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Stripe Payment Forms by WP Simple Pay – Accept Credit Card Payments + Subscriptions with Stripe

By Syed Balkhi

Payments & Financial / Payment Gateways & Processors

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Stripe Payment Forms by WP Simple Pay – Accept Credit Card Payments + Subscriptions with Stripe Review - In-Depth Analysis

Accept Stripe payments and subscriptions on your WordPress site with WP Simple Pay. It is easy to set up and supports multiple payment methods.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.91/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 117+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Accept Stripe payments and recurring subscriptions on your WordPress using WP Simple Pay, the best Stripe payments plugin!

WP Simple Pay is a standalone Stripe payments plugin that connects Stripe with WordPress. You don’t need a complicated store setup or even need to use an ecommerce platform like WooCommerce. In just a few steps, you can be up and running in no time. Simply create a payment form and start accepting credit cards and other payment types with Stripe on your WordPress site.

Stripe Checkout is a drop-in payment flow optimized for the highest conversion. It’s built for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. It’s continuously tested and updated to offer a frictionless credit card payment experience. It’s also PCI DSS compliant and SCA-ready without any changes to your website.

With WP Simple Pay, you can accept a variety of payment methods including credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and more. The plugin also supports subscription payments, allowing you to set up membership sites and ongoing services easily.

For advanced features, consider upgrading to WP Simple Pay Pro which offers user-managed subscriptions, custom fields, and more. WP Simple Pay is backed by excellent support and extensive documentation to help you succeed.

Comparing to Alternatives

Stripe Payment Forms by WP Simple Pay offers a robust solution for Stripe payments with several alternatives available that cater to similar needs.

Top alternatives

Strengths

User-friendly and intuitive setup process
Supports credit card payments and subscriptions
Reliable and well-maintained with no known security vulnerabilities
Offers a pro version with enhanced features
Highly rated by the majority of users

Weaknesses

Does not allow developers to connect Stripe via Publishable and Secret Keys, requiring client credentials
Account cancellation process is cumbersome and confusing
Some users find the plugin restrictive in developer access
Limited direct developer control over Stripe account connection

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 117 reviews, most users praise the plugin's ease of use and reliability, though a minority express frustration over developer access and account management.

Positive highlights

"Excellent plugin, easy to use" - 1driver5x5
"Best plugin Stripe/WordPress" - grupopt
"It really is simple" - mostapleton
"Works perfectly" - onamze

Common complaints

Lack of ability for developers to connect Stripe via Publishable and Secret Keys
Difficult and confusing account cancellation process

Weaknesses

Limited developer access to Stripe credentials
Cumbersome account cancellation with misleading interface

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is ideal for WordPress site owners who want a straightforward, user-friendly way to accept Stripe payments and subscriptions without needing deep developer access.

Not ideal for

It is not ideal for developers who require direct Stripe API key integration or users who want an easy and transparent account cancellation process.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential Stripe payment form features suitable for basic payment collection needs.

Pro version

The pro version includes advanced features such as subscription management, additional payment options, and enhanced customization capabilities.

Final Verdict

Stripe Payment Forms by WP Simple Pay is a reliable and well-regarded plugin that simplifies Stripe payment integration for WordPress users. Its strong user ratings and lack of security vulnerabilities make it a trustworthy choice for most site owners.

However, developers seeking direct Stripe API key access and users concerned about the complicated account cancellation process may find this plugin limiting. Considering the available alternatives may be beneficial for those specific needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Stripe Payment Forms by WP Simple Pay – Accept Credit Card Payments + Subscriptions with Stripe plugin.

Credit Card Payments

Stripe

Stripe Payments

Screenshots

FAQ

Yes! 🔥 Subscription payments are now available for ALL users – including this lite version! 🔥 You can set up recurring billing, create membership sites, offer ongoing services, and manage subscriptions directly through Stripe. No upgrade required!

Contributors and developers

“Stripe Payment Forms by WP Simple Pay – Accept Credit Card Payments + Subscriptions with Stripe” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.