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| 1 | === Weight Based Shipping Table Rate for WooCommerce – Flexible Shipping === |
| 2 | Contributors: octolize,grola,sebastianpisula |
| 3 | Donate link: https://octol.io/fs-repo-up |
| 4 | Tags: WooCommerce shipping, weight based shipping, Table Rate Shipping, conditional shipping, advanced shipping |
| 5 | Requires at least: 5.8 |
| 6 | Tested up to: 7.0 |
| 7 | Stable tag: 6.11.0 |
| 8 | Requires PHP: 7.4 |
| 9 | License: GPLv3 or later |
| 10 | License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html |
| 11 | |
| 12 | Weight based shipping methods for WooCommerce. Flexible shipping with table rate rules by cart weight and order value. Accurate rates at checkout. |
| 13 | |
| 14 | == Description == |
| 15 | |
| 16 | = The best free plugin to configure shipping rates in your WooCommerce store = |
| 17 | |
| 18 | Flexible Shipping is the most advanced shipping plugin for WooCommerce stores, allowing you to calculate the shipping costs based on weight and/or cart total. Combine it with the PRO version, and it will become the only shipping plugin for WooCommerce you will ever need. |
| 19 | |
| 20 | [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPumLCbqjZA] |
| 21 | |
| 22 | **Upgrade to Flexible Shipping PRO** |
| 23 | Upgrade to [Flexible Shipping PRO now](https://octol.io/fs-repo-up) to get the priority e-mail support and gain an access to all the PRO features\! |
| 24 | |
| 25 | = Possible Shipping Scenarios = |
| 26 | |
| 27 | * Shipping costs based on cart weight |
| 28 | * Shipping costs based on cart total |
| 29 | * Adding a handling fee or an insurance cost after reaching a certain order value |
| 30 | * Creating a COD (Cash On Delivery) shipping method with additional costs |
| 31 | * Different shipping costs for different shipping classes, products, or product categories (PRO) |
| 32 | * Disabling/hiding the shipping method for certain rules (PRO) |
| 33 | * Additional cost added to the whole order and/or to each product in the cart (PRO) |
| 34 | * Enabling/disabling the shipping method based on the Time of the Day and the Day of the week (PRO) |
| 35 | * Hiding the shipping method for certain products |
| 36 | |
| 37 | These are only a few examples of the Flexible Shipping usage. However, the sky is the limit. We have described the most popular use cases in the comprehensive and detailed plugin documentation and [Ready to use scenarios →](https://octol.io/fs-repo-docs). |
| 38 | |
| 39 | = Features = |
| 40 | |
| 41 | * Unlimited shipping methods and cost calculation rules |
| 42 | * Possibility to add titles and **descriptions** to your shipping methods |
| 43 | * Shipping cost based on cart total and/or weight |
| 44 | * Minimum and maximum values for cart total and/or weight |
| 45 | * Summing up the costs of e.g. two different rules at the same time, e.g. one based on cart total and the second based on weight |
| 46 | * Free shipping over the amount threshold |
| 47 | * Option to display the selected shipping methods only for logged-in users |
| 48 | * Further shipping companies integrations (see the info below for more details) |
| 49 | * WPML and Polylang compatibility |
| 50 | * Built-in, ready-to-use scenarios |
| 51 | * Automatic notification about shipping zone configuration conflict |
| 52 | * Cart calculation settings (cart or package value) |
| 53 | * Built-in tutorial with step-by-step guide |
| 54 | * AI-powered chat assistant with optional handoff to human support |
| 55 | |
| 56 | = PRO Features = |
| 57 | |
| 58 | * All free features |
| 59 | * **AI Assistant** - describe the shipping scenario you want to set up, and the Assistant will create the right configuration in seconds |
| 60 | * **Shipping classes support** |
| 61 | * Shipping costs based on the products’ quantity and/or cart line item count |
| 62 | * Shipping cost based on the product’s length, width, height and/or maximal dimension |
