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GLS Shipping for WooCommerce

By GLS

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

GLS Shipping for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

GLS Shipping plugin for WooCommerce integrates GLS Shipping directly into your store. It supports multiple accounts, package tracking, and bulk label operations.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.63/10

User Rating

3.7/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below 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 seamlessly integrates GLS Shipping into your website, supporting both global shipping methods and custom Shipping Zones. It includes advanced features for multiple account management, bulk label operations, pickup point management, package tracking, pickup announcements, and comprehensive order management with enhanced security and performance.

This WooCommerce shipping plugin integrates with GLS Group to provide direct shipping capabilities within your WooCommerce store. This plugin uses external services to handle shipping processes and tracking effectively.

Key features include support for multiple GLS accounts, a pickup announcement system, real-time package tracking, bulk operations for shipping labels, customizable print positions, and enhanced security measures. The plugin is compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage and supports multiple languages.

Comparing to Alternatives

GLS Shipping for WooCommerce is a specialized shipping plugin with several alternatives offering different shipping solutions for WooCommerce stores.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports bulk label generation and printing for GLS shipments.
Free to use with no paid version required.
Integrates directly with WooCommerce orders for shipping management.
Receives generally positive feedback for basic functionality.
Fixes known security vulnerabilities in recent updates.

Weaknesses

Automatically creates multiple shipping methods without explicit user consent.
Shipping prices default to zero, which can cause confusion.
Tracking numbers may duplicate in some bulk operations.
Known medium severity security vulnerabilities fixed only in recent versions.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews show a mixed but generally positive sentiment with a 3.8 out of 5 rating. Most users appreciate the core functionality, though some report bugs and usability issues.

Positive highlights

"Great plugin but it has a bug.." - budiselic appreciates bulk label generation and printing features.
"Good plugin, but needs a few more things" - ahorvathkaroly finds it works perfectly but notes UI confusion.
"Works fine" - balazs087 reports no errors and satisfactory performance.
Users highlight the plugin's free availability and basic shipping integration as positives.

Common complaints

Server errors reported by some users during usage.

Weaknesses

Bug causing duplicate tracking numbers in bulk operations.
Confusing user interface regarding shipping address display.
Automatic creation of multiple shipping methods without user permission.
Zero default shipping prices causing potential issues.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Store owners using GLS shipping who need a free, straightforward plugin for label generation and basic shipping management within WooCommerce.

Not ideal for

Users who require advanced shipping customization, stable bulk operations without bugs, or who are concerned about recent security vulnerabilities should consider alternatives or wait for further improvements.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes bulk label generation and printing, integration with WooCommerce orders, and basic GLS shipping management features.

Final Verdict

GLS Shipping for WooCommerce offers a useful free solution for merchants needing GLS shipping integration with WooCommerce. It performs well for basic tasks like bulk label printing but has some usability issues and bugs that may affect user experience. The plugin has addressed known security vulnerabilities in recent updates, though users should ensure they are on the latest version.

While there are many alternative shipping plugins available, this plugin's focus on GLS shipping makes it a niche choice. Users seeking more robust features or greater stability might explore other options, but those specifically needing GLS support will find this plugin a reasonable starting point.