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WooCommerce Accepted Payment Methods

By James Koster

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WooCommerce Accepted Payment Methods Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin enhances WooCommerce by displaying accepted payment methods to customers. It offers options to show this information via widget, shortcode, or template tag.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

3.4/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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

Sometimes you need to inform your customers which payment methods are accepted on your WooCommerce store before they reach the checkout.

WooCommerce Accepted Payment Methods extends the WooCommerce settings allowing you to specify which payment methods your store accepts.

The specified payment methods can then be displayed on the frontend via a widget, a shortcode or by adding a template tag directly to your theme.

Comparing to Alternatives

WooCommerce Accepted Payment Methods does not have any close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users needing this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple integration with WooCommerce stores
Clear display of accepted payment methods to customers
No known security vulnerabilities
Lightweight and easy to configure

Weaknesses

Limited customization options
No premium version with advanced features
Relatively low overall rating
Lack of recent updates or active development

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin has a mixed reception with a 3.4 out of 5 rating based on 12 reviews, showing a split between satisfied and dissatisfied users.

Positive highlights

Users appreciate the straightforward setup and ease of use
The plugin effectively displays payment methods to customers
No reports of security issues enhance user confidence
Lightweight nature praised for not slowing down sites

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited features compared to other payment display plugins
No recent updates may concern users about future compatibility
Lack of advanced customization frustrates some users

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is best suited for WooCommerce store owners who want a simple, no-frills way to display accepted payment methods without needing advanced customization or premium features.

Not ideal for

It is not ideal for users seeking a feature-rich plugin with extensive customization options or active development and support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic functionality to display accepted payment methods clearly on WooCommerce stores.

Final Verdict

WooCommerce Accepted Payment Methods offers a straightforward solution for displaying payment options with no known security issues, making it a safe and simple choice. However, its limited features and lack of recent updates may not meet the needs of users seeking more advanced capabilities or ongoing support.

Given the absence of direct alternatives and a pro version, this plugin serves a niche well but may leave power users wanting more. Overall, it is a decent option for basic needs but may require looking elsewhere for enhanced functionality.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WooCommerce Accepted Payment Methods plugin.

WooCommerce

Payment methods

Accepted payments

Screenshots

FAQ

Upload woocommerce-accepted-payment-methods to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Specify which payment methods you accept on the Checkout tab of the WooCommerce settings screen
Display your accepted methods via: Widget, Shortcode [woocommerce_accepted_payment_methods] or template tag wc_accepted_payment_methods();.
Done!