| 63 | * Shipping cost based on the volume of the products in the cart |
| 64 | * Shipping cost based on dimensional weight (with custom DIM Factor) |
| 65 | * Shipping cost based on products (products, product categories, product tags) |
| 66 | * Shipping cost based on user role |
| 67 | * Enabling/disabling the shipping method based on the Time of day and the Day of the week |
| 68 | * Additional costs based on price, weight, dimensional weight, item quantity, cart line item, volume |
| 69 | * Stopping a rule (if the rule is matched, the following rules will not be calculated) |
| 70 | * Hiding a shipping method (if the rule is matched, the related shipping method will remain hidden and will not be displayed in the cart and checkout) |
| 71 | * Conditional logic for conditions with selection (e.g. shipping class) – matches any/all/none |
| 72 | * Conditional logic for conditions with ranges (e.g. weight) – is/is not |
| 73 | * Additional calculation methods (sum, lowest cost, highest cost) |
| 74 | * Maximum shipping cost per shipping method |
| 75 | * Free shipping coupons support |
| 76 | |
| 77 | [Upgrade to PRO Now →](https://octol.io/fs-repo-up) |
| 78 | |
| 79 | = Table rate available for all shipping methods = |
| 80 | |
| 81 | We have added an integration with any WooCommerce shipping method. The new feature allows the use of shipping cost calculation rules for all shipping methods available in WooCommerce, including Flat Rate and those added by other plugins. This provides greater control over delivery costs and allows you to take full advantage of the other methods’ existing features. We encourage you to give it a try with one of our Live Rates plugins listed below, in the “Useful free shipping plugins for WooCommerce from Octolize” section. |
| 82 | |
| 83 | = Flexible Shipping Box Packing WooCommerce = |
| 84 | |
| 85 | Automatically fit the ordered products into your shipping boxes in the most optimal way thanks to the advanced box packing algorithm in the Flexible Shipping Box Packing plugin for WooCommerce.Give it a try and configure the shipping cost calculation rules based on the type and number of shipping boxes used. It works with both the free and PRO versions, so you can buy it separately if you don’t need the PRO features. |
| 86 | |
| 87 | [Buy Flexible Shipping Box Packing WooCommerce now →](https://octol.io/fs-repo-cross-bp) |
| 88 | |
| 89 | = Distance Based Shipping Rates for WooCommerce = |
| 90 | |
| 91 | Distance Based Shipping Rates for WooCommerce extends the Flexible Shipping plugin functionalities by adding rules based on **distance and delivery duration.** It works with both the free and PRO versions, so you can buy it separately if you don’t need the PRO features. |
| 92 | |
| 93 | [Buy Distance Based Shipping Rates for WooCommerce now →](https://octol.io/fs-repo-cross-dbsr) |
| 94 | |
| 95 | = WooCommerce Delivery Date Picker = |
| 96 | |
| 97 | WooCommerce Delivery Date Picker extends the default features of the Flexible Shipping plugin. It allows you to choose a convenient delivery date for your ordered products and makes the shipping cost dependent on the selected date. It works with both the free and PRO versions, so you can buy it separately if you don’t need the PRO features. |
| 98 | |
| 99 | [Buy WooCommerce Delivery Date Picker now →](https://octol.io/fs-repo-cross-ddp) |
| 100 | |
| 101 | = Flexible Shipping Locations Add-On = |
| 102 | |
| 103 | Flexible Shipping Locations Add-On extends the default Flexible Shipping for WooCommerce functionalities and adds the option to create additional rules based on locations (WooCommerce and custom ones). It works with both the free and PRO versions, so you can buy it separately if you do not need the PRO features. |
| 104 | |
| 105 | [Buy Flexible Shipping Locations Add-On now →](https://octol.io/fs-repo-cross-locations) |
| 106 | |
| 107 | = Flexible Shipping Import Export Add-On = |
| 108 | |
