be slightly difficult despite simple installation

Weaknesses

Some users find configuration challenging
Limited advanced features due to no pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, reliable plugin for shipping calculations based on weight and country without complex setup.

Not ideal for

Those seeking advanced shipping features or extensive customization options, or who prefer a plugin with a paid pro version for additional capabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features needed for weight and country based shipping calculations, sufficient for most users.

Final Verdict

Weight/Country Shipping for WooCommerce is a solid choice for merchants needing simple and effective shipping rules based on weight and country. It boasts high user satisfaction and no known security issues, making it a trustworthy option.

While it lacks a pro version and some users find configuration slightly challenging, its focused feature set and ease of use make it ideal for those who want straightforward shipping solutions without unnecessary complexity.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Weight/Country Shipping for WooCommerce plugin.

Weight based shipping

Country shipping rates

WooCommerce shipping

Screenshots

FAQ

Upload ‘oik-weightcountry-shipping’ to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Set your delivery rates in WooCommerce->Settings->Shipping using the Weight/Country tab

You can use vertical bars, forward slashes or commas.
Blanks around values will be ignored.

0|9.99|0 1 | 92.99 | 0 1 | 92.98 | 2 100 | 93.97 | 2 30|120.00|1 0| 1.23 | 3 1 / 1.24 / 3 2 , 3.45 , 3

If you want to use a different title per rate then add this for each rate where the Method Title should be different from the default.

0|9.99|0 | Unknown destination - zero weight 1 | 92.99 | 0 | Country group 0 1 | 92.98 | 2 100 | 93.97 | 2 30|120.00|1 0| 1.23 | 3 1 / 1.24 / 3 2 , 3.45 , 3 / CG3