AfriDirect Payment
A powerful WooCommerce payment gateway for manual payments with proof upload functionality, custom order statuses, and comprehensive admin management.
Solid choice
AfriDirect Payment is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where AfriDirect Payment stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bank transfer | >100 |
| manual payment | >100 |
| payment | >100 |
| proof upload | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About AfriDirect Payment
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
AfriDirect Payment Plugin is a complete solution for WooCommerce stores that accept manual payments (bank transfers, Zelle, PayPal, cryptocurrency, or custom methods). The plugin provides a seamless experience for both customers and store administrators.
Key Features
- Multiple Payment Methods: Support for bank transfers, Zelle, PayPal, cryptocurrency, and custom payment methods
- Payment Forms Builder: Create unlimited payment forms with different method combinations
- Payment Methods Library: Reusable payment method profiles with rich instructions, QR codes, and copy-to-clipboard fields
- Proof Upload System: Customers can upload payment proof (images or PDFs) with drag-and-drop interface
- Custom Order Statuses: Track orders through pending payment, proof uploaded, approved, rejected, and expired statuses
- Countdown Timer: Visual countdown showing payment deadline
- Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive review system for payment proofs with approve/reject functionality
- Email Notifications: Automated emails for all order status changes
- Receipt Generation: Automatic receipt number generation with year-based counters
- HPOS Compatible: Fully compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage
- Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA compliant with keyboard navigation and screen reader support
- Mobile Responsive: Beautiful, mobile-first design
How It Works
- Customer selects AfriDirect Payment Plugin at checkout
- Customer chooses a payment method from available options
- Order is created with pending payment status and countdown timer
- Customer completes payment and uploads proof
- Admin reviews proof in dashboard
- Admin approves or rejects with notes
- Customer receives email notification and receipt (if approved)
Payment Methods Library
Create reusable payment method profiles with:
* Method type (bank, PayPal, Zelle, crypto, custom)
* Type-specific fields (account numbers, emails, wallet addresses, etc.)
* Rich text instructions
* Optional QR code images
* Copy-to-clipboard fields
Payment Forms Builder
Build unlimited payment forms by:
* Selecting which payment methods to include
* Setting default timer duration
* Drag-and-drop method ordering
* Per-method timer overrides
Security Features
- Nonce verification on all forms
- Capability checks for admin functions
- Input sanitization and output escaping
- Secure file upload validation
- Access control for receipts
Development
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please ensure all code follows WordPress coding standards and includes proper security checks.
Support
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit the plugin support forum.
Credits
Built for WooCommerce stores that need flexible manual payment solutions with proof verification.
Installation
Automatic Installation
- Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin
- Search for “AfriDirect Payment Plugin”
- Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
Manual Installation
- Upload the
afridirect-paymentfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments
- Enable “AfriDirect Payment Plugin” payment gateway
- Configure your payment methods and forms
Configuration
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Set Up Payment Methods:
- Go to WooCommerce > AfriDirect Payment Plugin > AfriDirect Methods
- Add payment methods (bank accounts, PayPal emails, etc.)
- Configure instructions and optional QR codes
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Create Payment Forms:
- Go to WooCommerce > AfriDirect Payment Plugin > AfriDirect Forms
- Create forms and select which methods to include
- Set timer durations and method order
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Configure Gateway:
- Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments > AfriDirect Payment Plugin
- Select default payment form
- Customize gateway title and description
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Review Orders:
- Go to WooCommerce > AfriDirect Payment Plugin
- Review uploaded proofs
- Approve or reject orders with notes
Frequently asked questions
What payment methods are supported?
The plugin supports bank transfers, Zelle, PayPal, cryptocurrency, and custom payment methods. You can create unlimited payment method profiles.
Can I customize the payment instructions?
Yes! Each payment method supports rich text instructions, and you can include QR codes and copy-to-clipboard fields.
How long do customers have to upload proof?
You can set a default timer per payment form, and override it per payment method. The timer is displayed as a countdown on the order page.
What file types are accepted for proof upload?
Accepted formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, PDF. Maximum file size: 5MB.
Is this plugin compatible with HPOS?
Yes! AfriDirect Payment Plugin is fully compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS).
Can customers re-upload proof if rejected?
Yes, if an order is rejected, customers can upload a new proof file. The status will automatically update to “proof uploaded” for review.
Are emails customizable?
Yes, all emails use WooCommerce email templates and can be customized through WooCommerce > Settings > Emails.
What happens if payment deadline expires?
Orders automatically move to “expired” status, and customers receive an email notification. They can contact you to resolve the issue.
Is the plugin accessible?
Yes, the plugin follows WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines with keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and proper ARIA attributes.
Changelog
Initial release of AfriDirect Payment Plugin. Install and configure your payment methods and forms to get started.
1.1.2
- Fixed the Settings link on the Plugins page for sites without WooCommerce (it showed “not allowed to access this page”).
1.1.1
- Added author link to the plugin header.
1.1.0
- First release on WordPress.org.
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Payment methods library
- Payment forms builder
- Proof upload system
- Custom order statuses
- Admin dashboard
- Email notifications
- Receipt generation
- HPOS compatibility
- Accessibility improvements
- Mobile-responsive design
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FAQ
AfriDirect Payment: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is AfriDirect Payment free?
Yes. AfriDirect Payment is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is AfriDirect Payment safe to use in 2026?
AfriDirect Payment is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.
How many websites use AfriDirect Payment?
AfriDirect Payment is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 142 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 146 times in the last 30 days.
Does AfriDirect Payment work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested AfriDirect Payment up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.
What PHP version does AfriDirect Payment need?
AfriDirect Payment requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was AfriDirect Payment last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on September 26, 2026 (3 days ago).
Who makes AfriDirect Payment?
AfriDirect Payment is developed and maintained by afrirates.
What are the best alternatives to AfriDirect Payment?
The most popular alternatives to AfriDirect Payment are Checkout with Zelle on Wooc… (3K+ installs), Fr Multi Bank Transfer Paym… (2K+ installs) and Gateway for Wise on WooComm… (1K+ installs).
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