| 109 | Flexible Shipping Import Export Add-On allows you to easily import and export Flexible Shipping methods. This way, you can easily move and update shipping methods. The plugin supports the CSV format. It works with both the free and PRO versions, so you can buy it separately if you do not need the PRO features. |
| 110 | |
| 111 | [Buy Flexible Shipping Import Export Add-On now →](https://octol.io/fs-repo-cross-fsie) |
| 112 | |
| 113 | = Multi Vendor Shipping for WooCommerce Add-On = |
| 114 | |
| 115 | Multi Vendor Shipping for WooCommerce Add-on extends the Flexible Shipping plugin by adding rules based on Product Author (Vendor). This allows you to assign shipping methods to vendors or set additional shipping costs for them. It works with both the free and PRO versions, so you can buy it separately if you do not need the PRO features. |
| 116 | |
| 117 | [Buy Multi Vendor Shipping for WooCommerce Add-On now →](https://octol.io/fs-repo-cross-mvs) |
| 118 | |
| 119 | = Useful free shipping plugins for WooCommerce from Octolize = |
| 120 | |
| 121 | * [Flexible Shipping for UPS and WooCommerce](https://octol.io/ups-repo) – the most powerful UPS WooCommerce integration (Live Rates \+ Access Points) |
| 122 | * [Flexible Shipping for FedEx and WooCommerce](https://octol.io/fedex-repo) – the best free plugin to display FedEx Live Rates |
| 123 | * [Live rates for USPS and WooCommerce](https://octol.io/usps-repo) – the best free plugin to display the USPS Live Rates |
| 124 | * [Live rates for DHL Express and WooCommerce](https://octol.io/dhlexpress-repo) – automatic international shipping costs calculation and displaying DHL Express live rates |
| 125 | * [Shipping Live Rates for Australia Post for WooCommerce](https://octol.io/ap-repo) – Australia Post WooCommerce shipping methods with real-time calculated shipping rates |
| 126 | * [Shipping Live Rates for Canada Post for WooCommerce](https://octol.io/cp-repo) – Canada Post WooCommerce shipping methods with real-time calculated shipping rates |
| 127 | * [Shipping Live Rates for Royal Mail for WooCommerce](https://octol.io/rm-repo) – Royal Mail WooCommerce shipping methods with real-time calculated shipping rates |
| 128 | * [Shipping Notices](https://octol.io/notices-repo) – your own custom WooCommerce shipping notices instead of the default “No shipping options were found” info |
| 129 | * [Shipping Cost on Product Page](https://octol.io/scopp-repo) – displaying the shipping cost calculator to your customers directly on the product page, before reaching the cart or checkout |
| 130 | |
| 131 | = Docs = |
| 132 | |
| 133 | View the dedicated [Flexible Shipping Documentation →](https://octol.io/fs-repo-docs) |
| 134 | |
| 135 | = Actively developed and supported = |
| 136 | |
| 137 | Over **250.000 WooCommerce stores worldwide** use our plugins. We constantly develop them, earning the reputation of authors of stable and high-quality solutions. We are also praised for providing excellent technical support. Join the community of our satisfied plugin users: bet on quality, and let our plugins do the rest. |
| 138 | |
| 139 | = Support Policy = |
| 140 | |
| 141 | We provide limited support for the free version of our Flexible Shipping plugin on the [dedicated plugin Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/flexible-shipping/). Please upgrade to the PRO version to get the priority e-mail support as well as all PRO features. [Upgrade Now →](https://octol.io/fs-repo-up) |
| 142 | |
| 143 | = Further Integrations = |
| 144 | |
| 145 | **United Kingdom** |
| 146 | |
| 147 | We have released a DPD UK & Local WooCommerce integration for Flexible Shipping covering the whole UK territory. Check our plugins – [offer your customers the DPD UK services in your shop](https://octol.io/fs-repo-cross-dpd-uk) and [show them the DPD UK Pickup Points map](https://octol.io/fs-repo-cross-dpd-uk-pp) to choose their preferred one to collect their orders from. |
| 148 | |
