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title: "Free Package Tracking Added to Media Mail"
url: "https://www.stamps.com/article/free-package-tracking-added-to-media-mail/"
type: "post"
modified: "2025-11-13T15:18:46+00:00"
---
[![Blog - Free Package Tracking Media Mail](https://www.stamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Blog-Free-Package-Tracking-Media-Mail.jpg)](https://www.stamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Blog-Free-Package-Tracking-Media-Mail.jpg)As of May 31, 2015, USPS Tracking can now be added for FREE to Media Mail packages. Prior to the 2015 USPS Postage Rate Increase, it would cost $1.05 to add USPS Tracking if purchased at the Post Office and $0.23 if purchased online with Stamps.com.

**No Action Needed For Stamps.com Customers**

Stamps.com customers do not need to make any changes to their shipping processes to access free USPS Tracking for their Media Mail packages. Simply navigate to the “Packages” tab and select “Media Mail” in the drop-down menu for mail class. You will notice Tracking is included for **FREE**.

[![blog_media-mail-free-tracking](https://www.stamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/blog_media-mail-free-tracking.png)](https://www.stamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/blog_media-mail-free-tracking.png)**Lowest Cost Option For Packages That Qualify**

With USPS Tracking now included for free, USPS Media Mail still remains the lowest cost option for qualifying items like books, CDs, DVDs etc. If your package qualifies, you can save big with Media Mail.