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WooCommerce Shipping

By WooCommerce

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WooCommerce Shipping Review - In-Depth Analysis

WooCommerce Shipping is a free plugin for US merchants. It allows printing discounted shipping labels and comparing live rates directly from the WooCommerce dashboard.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.11/10

User Rating

2/5 (based on 18+ reviews)

Active Installations

70,000+

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

Save time and money with WooCommerce Shipping. This dedicated shipping plugin allows you to print discounted shipping labels and compare live label rates with just a few clicks. There is no need to spend time setting up individual carrier accounts as everything is done directly from your WooCommerce dashboard.

With WooCommerce Shipping, critical services are hosted on Automattic’s best-in-class infrastructure, rather than relying on your store’s hosting. That means your store will be more stable and faster.

To start shipping, simply install this free plugin, create a WooCommerce account, and start saving time and money on your packages.

Ship domestically and internationally right from your WooCommerce dashboard. Print USPS, UPS, and DHL labels to save up to 77% instantly. All shipments are 100% carbon-neutral. More carriers are coming soon.

Compare live rates across carriers to make sure you get the best price without guesswork or complex math.

Send orders in multiple shipments as products become ready.

Our built-in Shipment Tracking feature makes it easier for you and your customers to manage tracking numbers by automatically adding tracking IDs to “Order Complete” emails.

Say goodbye to undeliverable packages and the hassle of managing incorrect addresses by enabling address verification at checkout. Including your customers in the shipping process will reduce failed deliveries, costly returns, and guesswork.

WooCommerce Shipping currently only supports stores shipping from the following countries and using the following currencies. Please note you can still ship internationally, this is only applicable to your store's location.

Comparing to Alternatives

WooCommerce Shipping faces competition from several specialized shipping plugins that offer more tailored or advanced features for specific carriers or shipping needs.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates directly with WooCommerce for seamless shipping label creation.
Supports multiple carriers including USPS, UPS, and FedEx.
No additional subscription fees as it is free to use.
Provides discounted shipping rates for some carriers.
Regular updates and responsive support as noted by some users.

Weaknesses

Shipping rates have increased and are no longer competitive compared to alternatives.
Lacks features like re-purchasing labels for returned or exchanged orders.
User interface issues such as persistent notifications that cannot be dismissed.
Inefficient bulk label printing process, wasting time and paper.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin has a low average rating of 2 out of 5, with a majority of reviews being 1 or 2 stars, reflecting significant user dissatisfaction.

Positive highlights

"Excellent Plugin and Support" - Tim Gooch
"Good plugin, And good support." - Khaled Alkhamesi
"Deep Discount on UPS and full featured" - Tim Gooch

Common complaints

FedEx Extra Small Box packaging option is missing.
Shipping rates have increased and are no longer competitive.
Persistent and intrusive notifications that cannot be dismissed.
No option to re-purchase shipping labels for returned or exchanged orders.
Cumbersome and inefficient process for printing multiple shipping labels.

Weaknesses

High shipping costs compared to other services.
Poor user experience with notifications and label management.
Limited functionality for bulk operations.
Some users find the plugin poorly written and difficult to navigate.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a free, straightforward shipping integration within WooCommerce and value direct carrier support with occasional discounted rates.

Not ideal for

Merchants needing competitive shipping rates, advanced label management features, or efficient bulk label printing may find this plugin lacking and should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic shipping label creation and integration with major carriers without additional subscription fees.

Final Verdict

WooCommerce Shipping offers basic shipping integration directly within WooCommerce with support for major carriers and discounted rates for some shipments. However, its recent rate increases, limited features, and user experience issues have led to widespread dissatisfaction among users.

For merchants seeking a free and simple shipping solution integrated with WooCommerce, it may suffice, but those requiring competitive pricing, advanced label management, or bulk printing capabilities should explore the many available alternatives.

Other Notable Features

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

Shipping

WooCommerce

Labels

Screenshots

FAQ

This plugin relies on the following external services:

WordPress.com connection:
- Description: The plugin makes requests to our own endpoints at WordPress.com (proxied via https://api.woocommerce.com) to fetch shipping rates, verify addresses, and purchase shipping labels.
- Website: https://wordpress.com/
- Terms of Service: https://wordpress.com/tos/
- Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
WooCommerce Usage Tracking:
- Description: The plugin will send usage statistics, provided the user has opted into WooCommerce Usage Tracking.
- Script: https://pixel.wp.com/t.gif
- Terms of Service: https://wordpress.com/tos/
- Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Sentry.io:
- Description: The plugin catches critical errors in the user interface and sends a summary of the technical issue to Sentry for debugging purposes.
- Website: https://sentry.io/
- Terms of Service: https://sentry.io/terms/
- Privacy Policy: https://sentry.io/privacy/
Sift.com:
- Description: The plugin utilizes Sift (a fraud prevention and risk management platform) to calculate fraud scores for shipping label purchases made through the WordPress admin interface.
- Website: https://sift.com/
- Script: https://cdn.sift.com/s.js
- Terms of Service: https://sift.com/legal-and-compliance/tos/
- Privacy Policy: https://sift.com/legal-and-compliance/service-privacy-notice