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Flutterwave Payments

By flutterwave

Payments & Financial / Payment Gateways & Processors

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Flutterwave Payments Review - In-Depth Analysis

Accept Credit card, Debit card, and Bank account payments directly on your WordPress site with the Flutterwave Payments Plugin.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.72/10

User Rating

3.5/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

Update Frequency

Below 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 Credit card, Debit card and Bank account payment directly on your store with the official Flutterwave Plugin for WordPress.

This plugin allows you to collect payments through various methods including card payments, mobile money, and bank transfers. You can also set up recurring payments and manage subscriptions effectively.

Additionally, the plugin supports split payments, enabling you to distribute payments between multiple recipients seamlessly.

Comparing to Alternatives

Flutterwave Payments is one of several payment gateway plugins available for WordPress, offering a specific payment integration option. It competes with a variety of other plugins that provide different payment gateway solutions.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports Flutterwave payment gateway integration specifically.
No known security vulnerabilities as per recent WPScan report.
Simple and straightforward setup for users familiar with Flutterwave.
Free to use with no paid version, making it accessible for small businesses.
Positive user feedback highlights ease of use and functionality.

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with PHP 8 causing errors without manual fixes.
Limited updates or responsiveness to reported bugs as per user feedback.
No pro version or advanced features beyond the free offering.
Smaller user base with only two ratings, limiting broad community support.

User Sentiment Analysis

With only two ratings, the plugin has a mixed reception, showing a 50% 5-star rating and a 50% 2-star rating. Users appreciate its core functionality but report critical issues with PHP 8 compatibility.

Positive highlights

'Great plugin' - jake33 appreciates the plugin's functionality.
Easy to use and integrates well with Flutterwave payment system.
No security concerns reported, giving users confidence in safety.

Common complaints

Plugin causes a fatal error on PHP 8 due to improper type handling in count() function.

Weaknesses

Lack of timely updates to fix compatibility issues.
Limited features compared to other payment gateway plugins.
Small number of reviews limits insight into long-term reliability.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward Flutterwave payment integration and are running their sites on PHP versions below 8, or who can apply manual fixes for PHP 8 compatibility.

Not ideal for

Users running PHP 8 or higher who require a plugin with guaranteed compatibility and frequent updates, or those seeking advanced payment gateway features and broader support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes the core Flutterwave payment gateway integration with basic functionality sufficient for many small to medium websites.

Final Verdict

Flutterwave Payments offers a focused solution for integrating the Flutterwave payment gateway into WordPress sites, with no known security vulnerabilities and a simple free offering. However, its limited user base and critical compatibility issues with PHP 8 reduce its appeal for many users.

Those comfortable with PHP or running older PHP versions may find it useful, but others should consider alternative plugins with broader compatibility and more active maintenance.