Octolize Delivery Date Picker GPL v3.0.2

Delivery Date Picker GPL Overview

Let your customers choose a convenient delivery date for the ordered products and make the shipping cost dependent on the date they choose.

Key benefits Delivery Date Picker GPL

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Delivery date condition
Use the additional Flexible Shipping cost calculation condition and configure the shipping cost to be based on delivery date.

Lead Time
Determine how many days are required to prepare an order for shipment. The nearest date available to choose will be delayed by the amount of these days.

Cutoff Time
Select the hour after which the date of preparing the shipment will be set for the next day.

Available delivery days
Select the days of the week which should be available to pick by the customer when choosing a delivery date.

Delivery days’ time frame
Limit the amount of max available delivery days your customer can pick from the calendar from the order day.

Flexible Shipping free and PRO Compatibility
Combine it flawlessly either with free or PRO version of our flag Flexible Shipping table rate plugin.

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Key Features of Delivery Date Picker GPL

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Flexible Shipping Integration – New Delivery Date Parameter

The Delivery Date Picker is not a standalone plugin — it’s an extension of Flexible Shipping, available for both the free and PRO versions. Once enabled, it expands the Flexible Shipping rule system with a brand-new parameter: delivery date. This allows you to build shipping rules that depend on the chosen delivery date, giving you more flexibility than ever before.

For customers, it adds a calendar field at checkout, letting them select their preferred delivery date directly when placing an order. This creates a transparent and convenient shopping experience, while giving you the control to adjust shipping costs and availability based on actual delivery preferences.

Delivery Days’ Time Frame

Not every store can plan deliveries months in advance. With Delivery Date Picker, you can set a time frame that limits how far into the future customers can choose a delivery date.

For example, you can restrict the calendar to only the next 7 or 14 days, ensuring that delivery expectations stay realistic and manageable for your logistics team.

This prevents customers from selecting dates that are impractical or unavailable and helps you stay in full control of your order fulfillment process. You set the limits, your customers get clarity, and everyone avoids frustration.

Lead Time Management

Some products require extra time before they can be shipped — whether for production, packaging, or quality checks. With Delivery Date Picker, you can set a lead time, which adds a defined number of preparation days before the first available delivery date appears in the calendar.

For example: if your lead time is set to 2 days and a customer orders on Monday, the first available delivery date will be Wednesday. This ensures your checkout is always aligned with your actual fulfillment capabilities, creating realistic expectations and higher customer satisfaction.

Cutoff Time for Same-Day Processing

Managing customer expectations is critical when offering same-day or next-day delivery. Delivery Date Picker lets you set a cutoff time — an hour after which any order placed will automatically shift to the next day’s processing.

For example: if your cutoff is 1 PM and a customer orders at 2 PM, the earliest delivery date available will move one day ahead. This feature ensures your store always promises realistic shipping times, keeps your team’s workload predictable, and avoids customer disappointment due to missed deadlines.

Available Delivery Days

Every business has specific shipping schedules. Some only ship Monday to Friday, others may also include Saturdays, while many don’t work on Sundays or public holidays. With this plugin, you can define exactly which weekdays should be available for selection in the calendar.

This gives you the power to align checkout delivery options with your real working days. No more orders scheduled for days when your warehouse is closed. Customers see only valid dates, and you avoid delays and unnecessary complaints.

Advanced Shipping Rules with Flexible Shipping

Delivery Date Picker doesn’t just let customers select a date — it also works as a powerful condition inside Flexible Shipping rules. This means you can adjust shipping methods and costs based directly on the chosen delivery date.

For example, you can create rules such as:

Same-day delivery: Offer a premium shipping option if the customer chooses today’s date before your cutoff time.
Next-day delivery: Automatically enable express delivery with adjusted rates when tomorrow’s date is selected.
Weekend delivery: Apply an extra fee or restrict availability if a Saturday or Sunday date is picked.
Future scheduling: Provide discounted shipping for customers who select dates further ahead, helping you optimize workload and logistics.
This flexibility allows you to build a truly dynamic shipping strategy that reflects your business model. Whether you want to upsell faster delivery, limit unrealistic dates, or spread out fulfillment to manage workload, the combination of Delivery Date Picker and Flexible Shipping rules gives you complete control over how shipping options are calculated and displayed.