Apps that restrict shipping to certain zip codes

Shopify Apps

Topic summary

Goal: prevent delivery to specific ZIP/postal codes on a Shopify store, with concerns about app choice and compatibility with an existing DPD delivery app. The original poster lists several rated apps with monthly fees but is unsure which fits best or whether to custom code via fees.

Key suggestions:

  • Zipprover: prompts customers for ZIP, blocks Add to Cart if undeliverable, and collects emails for waitlisting. Suggested by the app’s developer.
  • ShipRight: restricts shipping methods by ZIP via configurable fields; step-by-step instructions provided, with a screenshot illustrating ZIP entry.
  • ZIP Lock: creates rules to allow/restrict shipping by postal codes/regions at product, collection, or store level. Requires Shopify Plus (checkout extensibility) and offers a 7‑day trial.
  • Ultimate ZIP/Post Code Blocker: real-time prevention of unsupported ZIP/postal entries during address input.

Clarifications and context:

  • One participant asked the reason for blocking specific ZIPs; no operational context was provided.
  • No definitive feedback on DPD app compatibility was given.

Status and next steps:

  • No decision or consensus yet; multiple viable app options exist with different scopes (pre-checkout vs checkout). The thread remains open, with key questions on DPD integration still unanswered.
Summarized with AI on December 13. AI used: gpt-5.
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Hi all!

I want to prevent delivery to certain zip codes in a few countries. What is the best solution for this in your experience? I have checked several apps, but I am not sure which one would be the most appropriate. Perhaps it’s even more reasonable to code this feature in terms of fees and not purchase an app?

There are several apps that I found, but I am not sure if they will work for me since I also have DPD delivery app in use. Do you have any experience with these? →

Local Delivery Rate by Zipcode - 6.99/month

Shipping Rates Calculator Plus - 6.99/month

CustomShip - Free.

Shipping Rates by Parcelify - 12.99/month

Delivery Rates by Zip Code - 10/month

Shipping Rates by ZipCode - 7.99/month

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Hi @KateJane ,

Check Zipprover - https://apps.shopify.com/shipping-availability-checker

It will ask for delivery area zipcode and if the zipcode is not deliverable then it can prevent/restrict the add to cart button and additionally collect email from the customer as wait listing, so as a store owner you can inform them when you open service in their area. Save lot of support debts/time for you and your customers.

Please let me know if it solves your issue or you need any help with that.

P.S We are the author of Zipprover.

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Hi Kate,

Why do you want to block shipments to specific zip codes?

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You can restrict shipping to certain zip codes using ShipRight app. To achieve this, follow the steps below:

  1. Add all your shipping options in the Select shipping methods field.
  2. If you don’t find all shipping options in the above field, write your extra shipping options in the Additional shipping methods field.
  3. Lastly write all your zip codes in the Postal/zip codes field like the below screenshot.

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I hope you found it very easy to implement. Thanks.

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Hello @KateJane ,

I’m Jessica from ZIP Lock, a Shopify Postal Code/ZIP Code restriction app solution. It seems like our app could be a great fit for what you’re looking for! It’s designed specifically for Shopify Plus merchants to create rules that restrict or allow shipping based on postal codes, ZIP codes, and regions. You can set these rules to apply to individual products, collections, or your entire store.

If a customer enters an unsupported postal code or region at checkout, they’ll receive a warning along with the product name, letting them know that shipping isn’t available to their location.

We offer a 7-day free trial for you to explore the app. Since it’s checkout extensible, you’ll need to be on the Shopify Plus plan to install it with Shopify’s new checkout.

I hope this helps!

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The best way is using this app called Ultimate ZIP/Post Code Blocker. It stops customers from punching in ZIP/Postal codes that you specify in real time, letting them know that shipping to that address is unavailable. It’s a simple 1-click install and easy to set up.