Checkify
Connect your WordPress site to Checkify for privacy-first identity verification.
Use with caution
Checkify works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- 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 Checkify stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| age verification | #97 |
| captcha | >100 |
| identity | >100 |
| privacy | >100 |
| verification | >100 |
About Checkify
From the official readme · v1.2.2Description
Checkify links your WordPress site to your Checkify business account. Once connected, you can verify visitors using Checkify Passes and embed verification on any page.
Core features:
- QR-based site connection (no API keys to copy)
- Secure install keypair and short-lived site tokens
- Verification profiles: human, age 18+, age 21+, age 25+
- Public PHP API for satellite plugins (
checkify()/checkify_connector()) - Shortcode:
[checkify_verify profile="is_human"] - Local QR rendering in the browser (bundled QRCode.js)
Optional satellite plugins:
- WooCommerce age gate
- Contact Form 7 human verification
- Checkify Page Gate — page/post protection
- Login and comment protection
External services
This plugin connects to Checkify services to provide human verification and optional age verification.
Service used:
- Checkify API: https://checkify.me
- Checkify website: https://checkify.me
The plugin connects to Checkify when:
- A site administrator creates a site connection claim.
- A site administrator polls the status of a site connection claim.
- A connected WordPress site creates a verification request.
- A connected WordPress site checks the status of a verification request.
- A connected WordPress site confirms a completed verification result.
The plugin may send the following data to Checkify services:
- The WordPress site domain.
- A Checkify site identifier.
- A Checkify installation identifier.
- A Checkify Pass identifier configured by the site administrator.
- Verification request identifiers.
- Verification status tokens.
- Request timestamps.
- Cryptographic signatures used to authenticate the WordPress installation.
The plugin does not use an external QR code generation service. QR codes are generated locally in the visitor’s browser using the bundled QRCode.js library.
Checkify privacy policy: https://checkify.me/privacy-policy
Checkify terms: https://checkify.me/terms_and_conditions
Third-party libraries
This plugin includes QRCode.js by davidshimjs to render QR codes locally in the browser.
Library: QRCode.js
Source: https://github.com/davidshimjs/qrcodejs
License: MIT
The QRCode.js license is included in qrcode-license.txt.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/checkify/or install via ZIP. - Activate Checkify through the Plugins menu.
- Go to Checkify in the WordPress admin sidebar and follow Setup instructions at the top of the page.
- Generate a connection QR, scan with the Checkify app, and approve the site link.
- Copy your Checkify Pass ID for the connected Site:
- App: Manage business → Sites → select the site → Copy Pass ID
- Dashboard: Sign in at https://checkify.me/business/login → Checkify Passes → Copy Pass ID
- Paste the Pass ID into the plugin settings and save.
- Use
[checkify_verify]on a page, or install a Checkify satellite plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Checkify business account?
Yes. Site connection is approved by a business owner scanning the QR code in the Checkify app.
What PHP extensions are required?
The PHP sodium extension (libsodium) must be enabled.
Can other plugins use Checkify verification?
Yes. Satellite plugins should call checkify_connector()->is_verified( 'profile_key' ) after this connector is active.
Does this plugin use an external QR code service?
No. QR codes are generated locally in the visitor’s browser using the bundled QRCode.js library.
Changelog
Required for Checkify for WooCommerce 1.2.13+. Adds checkify() and service APIs used by satellite plugins.
1.2.2
- Tested with WordPress 7.1 (no editor iframe, media pipeline, or Gutenberg component usage)
- Public
checkify()entry point plus site/verification/widget service APIs for feature plugins - Module registration and capability services used by Checkify for WooCommerce and other satellites
- Required for Checkify for WooCommerce 1.2.13+
1.2.1
- Move verification widget CSS from inline shortcode styles to enqueued verify-widget.css
- Add checkify_connector()->enqueue_verify_widget_assets() for satellite plugins
1.2.0
- Dynamic age verification (10–110) with Verified or High Assurance levels
- Pass API sends
verified_levelquery parameter for age checks - Composite profile keys (e.g.
age:42:highAssurance) with legacyage_over_18migration - Shortcode supports
ageandassurance_levelattributes
1.1.0
- Rebuilt core using modular Connector architecture (replaces legacy monolithic plugin)
- Pass API (
/v1/qr/pass/...) with request types for human and age verification profiles - Unified Checkify Pass ID setting with automatic migration from legacy launcher option
- Security hardening for verification session storage (
store-claimbinding) - Safer frontend verification widget JavaScript
- Admin menu slug restored to
checkifyfor WordPress.org compatibility
1.0.0
- Initial release: modular Checkify core plugin
- Site connect, JWT minting, verification REST proxy, profiles, shortcode
- Backward-compatible global functions for legacy Checkify plugin code
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FAQ
Checkify: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Checkify free?
Yes. Checkify is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Checkify safe to use in 2026?
Checkify works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Checkify?
Checkify is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 376 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.
Does Checkify work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Checkify up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does Checkify need?
Checkify requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Checkify last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on August 24, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Checkify?
Checkify is developed and maintained by checkify.
What are the best alternatives to Checkify?
The most popular alternatives to Checkify are Age Gate (40K+ installs), WP Terms Popup (3K+ installs) and Age Gate Lite (2K+ installs).
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