| 149 | **Poland** |
| 150 | |
| 151 | We have also developed further Flexible Shipping integrations for Polish carriers and shipping companies: |
| 152 | |
| 153 | * DPD – WooCommerce |
| 154 | * DHL – WooCommerce |
| 155 | * Paczkomaty InPost – WooCommerce |
| 156 | * UPS – WooCommerce |
| 157 | * eNadawca Poczta Polska – WooCommerce |
| 158 | * Orlen Paczka – WooCommerce |
| 159 | |
| 160 | = Compatible WooCommerce Plugins = |
| 161 | |
| 162 | We have verified and tested the Flexible Shipping compatibility with the following popular WooCommerce plugins: |
| 163 | |
| 164 | * [WPML](https://wpml.org/) |
| 165 | * [Germanized](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-germanized/) |
| 166 | |
| 167 | = Supported Currency Switchers = |
| 168 | |
| 169 | * [Aelia Currency Switcher](https://aelia.co/shop/currency-switcher-woocommerce/) |
| 170 | * [WooCommerce Currency Switcher](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-currency-switcher/) |
| 171 | * [Currency Switcher for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/currency-switcher-woocommerce/) |
| 172 | * [Multi Currency for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woo-multi-currency/) |
| 173 | * [WPML](https://wpml.org/) |
| 174 | |
| 175 | = Translations = |
| 176 | |
| 177 | * English – default |
| 178 | * Polish |
| 179 | * German by [jensratzel](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jensratzel/) |
| 180 | * Spanish by [Jose Luis](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jose64/), [Javier Esteban](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nobnob/), [lacasitadecadera](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lacasitadecera/) |
| 181 | * Dutch by [Vernum](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vernum/), [Peter Smits](https://profiles.wordpress.org/psmits1567/), [Pjeterjan Deneys](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nekojonez/) |
| 182 | |
| 183 | = Interested in plugin translations? = |
| 184 | |
| 185 | We are actively looking for contributors to translate this and [other Octolize plugins](https://profiles.wordpress.org/octolize/#content-plugins). Each supported language tremendously helps store owners to conveniently manage shipping operations. |
| 186 | |
| 187 | Your translations contribute to the WordPress community at large. Moreover, we’re glad to offer you discounts for our PRO plugins and establish long-term collaboration. If you have any translation-related questions, please email us at translations@octolize.com. |
| 188 | |
| 189 | Head over here and help us translate this plugin: |
| 190 | [https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/flexible-shipping](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/flexible-shipping) |
| 191 | |
| 192 | = Flexible Shipping in a nutshell = |
| 193 | |
| 194 | Key features: |
| 195 | |
| 196 | * improved shipping-related user experience, |
| 197 | * custom shipping rules, |
| 198 | * free shipping based on the price or products in the cart, |
| 199 | * cost-based shipping cost |
| 200 | * weight-based shipping cost |
| 201 | * total order-based shipping cost, |
| 202 | * item count-based shipping cost, |
| 203 | * shipping class-based shipping cost, |
| 204 | * WooCommerce shipping cost rules, |
| 205 | * WooCommerce shipping plugin, |
| 206 | * WooCommerce table rate shipping. |
| 207 | |
| 208 | Give it a try and see for yourself that our Weight Based Table Rate Shipping for WooCommerce - Flexible Shipping is the only plugin you need to configure your weight based shipping! |
| 209 | |
| 210 | == Installation == |
| 211 | |
| 212 | This integration can be easily installed like any other WordPress plugin by following the steps below: |
| 213 | |
| 214 | 1. Download and unzip the latest zip file release. |
| 215 | 2. Upload the entire plugin directory to your **/wp-content/plugins/** path. |
| 216 | 3. Activate the plugin using the **Plugins** menu in WordPress sidebar menu. |
