WooCommerce Free Shipping by Product - Per-Item Shipping Plugin

Name: WooCommerce Free Shipping by Product - Per-Item Shipping Plugin
Price: 15.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Key Features

Per-Product Free Shipping Control

Simple checkbox in product shipping settings
Enable/disable free shipping for individual products
Works with simple and variable products
No complex shipping zone configuration required

Automatic Shipping Cost Override

Shipping automatically set to €0 for qualifying products
Applies to all enabled shipping methods
Shipping taxes automatically zeroed out
Works with any WooCommerce shipping method

Flexible Badge System

Display "FREE SHIPPING" badges via shortcode
Per-product badge visibility control
Works on product pages, cart, and checkout
Use [vgfs_free_shipping_badge] anywhere

Smart Cart Notices

Success notice when cart contains only free-shipping items
Warning notice for mixed carts (free + regular items)
Helps customers understand shipping requirements
Encourages removal of non-free-shipping items

Complete Color Customization

WordPress Color Picker for all elements
Customize badge background and text colors
Separate colors for success and mixed cart notices
Match your brand identity perfectly

Fully Customizable Text

Edit badge text ("FREE SHIPPING")
Custom success and warning messages
Personalized shipping method label
All text translatable via WPML/Polylang

WooCommerce Blocks Compatible

Works seamlessly with Cart and Checkout Blocks
Shortcode compatible with block-based themes
Automatic shipping cache clearing
Real-time shipping rate updates

Multilingual Ready

Full WPML integration with string translation
Polylang compatibility for multilingual stores
All labels and messages translatable
Automatic registration of dynamic strings

Setup Instructions

Install & Activate

After purchasing the plugin:

Upload to /wp-content/plugins/free-shipping-by-product-for-woocommerce/
Activate through the WordPress Plugins menu
Navigate to VGDEV Solutions > Free Shipping Texts

Customize Text & Colors

In the settings page, personalize all text and colors:

Text Customization:

Product Badge text: Change "FREE SHIPPING" to your preferred text
Notice: Success: Message when cart has only free-shipping items
Notice: Mixed cart: Warning message for mixed cart (free + regular)
Shipping Method Label: Label shown in checkout shipping options (e.g., "Free Shipping")

Color Customization:

Badge background & text color: Customize product page badge appearance
Success notice colors: Background and text for all-free-shipping cart
Mixed notice colors: Background and text for mixed cart warning
All colors use WordPress Color Picker for easy selection

Enable Free Shipping on Products

Edit each product that should qualify for free shipping:

Product Settings:

Navigate to Products > Edit Product
Scroll to the Shipping tab in Product Data
Check "Free Shipping" checkbox to enable free shipping
Optionally check "Allow badge (shortcode)" to display badge
Save product

The first checkbox enables free shipping functionality. The second checkbox controls whether the badge can be displayed via shortcode for this product.

Add Badges with Shortcode (Optional)

Display "FREE SHIPPING" badges anywhere:

Shortcode Usage:

On Product Pages: [vgfs_free_shipping_badge] - Shows badge if product has free shipping and badge enabled
Specific Product: [vgfs_free_shipping_badge id="123"] - Display badge for product ID 123
Cart/Checkout: [vgfs_free_shipping_badge] - Shows badge if cart contains free-shipping items
Add via Shortcode block in WooCommerce Blocks or page builders
Works in posts, pages, widgets, and custom placements

Test Your Setup

Verify everything works correctly:

Add a free-shipping product to cart
Verify success notice appears on cart page
Check that shipping cost is €0 at checkout
Add a regular product and verify mixed cart warning appears
Remove regular product and confirm shipping returns to €0
Test badge display via shortcode on product page

How It Works

Free Shipping Product Added:

Customer adds product with free shipping enabled to cart
Success notice appears: "🎉 Your order includes free shipping!"
All shipping methods automatically adjusted to €0
Shipping label changes to "Free Shipping" (or your custom label)
Customer proceeds to checkout with no shipping charges

Mixed Cart Scenario:

Customer has both free-shipping and regular products in cart
Warning notice appears: "⚠️ Free shipping applies only when your cart contains exclusively free-shipping items."
Regular shipping rates apply to the cart
Customer can remove regular items to qualify for free shipping
When only free-shipping items remain, shipping becomes €0

