Rename Shipping Methods

Change how shipping method names appear to customers at checkout. Add delivery timeframes, branding, or extra information to shipping option labels.

How to Create a Rename Shipping Methods Rule

  1. From the dashboard, click Create rule.
  2. Select Rename shipping methods.
  3. Fill in the rule settings (explained below).
  4. Click Save.

Rule Settings

Rule Name

Enter a descriptive name for internal reference. Customers never see this.

Rule Status

Choose Test, Active, or Inactive. See Understanding Rule Status.

Rename Settings

1. Shipping Method to Rename

Type or select the shipping method name you want to change. Choose how the app matches the name:

TriggerWhat It Does
Equals toMatches only if the full name is exactly what you typed
Not equals toMatches any method that is NOT the name you typed
Contains stringMatches if the name includes your text anywhere
Not contains stringMatches any method that does NOT include your text

Important: If your rename is showing on the wrong shipping method, switch from Contains string to Equals to and use the exact original name. This is the most common cause of rename issues. See Troubleshooting: Rename Showing on the Wrong Method.

2. Rename To

Enter the new name you want customers to see at checkout.

3. Case Sensitive

When enabled, the match is case-exact. Leave off for most use cases.

Validation Trigger (Conditions)

  • Always — rename applies to every checkout.
  • On condition — rename only applies when your conditions are met.

Common Examples

Add delivery timeframes:

  • Method (Equals to): “Standard Shipping”
  • Rename to: “Standard Shipping (5-7 business days)”

Add local delivery details:

  • Method (Equals to): “Local Delivery”
  • Rename to: “Local Delivery (1-2 business days, within city limits)”

Rename for specific regions:

  • Method (Equals to): “Economy”
  • Rename to: “Economy (7-14 business days)”
  • Condition: Country → Not equals to → your home country

Good to Know

  • Use “Equals to” to avoid matching the wrong method. If you have “Standard” and “Standard Express”, using “Contains string” with “Standard” will match both. Use “Equals to” with the full exact name instead.
  • Find the original name first. If you’re not sure of the exact original name, temporarily disable all rename rules and check what Shopify shows at checkout. See How to Find the Exact Original Method Name.
  • One rename per method. Avoid creating multiple rename rules that match the same shipping method.