YITH Delivery Date Premium adds a delivery date and time slot picker to the WooCommerce checkout page. Customers can select their preferred delivery date from a calendar, choose a time window, and see the expected delivery date based on product processing times. The plugin supports per-product processing times, blackout dates, holiday closures, and delivery date restrictions based on shipping methods and product categories. This plugin is part of the YITH Premium Plugin Family — a collection of over 66 WooCommerce plugins.
Competitive Features
- Calendar date picker — customers select a delivery date from an interactive calendar on the checkout page
- Time slot selection — define custom time windows for delivery with configurable intervals and availability per time slot
- Processing time settings — set minimum processing days per product category or globally to calculate the earliest delivery date
- Blackout dates — block specific dates for holidays, inventory closures, or personal days
- Shipping method restrictions — limit delivery date options to specific shipping methods
- Product category rules — set different delivery schedules for different product categories
- Minimum date settings — define the minimum number of days required between order and delivery
Key Features
- Delivery date display in order details — show the selected delivery date in order admin, customer emails, and order confirmation page
- Per-product processing time — set custom processing days for individual products
- Recurring blackout dates — block the same dates every week, such as Sundays or public holidays
- Maximum days in advance — limit how far in advance customers can schedule a delivery
- Mandatory date selection — require customers to choose a delivery date before completing the order
- Custom text labels — customize the date picker label, placeholder text, and instructions
- WPML compatible — translate date picker labels and messages for multilingual stores
Comparison with Competitors
YITH Delivery Date vs WooCommerce Delivery Date (by PI)
| Feature | YITH Delivery Date | PI Delivery Date |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar date picker | Yes | Yes |
| Time slot selection | Yes | Yes |
| Per-product processing | Yes | Yes |
| Blackout dates | Yes | Yes |
| Shipping method rules | Yes | No |
| Recurring blackout dates | Yes | No |
YITH Delivery Date vs Order Delivery Date (by Tyche)
| Feature | YITH Delivery Date | Order Delivery Date |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar picker | Yes | Yes |
| Time slots | Yes | Yes |
| Processing time | Per product category | Global only |
| Blackout dates | Yes | Yes |
| Date in emails | Yes | Yes |
Recommended Stack — pair Delivery Date with Checkout Manager to add custom delivery instructions fields alongside the date picker on the checkout page.
Official Changelog
Version 2.57.0
Release Date: August 15, 2026
- New: WooCommerce 11.0 compatibility.
- New: YITH plugin framework update.
- Fix: Time slot availability calculation for multiple time zones.
Version 2.56.0
Release Date: July 10, 2026
- New: WordPress 6.9 compatibility.
- Improvement: Calendar rendering performance on mobile.
- Fix: Processing days calculation for same-day delivery.
Version 2.55.0
Release Date: June 5, 2026
- Improvement: Date validation for recurring blackout dates.
- Fix: HPOS compatibility for delivery date metadata.
- Fix: Date picker display on block-based checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can customers choose a time slot for delivery?
Yes. You can define custom time windows with configurable intervals, and customers select their preferred time slot from the available options.
Can I set different processing times for different products?
Yes. You can set processing days per product category or for individual products, and the earliest delivery date is calculated based on the product with the longest processing time in the order.
Can I block specific dates from delivery?
Yes. The plugin supports blackout dates for holidays, closures, and personal days. You can also set recurring blackouts for weekly closures like Sundays.
Does the delivery date appear in order emails?
Yes. The selected delivery date and time slot are displayed in the order confirmation email and customer notification emails.
Can I require customers to select a delivery date?
Yes. You can make the delivery date field mandatory so customers cannot complete checkout without selecting a date.
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