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UPI QR Code Payment Gateway for WooCommerce

By KnitPay

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

UPI QR Code Payment Gateway for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin allows WooCommerce shop owners to receive direct payments via UPI apps like BHIM and GooglePay. It eliminates payment gateway fees and ensures instant payment settlements.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.98/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 256+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

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

This plugin enables WooCommerce shop owners to get direct and instant payments through UPI apps like BHIM, GooglePay, WhatsApp, Paytm, PhonePe or any banking UPI app to save payment gateway charges in India.

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) is a payment standard owned by National Payment Corporation of India, a government owned instant payment solution. UPI works 24/7 and is free subject to prevalent government guidelines.

When this plugin is installed, a customer will see UPI as a payment option. When the customer chooses it, it will open a page which shows the UPI QR Code containing the payment details and in mobile it will also show a button which takes the customer to the list of installed UPI mobile applications. The customer can choose an app and pay the required amount.

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Benefits include simple setup, avoiding payment gateway fees, instant settlement, direct payment, and 24/7 availability. There are no hidden charges or renewal fees.

This plugin is fully compatible with WordPress Version 4.6 and beyond and works with any WordPress theme.

Community support is available via the support forums at WordPress.org.

Comparing to Alternatives

UPI QR Code Payment Gateway for WooCommerce is a specialized payment plugin focusing on UPI QR code payments, with several other payment gateway plugins available as alternatives.

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Strengths

High user rating with over 91% five-star reviews.
Simple and easy to use with straightforward setup.
Provides a free solution for UPI QR code payments.
Regular updates to maintain compatibility and security.
Positive user feedback highlighting ease and functionality.

Weaknesses

No pro version with advanced features available.
Known medium-level security vulnerabilities fixed only in recent updates.
Limited to UPI QR code payments, lacking broader payment options.
Some users noted removal of direct payment button affecting mobile payments.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 254 users, the plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback, with very few low ratings and no significant recurring complaints.

Positive highlights

"Nice plugin, keep update" – mohamedali86
"Good plugin and easy to use" – kmjamal
"Awesome plugin, I cannot thank enough the developer" – trapping3624
"Best woocommerce upi payment plugin" – wasim1108
"I recommend my friends and family" – ranigunj

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Recent removal of direct payment button causing inconvenience for mobile users.
Security vulnerabilities were present in earlier versions, requiring updates.
Limited feature set compared to broader payment gateways.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Merchants looking for a simple, free UPI QR code payment solution integrated with WooCommerce.

Not ideal for

Users needing a comprehensive payment gateway with multiple payment methods or advanced features, or those concerned about past security issues without updating.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential UPI QR code payment functionality suitable for most WooCommerce stores.

Final Verdict

UPI QR Code Payment Gateway for WooCommerce stands out as a highly rated, easy-to-use plugin for merchants wanting to accept UPI payments via QR codes. Its free availability and positive user feedback make it an attractive choice for simple payment needs.

However, users should be aware of past security vulnerabilities that have been addressed in recent updates and the lack of advanced features or a pro version. Those requiring broader payment options or enhanced security features might consider alternative plugins.