Bob Pay
A WooCommerce plugin that enables you to use Bob Pay as a payment method.
Use with caution
Bob Pay works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Bob Pay stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ecommerce | >100 |
| payment gateway | >100 |
| secure transactions | #9 |
| south africa | #13 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Bob Pay
From the official readme · v2.1.131Description
Bob Pay: Secure, Simple, and Cost-Effective Online Payments
Bob Pay, the payment gateway from Bob Group, offers South African merchants a secure, cost-effective way to accept online payments. With no startup or payout fees, only a minimal transaction fee applies. Key features include PCI DSS compliance, SSL encryption, redundancy for high availability, scalability for high transaction volumes, and proactive monitoring. Bob Pay is an ideal solution for ecommerce businesses, offering stability, security, and custom API integrations.
- State-of-the-art encryption and protocols safeguard every transaction.
- Meets strict global standards to ensure your payments are secure.
- Protects data transmission with secure, encrypted connections.
- Built-in redundancy and failover ensure minimal downtime.
- Handles high transaction volumes with ease, growing with your business.
Supported banks currently include: FNB, Nedbank, Absa, Standard Bank, Capitec, Investec, Discovery Bank, TymeBank and Bank Zero.
Transaction fees:
Please see our Bob Pay pricing page for the latest rates.
Receive discounted pricing if you process more than R500,000 per month, or if you’re a Bob Go merchant*.
* Must have a paid Bob Go subscription.
External services
This plugin connects to the Bob Pay payment gateway API to process online payments. Bob Pay is a South African payment processor provided by Bob Group (Pty) Ltd.
What data is sent and when
When a customer selects a Bob Pay payment method at checkout, the plugin sends order details (order amount, currency, order reference, return URLs) to the Bob Pay API to create a payment intent. The customer is then redirected to Bob Pay to complete payment.
When Bob Pay processes the payment, it sends a webhook notification back to your site to confirm the payment status. The plugin then validates the payment by communicating with the Bob Pay API.
If refunds are initiated from the WooCommerce admin, the plugin sends the refund amount and order reference to the Bob Pay API.
The plugin communicates with the following Bob Pay API endpoints:
- Production:
https://api.bobpay.co.za - Sandbox:
https://api.sandbox.bobpay.co.za
This service is provided by Bob Group (Pty) Ltd.
Development
The compressed JavaScript file build/js/frontend/index.js is built from the source file resources/js/frontend/index.js included in this plugin.
To build from source:
- Install dependencies:
npm install - Build:
npm run build
This uses @wordpress/scripts (wp-scripts) with a custom webpack configuration (webpack.config.js).
Installation
- Register your Bob Pay account and complete the merchant onboarding process to receive online payments.
- Wait for approval before proceeding to the next steps.
- Once approved, download the Bob Pay plugin.
- Install and activate the plugin through your WordPress dashboard.
- Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments in your WordPress dashboard.
- Enable the Bob Pay payment methods you want to offer your customers at checkout and fill in the required details as prompted.
- Ensure that the “Enable Bob Pay” option is checked.
- Make sure “Enable development mode” is unchecked.
- Your setup is now complete, and you’re ready to start receiving payments with Bob Pay.
Changelog
2.1.131
- Add Google Pay payment method
- Add Apple Pay payment method
- Enable Scan to Pay refunds via customer account balance
- Mask API key and mark account code and password as deprecated
- Update Manual EFT and Instant EFT payment icons
- Fix PHP 8.1+ deprecation warning in gateway constructors
- Fix API endpoint selection when development mode and API key are saved together
- Fix Capitec Pay refunds failing with “Error processing refund request”
- Fix intent link to only fall back to long URL on 401 unauthorized errors
2.1.100
- Fix output escaping for WordPress plugin review compliance
- Add proper prefix to all global function names
- Add ABSPATH checks to all PHP files
- Sanitize and escape all user-facing output
- Add external services disclosure to readme
2.1.91
- Bug fixes
2.1.84
- Customizable payment method settings
- Option for single payment method on checkout
- Use payment intent links to make a payment
- API key integration
- Update Bob Pay payment logos
- Bug fixes
= 2.1.51
* Added payment icons support for non block checkout
2.1.49
- Bug fixes
2.1.31
- Add download logs functionality
- Version update
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FAQ
Bob Pay: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Bob Pay free?
Yes. Bob Pay is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Bob Pay safe to use in 2026?
Bob Pay works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Bob Pay?
Bob Pay is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,872 times since it launched in February 2023. It was downloaded 202 times in the last 30 days.
Does Bob Pay work with WordPress 7.1?
Bob Pay is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Bob Pay need?
Bob Pay requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Bob Pay last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.131, was released on May 22, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Bob Pay?
Bob Pay is developed and maintained by Bob Group.
What are the best alternatives to Bob Pay?
The most popular alternatives to Bob Pay are WooCommerce (7M+ installs), Popup Builder & Popup Maker… (1M+ installs) and WooCommerce PayPal Payments (800K+ installs).
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