# Buyte

> Buyte has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Buyte shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**What is Buyte? Buyte is a open-source digital wallet payment orchestration platform that simplifies the process of getting digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay set up on your eCommerce websites. You can find…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,257
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+54.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.5
- **Last updated:** Oct 13, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.19
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ryan Soury (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/webdoodle/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/buyte/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [apple pay](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/apple-pay/) | #34 | 42 |
| [digital wallet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/digital-wallet/) | #3 | 8 |
| [fast checkout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fast-checkout/) | #2 | 6 |
| [google pay](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-pay/) | #21 | 22 |
| [mobile-first](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mobile-first/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| apple pay | >100 | 535 |
| digital wallet | >100 | 304 |
| fast checkout | >100 | 1,624 |
| google pay | >100 | 1,392 |
| mobile-first | >100 | 4,935 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WooPayments: Integrated WooCommerce Payments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-payments/) | 800K+ | 3.4/5 (173) | Sep 2, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Payment Plugins for Stripe WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-stripe-payment/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (301) | Sep 24, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Payment Gateway for Redsys & WooCommerce Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-redsys-gateway-light/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (87) | Jun 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [FunnelKit Payment Gateway for Stripe WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/funnelkit-stripe-woo-payment-gateway/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (52) | Sep 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Payment Gateway of Stripe for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/payment-gateway-stripe-and-woocommerce-integration/) | 7K+ | 4.4/5 (66) | Sep 1, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Viva.com / Smart Checkout for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/viva-com-smart-for-woocommerce/) | 6K+ | 2.3/5 (7) | Sep 24, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 7 | [Buy Me a Coffee – Button and Widget Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buymeacoffee/) | 6K+ | 3.8/5 (18) | Aug 24, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [Clover Payments for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clover-payments-for-woocommerce/) | 2K+ | 1.7/5 (16) | Mar 17, 2026 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Moyasar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/moyasar/) | 900+ | 4/5 (7) | Sep 27, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 10 | [Verify domain for Apple Pay with Stripe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/verify-domain-for-apple-pay-with-stripe/) | 600+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 17, 2023 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buyte free?
Yes. Buyte is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Buyte safe to use in 2026?
Buyte shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Buyte?
Buyte is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,257 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Buyte work with WordPress 7.1?
Buyte is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Buyte last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.5, was released on October 13, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Buyte?
Buyte is developed and maintained by Ryan Soury.

### What are the best alternatives to Buyte?
The most popular alternatives to Buyte are WooPayments: Integrated Woo… (800K+ installs), Payment Plugins for Stripe… (100K+ installs) and Payment Gateway for Redsys… (20K+ installs).


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