Description

The Box Packing addon for Flexible Shipping applies an advanced bin packing algorithm to the WooCommerce checkout process, automatically distributing order products into registered shipping boxes based on dimensions, weight, and capacity. The extension also enables shipping cost calculation based on the type and quantity of boxes used, serving electronics stores, fashion, household items, and wholesale sales.

Main Features of Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce

  • Bin packing algorithm
    Distributes order items into registered boxes considering the dimensions, weight, and capacity of each package.
  • Unlimited custom boxes
    Allows registering any number of shipping boxes with their own dimensions, maximum weight, and rate.
  • Shipping by box type
    Applies different rates for each type of box used in the order packing.
  • Shipping by number of boxes
    Adjusts the shipping cost according to the total number of boxes needed to pack the order.
  • Compatibility with Flexible Shipping
    Works with both Free and PRO versions of Flexible Shipping and other addons in the Octolize ecosystem.

Benefits of Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce

  • More accurate shipping for the customer
    The buyer sees the real shipping cost calculated based on the packages actually used.
  • Reduction of operational costs
    Intelligent distribution of items into boxes reduces packaging waste and shipping expenses.
  • Automated packing
    The algorithm solves product distribution without manual intervention in order processing.
  • Coverage of multiple segments
    Serves electronics, fashion, household items, and wholesale stores with the same setup flow.

Who Is Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce For?

  • WooCommerce stores with product catalogs varying in dimensions and weights, where manual shipping cost calculation per box is unfeasible.
  • E-commerce businesses with multiple shipping box formats needing to charge shipping based on the packages actually used.
  • Operators already using Flexible Shipping who want to automate item distribution into boxes per new order.

How to Download Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce

Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it at Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, and activate. The addon works within the Flexible Shipping method settings installed in the store.

Stores selling products with varied dimensions and weights face difficulty calculating shipping accurately using conventional methods. The Box Packing addon solves this problem by applying the same bin packing algorithm used in logistics systems, registering real boxes with their dimensions and rates, and delegating to the extension the decision on how to pack each order. The result is shipping calculated based on actual stock reality, without rounding or generic estimates.

Frequently asked questions

Is Octolize | Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce GPL-licensed?

Yes. Octolize | Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Octolize | Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Octolize | Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Octolize | Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce cost at Ultrapack?

Octolize | Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Octolize | Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce include updates?

Yes. The current version of Octolize | Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce is 2.1.8, published at Ultrapack on Sep 22, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Octolize | Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Octolize | Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.

What are the requirements for the plugin Octolize | Flexible Shipping Box Packing for WooCommerce?

Requires WordPress 6.4 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.1.