Hide Shipping Methods in WooCommerce Based on Product Quantity from Specific Shipping Class

Discover how to selectively disable certain shipping methods in WooCommerce when customers add five or more items from a specific shipping class to their cart. Follow our step-by-step guide to implement this feature.
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Hide Shipping Methods in WooCommerce Based on Product Quantity from Specific Shipping Class

In the world of eCommerce, managing shipping methods effectively can sometimes pose unexpected challenges. If you're running a WooCommerce store that ships bulk items, such as trays of drinks, you may encounter difficulties with specific shipping services when orders exceed a certain quantity. In this guide, we will guide you through a practical solution to hide certain shipping methods based on the number of items in your cart belonging to a specific shipping class.

The Scenario

Imagine you offer different shipping methods, but certain options, like UPS, become unmanageable when a customer tries to order five or more trays of drinks. To streamline your shipping process, it would be ideal to disable UPS and offer only a Flat Rate Shipping option for larger orders.

Key Requirements

Shipping Class: Assign products to a specific shipping class for better management.

Quantity-Based Condition: Hide shipping methods if the cart contains five or more items in that class.

The Solution

To achieve this, we will leverage a custom function within WooCommerce. Below is the code snippet that you can easily integrate into your site's functionality.

Code Snippet

You need to insert the following code into the functions.php file of your active theme or child theme.

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Important Considerations

Test the Code: After placement in the functions.php file, add items to your cart to ensure it behaves as expected.

Refresh Shipping Caches: To see the changes:

Save the edited functions.php file.

In your shipping zone settings, disable and then re-enable any shipping method before saving.

Alternative Method: Counting Items Instead of Quantity

If you want to hide shipping methods based on the number of items (regardless of their quantity), modify the line in the code that increases the $related_total_qty variable:

Code Modification

Change:

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To:

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This adjustment counts each item in the targeted shipping class as a single instance.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you can streamline your WooCommerce shipping methods to adapt to the needs of your product types and quantities. Limiting shipping options based on cart contents not only helps in efficient packaging but also enhances the customer experience.

Remember, always test your settings thoroughly to ensure smooth operations. Happy selling!