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ELEX Hide WooCommerce Shipping Methods

By ELEXtensions

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

ELEX Hide WooCommerce Shipping Methods Review - In-Depth Analysis

ELEX Hide WooCommerce Shipping Methods allows you to hide specific shipping methods based on various conditions. It supports WooCommerce and can manage shipping visibility based on shipping classes, order weight, and more.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

3.1/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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

ELEX Hide WooCommerce Shipping Methods is a free plugin that allows you to hide certain shipping methods based on shipping class, order weight, and other existing shipping methods. You can hide WooCommerce default shipping methods as well as third-party shipping services from providers like DHL, USPS, Stamps.com, UPS, FedEx, and Australia Post.

This plugin offers various features such as hiding all shipping methods when Free Shipping or Local Pickup is available. You can also hide shipping methods based on shipping classes and create unlimited rules to manage the visibility of shipping options.

For users looking for more advanced features, the premium version provides additional options like hiding shipping methods based on product category, order subtotal, destination countries, and more. Premium support and timely updates are also included.

Comparing to Alternatives

ELEX Hide WooCommerce Shipping Methods offers specific functionality to hide shipping methods but faces competition from similar plugins with overlapping features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to use interface as noted by users.
Provides professional support.
Effectively hides shipping methods in many cases.
No known security vulnerabilities.
Includes a pro version with additional features.

Weaknesses

Inconsistent performance with certain shipping methods like Easyship.
Compatibility issues with multivendor plugins such as Dokan.
Reports of admin page crashes after activation.
Limited success in hiding specific shipping methods in some scenarios.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are mixed with half of the ratings being positive (4-5 stars) and the other half negative (1-2 stars), indicating varied experiences with the plugin.

Positive highlights

'The plugin is easy to use and works fine!' - Sjaak
'Very useful plugin for e-commerce. Good and professional support.' - Ivailo Ivanov
'Easy to use' - Sjaak

Common complaints

Failed to exclude certain shipping methods like Easyship.
Unable to hide free shipping when flat rate is available despite attempts.
Admin page crashes after activation.
Lack of support for Dokan multivendor plugin.

Weaknesses

Stability issues causing admin crashes.
Limited compatibility with some shipping and multivendor plugins.
Inconsistent functionality in hiding specific shipping methods.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward plugin to hide WooCommerce shipping methods who do not rely on multivendor setups or specific shipping methods like Easyship.

Not ideal for

Those using multivendor plugins such as Dokan or requiring guaranteed compatibility with all shipping methods, as well as users who need a highly stable admin interface.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic functionality to hide shipping methods with ease of use and professional support.

Pro version

The pro version likely includes advanced features and enhanced compatibility, although specific premium features are not detailed.

Final Verdict

ELEX Hide WooCommerce Shipping Methods is a useful plugin for hiding shipping methods with an easy-to-use interface and professional support. However, it suffers from stability issues and compatibility problems with certain shipping and multivendor plugins, which may limit its effectiveness for some users.

While it has no known security vulnerabilities and offers a pro version for additional features, users should weigh these factors against the mixed user experiences and consider alternatives if they require broader compatibility or more reliable performance.