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M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce

By demkitech

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

The M-Pesa Checkout plugin allows customers to pay for goods using M-PESA mobile money on WooCommerce sites. It integrates seamlessly with the checkout process.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

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

The M-Pesa Checkout plugin enables customers to pay for goods using the M-PESA mobile money service on WordPress sites with WooCommerce installed. This plugin adds an option in the checkout section for M-PESA payments.

To use the plugin, you need to obtain a Paybill or Till number, which serves as an account for customer payments. You must also create an account on Safaricom’s Daraja Portal and link your Paybill or Till number to this account.

After activation, you will fill in the necessary details, such as Passkey, Consumer Key, and Consumer Secret, which will be stored on your website. When customers click the Pay button, a payment authentication request is initiated, allowing them to approve or decline the payment from their mobile phone.

This free version processes callbacks, but Till number payments are not enabled. To access these features, you need to purchase the Pro version.

The plugin is compatible with WordPress themes, easy to use, lightweight, and supports all modern browsers.

Comparing to Alternatives

M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce stands out in the Kenyan payment gateway niche with several alternatives available for WooCommerce users looking for diverse payment options.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with WooCommerce for Kenyan merchants
High user satisfaction with a perfect 5-star rating
Reliable and timely customer support
Supports the popular M-Pesa payment system widely used in Kenya
Easy to set up and use without technical struggles

Weaknesses

Limited to Kenyan market and M-Pesa users
May lack features available in more global payment gateways
Relies on Safaricom's M-Pesa infrastructure which may limit flexibility

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys unanimous positive feedback with all ratings at 5 stars, reflecting strong user satisfaction and reliability.

Positive highlights

'Works as described' - pranaykd
'My 23 e-commerce websites in Kenya now sorted' - mluseka
'Struggle-free solution that anyone can plug and play' - tshilscom
'Amazing plugin' - Januaries Wambua
'Woo E-commerce is an open software' - ianiee008

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited to Kenyan market usage
Dependent on M-Pesa service availability and policies

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Merchants operating WooCommerce stores in Kenya who want a straightforward, reliable M-Pesa payment integration.

Not ideal for

Users outside Kenya or those needing multi-currency or multi-region payment gateways not centered on M-Pesa.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential M-Pesa payment gateway integration for WooCommerce with basic features sufficient for most Kenyan merchants.

Pro version

Premium features likely include enhanced support, additional customization options, and advanced transaction management tools.

Final Verdict

M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce is an excellent choice for WooCommerce store owners in Kenya seeking a reliable and easy-to-use M-Pesa payment solution. Its perfect rating and positive user feedback highlight its effectiveness and support quality.

While it is limited to the Kenyan market and dependent on M-Pesa infrastructure, it fills a crucial niche with no significant security concerns, making it a top recommendation for local merchants.