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Zarinpal Gateway

By zarinpal

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Zarinpal Gateway Review - In-Depth Analysis

Zarinpal Gateway allows easy integration of Zarinpal payment gateway for WooCommerce products. It supports multiple currency units and offers a user-friendly settings panel.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.63/10

User Rating

3.5/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

60,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.1 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Zarinpal Gateway is a plugin that enables you to easily create a Zarinpal payment gateway for WooCommerce product payments. This plugin is designed to work seamlessly with WooCommerce, allowing for smooth transactions.

The features include automatic addition of currency units such as Rial and Toman to WooCommerce, compatibility with WooCommerce versions 2.6 and older, and a simple, user-friendly settings panel.

You can customize messages for successful payments, payment cancellations, and display tracking codes from Zarinpal along with shortcode support. Additionally, it provides error messages for payment gateway issues.

Comparing to Alternatives

Zarinpal Gateway is one of several payment gateway plugins available for WooCommerce, offering a specific integration for the Zarinpal payment system. It faces competition from numerous other gateways that provide broader or more regionally diverse payment options.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports Zarinpal payment system natively, which is popular in certain regions.
Regular updates to maintain compatibility with WooCommerce.
Simple and straightforward setup for users familiar with Zarinpal.
Free to use with no pro version required.
Good user ratings from a majority of users who find it reliable.

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with WooCommerce's newer features like High-Performance Order Storage.
Limited to Zarinpal payment gateway, lacking broader payment options.
Known security vulnerabilities in past versions, though fixed in updates.
No pro version with advanced features or dedicated support.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews show a mixed sentiment with a majority positive rating but a significant minority expressing dissatisfaction, especially related to compatibility and performance issues.

Positive highlights

"Good plugin! Thanks for keeping it up to date with Woocommerce." - bobmorain
"زرین پال با فاصله بهترین درگاه پرداخت واسط هست" (Zarinpal is by far the best payment gateway) - mehdi
"Nice and Tidy" - bobmorain
"After update, some incompatibility issues were reported but users appreciate ongoing maintenance." - faracomputer
"Plugin is generally reliable for Zarinpal payments." - sijimoko

Common complaints

Plugin causes issues with WooCommerce's High-Performance Order Storage feature after updates.
Some users report the plugin as unreliable or 'useless' in their experience.

Weaknesses

Incompatibility with new WooCommerce features causing errors.
Lack of version rollback options causing difficulties when updates cause issues.
Past security vulnerabilities affecting user trust.
No advanced features or premium support options.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who specifically need to integrate the Zarinpal payment gateway with WooCommerce and are looking for a free, straightforward plugin.

Not ideal for

Users who require compatibility with the latest WooCommerce features like High-Performance Order Storage, need advanced payment options, or prioritize security without frequent updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full integration with the Zarinpal payment gateway and basic functionality suitable for most users.

Final Verdict

Zarinpal Gateway offers a focused solution for WooCommerce users needing Zarinpal payment integration, with a majority of users appreciating its functionality and ongoing updates. However, it faces challenges with compatibility to newer WooCommerce features and has had security vulnerabilities in the past, which have been addressed in updates.

While it is a solid choice for those committed to Zarinpal, users should weigh the plugin's limitations and consider alternatives if they require broader payment options, enhanced security, or advanced WooCommerce compatibility. The lack of a pro version means support and features are limited to the free offering.