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Carton Optimizer is a plugin designed for WooCommerce that addresses the challenge of managing shipping costs when customer orders require multiple packages. By assigning a point value to each product that represents its carton space usage, the plugin calculates the total points in the shopping cart to determine how many packages are needed for a given order. This approach allows store owners to keep shipping expenses under control, especially for orders that are large in volume but not necessarily heavy.

The plugin automates the calculation of extra fees for additional shipping labels when more than one package is needed. These fees are displayed to the customer during the delivery selection process. Carton Optimizer enables users to configure which shipping methods the extra label charges apply to, offering flexibility for different delivery types such as couriers, parcel lockers, or in-person pickup. The system includes an option to reserve fixed space for fillers or to mark products that require special protection, making the packing calculation more realistic. Users can also set a free shipping threshold, after which extra label fees are not applied, and customize the display of carton usage in the cart, including color settings for the usage bar.

The plugin is intended for WooCommerce store owners who want to automate and optimize shipping cost calculations without relying on product dimensions or volume. It supports changing the interface language to English, and its configuration process involves enabling the plugin, setting the fee per label, and assigning point values to products. Once configured, all calculations and fee applications occur automatically in the cart.

Carton Optimizer is delivered as a downloadable plugin for WooCommerce.