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Shipping Rate by Distance
Shipping Rate by Distance for WooCommerce is a plugin by ALI KHALLAD that sets shipping fees according to how far an order has to travel. It measures the distance between your store location and the customer's delivery address, then applies the rate rules you define at checkout.
- Version
- 1.1.5
- Released
- Dec 8, 2023
- Developer
- ALI KHALLAD
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $2.39 a year on its own
What’s new in Shipping Rate by Distance 1.1.5
Version 1.1.5 · Dec 8, 2023
Latest
- FixedBug fixes
What it does
Flat-rate and weight-based shipping often miss the real cost of delivery. A customer down the street pays the same as one across the region, so you either undercharge distant orders or overcharge nearby ones. This plugin ties the fee to the actual distance between your store and the delivery address, so shoppers see a rate that reflects the trip their order will take, shown upfront during checkout.
Setup happens inside WooCommerce through a settings interface that needs no coding. You create pricing rules based on distance brackets, and the plugin works out which bracket each order falls into. If you run more than one physical store, you can add several origins and rates are calculated from the nearest location. It works alongside other WooCommerce shipping methods, so it fits local businesses, regional sellers and stores that ship farther afield.
Best for
- Local shops delivering from a physical storefront
- Regional WooCommerce sellers with variable delivery distances
- Businesses running several physical store locations
Features
Automatic distance calculation
Measures the distance between your store and the customer's address when they check out, then turns that distance into a shipping cost without manual work.
Distance bracket pricing
Define your own pricing rules based on distance brackets, so you decide exactly what nearby, mid-range and far deliveries cost.
Multiple store locations
Configure several origin points if you run more than one physical store, and the plugin calculates rates from the nearest location to the customer.
Built for WooCommerce
Works inside your existing WooCommerce setup, adding distance-based rates without replacing how your store is already configured.
Works with other shipping methods
Supports a range of WooCommerce shipping options, so you can combine distance-based rates with other methods that suit your business.
No-code settings
Options are set through a straightforward interface, so store owners can configure distance rates without writing any code.
Mobile-friendly estimates
Customers get consistent shipping estimates whether they check out on a phone, tablet or desktop screen.
Shipping Rate by Distance older versions
- 1.1.3Apr 18, 20231 new, 1 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Shipping Rate by Distance
How does the plugin decide what to charge for shipping?
It measures the distance between your store location and the customer's delivery address, then matches that distance to the pricing brackets you have set. The resulting rate is shown to the customer during checkout.
Can I use it if I have more than one store?
Yes. You can configure multiple store locations as shipping origins. When a customer checks out, the rate is calculated from the nearest of your locations to their address.
Will it replace my other WooCommerce shipping methods?
No. The plugin works with your current WooCommerce setup and supports various WooCommerce shipping options, so you can offer distance-based rates alongside the other methods your store already uses.
Do I need coding skills to set up the rates?
No coding is needed. Rate rules and store locations are configured through the plugin's settings interface, where you enter your distance brackets and the prices that go with them.
Is Shipping Rate by Distance free?
The code of Shipping Rate by Distance 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 Shipping Rate by Distance is this?
Version 1.1.5, released Dec 8, 2023. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Shipping Rate by Distance?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Shipping Rate by Distance automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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