Badge Display:

Admin enables "Allow badge" checkbox on free-shipping product
Shortcode [vgfs_free_shipping_badge] added to product page
Badge displays prominently with custom colors and text
Customers immediately see free shipping benefit
Increases product appeal and conversion rates

Automatic Shipping Calculation:

Plugin hooks into WooCommerce shipping package rates
Checks all products in cart for free shipping flag
If any product has free shipping, zeros out all shipping costs
Works with classic checkout and WooCommerce Blocks
Shipping cache automatically cleared on cart updates

Why Choose Free Shipping by Product?

Granular Control - Enable free shipping for specific products, not entire categories or cart totals
Strategic Promotions - Offer free shipping on high-margin products or slow-moving inventory
Increase Conversions - Free shipping is the #1 factor in cart abandonment reduction
Simple Setup - Just two checkboxes per product, no complex configuration
Smart Cart Notices - Guide customers toward free shipping with clear messaging
Flexible Badge System - Display badges only where you want via shortcode
Complete Customization - Edit all text, messages, and colors to match your brand
WooCommerce Blocks Ready - Full compatibility with modern block-based cart/checkout
Multilingual Support - WPML and Polylang compatible for international stores
No Shipping Zone Complexity - Works with any shipping method without zone setup
Automatic Tax Handling - Shipping taxes automatically zeroed for free items
Real-Time Updates - Shipping costs update instantly as cart contents change

Perfect For

Promotional Campaigns - Offer free shipping on specific products during sales
High-Margin Products - Absorb shipping costs where profit margins allow
Clearance Items - Move slow inventory with free shipping incentive
New Product Launches - Boost initial sales with free shipping offers
Bundle Deals - Combine free shipping with product bundles
Digital + Physical Combos - Free shipping when customers buy specific combinations

System Requirements

WordPress 5.0 or higher
WooCommerce 5.0 or higher (tested with latest versions)
PHP 7.4 or higher
At least one active WooCommerce shipping method

Start Offering Strategic Free Shipping

The Free Shipping by Product plugin includes lifetime updates and dedicated support. Give yourself granular control over shipping incentives, increase conversions with targeted free shipping, and create promotional opportunities that drive sales!

Questions

What happens if a customer has both free-shipping and regular products in their cart?

The plugin displays a warning notice explaining that free shipping only applies when the cart contains exclusively free-shipping items. In this mixed cart scenario, regular shipping rates will apply to the entire cart. This encourages customers to either remove regular items to qualify for free shipping or understand why they're being charged shipping. You can fully customize this warning message and its colors in the plugin settings.

Does the badge appear automatically on product pages?

No, the badge is only displayed via shortcode for maximum flexibility. There are two steps: (1) Enable the "Allow badge (shortcode)" checkbox in the product's shipping settings, and (2) Add the [vgfs_free_shipping_badge] shortcode to your product page template, product description, or anywhere else you want it to appear. This gives you complete control over badge placement and styling to match your theme design.

Does this work with WooCommerce Blocks (Cart and Checkout blocks)?

Absolutely! The plugin is fully compatible with WooCommerce Blocks. The shipping cost override works seamlessly with block-based checkout, and the shortcode can be added to Cart or Checkout blocks via the Shortcode block. The plugin automatically clears shipping cache and triggers rate recalculation when cart contents change, ensuring accurate shipping costs in both classic and block-based experiences.

Can I use this with variable products or subscription products?

Yes! The free shipping checkbox is available for all WooCommerce product types including simple products, variable products, grouped products, and compatible with most subscription plugins. The free shipping flag is set at the product level, so all variations of a variable product will inherit the free shipping setting when the parent product is marked as free shipping.

Is the plugin multilingual and compatible with WPML or Polylang?

Yes! The plugin has full multilingual support. All customizable text fields (badge text, cart notices, shipping label) are automatically registered with WPML String Translation and Polylang. You can translate all messages through your preferred multilingual plugin's interface, and the translated text will display automatically based on the customer's selected language. Perfect for international stores offering strategic free shipping promotions in multiple markets.

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