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Advanced Flat Rate Shipping Method
Advanced Flat Rate Shipping Method by theDotstore is a WooCommerce plugin for building custom flat rate shipping options. You set rules based on things like cart total, item count, destination, user role and payment method, so customers see clear, predictable shipping costs at checkout.
- Version
- 4.7.10
- Released
- Feb 16, 2026
- Developer
- WooCommerce
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $7.19 a year on its own
What’s new in Advanced Flat Rate Shipping Method 4.7.10
Version 4.7.10 · Feb 16, 2026
Latest
- FixedMinor bug fixes
- ImprovedCompatible with WooCommerce 10.5.x
- ImprovedCompatible with WordPress 6.9.x
What it does
Default WooCommerce flat rates work well for simple stores, but they get awkward once you ship to several regions, sell varied product lines or serve different customer groups. This plugin adds a rule system on top of WooCommerce so each shipping method can apply only when specific conditions are met. You can create an unlimited number of shipping methods and conditions, then match them to countries, states, cities or postal codes, product categories, SKUs, tags, suppliers and cart contents.
Rules can also respond to who is buying and how. You can offer different methods to guests, registered customers, wholesale buyers or members, tie rates to the payment method chosen, and block or allow shipping on certain days or times. Free shipping can switch on automatically when conditions such as a cart value threshold are reached. Everything is set up and edited from one management screen, which suits stores that need detailed control over shipping without custom code.
Best for
- WooCommerce stores shipping to many regions or postal codes
- Shops selling to both retail and wholesale customers
- Store owners wanting free shipping thresholds and custom rate rules
Features
Unlimited shipping methods
Create as many flat rate shipping methods as you need, each tied to conditions such as location, product categories, SKUs, tags or suppliers.
Location-based rates
Set shipping rates for specific countries, states, cities or postal codes so charges match the exact areas you deliver to.
Cart total and quantity rules
Charge shipping or offer free shipping based on cart value thresholds, the number of items in the cart or rules for specific products.
User role shipping
Show different shipping methods to guests, registered customers, wholesale buyers or premium members, depending on their user role.
Day and time controls
Block or allow shipping on specific days or at specific times to keep delivery in line with your own logistics schedule.
Payment method conditions
Apply shipping rules that depend on the payment method a customer selects, giving you another way to shape how fees are charged.
Automatic free shipping
Turn on free shipping automatically once an order meets the conditions you define, such as reaching a set cart value.
Central rule management
Set up, edit and manage all of your shipping rules from a single dashboard inside the plugin's settings.
Advanced Flat Rate Shipping Method older versions
- 4.7.9Aug 29, 20253 improvements, 2 fixes
- 4.7.8Apr 28, 20242 improvements, 1 fix
- 4.7.7Dec 8, 20234 improvements, 4 fixes
- 4.7.6.1Aug 10, 2023
- 4.7.6Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Advanced Flat Rate Shipping Method
Does this plugin work without WooCommerce?
No. It is built as a shipping method for WooCommerce and requires WooCommerce to be active. It extends the store's shipping options with conditional flat rate rules.
Can I charge different rates for different customer groups?
Yes. You can create shipping methods that apply to specific user roles, such as guests, registered customers, wholesale buyers or premium members, and combine those with other conditions like location or cart contents.
Can I offer free shipping over a certain order amount?
Yes. You can set cart value thresholds or item quantity rules that trigger free shipping automatically. Free shipping can also be tied to other conditions you define, such as destination or product rules.
How specific can location rules get?
Location rules can target countries, states, cities or postal codes. That lets you set one rate for a whole country and a different rate for particular cities or postal code areas within it.
Is Advanced Flat Rate Shipping Method free?
The code of Advanced Flat Rate Shipping Method is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Advanced Flat Rate Shipping Method is this?
Version 4.7.10, released Feb 16, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Advanced Flat Rate Shipping Method?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Advanced Flat Rate Shipping Method automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Advanced Flat Rate Shipping Method need?
Advanced Flat Rate Shipping Method needs WooCommerce installed and active.
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