{"id":257232,"date":"2025-11-07T06:05:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T06:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/lexiata-weight-based-shipping\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T09:28:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T09:28:18","slug":"lexiata-weight-based-shipping","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/lexiata-weight-based-shipping\/","author":23086176,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","version":"2.0.0","stable_tag":"2.0.0","tested":"6.9.4","requires":"5.8","requires_php":"7.4","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"Lexiata Weight Based Shipping","header_author":"Suresh L. Bamunusinghe","header_description":"Custom shipping cost based on total cart weight with free-shipping and COD restriction options.","assets_banners_color":"4995a9","last_updated":"2026-01-31 09:28:18","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"https:\/\/lexiata.lk","header_plugin_uri":"","header_author_uri":"https:\/\/lexiata.lk","rating":0,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":0,"downloads":282,"num_ratings":0,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.0.3":{"tag":"1.0.3","author":"mrsureshlk","date":"2025-11-07 07:06:21"},"1.0.4":{"tag":"1.0.4","author":"mrsureshlk","date":"2026-01-16 06:11:59"},"2.0.0":{"tag":"2.0.0","author":"mrsureshlk","date":"2026-01-31 09:28:18"}},"upgrade_notice":{"2.0.0":"

Major version release! We have optimized the core engine for speed and HPOS compatibility. Please update to ensure compatibility with the latest WooCommerce versions.<\/p>"},"ratings":[],"assets_icons":{"icon-128x128.png":{"filename":"icon-128x128.png","revision":3391580,"resolution":"128x128","location":"assets","locale":""},"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3391580,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_banners":{"banner-1544x500.jpg":{"filename":"banner-1544x500.jpg","revision":3391580,"resolution":"1544x500","location":"assets","locale":""},"banner-772x250.jpg":{"filename":"banner-772x250.jpg","revision":3391580,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0.3","1.0.4","2.0.0"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":[],"screenshots":{"1":"General Settings:<\/strong> Easily configure weight rates and handling fees.","2":"Checkout Experience:<\/strong> Example checkout showing calculated weight-based cost.","3":"Shipping Zones:<\/strong> Seamless integration with WooCommerce zones."},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[13827,282,5230,243582,286],"plugin_category":[45],"plugin_contributors":[250405],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-257232","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-delivery","plugin_tags-ecommerce","plugin_tags-free-shipping","plugin_tags-weight-based","plugin_tags-woocommerce","plugin_category-ecommerce","plugin_contributors-mrsureshlk","plugin_committers-mrsureshlk"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/lexiata-weight-based-shipping\/assets\/banner-772x250.jpg?rev=3391580","banner_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/lexiata-weight-based-shipping\/assets\/banner-1544x500.jpg?rev=3391580","banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/lexiata-weight-based-shipping\/assets\/icon-128x128.png?rev=3391580","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/lexiata-weight-based-shipping\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3391580","generated":false},"screenshots":[],"raw_content":"\n

Lexiata Weight Based Shipping<\/strong> is a lightweight and performance-focused WooCommerce extension designed for modern online stores.<\/p>\n\n

It allows you to define custom shipping rates by total cart weight<\/strong>, enable free shipping<\/strong> above a specific order amount, and set COD restrictions<\/strong> based on order totals.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\ude80 New in Version 2.0:<\/strong> We have completely refactored the codebase for better performance and added support for our upcoming PRO features.<\/p>\n\n

Perfect for Sri Lankan eCommerce businesses<\/strong>, or anyone needing precise control over shipping logic, without the complexity of heavy plugins.<\/p>\n\n

\u2728 Key Features<\/strong>\n* Weight Based Calculation:<\/strong> Custom rate for the first 1kg and each additional kilogram.\n* Free Shipping Rules:<\/strong> Automatically enable free shipping when cart total exceeds a specified value.\n* COD Control:<\/strong> Optional Cash-on-Delivery restriction (min\/max order total).\n* Zone Support:<\/strong> Fully compatible with WooCommerce Shipping Zones.\n* HPOS Compatible:<\/strong> Ready for High-Performance Order Storage (WooCommerce 8+).\n* Developer Friendly:<\/strong> Clean, secure, and optimized code.<\/p>\n\n

Built by Lexiata.lk<\/a> \u2014 WordPress plugin developers from Sri Lanka \ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddf0.<\/p>\n\n

License<\/h3>\n\n

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
\nYou may freely modify and redistribute under the same license.<\/p>\n\n

Copyright \u00a9 2025 Lexiata.lk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. Upload the lexiata-weight-based-shipping<\/code> folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code>.<\/li>\n
  2. Activate the plugin via Plugins \u2192 Installed Plugins<\/strong> in WordPress.<\/li>\n
  3. Go to WooCommerce \u2192 Settings \u2192 Shipping \u2192 Add Shipping Method<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  4. Select Lexiata Weight Based<\/strong> and configure rates, free-shipping threshold, and COD rules.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
    \n

    Does this plugin support free shipping?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, you can enable free shipping when the cart total exceeds your chosen minimum value.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Can I restrict Cash on Delivery (COD)?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, simply enable COD restriction and define a minimum or maximum order total limit.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Is this plugin compatible with all currencies?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, it uses your store\u2019s WooCommerce default currency.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Will it work with other shipping plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, it integrates smoothly with other shipping zones and methods.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Does it slow down my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    No \u2014 Lexiata Weight Based Shipping is lightweight and optimized for performance. Version 2.0 is faster than ever.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

    2.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    • Major Update:<\/strong> Complete codebase refactoring for better performance and security.<\/li>\n
    • New:<\/strong> Added support for High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS).<\/li>\n
    • New:<\/strong> Integration architecture for \"Lexiata Weight Based Shipping PRO\".<\/li>\n
    • Improved:<\/strong> Admin UI settings are now cleaner and more intuitive.<\/li>\n
    • Fixed:<\/strong> Minor calculation rounding issues on specific currencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      1.0.4<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Bug fixes and minor improvements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        1.0.3<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Bug Fixed and Release Stable Version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          1.0.2<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • Improved prefix naming (Lexiwbs_<\/code>) for full WordPress.org compliance.<\/li>\n
          • Code structure updated for Plugin Check validation.<\/li>\n
          • Enhanced compatibility with WooCommerce 9.0+.<\/li>\n
          • Minor performance optimizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            1.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Fixed stable tag mismatch.<\/li>\n
            • Improved code readability and translation support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Initial release.<\/li>\n
              • Added weight-based shipping logic.<\/li>\n
              • Added free-shipping and COD restriction features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Flexible WooCommerce shipping plugin that calculates costs by weight, with free-shipping and COD control options.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/257232","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=257232"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/mrsureshlk"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=257232"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=257232"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=257232"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=257232"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=257232"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=257232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}