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PayHere Payment Gateway

By PayHere

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

PayHere Payment Gateway Review - In-Depth Analysis

PayHere Payment Gateway allows you to accept online payments in Sri Lanka. It supports various payment methods including Visa, MasterCard, and Internet Banking. Easily integrate it with your WooCommerce store.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below 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

PayHere is a Sri Lankan Payment Gateway Service that enables you to accept payments online from your customers via Visa, MasterCard, Amex, eZcash, mCash and Internet Banking services.

You can install this plugin to list PayHere as a payment method in your WooCommerce store.

Comparing to Alternatives

PayHere Payment Gateway is a specialized payment solution primarily targeting Sri Lankan businesses, with several other WooCommerce payment gateways available as alternatives.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Tailored for Sri Lankan market ensuring local payment compatibility
Easy installation and setup process
Smooth checkout experience for customers
Reasonable transaction fees
Positive user feedback on plugin reliability and updates

Weaknesses

Limited to Sri Lankan payment processing which may not suit international users
No pro version with advanced features
Some users report slow or inattentive technical support
Security vulnerabilities were identified but have been fixed in recent updates

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews, most users praise the plugin's functionality and ease of use, though there is a notable complaint about technical support.

Positive highlights

Great plugin & PG For Sri Lankans! - Margot Bailey
No waiting for transactions, the best plugin, keep it updated - hogwadharshana
Seamless Payment Solution for Sri Lankan Businesses with easy installation and reasonable fees - Sapthaka Ranga
Easy to set up and simple for clients to understand - Kasun Chamara Perera
Really useful for Sri Lankans - fmOzilla

Common complaints

Careless technical service with delayed and inattentive email responses

Weaknesses

Technical support responsiveness and quality
Security vulnerabilities found in past versions though fixed
Limited feature set due to absence of a pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Small to medium-sized Sri Lankan businesses and eCommerce sites looking for a reliable, locally compatible payment gateway with straightforward setup.

Not ideal for

Users outside Sri Lanka or those requiring advanced payment features and premium support may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full payment gateway functionality suitable for most Sri Lankan businesses without additional cost.

Final Verdict

PayHere Payment Gateway stands out as a practical and well-received payment solution for Sri Lankan WooCommerce users, offering ease of use and local payment compatibility. Its free availability and positive user feedback make it a strong choice for its target market.

However, potential users should consider the plugin's past security issues, which have been addressed, and the reported shortcomings in technical support. Those needing advanced features or international payment options might explore alternative gateways.