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MyParcel

By Richard Perdaan

E-commerce & Shopping /

MyParcel Review - In-Depth Analysis

Export WooCommerce orders to MyParcel and print shipping labels directly from the admin. Simplify your shipping process with MyParcel integration.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.75/10

User Rating

3.9/5 (based on 48+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

Update Frequency

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 WooCommerce extension allows you to export your orders to the MyParcel service.

MyParcel is the platform with which every online entrepreneur can easily create shipping labels to send parcels, mail, letterbox parcels, and pallets. Our goal is to make the services of major carriers accessible to every online entrepreneur.

Automatically import your orders from any desired sales channel into the platform and print out your shipping labels in no time. Your customer receives the track & trace information, and you can keep an overview of all shipments in the MyParcel platform.

Main features include delivery options integrated in your checkout, exporting WooCommerce orders to MyParcel with a simple click, printing shipping labels directly, and creating multiple shipments for the same order.

Comparing to Alternatives

MyParcel is a WooCommerce shipping plugin focused on integration with MyParcel services. When compared to other shipping plugins, it offers specific features tailored to MyParcel users but has limitations in compatibility and functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Direct integration with MyParcel shipping services.
Supports basic shipping label creation within WooCommerce.
Free to use without a paid upgrade.
Simple setup for MyParcel users.

Weaknesses

Not fully compatible with WooCommerce's High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS).
Lacks advanced features like manual order creation from backoffice.
Address fields handling causes conflicts with other plugins.
Translation issues with some address field labels.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights significant issues with recent updates and compatibility, alongside some appreciation for the plugin's core functionality.

Positive highlights

"Worked well before recent updates." - Zilverbeuk
"Simple integration with MyParcel services." - webwitnl
"Free plugin that covers basic shipping needs." - general consensus

Common complaints

Critical errors when activated with WooCommerce HPOS enabled.
Inability to create orders manually from the backoffice.
Address fields require manual input due to broken autocomplete.
Poor or no support response in recent months.
Translation inconsistencies in the plugin interface.

Weaknesses

Frequent bugs and critical errors reported after updates.
Lack of timely support and issue resolution.
Compatibility issues with WooCommerce core features.
Missing essential functionalities present in older versions.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who rely exclusively on MyParcel shipping services and use WooCommerce without enabling HPOS features may find this plugin suitable for basic shipping label creation.

Not ideal for

Merchants using WooCommerce's latest features like HPOS, or those needing advanced shipping management and reliable support, should consider alternative plugins due to current compatibility and functionality issues.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic MyParcel shipping integration, including label creation and shipment tracking without any cost.

Final Verdict

MyParcel plugin provides essential integration for MyParcel shipping within WooCommerce but currently suffers from significant compatibility and functionality issues, especially with WooCommerce's HPOS feature.

Until these issues are resolved and support improves, users requiring stable and advanced shipping solutions should consider other alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free MyParcel plugin.

WooCommerce

Shipping

MyParcel

Screenshots

FAQ

When logged in on your MyParcel or Flespakket account, you can find your API key under Instellingen Algemeen.

You can change the text (which is placed above the order details table by default) by applying the following filter:

add_filter( 'wcmyparcel_email_text', 'wcmyparcel_new_email_text' ); function wcmyparcel_new_email_text($track_trace_tekst) {     // Tutoyeren ipv vousvoyeren     $nieuwe_tekst = 'Je kunt je bestelling volgen met het volgende PostNL Track & Trace nummer:';     return $nieuwe_tekst; }