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Nexi XPay

By Nexi Payments

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Nexi XPay Review - In-Depth Analysis

XPay is a payment gateway by Nexi, enabling easy online and mobile payments. It integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

3/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

7,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This module allows you to connect your e-commerce website to the XPay payment gateway. XPay is Nexi's service that enables you to accept online and mobile payments easily and quickly.

Nexi has a strong market position, managing 44 million payment cards and processing transactions totaling 186 billion euros. It has 860,000 affiliated points of sale in Italy, including over 18,000 e-commerce platforms that use the XPay payment gateway.

XPay allows you to accept online payments and is compatible with all major payment circuits. It can handle all sales channels, including e-commerce and mobile.

The XPay extension for WordPress/WooCommerce allows you to integrate the XPay payment gateway into your website without additional implementations.

The extension is regularly updated to incorporate the advancements and improvements of XPay.

To use the extension, you need an XPay account, which you can easily obtain online.

XPay Module Features include Simple Payment, XPay Build, One-Click Payment, Recurring Payment, Pay-By-Link, and Transaction Management. It supports international payment circuits and alternative payment systems.

For more information, please visit the Nexi website.

Comparing to Alternatives

Nexi XPay is a payment gateway plugin with several alternatives available for WooCommerce users seeking different features or support.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Free to use with no paid version required
Simple and intuitive configuration
Supports payment cancellation (storno) functionality
Handles many daily transactions reliably
Responsive customer support for installation issues

Weaknesses

Lacks Gutenberg editor support
Has had security vulnerabilities fixed only in recent updates
Reported issues causing white screen of death on installation
Limited advanced features compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews show a mixed sentiment with a 3 out of 5 star average rating and a significant portion of low ratings due to technical issues and missing features.

Positive highlights

'Ottimo Plugin e Assistenza' - wcspecialist55 praised the plugin's ease of use and responsive support
'Plugin Nexi funziona bene' - marcoluc appreciated the free plugin and payment cancellation feature
'Ottimo plugin' - keyspot highlighted the plugin's reliability in handling many transactions daily

Common complaints

White screen of death (WSOD) on installation requiring FTP uninstallation
Lack of Gutenberg editor support causing display issues on checkout page

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities with medium risk scores fixed only in version 8.3.2
Compatibility issues with newer WordPress editor standards
Installation can cause critical errors

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a free, straightforward payment gateway plugin with basic features and responsive support for WooCommerce.

Not ideal for

Users who require advanced features, Gutenberg editor compatibility, or are concerned about past security vulnerabilities and installation stability.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes essential payment gateway functionality with easy setup and payment cancellation features.

Final Verdict

Nexi XPay offers a free and easy-to-configure payment gateway solution suitable for users with basic needs and those who value responsive support. However, it has faced significant issues such as installation errors and lack of Gutenberg support, which may impact user experience.

While recent security vulnerabilities have been addressed, users seeking advanced features or seamless compatibility with modern WordPress editors might consider exploring alternative plugins with stronger security records and broader feature sets.