Shipping Live Rates for USPS for WooCommerce
by Octolize Shipping Plugins · eCommerce
Also makes 10 other plugins · 114.4K+ installs across the portfolio →
Offer USPS shipping methods with real-time rates. Show dynamic prices at WooCommerce cart and checkout based on weight and destination.
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Health
A 96/100
no flags
Active installs
2K+
≈2.9K estimated
Momentum
+52%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Rating quality scores 87/100. Lift the average: resolve the issues driving the low reviews.
96 health vs 71 average across 9,767 eCommerce plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.6%
of downloads still active
At least 2K of 121.8K lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median eCommerce plugin keeps 1.4%, across 5,155 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other eCommerce plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 19 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 5 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.7★ over 30 reviews, smoothed to 4.33★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
5 of 5 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
67
Momentum
Gaining ground
+2.6
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
73%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+1.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| usps your tag | #1 | #1 | up 2 |
| usps shipping your tag | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| live rates | #1 | #1 | up 2 |
| rates | #1 | #1 | up 10 |
| usps rates your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| usps live rates your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| usps woocommerce your tag | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| real time rates | #2 | #3 | up 1 |
| dynamic shipping | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| custom shipping | #2 | #2 | up 4 |
| live shipping rates | #2 | #2 | up 3 |
| shipping insurance | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| shipping | #4 | #5 | up 3 |
| international shipping | #3 | #4 | up 1 |
| conditional shipping | #3 | #3 | up 5 |
| shipping class | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| shipping address | #3 | #3 | up 1 |
| shipping rates | #3 | #3 | up 6 |
| shipping cost | #3 | #5 | up 5 |
| custom shipping rates | #2 | #2 | 0 |
210 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 126 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “shipping”, “shipping rate” and “shipping rules” (#4, #4 and #4 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 9.7K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
19
releases in the last 12 months
5d ago
latest release · v3.6.3 · 27 Oct 2026
80
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “2K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 22 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 22 Mar 2022
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Panos T.6mo ago
I had an excellent experience with the USPS Live Rates PRO plugin and, more importantly, with their support team. I encountered a shipping issue that I couldn’t resolve on my own for days, but their team quickly identified the root cause and provided a clear and effective solution. The support was fast, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful throughout the process. The plugin itself works reliably and offers the flexibility I needed for my WooCommerce store, especially for handling multiple international shipping zones. I’m very happy with my decision to upgrade to the PRO version—it was absolutely worth it. Highly recommended!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Bilal Waheed7mo ago
I was experiencing an issue where the shipping cost was not being calculated correctly. I contacted their support team through the form on their website, and their support agent, Piotrek Bodera, reached out to me via email. He was extremely kind and professional. He answered all my queries and successfully resolved my shipping issue. The problem was that I had enabled the insurance checkbox for international shipping, which was causing an API error. USPS does not allow that insurance option for international shipments, so the API returned an error: “One or more extra services are not available for international pieces in this price group.” After disabling the insurance option, everything started working perfectly. Thanks to Piotrek Bodera! Their support is truly top-notch.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ c12345m7mo ago
Love this plugin and the support is stellar. Their latest version even parses nonstandard length fee SKUs from the USPS API, don’t know any other plugin that does that, and for us that’s a must have. Great plugin and great support!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Quincy9mo ago
This was easy to install and it works great for USPS price quoting. Like I said, “Awesomeness!”
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kathleenvdg9mo ago
Wow! Wow! and Wow!! Jakub at Octolize has an exceptional level of expertise when it comes to WordPress! His shipping plugin is awesome!! It gives me accurate and shipping prices. I was having a hard time with the change in the API with the USPS and Jakub helped me tremendously! His knowledge of the subject is deep, precise, and immediately evident in the way he diagnosed and resolved issues. What truly sets him apart, however, is his absolutely stunning customer service. He is responsive, patient, and genuinely invested in helping their customers succeed. He not only walked me through the problem, but he also took the time to look at the backend of how I set up the USPS and found the error!! He went above and beyond what he needed to do to make sure this plugin worked with the changes of API in USPS. Octolize not only identified the root of the problem quickly, but also resolved it efficiently and thoroughly. The relief and gratitude cannot be overstated. I genuinely couldn’t have solved this without his help. I truly cannot say enough about Octolize! Their professionalism, technical skill, and commitment to customer satisfaction make them an invaluable partner for anyone working with WordPress. Don’t think about using any other plugin! I recommend Octolize without hesitation! How many stars? 1000 out of5!! Thanks a million, Jakub and Octolize!!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ woodiefl1.0y ago
I always am prepared for some plugins to be a little glitchy at first, but Shipping Live Rates for USPS for WooCommerce worked perfectly after installation. There are ample setup options to fine tune it to my specifications and easy to change if I need to tweak them a little. It’s really great having the exact shipping costs, because these turned out to be a lot less than the flat rate costs.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Pro Dev1.1y ago
Been using this for a few weeks. Works well and have had no problem with it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kingcrabclown1.8y ago
Woocommerce store owner and sysadmin with many years of experience in both, could not figure out how to get this plugin to work. Documentation they provide on getting a USPS api key is totally incorrect, but I figured out how to anyways. But the plugin was another story. This plugin seems like it could be awesome, but it isn’t.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-10-27 Version 3.6.3 Added support for WooCommerce 11.3 3.6.3
- 2026-10-19 Version 3.6.2 Fixed an issue where invalid USPS API responses could result in $0.00 shipping rates. 3.6.2
- 2026-10-13 Version 3.6.1 Improved the contrast of the USPS PRO purchase link on the Plugins screen 3.6.1
- 2026-09-28 Version 3.6.0 Redesigned the USPS PRO upgrade box in general settings and shipping method settings Updated dependencies 3.6.0
- 2026-09-21 Version 3.5.5 Added support for WooCommerce 11.2 3.5.5
- 2026-09-04 Version 3.5.4 Added support for WooCommerce 11.1 3.5.4
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 2 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.6.3). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 5.3 USPS Shipping for WooCommerce – Live Rates <= 1.9.4 - Sensitive Information Exposure ↗2024-04-22 CVE-2024-32811 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File Affects <= 1.9.4 Patched in 1.10.0
- Patched Medium · 5.4 USPS Shipping for WooCommerce – Live Rates <= 1.9.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery ↗
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 2 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Offer USPS shipping methods with real-time rates. Show dynamic prices at WooCommerce cart and checkout base..."
- ! Has a FAQ Only 1 question in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 1 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use this", "if you have").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce.
- ✓ Headings and lists 12 headings and 5 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 5,004 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-01-23 1K+ → 2K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2025-01-22 2K+ → 1K+ down after 8 days in tier
- 2025-01-14 1K+ → 2K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2025-01-13 2K+ → 1K+ down after 204 days in tier
- 2024-06-23 1K+ → 2K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2024-06-22 2K+ → 1K+ down after 4 days in tier
- 2024-06-18 1K+ → 2K+ up after 461 days in tier
- 2023-03-15 900+ → 1K+ up after 1 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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USPS Shipping for WooCommerce – Live Rates 40+ installs · 4.0★ · 5 shared tags B -
USPS Simple Shipping for Woocommerce 8K+ installs · 4.2★ · 4 shared tags A -
ELEX WooCommerce USPS Shipping Method 800+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B -
WooCommerce Shipping 70K+ installs · 2.8★ · 1 shared tag C -
XPS Ship Integration 1K+ installs · 3.7★ · 1 shared tag B -
Live Rates for ShipStation 400+ installs · 4.3★ · 1 shared tag A
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