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GoUrl Bitcoin Payment Gateway & Paid Downloads & Membership

By gourl

Payments & Financial / Payment Gateways & Processors

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

GoUrl Bitcoin Payment Gateway & Paid Downloads & Membership Review - In-Depth Analysis

GoUrl is a Bitcoin/Altcoin payment gateway for WordPress. It allows you to accept various cryptocurrencies with no monthly fees. The plugin supports multiple currencies and offers a white label solution.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 76+ reviews)

Active Installations

700+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.1 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

GoUrl is the official Bitcoin and Altcoin payment gateway for WordPress. This open-source plugin enables you to accept payments in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Dash, Dogecoin, and more. With no monthly fees and transaction fees starting from 0%, you can set your own prices in various currencies.

The plugin offers a white label solution, allowing you to customize the payment box with your own logo. Payments are sent directly to your crypto wallets, ensuring a secure and anonymous transaction process.

Features include support for pay-per-product, pay-per-download, pay-per-view, and pay-per-membership options. It integrates seamlessly with third-party plugins like WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads, making it versatile for various e-commerce needs.

Comparing to Alternatives

GoUrl Bitcoin Payment Gateway & Paid Downloads & Membership offers a specialized Bitcoin payment solution with membership and paid download features. It competes with other crypto payment plugins but has unique functionalities like split payments.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports split payments to multiple Bitcoin wallets.
Integrates paid downloads and membership features.
Easy to use with detailed settings.
Free to use with no paid version required.

Weaknesses

Known security vulnerabilities with medium to high risk.
Callback URL functionality reported as unreliable.
Support responsiveness issues reported by users.
Lacks a pro version with advanced features.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a majority of users rating it 5 stars, the plugin is generally well-received for its functionality and ease of use. However, about a quarter of users gave low ratings, highlighting significant issues.

Positive highlights

'Excellent Plugin' - sobolini28
'Great Plugin!! Like Split Payments between Wallets!' - serg4gr
'excellent plugin! very detailed. just good.' - andy

Common complaints

Callback URL not working with unclear instructions.
Support ignoring requests and money stuck in accounts.

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities present with no known fix for some issues.
Support and documentation quality concerns.
Callback URL issues impacting functionality.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a free Bitcoin payment gateway with membership and paid download features, especially those needing split payment capabilities.

Not ideal for

Users requiring robust support, guaranteed security patches, or reliable callback URL functionality should consider alternatives or be cautious.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full access to Bitcoin payment gateway features, paid downloads, membership integration, and split payment functionality.

Final Verdict

GoUrl Bitcoin Payment Gateway & Paid Downloads & Membership is a feature-rich free plugin that appeals to users needing Bitcoin payments with membership and paid download options. Its unique split payment feature is a notable advantage. However, users should be aware of existing security vulnerabilities and reported support issues, which may affect reliability and safety.

While the plugin is highly rated by many, the significant complaints about callback functionality and support responsiveness, combined with unresolved security risks, suggest that cautious evaluation is necessary. Users prioritizing security and support might consider alternative plugins listed.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free GoUrl Bitcoin Payment Gateway & Paid Downloads & Membership plugin.

Accept Bitcoin

Bitcoin Payments

Bitcoin WooCommerce

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FAQ

Yes, You can sell your products on your website for Bitcoins/altcoins without user registration also.

You have five choices –

Use Woocommerce with our GoUrl Woocommerce Bitcoin/Altcoins Add-on
Use WP eCommerce with our GoUrl WP eCommerce Bitcoin/Altcoins Add-on
Use Jigoshop with our Jigoshop Bitcoin/Altcoins Add-on
Use Pay-Per-Download in our Gourl Bitcoin/Altcoins Plugin directly
Use Pay-Per-View in our Gourl Bitcoin/Altcoins Plugin directly

Pay-Per-Product option in our Gourl Bitcoin/Altcoins Plugin – requires user registration for security proposes so that you can track who bought your product