| 217 | |
| 218 | Optionally you can also try to upload the plugin zip file using **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin** option from the WordPress sidebar menu. Then go directly to point 3. |
| 219 | |
| 220 | == Frequently Asked Questions == |
| 221 | |
| 222 | = How does Flexible Shipping differ from the default WooCommerce Shipping options? = |
| 223 | |
| 224 | WooCommerce’s built-in tools give you flat rate, free shipping, and some basic options, but the logic stops there. Flexible Shipping extends these capabilities significantly. |
| 225 | |
| 226 | It allows you to calculate shipping costs based on **Weight** and **Cart Total**, enabling you to create unlimited rules tailored to your business. It also includes features that standard WooCommerce lacks: |
| 227 | |
| 228 | * **Marketing:** A built-in **"Left for Free Shipping" notice** to increase your Average Order Value. |
| 229 | * **Free Shipping:** Advanced overrides to trigger free shipping based on specific thresholds. |
| 230 | * **Tax & Calculation:** Options to enter shipping costs as **Net or Gross** and precise control over how cart totals are calculated. |
| 231 | * **Troubleshooting:** An advanced **Debug Mode** that helps you test your setup and understand exactly why a method is displayed or hidden, saving you hours of guesswork. |
| 232 | |
| 233 | Moreover, Flexible Shipping is a modular solution. You can extend its capabilities at any time with our add-ons, such as **Distance-Based Shipping Rates**, **Box Packing**, or custom **Locations**. |
| 234 | |
| 235 | = Can I set shipping costs based on weight and price in the Free version? = |
| 236 | |
| 237 | Yes\! The Free version allows you to configure shipping rules based on **Cart Total** and **Total Weight**. You can create cost tiers (ranges) for both. For example, you can set free shipping for orders over $100 or set the shipping cost for heavy orders above 100 lbs. |
| 238 | |
| 239 | = How do I set up Free Shipping over a certain amount? = |
| 240 | |
| 241 | It is simple. The plugin includes a built-in "Free Shipping Override" feature, allowing you to trigger free shipping based on a global minimum order amount, visible clearly in the method settings. |
| 242 | |
| 243 | Or you may utilize table rules, for example: |
| 244 | |
| 245 | * **Condition:** Price |
| 246 | * **Min:** 100 (or your threshold) |
| 247 | * **Cost:** 0 |
| 248 | |
| 249 | = Is Flexible Shipping compatible with currency switchers? = |
| 250 | |
| 251 | Yes, Flexible Shipping works seamlessly with the most popular currency switchers in the WooCommerce ecosystem. We are compatible with: |
| 252 | |
| 253 | * **WooCommerce Multilingual** (part of the **WPML** package) |
| 254 | * **Aelia Currency Switcher** |
| 255 | * **FOX** – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce (WOOCS) |
| 256 | * **Currency Switcher for WooCommerce** by WP Wham |
| 257 | * **CURCY** – Multi Currency for WooCommerce by VillaTheme |
| 258 | |
| 259 | = Can I add handling fees or insurance costs? = |
| 260 | |
| 261 | In the Free version, you can include handling fees by simply adding them to the base cost of the rule. If you need to add a percentage-based fee (e.g., 2% of the cart value for insurance) or a fixed fee per additional item, please upgrade to **Flexible Shipping PRO**, which supports "Additional Cost" and "Cost per Item" calculations. |
| 262 | |
| 263 | = Does this plugin support Shipping Classes? = |
| 264 | |
| 265 | Yes, the Free version recognizes WooCommerce Shipping Classes created in your store settings. However, **you cannot build shipping cost rules based on them in the Free version**. |
| 266 | |
| 267 | To use Shipping Classes as a condition in your rules table, you need **Flexible Shipping PRO**. This allows you to differentiate shipping costs for specific groups of products within a single method. |
| 268 | |
| 269 | **Examples of what you can do with PRO:** |
