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UPI QR Code Payment Gateway

By Dew Technolab

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 Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enable direct payments through UPI apps like GPay and Paytm in WooCommerce.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.74/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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

This Plugin enables WooCommerce shop owners to get direct and instant payments through UPI apps like Google Pay, Whatsapp, Amazon Pay, Paytm, BHIM, 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.

This plugin is simple and easy to set up, allowing you to avoid payment gateway fees while ensuring instant money settlement and a 100% success rate.

Comparing to Alternatives

UPI QR Code Payment Gateway stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for UPI payment integration.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to set up for UPI payments
Completely free with no paid version
No known security vulnerabilities
Highly rated by users with perfect scores
Lightweight and focused functionality

Weaknesses

Lacks a payment button for easier customer transactions
No built-in checkout form creation
Limited features compared to more comprehensive payment plugins
Requires manual handling of QR code or UPI ID for payments

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, users consistently praise the plugin's ease of use and effectiveness for UPI payments.

Positive highlights

'Easy to set up and use UPI payment.' — nenarahin
'Best Free UPI Plugin in the Market.' — iwebdev
'Best plugin ever, appreciate it, thanks for helping me through this plugin.' — lacsme2525
'Great plugin' — chesstournamentinfo
'This plugin is useful only when it comes with payment button.' — sudhifashionhub (noting a desired feature)

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks a payment button which complicates payment process for customers
No option to create customizable checkout forms
Limited user interface features
Requires manual payment steps like downloading QR code or entering UPI ID

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, free, and secure UPI payment integration without needing advanced features or customization.

Not ideal for

Those who want a more user-friendly payment experience with buttons or customizable checkout forms may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential UPI payment gateway functionality with QR code generation and no cost.

Final Verdict

UPI QR Code Payment Gateway is a reliable and secure plugin that excels in providing a simple UPI payment solution with excellent user satisfaction. Its lack of direct alternatives highlights its unique position in the market.

However, the absence of features like payment buttons and customizable checkout forms may limit its appeal to users seeking a more seamless payment experience. Overall, it is a great free option for basic UPI payment needs.