# Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress

> Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for W… has 80+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews and 145 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Bitcoin Lightning Publisher is a Paywall, Donation and Value 4 Value plugin to accept instant Bitcoin payments directly to your favorit wallet.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 6,815
- **Downloads (30 days):** 145 (+107.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 21, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** getalby (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/getalby/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bitcoin-lightning-publisher/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bitcoin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bitcoin/) | #26 | 284 |
| [donation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/donation/) | #46 | 155 |
| [Lightning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lightning/) | #2 | 38 |
| [payment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/payment/) | >100 | 748 |
| [paywall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paywall/) | #8 | 75 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bitcoin | #40 | 508 |
| donation | >100 | 2,377 |
| Lightning | #40 | 569 |
| payment | >100 | 8,449 |
| paywall | #80 | 368 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [MyCryptoCheckout – Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 100+ altcoins for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mycryptocheckout/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (49) | Aug 19, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Bitcoin Payments – Blockonomics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blockonomics-bitcoin-payments/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (35) | Sep 9, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [BTCPay Server – Accept Bitcoin payments in WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/btcpay-greenfield-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (20) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [ABC Crypto Checkout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/payerurl-crypto-currency-payment-gateway-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (30) | Sep 8, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [CoinPayments.net Payment Gateway for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coinpayments-payment-gateway-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 3.3/5 (7) | May 2, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 6 | [Crypto Converter ⚡ Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crypto-converter-widget/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (24) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Accept Cryptocurrencies with Plisio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plisio-payment-gateway-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 3.3/5 (3) | Feb 11, 2026 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [BinancePay Checkout for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/binance-pay/) | 700+ | 1.6/5 (7) | Apr 29, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [GoUrl Bitcoin Payment Gateway & Paid Downloads & Membership](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gourl-bitcoin-payment-gateway-paid-downloads-membership/) | 700+ | 4/5 (76) | Apr 13, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [GoUrl WooCommerce – Bitcoin Altcoin Payment Gateway Addon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gourl-woocommerce-bitcoin-altcoin-payment-gateway-addon/) | 500+ | 3.8/5 (38) | Oct 27, 2023 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for… free?
Yes. Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for… safe to use in 2026?
Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for…?
Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for… is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,815 times since it launched in August 2022. It was downloaded 145 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for… work with WordPress 7.1?
Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for… need?
Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for… last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.2, was released on December 21, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for…?
Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for… is developed and maintained by getalby.

### What are the best alternatives to Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for…?
The most popular alternatives to Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for… are MyCryptoCheckout (8K+ installs), Bitcoin Payments (2K+ installs) and BTCPay Server (1K+ installs).


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