| 270 | |
| 271 | * Charge $5 for standard items but $20 for items with the "Bulky" shipping class. |
| 272 | * Add an extra insurance fee only if the cart contains "Fragile" products. |
| 273 | * Hide a specific shipping method (e.g., Bike Messenger) if the "Heavy" shipping class is present in the cart. |
| 274 | |
| 275 | = What countries & currencies are supported? = |
| 276 | |
| 277 | We support ALL countries and currencies available in WooCommerce. There are absolutely no geographical limitations. Whether you are selling locally, shipping across the EU, or delivering to customers worldwide, Flexible Shipping adapts to your needs |
| 278 | |
| 279 | = Is Flexible Shipping compatible with the latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions? = |
| 280 | |
| 281 | **Yes.** We have been developing Flexible Shipping for over 10 years, treating stability, security, and compatibility as a top priority. Our team continuously tests the plugin against the latest releases of WordPress and WooCommerce to ensure a smooth and secure experience for your store. We release regular updates to stay ahead of any core changes. |
| 282 | |
| 283 | = My shipping method is not showing up in the cart. How can I fix it? = |
| 284 | |
| 285 | Please use the built-in **Debug Mode**. |
| 286 | |
| 287 | 1. Go to **WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping → Flexible Shipping**, scroll down to the "Debug Mode" section and enable it. |
| 288 | 2. Refresh your cart/checkout page. |
| 289 | 3. You will see a detailed notice explaining exactly which rules were checked and why the method was (or wasn't) displayed. This feature eliminates guesswork and helps you fix configuration errors in seconds. |
| 290 | |
| 291 | **Pro Tip:** If the debug information doesn't appear in the cart/checkout immediately, try **changing the shipping address** or **updating the product quantity**. This forces WooCommerce to refresh the shipping calculations and should trigger the debug mode display. |
| 292 | |
| 293 | = Where can I find the full documentation or get help? = |
| 294 | |
| 295 | Here you can find our comprehensive documentation: [https://octolize.com/docs/docs-category/flexible-shipping-table-rate/](https://octolize.com/docs/docs-category/flexible-shipping-table-rate/) |
| 296 | |
| 297 | If you encounter any issues with the Free version, you can post a topic on the [WordPress.org Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/flexible-shipping/). |
| 298 | |
| 299 | == Screenshots == |
| 300 | |
| 301 | 1. Flexible Shipping shipping method configuration screen |
| 302 | 2. Adding a new Flexible Shipping shipping method |
| 303 | 3. Flexible Shipping shipping methods added within a shipping zone |
| 304 | 4. Flexible Shipping cost calculation rules table |
| 305 | 5. Flexible Shipping shipping methods in the cart |
| 306 | |
| 307 | |
| 308 | == Upgrade Notice == |
| 309 | |
| 310 | If you are upgrading from the old Flexible Shipping version (1.3.2, woo-flexible-shipping) make sure to completely delete the old version first. If you install the new version without deleting the old one it may break your WordPress installation. |
| 311 | |
| 312 | == Changelog == |
| 313 | |
| 314 | = 6.11.0 - 2026-08-10 = |
| 315 | * Updated the Flexible Shipping PRO link and added a five-star rating link to the Plugins screen |
| 316 | * Updated shipping extensions tab |
| 317 | * Fixed duplicating shipping methods |
| 318 | * Fixed visual issues and unavailable additional cost options appearing in the shipping cost calculation rules table |
| 319 | * Fixed shipping method logo not being displayed when the method description was empty |
| 320 | * Fixed shipping method description styling and logo placement in the block checkout |
| 321 | |
| 322 | For older changelog entries, see the [changelog.txt file](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/flexible-shipping/trunk/changelog.txt). |
| 323 |