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Eupago Gateway For Woocommerce

By Eupago

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Eupago Gateway For Woocommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

Eupago Gateway for WooCommerce enables payment processing via Multibanco, PayShop, MB WAY, Credit Card, Paysafecard, CofidisPay, Bizum, and EuroPix.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

3.3/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5.77 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Eupago Gateway for WooCommerce allows customers to use various national and international payment methods. The plugin automatically updates the order status when payment is made, as well as the product stock.

It generates Multibanco references with or without a payment deadline, allowing payments via ATM or home banking. The plugin also supports PayShop references, enabling payments through a wide national network.

Additionally, it facilitates payments via MB WAY, credit card, CofidisPay, Bizum, and EuroPix. Refunds can be processed directly through the e-commerce platform, and the order status changes to 'Processing' after customer payment, notifying both the customer and the store administrator.

Comparing to Alternatives

Eupago Gateway For Woocommerce is one of several payment gateway plugins available for WooCommerce, offering specific features for payment processing. It has several direct alternatives that provide similar functionalities with varying levels of support and integration.

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Strengths

Integrates well with WooCommerce as noted by users.
Has been in use for a long time with some users reporting no issues.
Supports multiple payment methods including Ref.MB.
Free to use with no paid version required.
Regular updates have addressed some security vulnerabilities.

Weaknesses

Known security vulnerabilities with high risk scores in past versions.
Lacks optional customization for some fields, such as taxpayer number input.
Some inline styling issues instead of using CSS.
Reported bugs have not been consistently fixed.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are mixed with a 3.3 average rating from 4 total ratings, including two 5-star and two low ratings. Positive feedback highlights good integration and long-term reliability, while negative reviews focus on bugs and lack of support.

Positive highlights

"Integra perfeitamente com o woocomerce" - mike-pt
"Utilizo desde 2009 e nunca tive problemas!" - C77

Common complaints

Cannot generate an order via WooCommerce Backoffice with Ref.MB.
Plugin is poorly constructed with mandatory fields that are not relevant.
Many elements use inline styles instead of CSS.
Reported bugs remain unaddressed and there is no support.

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities have been identified in past versions.
Lack of support and slow bug fixes.
Limited customization options for some features.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a free payment gateway plugin that integrates directly with WooCommerce and supports multiple payment methods, especially those who value long-term usage history.

Not ideal for

Users who require robust support, frequent updates, and high security standards should consider alternatives due to past vulnerabilities and reported bugs.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full payment gateway functionality integrated with WooCommerce without additional cost.

Final Verdict

Eupago Gateway For Woocommerce offers solid integration with WooCommerce and has a history of long-term use by some users. However, it suffers from past security vulnerabilities and lacks active support, which may concern some users.

While it is free and functional for many, users needing reliable support and enhanced security might prefer exploring other alternatives listed that provide more robust maintenance and features.