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WC Hide Shipping Methods

By Saad Iqbal

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WC Hide Shipping Methods Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically hides all other shipping methods when Free Shipping is available during checkout. Retain Local Pickup option if desired.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 44+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

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

WC Hide Shipping Methods is a simple and effective plugin that hides all other shipping methods when Free Shipping is available during the checkout process. Additionally, it provides an option to keep Local Pickup available alongside Free Shipping if desired.

Key features include automatic shipping method hiding for a cleaner checkout experience, the ability to choose to keep Local Pickup available, and the option for administrators to select extra shipping methods from available WooCommerce shipping zones. The plugin integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce settings and is compatible with both block-based and classic WooCommerce checkouts.

Comparing to Alternatives

WC Hide Shipping Methods is a plugin designed to selectively hide shipping methods in WooCommerce. It has several alternatives that offer similar functionalities with varying features and support.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward to use.
Effectively hides shipping methods as intended.
Good support responsiveness as noted by users.
No known security vulnerabilities.
High user rating with majority 5-star reviews.

Weaknesses

Reported issues with compatibility with Dokan plugin.
Some users report unwanted automatic installations.
Occasional failure to hide certain shipping methods like Local Pickup.
No pro version available for extended features.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings (79.5%) and a total rating of 4.2 out of 5, users generally appreciate the plugin's functionality and support. However, about 20.5% of ratings are 1 or 2 stars, highlighting some recurring issues.

Positive highlights

"Working well, support is fast, I recommend" - tarikozaslan
"Thanks for the updates, very good plugin" - Nick M
"Straight-forward and just works!" - iz4atkal

Common complaints

Plugin installs automatically on some users' customer sites without consent.
Lack of support for the Dokan multi-vendor plugin.
Fails to hide Local Pickup shipping method despite settings.

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with certain plugins like Dokan.
Unexpected automatic installations causing user concern.
Inconsistent behavior with hiding specific shipping options.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple and effective way to hide shipping methods in WooCommerce without needing advanced features or paid upgrades.

Not ideal for

Those who use the Dokan plugin or require guaranteed compatibility with all shipping options, especially Local Pickup, or who are concerned about unauthorized plugin installations.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers core functionality to hide shipping methods selectively in WooCommerce, suitable for most basic needs.

Final Verdict

WC Hide Shipping Methods is a reliable and straightforward plugin for hiding shipping methods in WooCommerce, backed by mostly positive user feedback and no known security vulnerabilities. It offers good value as a free solution with responsive support.

However, potential users should be cautious if they use the Dokan plugin or require flawless operation with all shipping options, as some users report compatibility and installation concerns. Alternatives may be considered for these specific needs.