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DPD Baltic Shipping

By dpdbaltics

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

DPD Baltic Shipping Review - In-Depth Analysis

Shipping extension for WooCommerce to manage DPD Baltic shipments. Easily handle national and international deliveries.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

2.7/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.53 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This shipping extension is designed for WooCommerce on WordPress, specifically for DPD Baltics. It allows you to manage both national and international shipments with ease.

Key features include fast label creation for multiple orders, support for multiparcel shipping, and the ability to create pick-up orders for couriers.

Available services include delivery to DPD Pickup lockers and parcel shops across Europe, home delivery with B2C service, cash on delivery options, Saturday and same-day delivery in the Baltics, and document return services. You can also manage returns effectively with a return label.

To use this extension, you must have an active contract with DPD Baltics and user credentials for their API.

Comparing to Alternatives

DPD Baltic Shipping currently has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users needing this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates DPD Baltic shipping services with WooCommerce.
Offers parcel pickup options for customers.
Supports multiple delivery options including courier and parcel shop.
Has a user base that has found partial success with code fixes.
Provides a free plugin option without mandatory upgrades.

Weaknesses

Frequent PHP errors and slow loading reported.
Compatibility issues with current WordPress versions.
Lack of timely bug fixes and updates.
Reported to cause conflicts with other shipping plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are mixed but lean towards negative, with over half of the ratings being 1 or 2 stars. Common frustrations include bugs, slow performance, and poor support.

Positive highlights

"Plugin worked abt 50/50 before.. we found how to fix the code errors to achieve 80%" - Plukash
"Offers parcel pickup options for customers." - User feedback
"Integrates DPD Baltic shipping services with WooCommerce." - User feedback

Common complaints

Errors persist for months without correction, rendering the service unusable.
Plugin does not activate parcel pickup option or generate selector despite valid API credentials.
Loads too slowly and is not compatible with current WordPress versions.
Causes conflicts with other shipping provider plugins and poor support from authors.

Weaknesses

High frequency of PHP errors and warnings.
Plugin breaks core WooCommerce functionality in some cases.
Support questions are reportedly deleted and bugs remain unfixed.
Security vulnerabilities have been identified and fixed in past versions.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who specifically need DPD Baltic shipping integration and are comfortable troubleshooting or applying fixes themselves.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a stable, well-supported shipping plugin or those who require seamless compatibility with the latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic integration with DPD Baltic shipping services, including parcel pickup and courier options.

Final Verdict

DPD Baltic Shipping offers unique functionality for integrating DPD Baltic services with WooCommerce but suffers from significant stability, compatibility, and support issues. Its lack of close alternatives means users needing this specific service may consider it despite its flaws.

Given the plugin's history of bugs, slow performance, and security vulnerabilities, users should proceed with caution and consider their technical ability to manage potential issues or look for alternative shipping solutions if stability and support are priorities.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free DPD Baltic Shipping plugin.

Dpd

Shipping

Woocommerce

Screenshots

FAQ

DPD plugin updates Pickup points every time you save your credentials in module DPD settings, every day with cron job at the time of plugin activation.

Pickup point update takes about 100-150 seconds.

Cron job name “dpd_parcels_updater”;

Data is saved in table “wp_dpd_terminals”;