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Wompi Portal de Pagos

By Wompi

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Wompi Portal de Pagos Review - In-Depth Analysis

Wompi Portal de Pagos is a WooCommerce payment gateway that allows online payments. It supports various payment methods including credit and debit cards.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.08/10

User Rating

2/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

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

Wompi Portal de Pagos is a payment gateway for WooCommerce that enables businesses to receive online payments. It integrates the Wompi Widget, allowing acceptance of various payment methods available for your business.

This plugin relies on Wompi's services to process payments securely, handling transactions with credit cards, debit cards, and other local payment methods.

Wompi offers a range of electronic payment methods including debit and credit cards, transfers, and cash. You can integrate these payment methods into websites, mobile apps, social media, WhatsApp, and physical stores.

The plugin is free to use and is available under the open-source GPL-3.0 license on GitHub. It does not store sensitive customer information within the plugin or on your store's servers.

Comparing to Alternatives

Wompi Portal de Pagos faces competition from several well-established payment gateway plugins for WooCommerce, offering a variety of features and better support.

Top alternatives

Strengths

No recorded security vulnerabilities according to WPScan.
Free to use with no paid version, making it accessible for small businesses.
Integration with Wompi payment services, which may be preferred in certain markets.

Weaknesses

Lack of updates and poor support from developers.
Persistent bugs and inefficient implementation causing performance issues.
Does not support stores with base currency other than COP, limiting usability.
Minimal improvements over years, indicating stagnation in development.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin has a low average rating with most users expressing dissatisfaction, primarily due to lack of support and unresolved bugs. However, a minority of users report satisfactory performance and improvements.

Positive highlights

"El plugin funciona muy bien y han estado mejorando su desarrollo constantemente." - lopezzuluagajorge
"El servicio y soporte tambien ha mejorado." - lopezzuluagajorge

Common complaints

Unnecessary API calls on every admin panel load causing inefficiency.
Lack of support and updates from the developer despite user feedback.
Inability to set store base currency other than COP, limiting payment options.

Weaknesses

Poor implementation leading to bugs and performance issues.
Limited currency support restricting international use.
Developer appears unresponsive to user concerns and suggestions.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users operating WooCommerce stores primarily in COP currency who prefer a free payment gateway integrated with Wompi services and can tolerate limited support.

Not ideal for

Stores requiring multi-currency support, those needing reliable and regularly updated plugins, or users expecting responsive developer support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic integration with Wompi payment services without additional premium features.

Final Verdict

Wompi Portal de Pagos offers a free payment gateway solution integrated with Wompi services but suffers from significant drawbacks including poor support, unresolved bugs, and limited currency compatibility. Its low rating reflects user frustration, although it has no known security vulnerabilities.

Users seeking a reliable and well-supported payment gateway with multi-currency support should consider alternative plugins. This plugin may only suit those with specific needs for Wompi integration and who can accept its current limitations.